The Library's Business & Career Center
BPL’s new workspace at Central Library inspires all those looking to secure their financial future to dream big and achieve their goals. Make it your place to meet, work and exchange ideas. BPL offers an array of resources and programs for anyone interested in career help, personal finance and small business advice—visit our Business & Career Services page to learn more.
The Center's New Space
Greatly enlarged, the Business & Career Center serves job seekers, freelancers and small business owners. The space includes custom-designed wood counter seating, four meeting rooms equipped with presentation screens, six conversation “nooks,” a co-working area with laptops available for loan, and two seminar rooms with built-in/automated presentation equipment. The Center connects, via a new glass-enclosed staircase, to the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons on the first floor. Funding for the new Business & Career Center was provided by Empire State Development.
Upcoming Events
Resume & Cover Letter Help
Get help with your resume, cover letter, or career-related questions live with a librarian! Participants will receive up to 20 minutes of feedback and guidance.
Stop by the library and fill out our sign-up sheet. Make sure to bring your resume, cover letter, and any application-…
LevelUP Program Information Session
LevelUP is a workforce advancement program designed to help Black women get to their next stage professionally and build wealth. Join the Business & Career Center's LevelUP Program for our series of Information Sessions this July. Come out to:
Learn about the goals and objectives of the…
Market Research Simplified! Researching Your Customers
Do you know where your customers are? Attend this presentation to get tips on how to determine the demographic characteristics, size and spending habits of your target market.
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Growing Your Creative Business, Part 1: Marketing for Creatives Who Hate Marketing
Are you ready to create a marketing strategy that is enjoyable, sustainable, and efficient?
There are two things creative business owners and freelancers say they hate doing most: marketing and sales. And as you’ve probably figured out, without marketing you don’t…
BKLYN Fashion Academy Model Casting Call
BKLYN Fashion Academy is casting models for our Runway Show!
Models will also have the opportunity to be casted, with our partner, Fashion Week Brooklyn's showcases. We are looking for universal models, ages 17 and older. Models MUST be available for…
Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL
The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering weekly, free, in-person one-to-one business advisement at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Business & Career Center!
These Business Advisement sessions are available to existing small businesses and…
Creating Case Studies For Your Online Portfolio
Case studies serve as effective showcases of problems tackled and projects accomplished within various professions, be it UX Design, event planning, or Retail Merchandising. Even professionals like nurses and lawyers find value in presenting their work through case studies. Incorporating a case…
Career Help Desk at the Gregory Jackson Center
Do you have questions about your resume? Are you looking for support with your job search and not sure where to start? Are you starting your own business?
Join us for a free adult resume writing workshop where we’ll discuss tips for improving your resume…
Business Office Hours / 小企业 商业咨询 w/ Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Join us for a collaboration with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce! Come get help applying for resources for your business, including financing, marketing, business strategies, and more. We offer services in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can be made here:…
Resume & Cover Letter Help
Get help with your resume, cover letter, or career-related questions live with a librarian! Participants will receive up to 20 minutes of feedback and guidance.
Stop by the library and fill out our sign-up sheet. Make sure to bring your resume, cover letter, and any application-…
Business & Career Monthly eNewsletter
Sign up now for our monthly eNewsletter about events and workshops hosted by the Business & Career Center.
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We're Here to Help
Do you have a quick business, career, or finance related question that doesn't require a trip to the library? Call 718.968.7275. You can also connect with a librarian via chat, email, or with an in-person appointment.
Central Library Revitalization
This space was part of Phase One of Central Library's renovations.