We’re So Glad You’re Here! Friends Groups are integral to sustaining BPL's creativity and energy. Your support and advocacy ensures neighborhood libraries have essential funds to purchase program supplies and care for well-tread spaces. Above all, you help educate your community about BPL, so that more people can benefit from our diverse resources and services.
Friends of Brooklyn Public Library support their local branch in many ways. They support their library through advocacy, increasing community awareness, raising funds and helping at special events. Friends host monthly meetings and events, including book and bake sales, author talks and readings, holiday events and much more!
Want to become a Friend? Visit your local branch and talk to a library staff member or join us at one of our upcoming events!
Upcoming Events
Macon's Community Baby Shower
You are Cordially invited to Macon Library's Community Baby Shower. Together with our community partners, we are hosting our third annual Community Baby Shower, and you're invited! This free event is open to New and extant parents and families with children six months and younger. The afternoon…
Friends Of Jamaica Bay Library: Craft Club!
Join us Thursdays for handcraft coworking with group organizer is Cathy Henry-Ayum
Bring your own craft materials and supplies to work on.
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Friends of Adams Street Library
Join us for our latest meeting of the Friends of Adams St Library! We will be discussing ways to raise funds and support our local branch library!
Meeting will be via Zoom or in person; register ahead of time for the Zoom link!
Poetry Open Mic Night
Join us for Poetry Open Mic Night at the library! A chance to perform your original poems, enjoy others' creations, and connect with the community in a welcoming, creative space. Ages 18+, all skill levels are welcome!
Hosted by the Friends of Brower Park Library.
Friends Of Jamaica Bay Library: Craft Club!
Join us Thursdays for handcraft coworking with group organizer is Cathy Henry-Ayum
Bring your own craft materials and supplies to work on.
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Washington Irving Friends Group: Spring Arts & Crafts Scavenger Hunt
The Friends Group of Washington Irving Library wants you to celebrate the Spring Time!
Come Out and Enjoy our Spring Arts & Crafts Scavenger Hunt at your favorite local Library!
Friends of Clinton Hill Library Plant Swap
Bored with your plant? Have too many? Come to our plant swap!
Meet other plant lovers and exchange growing tips.Swap out plants.You don’t need to bring a plant to take one.If no one takes your plant, you must bring it home with you.
Friends of Clinton Hill Library Plant Pot & Holiday Card Decorating
Decorate plastic plant pots and make a matching card for the upcoming Mother's Day holiday. We will provide pots, soil, a choice of marigold seeds, and card materials. Best for ages 4 and up.
Jamaica Bay Friends Group Craft Club: Lanyards
Join us for a special Friends group craft club session: Let's make lanyards! Instruction will be provided & supplies included.
Resources for Friends
Handbook and Forms
- Friends Handbook (.pdf)
- Code of Conduct: Color or B&W (.pdf)
- Sign-in Sheet: Color or B&W (.pdf)
- 2025 In-Kind Donation Form (.pdf)
Example Fliers
- Bake Sale Flyer One (.docx)
- Bake Sale Flyer Two (.docx)
- Book Sale Flyer One (.docx)
- Book Sale Flyer Two (.docx)
Useful Websites
Join the Conversation on Facebook:
BPL Friends Facebook Group
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