Summer at BPL

It's Summer at BPL!  In this special episode of Book World, librarians, teens and children share about great books and all of the fun happening this summer at Brooklyn Public Library.  Stop by your local library to get your gameboard and giveaways! 

Find a complete schedule of both in-person and virtual programs including storytimes, performances and more on our events calendar.

 

Brooklyn BookMatch

Get personalized reading recommendations!

Try Brooklyn Public Library’s free service, Bklyn BookMatch. Complete a short form and a BPL librarian will create a custom list of five titles for you. You can expect a response within approximately two weeks.

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Upcoming Events

Teen Tech Time

Wed, Mar 20 3:30pm
Kensington Auditorium

summer reading techknowledge teen tech time

Do you want to explore new and old games?  No time to make new friends?  Join us at our Teen Tech Time program where you can play various PS4 or Switch games in a friendly, competitive environment, or just hang out. 

Note that Teen Tech Time is now starting at 3:…

Bookmobile @ Gravesend Park

Thu, Mar 21 10:30am
Mapleton Library

bookmobile summer reading

Beginning January 11, 2024, the Mapleton branch Bookmobile service will be located at the intersection at Gravesend Park, on 18th Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets. We will continue to provide reference services, and point patrons towards library and community resources.  There will also…

Knitting & Crocheting

Mon, Mar 25 9:00am
Gravesend, Auditorium

knitting and crocheting summer reading

 Join our informal knit/crochet group. There is no formal instruction, but beginners are welcome. Please bring yarn, knitting needles and/or a crochet hook.

For Adults

Collections Connections

Mon, Mar 25 4:00pm
Brownsville Library

Collections Connections Culture Pass STEM & STEAM

Explore unique objects from the Brooklyn Children's Museum in our new Community Gallery! 

Collections Connections, in partnership with Brooklyn Children's Museum, is made possible due to generous funding from The Charles H. Revson Foundation.  Learn how you can…

Teen Tech Time

Wed, Mar 27 3:30pm
Kensington Auditorium

summer reading techknowledge teen tech time

Do you want to explore new and old games?  No time to make new friends?  Join us at our Teen Tech Time program where you can play various PS4 or Switch games in a friendly, competitive environment, or just hang out. 

Note that Teen Tech Time is now starting at 3:…

Knitting & Crocheting

Mon, Apr 1 9:00am
Gravesend, Auditorium

knitting and crocheting summer reading

 Join our informal knit/crochet group. There is no formal instruction, but beginners are welcome. Please bring yarn, knitting needles and/or a crochet hook.

For Adults

Knitting & Crocheting

Mon, Apr 8 9:00am
Gravesend, Auditorium

knitting and crocheting summer reading

 Join our informal knit/crochet group. There is no formal instruction, but beginners are welcome. Please bring yarn, knitting needles and/or a crochet hook.

For Adults

Grab & Go at TALeA: Flowers Collage

Tue, May 7 11:30am
Leonard Library

first five years grab and go kits kids create

Flower collage is a new Grab & Go Craft kit to pick up at Talea
This simple craft kit has a sheet of interesting paper plus a variety of pages with colorful flowers to cut out to create your own  collage masterpiece.
It's a great project to help …

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New York State residents who do not have a Brooklyn Public Library card may apply for an eCard. This card provides one year of access to the Library’s full digital collection of eBooks, audiobooks, and databases.

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Summer @ BPL Book Giveaways!!

Kids and Teens: Stop by your local library this Summer and choose a book to keep as BPL’s gift to you.  While supplies last, selection may vary.