Services for Older Adults at BPL offers inclusive programming and services tailored to our patrons over the age of 50, including lectures, films, performances and educational programs that reflect the wide interests of today’s older adults.
Multi-session art workshops for patrons ages 50 and older, led by a professional teaching artist.
Learn how to bowl virtually using a Microsoft Xbox One, and then compete against each other during fun monthly tournaments.
Classes at every branch that connect older adults to the world of technology.
OSOS is an ongoing oral history project exploring Brooklyn from the words of its residents.
More Services from BPL
We supply reading and viewing materials to older adults in nursing homes, senior centers and adult day-care centers. Materials include books in English and other languages (some in large print), DVDs and audiobooks. Books-to-Go Application
This fast, convenient service provides books, audiobooks and videos to people who are homebound or have a visual disability. Books by Mail Application
We offer monthly teleconference and online courses for those who are homebound or living in senior residences or nursing homes. Call 877.819.9147 or register online to sign up through our partner at DOROT University Without Walls.
We reach beyond the Library to visit street fairs, senior residences, nursing homes, hospice care and more. Throughout Brooklyn, we host cultural programs, speakers and presenters at senior sites.
Events & Classes
Contact Us
We are available to help connect older adults, their families and caregivers to high-quality resources available in Brooklyn and beyond. If you are in search of information on health care, housing, education, veterans services and more, call 718.236.1760 or email seniors@bklynlibrary.org.
"Inside the Book" Library Tour: As We Remember It!
Wednesday, December 19, 2018, Begins 1:00 pm
Central Library Lobby, Library Tour and Activity
Visit Brooklyn Public Library's (BPL) landmark Central Library to learn more about its unique architecture and history. We invite all individuals to explore this behind-the-scenes tour of the building and our special collection together.
• Make personal connections with Brooklyn Collection’s materials.
• Tour will involve some stairs.
• Tour length: approx. One hour,
• Activity length: approx. 1/2 hour
Tours are limited to the first 20 visitors, and registration will be offered on the Central Library Plaza.
More information or to RSVP call Judith Vigo, 718-230-2442.
Our Streets, Our Stories
Listen to our podcast of Brooklyn's oral histories and learn about the Brooklyn that was, and is.
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Acknowledgements
Services for Older Adults is partially funded by Coordinated Outreach Library Services aid from the NYS Education Department, administered by the State Library’s Division of Library Development. All programs are sponsored by BPL’s Department of Outreach Services, which was established with the generous support of The Charles H. Revson Foundation.
Staff Picks
- Large Print Romance
- Summer Reads
- Science & Nutrition
Island of GlassRoberts, Nora
Sweet TomorrowsMacomber, Debbie
The MistressSteel, Danielle
Accidentally on PurposeShalvis, Jill
Two by TwoSparks, Nicholas
Wyoming BravePalmer, Diana
A Few of the GirlsBinchy, Maeve
The Friends We KeepMallery, Susan
Cometh the HourArcher, Jeffrey
ClawbackJance, Judith A.
BlueSteel, Danielle
Saturn RunSandford, John
Tempting FateGreen, Jane
Miller's ValleyQuindlen, Anna
As Time Goes byClark, Mary Higgins
Property of A NoblewomanSteel, Danielle
Family JewelsWoods, Stuart
Most WantedScottoline, Lisa
Most Wanted ParticleButterworth, Jon
Present at the CreationAczel, Amir D.
A Short History of Nearly EverythingBryson, Bill
CookedPollan, Michael
Eat Fat, Get ThinHyman, Mark