Brooklyn Public Library Family

Teen Takeover at Macon Library!
Register here: https://bklynlib.org/3Tfy7Xb
This event is for teens only! (13-19 years old)

Join us at a book launch for My Mother Was A Nanny, a children's book by author, illustrator and visual artist Laura James on Saturday, December 9, 1pm – 2:30. Original artwork from the book is on exhibit in the Central Library's Youth Wing.
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Laura James: My Mother Was A Nanny - Our Caribbean-American Story We welcome you to join us for a book launch and signing event for My Mother Was A Nanny, a children's book by author, illustrator and visual artist Laura James. In this new vibrant and spirited picture book, artist Laura James pays homage to her childhood in Brooklyn, Caribbean immigrants, and to he...

Get active and learn new African dance and hip-hop moves on Saturday, December 16, 3pm – 4pm at DeKalb Library

African Dance & Hip-Hop Teens, tweens and kids can come learn hip-hop and African dance moves in the auditorium. All skill levels welcome!

Looking for winter employment opportunities? Brainfuse JobNow is your key to unlocking seasonal job prospects! From resume assistance to interview prep, Brainfuse provides the tools to help secure the perfect winter job. Visit bklynlib.org/JobNow to get started!

Are you ready to earn your HSE? Join BPL’s Enhanced Young Adult
Literacy Program, a pre-HSE prep program designed to meet the specific needs of
young adults. Participants must be between 17–24 years old, not enrolled in school or working full-time. To get started, complete our online
interest form here: bklynlib.org/eyalp-form
For more information, contact us at [email protected] or 646.719.0113.
Visit us online at bklynlib.org/eyalp

Are you ready to secure financial aid for your education? The FAFSA application for the 2024-25 academic year opens in December! Don't miss out on potential grants, loans, and work-study opportunities— visit bklynlib.org/HelpNow to get started!

From essays to the SAT, school reports, and even creative writing, get free feedback on any type of writing. You can connect with a live tutor for immediate help or use the writing lab for thorough feedback. It's all FREE with your BPL library card! bklynlib.org/HelpNow

Calling all musical kids and families! Join the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and BPL this Saturday for an afternoon exploring invention, virtuosity, and exhilarating music of the Baroque era. Following the performance, stay for a Q&A with the artists. Read more here: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/events-for-youth-families-central-library-dweck-20231202

This , your generosity will be MATCHED—dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000—by a generous group of Library Trustees. Your support is more critical than ever as the Library faces millions in proposed cuts in the upcoming fiscal year. Donate now at https://bklynlib.org/donate

The best way to have a successful interview is to be prepared. Connect with a JobNow interview coach to practice interviewing and learn tips to help you prepare. Visit bklynlib.org/JobNow.

Learn the basics of financial aid, scholarship searching, and the real realities of taking out loans in this VIRTUAL program Thursday, November 30, 6pm – 7:30pm.
This program is for young adults and/or their parents & caregivers. Registration is REQUIRED:

College Connect: Paying for College (VIRTUAL) THIS PROGRAM IS VIRTUAL. There are many ways to pay for college, but which ones are right for you and how much will you need? Learn the basics of financial aid, scholarship searching, and the real realities of taking out loans. There are changes and updates to completing the Free Application for Fed...

Professor Holly Wilson is joining us here at Clinton Hill Library to introduce Pratt University's collection of Zines and also to workshop how to build your own. No registration required. For ages 12+ please! Wednesday, November 29, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: https://bklynlib.org/3R7g2Jj

Zine Machine! DIY Magazine Worshop Zines! They're pronounced like magazine but without the "mag". They're self published DIY magazines you can easily design and photocopy. Interested in making your own? Professor Holly Wilson is joining us here at Clinton Hill Library to introduce Pratt University's collection of Zines and also to wo...

Love LEGOs, robotics and teamwork? Sign up for the Brooklyn Robotics League at a participating library branch by November 24 and join in on all the fun. 🤖 https://www.bklynlibrary.org/robotics-league

When screens and newspapers are filled with tragic news from a national or world crisis, it becomes even more important to find ways to open up conversations about difficult topics with your children. Try these tips: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/blog/2023/11/09/talking-children

Join us for storytime and more Saturday, December 2, 11am – 12pm at Greenpoint Library.
Click to register: https://bklynlib.org/3FIWjJf

Storytime and Plant Workshop with Maryah Greene Join Greenpoint Library and plant expert and author Maryah Greene, for a storytime for her new book Good Things, to be followed by a planting workshop. At this event Maryah will read from her book and give a plant potting lesson for all attendees, meant for ages 4-8 years old. Each child will receiv...

