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.

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Upcoming Events

Virtual English Conversation Group

Sat, Aug 24 11:00am
Kings Bay 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 on the Friday before the program.

Virtual Financial Coaching

Mon, Aug 26 3:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

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, Aug 26 4:30pm
Brighton Beach 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 English Conversation Group

Mon, Aug 26 6:00pm
Ryder 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…

Diana Wynne Jones Adult Book Club/Discussion "Thick as Thieves" by Megan Whalen Turner

Mon, Aug 26 8:00pm
Clinton Hill Library

book club book discussion Virtual Programming

Join the Diana Wynne Jones Adult Book Discussion/Club as we discuss a book written by an author influenced by DWJ. This month we will discuss "Thick as Thieves" by Megan Whalen Turner, book five in "The Thief" series:

Kamet, a secretary and slave to his Mede master, has the ambition and…

Virtual English Conversation Group

Tue, Aug 27 6:00pm
Sunset Park 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…

BPL/OATS Technology for All Summer Series

Wed, Aug 28 1:00pm
Central Library

never too late to learn techknowledge Virtual Programming

Never Too Late To Learn

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

       Week One             July 10, 2024           All Things Zoom

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Virtual Financial Coaching

Wed, Aug 28 3:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

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…

Teen Time: Unbanned Book Club to Movie--Speak

Wed, Aug 28 4:00pm
Brooklyn Heights Library

banned books book club book discussion

We will discuss Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and watch some of the movie!!!No need to have read the book!  We will discuss the plot and important points and freedom of information.  SNACKS PROVIDED! 

 

Virtual English Conversation Group

Thu, Aug 29 10:30am
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…

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