Creative Aging programs at Brooklyn Public Library
Creative aging programs (whether held in-person or online) usually consist of 6-10 sessions of at least 90 minutes each, and are followed by a celebration where participants showcase their work for family, friends and neighbors. Brooklyn Public Library uses the Lifetime Arts creative aging model. Over the years, our programming librarians have been trained by Lifetime Arts to work with professional teaching artists to plan, deliver, and sustain this program model which supports social engagement, skills mastery, and creative expression.
View upcoming creative aging programs here.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Services for Older Adults is partially funded by Coordinated Outreach Library Services aid from the New York State Education Department, administered by the State Library’s Division of Library Development. All programs are sponsored by Brooklyn Public Library’s Department of Outreach Services.
Creative Aging programs are made possible with support from the Sills Family Foundation, Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement, Jean and Louis Dreyfus Foundation, New York Foundation for Eldercare, Laura B. Vogler Foundation, Apple Bank, celebrating over 25 years in Brooklyn and over 160 years of neighborhood banking in greater New York (Visit applebank.com for more information), and several BPL Friends Groups, private funders, and volunteers.
For more information about Creative Aging, please email jvigo@bklynlibrary.org or call 718-230-2442
Upcoming Events
Creative Aging: Colorful Collage
In this 9-week series, we will move between collage and watercolor as a way to explore picture making. Working from still life, pictures and our imagination this class is a great way to have fun, develop your skill set and make new friends. Focus will be on composition, traditional…
Creative Aging: Inspired Creations
Our ‘Inspired Creations’ program invites Older Adults to explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting over nine weeks. Each session is designed to build upon the last, from foundational techniques to the nuances of personal expression. Participants will explore into various themes and topics,…
Flatlands Presents Chair Zumba For Seniors
Attend Chair Zumba at home via zoom or in person!
Register to receive the Zoom link or come to the Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Avenue, to attend the virtual Chair Zumba program with your fellow community members.
Chair Zumba for Seniors is a 30 minute, seated, gentle…
Creative Aging: Unleash Your Movement at Macon Library
Unleash Your Movement is a 10-week program designed to energize your body, spark connection, and deepen your understanding of movement through a blend of partner dancing, yoga, and somatic practices. Each 90-minute class…
Creative Aging: Chinese Paper Cutting
In this 9-week series you willl learn to create beautiful pieces of art through the art of Paper Cutting.
No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided.
Registration Required. For more information, please contact McKinley Park Library at 718-748-8001.
Adult Coloring
Do you enjoy coloring? Join us on Tuesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm for this known stress reliever.
Weekly Craft Circle!
Looking for a space to make art, exchange skills, and meet fellow crafters? Join us! Get to know fellow crafters at Borough Park Library's weekly craft circle! Bring your crocheting, knitting, embroidery, or whatever else you're working on.
Learn, share, and socialize.
(…
Paint Party with Merrill Matthews: Week Two
Join us for the second night of a two week painting workshop for adults, with instructor Merrill Matthews!
*Event is free and lasts two hours. Register here to attend!
*No previous drawing or painting experience required.
*All art supplies are included: one 16 x 20…
Creative Aging: Flower Power
Flower Power Description:
Let’s welcome Spring by creating beautiful flowers!
Join us in this amazing 9-week series. Participants will learn how to create and paint flowers while connecting and having fun with others.
You will learn to:
Paint flowers with…