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.
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Upcoming Events
Collections Connections
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…
Collections Connections
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…
Collections Connections
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…
Collections Connections
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…
Collections Connections
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…
Jack and Friends Summer Concert Series: Suzi Shelton
We are kicking off our Jack and Friends Summer concert series with Suzi Shelton!
Join us for Suzi Shelton's fun-filled musical performance! Local performer Suzi Shelton has been recognized as a voice in independent family music for over a decade. She has four solo albums under her…
Kids Create
Come into the Park Slope Library and create a take-home craft with us! The craft will change each week, so continue to stop by to see what we're making!
For kids 6 and up. Younger children (4 and up) are welcome when accompanied by an adult to help.
Masks are strongly…
Summer @ BPL Kick-off at Kings Bay Library
Children, teens, families, adults of all ages are invited to kick off Summer @ BPL with an interactive performance by Kevin Nathaniel.
African Instruments, Music, and Dances from the Motherland to the Diaspora by Kevin Nathaniel
Kids will learn about the mbira, one…
Library Lab: 3D Printing
Library Lab is Brooklyn Public Library’s dynamic learning enrichment program for children (ages 6 to 10) and their families. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts with fun, free activities that will spark curiosity through hands-on experiments.
In this…
Summer Reading Kickoff! Paula Yepes Facepainting at Kensington Library
Kids! Come celebrate the Summer Reading Kickoff with Paula Yepes, face painting extraordinaire! Parents, bring a smile to your child's face with a wide selection of designs. This program will be downstairs in the auditorium.
Get a BPL eCard!
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.
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.