All Brooklyn Public Library locations will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend from Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th.
Good news! Coney Island and Gerritsen Beach libraries will reopen this fall after extensive renovations due to Hurricane Sandy. See our Hurricane Sandy Renovations page for updates.
STEP One-on-One Career and Job Services
May 21 2013 2:00PM
Business & Career Library
Librarian will provide resume & cover letter critique; provide information on job search and career resources. Advance registration is recommended; please call 718.623.7000 (option 3) for an appointment. Walk-ins may be accepted if possible.
Intellectual Property: Claiming your Creative Rights
May 21 2013 6:00PM
Business & Career Library
Whether an entrepreneur, artist, writer or musician, you can protect your ideas and your work. Volunteers from New York City Bar’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project will outline the different ways to claim ownership, such as trademarks, copyrights and patents, and discuss the legal rights and limitations of each.
Resume Editing Help
May 22 2013 5:00PM
Business & Career Library
Make your resume more attractive to employers! Our volunteer Resume Coaches provide one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. We encourage you to bring your resume for review.
English Conversation Group
May 22 2013 6:00PM
Business & Career Library
Improve your Business English and vocabulary
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
May 24 2013 2:00PM
Business & Career Library
The Department of Labor provides on-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary.
STEP One-on-One Career and Job Services
May 28 2013 2:00PM
Business & Career Library
Librarian will provide resume & cover letter critique; provide information on job search and career resources. Advance registration is recommended; please call 718.623.7000 (option 3) for an appointment. Walk-ins may be accepted if possible.
Resume Editing Help
May 29 2013 5:00PM
Business & Career Library
Make your resume more attractive to employers! Our volunteer Resume Coaches provide one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. We encourage you to bring your resume for review.
Alternative Careers in Early Childhood
May 29 2013 5:30PM
Business & Career Library
Do you think that a career in early childhood is synonymous with only teaching? Well think again! The field is growing and offers a dynamic range of possibilities. Explore the many career opportunities at this Dine and Discuss Career Networking Event. A panel of professionals in non-traditional early childhood careers will describe their particular paths and share their joys, challenges and tips. This will be an invaluable opportunity to learn, network and discover new ideas for careers in early childhood. Contact Raedell Wallace at careeradvisor@earlychildhoodnyc.org to register or receive more information.
English Conversation Group
May 29 2013 6:00PM
Business & Career Library
Improve your Business English and vocabulary
GED Information Session
May 30 2013 6:00PM
Business & Career Library
The GED is changing in 2014. Find out what you need to know and do now! Explore resources at the library to help you earn your high school equivalency diploma. Meet one-on-one with a library staff member to identify your next steps.
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
May 31 2013 2:00PM
Business & Career Library
The Department of Labor provides on-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary.
English Conversation Group
Jun 5 2013 6:00PM
Business & Career Library
Improve your Business English and vocabulary
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Jun 7 2013 2:00PM
Business & Career Library
The Department of Labor provides on-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary.
Surety Bonds: What are they and when do you need them?
Jun 11 2013 6:00PM
Central Library, Dweck Center
If you’re looking for government contracts for your business, you might need to be bonded first. Industry expert, Thomas Petropol, will explain why, when and how to obtain bonding, as well as outline ways the SBA can help. Please register by calling 212.264.1473. PLEASE NOTE: This Business & Career Library program will be held in the Central Library Dweck Center Auditorium at 10 Grand Army Plaza.
English Conversation Group
Jun 12 2013 6:00PM
Business & Career Library
Improve your Business English and vocabulary
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Jun 14 2013 2:00PM
Business & Career Library
The Department of Labor provides on-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary.
One-on-One Legal Business Assistance
Jun 18 2013 5:30PM
Central Library, Dweck Center
One-on-one legal assistance for start-ups and small business owners. Volunteers from the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) answer your questions about commercial leases, contracts, intellectual property and legal structures. PLEASE NOTE: This Business & Career Library program will be held in the Central Library Dweck Center at 10 Grand Army Plaza. *Appointments must be made through the Small Business Development Corporation at 718.797.0187.
English Conversation Group
Jun 19 2013 6:00PM
Business & Career Library
Improve your Business English and vocabulary
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Jun 21 2013 2:00PM
Business & Career Library
The Department of Labor provides on-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary.
English Conversation Group
Jun 26 2013 6:00PM
Business & Career Library
Improve your Business English and vocabulary
Networking Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
Jun 27 2013 6:00PM
Central Library, Dweck Center
Join others in the start-up community to exchange ideas and get support. Discuss the challenges of going into business, connect with other businesses; get a chance to practice your pitch, and more. The event will be led by business counselors from the Local Development Corporation of East NY. PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held in the Central Library's Dweck Center at 10 Grand Army Plaza.
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Jun 28 2013 2:00PM
Business & Career Library
The Department of Labor provides on-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary.