The Brooklyn Eagles are a vibrant group of young and engaged Brooklynites who are passionate about Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) and their community. We host events to connect new patrons to the Library, discuss great reads at our monthly book club, volunteer at branches and spread the word about BPL’s essential services for our borough.

Eagles at the 2017 Brooklyn Classic
Eagles 2017 Classic 

 

Get involved! Join the Eagles with an annual membership to support free access to books, technology and literacy programs across BPL’s branches.

Membership Levels

We offer three levels of support as a Brooklyn Eagle.

$5/Month Eagles Membership
  • Invitations to social gatherings and other events
  • Emails with advance notice about BPL author talks, films and exhibitions
  • Volunteer service opportunities at BPL branches
  • Discount invitations to select ticketed Eagles events
  • An amazing community of people who care about the Library and their community
$10/Month Eagles First Edition Membership
  • All Eagles Membership Benefits plus...
  • Invitations to special BPL receptions
$20/Month Eagles Platinum Membership
  • All Eagles Membership Benefits plus...
  • VIP seating at BPL events
  • Invitations to special BPL receptions

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Selected past events

Since launching in 2013, Eagles have enjoyed Brooklyn history trivia nights, volunteer projects at neighborhood branches, behind-the-scenes holiday parties, readings with amazing authors, Eagles book club gatherings, the Epilogue Gala afterparty, a field day competition against the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Currents and more.

BPL Programs the Eagles help support

Brooklyn Connections: History program for students grades 4 to 12, focusing on primary and secondary source research skills and analysis based on Brooklyn’s fascinating history, plus professional learning opportunities for teachers.

Brooklyn Cultural Adventurers Program and BCAPTeen Creative Leadership Project: Award-winning summer day camp for children 7 to 12 and teen digital media program, providing thematically linked adventures at six partner institutions.

Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize: Annual prize for new works that reflect the Library's spirit, established by the Brooklyn Eagles in 2015.

First Five Years: A suite of early literacy programs for children from birth through age 5, their parents and caregivers including Babies and Books, Toddler Time, Ready, Set, Kindergarten! and Story Play to encourage the development of early learning and literacy.

Today's Teens Tomorrow's Techies (T4): Teaches digital skills to students ages 14 to 18 and prepares them to serve on BPL’s volunteer team, where they help patrons use the Library’s many free technology resources.

Connect with the Brooklyn Eagles on Facebook and keep up with all Eagles events. Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].

 

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Leadership Committee

Provides strategic guidance and leadership for Eagles membership efforts, special events and communications.

Dan Evans, Co-Chair
Ron Nurwisah, Co-Chair

Emily Ashton
Matthew Baer
Jamie Fox
Sarah Grubb
Denzell Jobson
Celeste Kauffman
Shanti Mathew
Ashley Mihlebach
Michael Murphy
Joe Musso
Stefanie Nester
Athena Pappas
Beatrice Rubin
Divya Sashti

If you would like to get involved, please contact us at [email protected].

 

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