The Library's Business & Career Center
BPL’s new workspace at Central Library inspires all those looking to secure their financial future to dream big and achieve their goals. Make it your place to meet, work and exchange ideas. BPL offers an array of resources and programs for anyone interested in career help, personal finance and small business advice—visit our Business & Career Services page to learn more.
The Center's New Space
Greatly enlarged, the Business & Career Center serves job seekers, freelancers and small business owners. The space includes custom-designed wood counter seating, four meeting rooms equipped with presentation screens, six conversation “nooks,” a co-working area with laptops available for loan, and two seminar rooms with built-in/automated presentation equipment. The Center connects, via a new glass-enclosed staircase, to the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons on the first floor. Funding for the new Business & Career Center was provided by Empire State Development.
Upcoming Events
SBDC Small Business Seminar
Whether you are a start-up or existing company, it's never too late to wite your business plan! Develop Your Business Plan with SI SBDC. Meet Joe Muller, Certified Business Advisor at this in-person, no-cost presentation.
This session will cover:
-Why you need a Business Plan
-…
Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL
The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering weekly, free, in-person one-to-one business advisement at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Business & Career Center!
These Business Advisement sessions are available to existing small businesses and…
Virtual One-on-One Legal Clinic for Entrepreneurs
The Business & Career Center is partnering with the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) and Pace SBDC to offer a virtual small business legal clinic. This clinic, conducted by NELP, is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to meet with a team of pro bono…
Want to Become MWBE Certified? Join Our Clinic!
Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE)
The City spends up to $20 billion per year on goods and services. Getting certified will help you compete for these opportunities and access exclusive programs to help your small business grow.
Join our clinic and learn…
Take Charge of Your Credit | WE Master Money
Learn how to confidently negotiate deferred payments and settlements with creditors, putting you in control of your credit situation.
Empower yourself to take control of your credit. This workshop equips you with the skills and strategies to negotiate effectively with creditors, tackle…
Want to Become MWBE Certified? Join Our Clinic!
Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE)
The City spends up to $20 billion per year on goods and services. Getting certified will help you compete for these opportunities and access exclusive programs to help your small business grow.
Join our clinic and learn…
Want to Become MWBE Certified? Join Our Virtual Saturdays Clinic!
New York City spends up to $20 billion per year on goods and services. Getting certified as a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise, or MWBE, will help you compete for these opportunities and access exclusive programs to help your small business grow.
What you will learn at this…
Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL
The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering weekly, free, in-person one-to-one business advisement at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Business & Career Center!
These Business Advisement sessions are available to existing small businesses and…
Want to Become MWBE Certified? Join Our Office Hours!
Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE)
The City spends up to $20 billion per year on goods and services. Getting certified will help you compete for government contract opportunities and access exclusive programs to help your small business grow.
Join our…
Virtual One-on-One Legal Clinic for Entrepreneurs
The Business & Career Center is partnering with the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) and Pace SBDC to offer a virtual small business legal clinic. This clinic, conducted by NELP, is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to meet with a team of pro bono…
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We're Here to Help
Do you have a quick business, career, or finance related question that doesn't require a trip to the library? Call 718.968.7275. You can also connect with a librarian via chat, email, or with an in-person appointment.
Central Library Revitalization
This space was part of Phase One of Central Library's renovations.