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
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…
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 Sunset Park 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.
Career Computer Lab: Online Job Applications
This monthly drop-in lab is geared towards beginner computer users to help you apply to jobs you have already found online. There will be computers available for guided help. Please come with a completed resume and/or cover letter.
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Resume and Job Search Help
Create and craft your resume, and search for jobs through Brainfuse JobNow resources. The library’s online database Brainfuse JobNow offers live resume and job coaching from 2-11 p.m. every day.
In this workshop, you will learn how to use this valuable resource. Our staff do not…
Resume Help at Clarendon
Need someone to look over your resume? Come to Clarendon with a paper or digital copy of your resume for one-on-one resume help from our Librarian.
Resume Coaching
One-on-one resume coaching at the library offers individualized support to job seekers in crafting and enhancing their resumes. Join us for assistance including feedback and suggestions regarding formatting and content, skills and qualifications you may wish to highlight, and…
Resume Help: Drop-in and By Appointment
Do you need feedback on your resume or cover letter? Stop by the Williamsburgh Library for free one-on-one resume and job search help from a BPL librarian.
Appointments are available every Thursday at 6:00 and 6:30pm. To book your 30-minute session in advance please register online.
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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.
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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.