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
Drop-In Resume & Career Help (Central Library)
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
Stop by to get answers to your tech questions and build your computer skills in:
Formatting & uploading resumes Formatting & uploading cover lettersNavigating job application websitesFilling out job applicationsThis is an open lab for seeking technical help in a small-group…
NHS Brooklyn Tabling Event
Stop by the Central Library lobby to meet staff from NHS Brooklyn and learn about housing and other needs!NHS Brooklyn is a local HUD-certified nonprofit housing organization that creates and preserves affordable housing by providing opportunities for homeownership education, financial…
Immigrant Job Support (one-on-one) Sessions
If you are an immigrant (whether you recently arrived to the United States or have been here for a while) stop by the Bushwick Library 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.
The Flower Hour: Walk-in Cannabis Business Counseling from the Brooklyn Business Solutions Center
Are you a budding entrepreneur in New York's cannabis industry? Join the Brooklyn Business Solutions Center for "The Flower Hour," a special session of our popular Joint Ventures educational series which provides free business counseling to aspiring cannabis business owners.
What to Expect…
Immigrant Business Help (Bushwick)
Are you an immigrant looking to start or grow a business? Come to the Bushwick Library for multilingual one-on-one help with finding resources to help you start or grow your business.
Sessions are first come, first served.…
Resume Help at Brownsville
Do you need help updating or even starting your resume? Brownsville branch is offering one-on-one assistance to anyone looking to sharpen their resume and make progress on their job search. We will provide feedback and suggestions regarding formatting and content and can even help…
Get Ready for Job Interviews! (Virtual)
Are you interviewing for a new job? Has it been a while since your last interview?Not sure what questions you might get or what questions you should be asking? Join us for an interactive webinar on getting ready for interviewing. We'll discuss the skills that can help you succeed and…
Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program
Applications are open for the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program (PREP) Risk Assessment and Grant Program. If your business location is in an area at risk of flooding, you may be eligible for an on-site, one-on-one risk assessment. Our experts will review your physical location,…
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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.