Join us for W***y Wonka with Sunrise Theater tomorrow at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch! Check out these production shots and read more about the event here: https://bklynlib.org/47iJJwc

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday November 15th at 7pm on Zoom for the final workshop in our Science of Reading and Early Literacy Series. This session will focus on activities, strategies and books you can use to support emergent readers at home. Register here:

Session 3: Early Literacy and the Science of Reading--Supporting Emergent Readers at Home In this Ready Set Kindergarten Parent Workshop Series, we will hear from experts in the field of early literacy on the best ways to prepare your preschoolers to learn how to read. Parents and caregivers will learn daily strategies to encourage the development of six pre-reading skills: Phonemic Awar...

Hundreds of thousands of children are seen in the ER during the holiday season from holiday decorating injuries, burn injuries & as motor vehicle passengers in crashes during holiday travel. Join us on 11/16 from 4pm-5pm for a virtual workshop!
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Winter & Holiday Safety Workshop Each year, hundreds of thousands of children and adults are seen in emergency departments during the holiday season from non-electric holiday decorating injuries, burn injuries, toy-related injuries, and as motor vehicle passengers in crashes occurring during holiday travel. Join Gia Ramsey, Injury....

Hundreds of thousands of children are seen in the ER during the holiday season from holiday decorating injuries, burn injuries & as motor vehicle passengers in crashes during holiday travel. Join us on 11/16 from 4pm-5pm for a virtual workshop!
More Info:

Injury Prevention Workshop Each year, hundreds of thousands of children are seen in emergency departments during the holiday season from non-electric holiday decorating injuries, burn injuries, toy-related injuries, and as motor vehicle passengers in crashes occurring during holiday travel. Join Gia Ramsey, Injury Prevention/...

City’s First Readers events can be found in every borough. Meet other families with young children in your neighborhood. Every event is an opportunity to learn, play and make new friends. Click here for programs at BPL, online, and at other NYC places:
https://citysfirstreaders.com/events/

Welcome to City’s First Readers! – City’s First Readers Select language English Spanish Arabic Bengali Chinese French German Greek Haitian Creole Hebrew Japanese Korean Tibetan Urdu Welcome to City’s First Read

Thinking about college, but don't know where to start? BPL is here to help with FREE resources and one-on-one guidance! Start here:

LibGuides: College & Financial Aid Resources: Home Books and e-resources available at Brooklyn Public Library, as well as comprehensive web sites, that can help you make a more informed college decision and help you navigate the financial aid process.

November is . It's a great time to learn more about our founder, (1874–1938). He was of Puerto Rican and African descent.

Discover his role in helping to liberate the island from Spain and his advocacy for the equal treatment of Puerto Rican people by the U.S. federal government.
https://ow.ly/bKMF50Q1Ho3

This fall don't leaf your success to chance! Connect with a Brainfuse online tutor for FREE help on your homework. Visit bklynlib.org/HelpNow to get started. All you need is your BPL library card.

Get your FREE professional resume review today! Here's how it works:
1-Visit bklynlib.org/JobNow and click Resume Lab.
2-Upload your resume.
3-Our experienced professionals will provide personalized feedback and tips to make your resume stand out.

Join us on Monday, October 30, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm in Central Library's B&CC Event Room for an evening of sewing and community to help complete a display quilt!

LGBTQuilting Bee We have an amazing array of quilt squares -- help us turn them into a display quilt! Over the past year, we've gathered beautiful, silly, and serious quilt squares from LGBTQ folks and allies. Join us to turn these pieces into a whole. We will have: sewing machines and hand-sewing supplies to connec...

Make your escape on Halloween! https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/escape-library-clinton-hill-library-20231031

Come experience a live, interactive magic show on the Central Library Plaza this Saturday, October 28 at 1 pm! RSVP and learn more here: https://bklynlib.org/3Seru6Y