The Library's Business & Career Center
BPL’s new workspace at Central Library inspires all those looking to secure their financial future to dream big and achieve their goals. Make it your place to meet, work and exchange ideas. BPL offers an array of resources and programs for anyone interested in career help, personal finance and small business advice—visit our Business & Career Services page to learn more.
The Center's New Space
Greatly enlarged, the Business & Career Center serves job seekers, freelancers and small business owners. The space includes custom-designed wood counter seating, four meeting rooms equipped with presentation screens, six conversation “nooks,” a co-working area with laptops available for loan, and two seminar rooms with built-in/automated presentation equipment. The Center connects, via a new glass-enclosed staircase, to the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons on the first floor. Funding for the new Business & Career Center was provided by Empire State Development.
Upcoming Events
Hot Bread Kitchen
Hot Bread Kitchen will be tabling in Central Library's Central Lobby to meet with you and discuss their food career training programs!
If you’re ready to take important steps toward a fulfilling career in NYC’s vibrant food industry, Hot Bread Kitchen is here for you. They provide career…
Resume Help Office hours
Please come in for resume office hours.
Resume Help Office hours
Please come in for resume office hours.
Small Business Website Workday (at Brooklyn Public Library)
Join the Pace University SBDC and Brooklyn Public Library's Business & Career Center for a no-cost, two-hour, IN-PERSON website editing workshop at BPL's Business & Career Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 2nd Floor.
This workshop is an opportunity to work on…
Drop-In Resume & Career Help (Central Library)
Stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your resume, cover letter, interview, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first served basis.
Tech Help for Your Job Search
This is a self-service open lab with support tech in the room to answer questions about:
Formatting & uploading resumesFormatting & uploading cover lettersNavigating job application websitesFilling out job applicationsUploading a documentEmailing an employerLaptops will be…
Drop-In Resume & Career Help (Brooklyn Heights)
Stop by the Pineapple Room at Brooklyn Heights Library for help with your resume, cover letter, interview, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first served basis.
Want to Become MWBE Certified? Join Our Office Hours!
Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE)
The City spends up to $20 billion per year on goods and services. Getting certified will help you compete for government contract opportunities and access exclusive programs to help your small business grow.
Join…
Business Help for Immigrants (Bushwick)
Start or grow your business - in your language!
Brooklyn Public Library offers free, one-on-one support for immigrant entrepreneurs. Whether you're just getting started or already running a small business, we can help you find…
Business & Career Monthly eNewsletter
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We're Here to Help
Do you have a quick business, career, or finance related question that doesn't require a trip to the library? Call 718.968.7275. You can also connect with a librarian via chat, email, or with an in-person appointment.
Central Library Revitalization
This space was part of Phase One of Central Library's renovations.