Brooklyn Public Library is here for you to explore, in our libraries and online. There are millions of books and eBooks, access to online resources and streaming services, and nearly 70,000 yearly events and classes, available for free, for all of Brooklyn.
Check out BPL’s high-tech computer and meeting room space at Central Library. Use our free recording studio, reserve a collaboration space or take a tech class. Learn more about the Info Commons.
Need help researching an assignment, searching for an ancestor or writing a paper? BPL’s Book a Librarian allows you to reserve a free half hour session with a professional reference librarian at Central Library.
Need to host a community meeting or work on a class project? BPL’s libraries offer meeting rooms free for public use. Reserve a room.
Practice speaking English in small conversation groups led by trained volunteers. Find a discussion group.
BPL's Learning Centers help adults improve their reading and writing skills. From basic to advanced literacy classes and preparing adult learners to take their high school equivalency test to assisting emerging and established business owners improve their English skills, we offer a variety of adult literacy and educational programs. Learn more.
We are #ForBrooklyn
The “For Brooklyn” advertising campaign, launched in March 2019, reintroduces the Library to all of Brooklyn’s 2.6 million residents and answers the question, “What is the Library for in 2019?” And we want to know what it's for, for you!
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Do you have a question that doesn't require a trip to the library? Call 718.YOUR.BPL or 718.968.7275. You can also connect with a librarian via chat, email, or with an in-person appointment.
Our librarians understand the power of matching the perfect book with the right reader. Fill out a short form and receive a customized reading recommendation list! You can also browse book lists created for other readers. Happy reading!
Staff Picks
- Our favorite reads from 2018
- Romance eBooks
- Well-researched nonfiction
- Science fiction & fantasy
