Business & Career Center

A hub for learning and innovation in Brooklyn

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

Workforce1 Job Screenings

Mon, Jul 14 11:00am
New Lots Learning Center

adult learning career community partner

The New Lots Literacy Zone is partnering with Brooklyn Workforce1 to bring you a job recruitment event! Come prepared to be screened for various positions in food service, security, customer service, retail, and more! This is the first step to getting picked for an interview.

ALL…

Drop-In Resume & Career Help (Central Library)

Mon, Jul 14 2:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

business career resume

Stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your resume, cover letter, interview, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first served basis.

Tech Help for Your Job Search

Mon, Jul 14 3:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

business career computer basics

This is a self-service open lab with support tech in the room to answer questions about: 

Formatting & uploading resumesFormatting & uploading cover lettersNavigating job application websitesFilling out job applicationsUploading a documentEmailing an employer

Laptops will be…

Financia Tu Negocio: Curso en línea

Mon, Jul 14 6:00pm
Virtual

business Immigrant Services small business

Detalles del evento:¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro Programa “Financia Mi Negocio” de 3 sesiones!  Este curso online gratuito tiene como propósito comprender cuales son las fuentes de financiación para emprendedores y prepararse adecuadamente para poder acceder a estas para hacer crecer su…

Business Help for Immigrants (Bushwick)

Tue, Jul 15 1:00pm
Bushwick Library

adult learning business career

Start or grow your business - in your language!

Brooklyn Public Library offers free, one-on-one support for immigrant entrepreneurs. Whether you're just getting started or already running a small business, we can help you find…

Immigrant Job Support (one-on-one) Sessions

Tue, Jul 15 1:00pm
Bushwick Library

adult learning business career

If you are an immigrant (whether you recently arrived to the United States or have been here for a while) stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your resume, cover letter, interview, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first…

Business Help for Immigrants (Sunset Park)

Tue, Jul 15 3:00pm
Sunset Park Library

adult learning business career

Stop by our info table at Sunset Park Library to learn how Brooklyn Public Library can support immigrant entrepreneurs. Whether you’re just getting started or already running a small business, we can connect you with free resources to help you:

Register your…

Drop In Resume & Career Help (Saratoga)

Tue, Jul 15 3:30pm
Saratoga Library

career resume

Get free one-on-one resume, education, interview prep, and career advice, LinkedIn profile tips, and more with help from a trained staff member.

Please call the branch to confirm the times above, as they are subject to occasional changes.

Our staff offer guidance on resumes and cover…

Resume Help

Tue, Jul 15 4:00pm
Paerdegat Library

career resume

Join us on Tuesday afternoons for career help at Paerdegat! Our librarians will work with job seekers to:

Review resumes and/or cover letters, offer advice, and suggest editsAnswer questions about job searching and resume/cover letter writingProvide samples of resumes and cover lettersProvide…
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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.

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This space was part of Phase One of Central Library's renovations.

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