Inclusive Services at BPL provides unique programs for children and teens with and without disabilities. Fostering an inclusive environment, we open our doors to children and teens with and without disabilities their peers, parents, caregivers, and educators. Scroll down to see upcomming programs!
Learn about supporting grieving children. Check out these resources for all ages and these picture books and middle grade books for kids and these books for teens.
Check out a Youtube video from Michael Lettman, one of our panelists from the recent Autistic Adulthood Panel, that includes footage of him on the panel.
For LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, we have lots of book recommendations for you! Check out books with queer, disabled characters for young children, school-age kids, and teens. We also recommend graphic novels and adult fiction, memoirs, and other nonfiction that teens may enjoy. This month, also follow along with us on Twitter/X as we recommend one great book with queer and disabled representation each day of June!
Upcoming Events
Navigating Your Child’s Disability: One-to-One Assistance Is Here!
Navigating Your Child’s Disability: One-to-One Assistance Is Here!
Wednesday, July 3
10 am - 1:00 pm
On the phone with Ruth DiRoma from INCLUDEnyc
Wednesday, July 3
10 am - 1:00 pm
On the phone with Ruth DiRoma from INCLUDEnyc
Many situations require the…
Toddler Time
This is a program for walking toddlers. Lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet walking should attend Babies and Books on Mondays!
Join us for storytime! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together.
Today's program will include ASL…
Toddler Time
This is a program for walking toddlers. Lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet walking should attend Babies and Books on Mondays!
Join us for storytime! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together.
Today's program will include ASL…
Read and Play
Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities.
ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
After School Stories
Come and hear stories, sing songs, and make something fun! For children 6-12 years old with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
Autistic Adults NYC – PAUSE Event: Tote Bag Decorating! (Brooklyn Heights)
Join members of Autistic Adults NYC in for a relaxing tote bag decorating session.
This event is at the Brooklyn Heights branch of the Brooklyn Public Library in the Multipurpose Room on the lower level.
This event is intended for non-speaking, intellectually disabled,…
Read and Play
Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities.
ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
Greenpoint Eco Lab 1.
Read and Play
Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities.
ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
After School Stories
Come and hear stories, sing songs, and make something fun! For children 6-12 years old with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
Greenpoint Eco Lab 1.
After School Stories
Come and hear stories, sing songs, and make something fun! For children 6-12 years old with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
Staff Picks
- Picture Books for Pride
- School Age Kids' Books for Pride
- Graphic Novels for Pride
- Teen Fiction for Pride
- Memoirs for Pride
