Parents

Brooklyn Public Library offers parents with children of all ages a wide array of resources and services, both in our libraries and online.

Virtual Storytime
Virtual Storytime

While our branches are closed, join us for live books and songs online.

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Homeschool Resources
Homeschool Resources

Explore our Homeschool Resources topic page, to support K-12 students with distance learning.

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Inclusive Services
Inclusive Services

Programming, events and services for kids and teens with and without disabilities

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BookMatch
BookMatch

Let our team of expert librarians recommend eBooks for you and your family.

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The 2020 Census is here and it's important to count your whole family, including babies and kids. Find out more about how to complete the census, and get info on upcoming virtual "office hours" and tele-town halls.

Join us for Virtual Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Explore early literacy practices through stories, songs, math, science and play! For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Sign up now to receive monthly updates from our Youth & Family Services team with great resources for parents!

Upcoming Events

Virtual French Conversation Group

Fri, Mar 29 2:30pm
Central Library

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Join other adults who are learning to speak French online on Zoom video. This group is for beginner and intermediate speakers, looking to learn and practice French conversation skills.

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom…

Virtual English Conversation Group

Sat, Mar 30 11:00am
Park Slope Library

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Join other adults who are learning to speak English online on Zoom video. 

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts. Groups are first come, first admitted. Please…

Virtual Financial Coaching

Mon, Apr 1 3:00pm
Virtual

finance Virtual Programming

Do you have questions about credit or debt? The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) can help you manage your money, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financial goals. 

Make an appointment with a coach from the Financial Coaching Corps of the Community…

Virtual English Conversation Group

Mon, Apr 1 4:30pm
Central Library

adult learning conversations english conversation group

Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom. 

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…

Virtual Crafting Circle

Tue, Apr 2 4:00pm
Virtual

fiber arts knitting and crocheting Virtual Programming

Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or cross-stich but need a little help? Are you looking for people to hang out with while you draw? Virtual crafting circle is the spot for you! Every other week we'll get together to talk about what we're working on, share projects, and ask questions if we…

Learn to Invest | Investing in Stocks

Tue, Apr 2 6:30pm
Central Library

business finance Virtual Programming

Join us for the first in the Learn to Invest series, Investing in Stocks!

When you invest in a stock, you become one of the owners of a corporation. Stocks represent ownership shares, also known as equity shares. 

Whether you make or lose money on a stock depends on the…

BPL/OATS Technology for All Spring Series

Wed, Apr 3 1:00pm
Central Library

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Never Too Late To Learn

Join us for a FREE10-week technology course for adults ages 55 and over.

          Week One           Mar 13, 2024      All Things Zoom

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Virtual Financial Coaching

Wed, Apr 3 3:00pm
Virtual

finance Virtual Programming

Do you have questions about credit or debt? The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) can help you manage your money, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financial goals. 

Make an appointment with a coach from the Financial Coaching Corps of the Community…

Virtual Financial Coaching

Thu, Apr 4 3:00pm
Virtual

finance Virtual Programming

Do you have questions about credit or debt? The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) can help you manage your money, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financial goals. 

Make an appointment with a coach from the Financial Coaching Corps of the Community…

Knit Together

Fri, Apr 5 11:00am
Virtual

fiber arts knitting and crocheting Virtual Programming

Knitting on your own is fun, but it's always better to knit together! Join us for a Zoom knitting/crocheting hangout and share your projects and your morning coffee. 

**Registration required!

We will be using Zoom to host this program, space is limited, and you will…

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