Whether you are exploring family history, want to learn a new skill, or are researching a school project, BPL's free digital resources and databases can help. Access our resources anywhere with your library card!
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Brooklyn Interest
Brooklyn InterestA guide to digital resources about Brooklyn and New York City History. For more comprehensive research and resources about Brooklyn, please visit the Center for Brooklyn History.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Business & EntrepreneurshipLearn the steps to starting a business, get help creating a business plan, and find data on your customers, competitors, and industry by accessing BPL's online resources for business.
Genealogy
GenealogyA guide to resources that are helpful in conducting genealogical research. Several of these resources are specific to Brooklyn and New York, but some are broader in scope.
Health & Wellness
Health & WellnessFind reliable, trusted resources for health & wellness management, medical research tools and more.
Job & Career
Job & CareerAssess and develop your workplace skills, research careers and colleges, plan a career change, improve your resume, cover letter, and interviewing skills, search job boards, and study for standardized and professional exams by accessing BPL's career-related online resources.
K - 12 Resources
K - 12 ResourcesThese resources are for K–12 students and educators engaging in remote or blended learning. Explore articles, streaming video and interactive learning tools.
Newspapers & Magazines
Newspapers & MagazinesExplore our selection of databases providing access to local, regional and international news, and magazines.
Online Learning
Online LearningWhether you need to brush up on your French or build a website with HTML5, we can help! With both desktop and mobile options, these tools are designed to help you learn critical skills and try new things.