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Central Library
Programs & Events
Below find a chronological list of events at Central Library. For a full schedule of classes and programs at Brooklyn Public Library, visit our events calendar.
Lunchapalooza Kids! Storytelling
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:30AMCentral Library, PlazaKids can enjoy stories told by professional performers. Liz Parker tells, “Ocean Motion”: This underwater adventure will dive deep into the sea to explore the world below. No scuba gear necessary.
Lunchapalooza! Nepo Soteri
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:30PMCentral Library, PlazaSoteri is a guitarist and vocalist who infuses music of his native Rwanda with American jazz, R & B, and African-Caribbean beats. He is African citizen-of-the-world, both in terms of his life journey and musical vocabulary.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsEnglish Conversation Group
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 1:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Drop-In Computer Lab
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabGot a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a full class? Drop into the Central Library’s computer classroom for one-on-one assistance. First come, first served. No registration required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Spanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 3:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Entrepreneur Office Hours
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Have questions about your small business finances? Want help planning the marketing of your freelance work? Just need to bounce ideas off someone? Drop in to the Central Library’s Info Commons for one-on-one or small group sessions geared toward answering your most pressing questions.
First come, first served, no registration required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsDIY Design Assistance
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5If you have a specific idea in mind and you need design input, or if you want to learn about useful tools in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, drop into our design instruction classroom for one-on-one assistance. Sina Zekavat, a recent graduate in Architecture and Urban Studies from London, will be available to give you advice on how best to use the Adobe package to represent your ideas. First come, first served. No registration required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Conversations with People Who Create in Brooklyn - Fantastic Food
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPhotographer Randy Duchaine will chat with individuals featured in his photographic exhibition, "Created in Brooklyn". Learn about their businesses; the challenges they’ve faced and the success they’ve found.
Charlie Sahadi, Sahadi’s © Randy Duchaine www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
English Conversation Group
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4No Registration Required, Practice your English in an informal and fun settin
No class April 3rd
Plaza Swing Series: Paul Shapiro’s Ribs and Brisket Revue
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, PlazaShapiro adds a little Yiddish flavoring to a distinctly American music that thrived in the 1930s and 40s: hard-swinging jump blues. Vocal powerhouse Cilla Owens lends her talents to this eclectic mash up of Jewish novelty songs and jazz. Dance lessons are at 6:30, band starts at 7 pm. Rain date is June 20
This series is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFree One-on-One Financial Counseling
Thursday, June 20, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Digital Photo Enhancement
Thursday, June 20, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabThe picture-perfect shot doesn’t stop with your camera. In this class, you’ll get hands-on experience with GIMP, a free, versatile photo editing software program, so you can retouch, crop, and color balance your digital photos before showing them to the world. We’ll teach you how to use GIMP, its editing and effects tools, talk about photo-editing best practices and how to export for print and video formats. By the end of this two-hour session, you’ll have the skills to make every shot you take a perfect one. In order to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.English Conversation Group
Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1No registration required; Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 25th
Resume Help
Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Introduction to Digital Photography
Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabMost digital cameras are packed with advanced features that allow novice photographers to shoot like a pro. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn how to use your camera’s features and simple tricks to create beautiful digital images. We’ll cover digital photography basics like camera settings, resolution and exposure levels, and how to properly white balance to make your pictures pop. Composition theory will be discussed, as will shot types and picture formats that work best in video projects. Please bring your own digital camera fully charged, with plenty of battery power and available memory, to the class.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.CitizenshipWorks Naturalization Application Workshop
Friday, June 21, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabA workshop to help eligible lawful permanent residents prepare their N-400 Application for Naturalization to become U.S. citizens. This workshop will use interactive online interviews from CitizenshipWorks.org to determine eligibility and help prepare forms. Immigration experts will be available to review applications and answer legal questions related to applying for citizenship. Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Assistance will be provided on a first-come first-servied basis, but pre-registered attendees will have priority.
To register, visit citizenshipworks.org/register or call the Ya es Hora Hotline at (888) 839-8682.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFrench Conversation Group:Beginner Level
Friday, June 21, 2013 1:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Friday, June 21, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3The Department of Labor provides one-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.English Conversation Group
Friday, June 21, 2013 3:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Chess for Adults
Friday, June 21, 2013 4:00PMCentral LibraryAll skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Make Music New York: Underground Horns
Friday, June 21, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, PlazaUnderground Horns is a Brooklyn based 6-piece brass band playing Afro Funk Bhangra New Orleans grooves and beyond. Make Music New York is a live, free musical celebration across the city that takes place each June 21, the longest day of the year. On that day, hundreds of public spaces throughout the five boroughs become impromptu stages for over 1,000 free concerts.
Free One-on-One Financial Counseling
Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Internet 3
Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Room 216Presented by New York Cares.
English Conversation Group
Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1There won't be any class June 1, 2013. The class will resume the following week.
Hypertension & High Blood Pressure Support Group and Informational Forum
Saturday, June 22, 2013 12:00PMCentral Library, Youth WingA support group and informational forum for teens, adults, and seniors who suffer high blood pressure or are a care taker of those who take of someone with high blood pressure.
For more information, contact: email erooc@yahoo.com or call: (516) 382-7340
Advanced Chinese Studies in I-CHING
Saturday, June 22, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4I-Ching the Book of Changes is one of the oldest Chinese Classic philosophies, and can help us to make decisions that our logic alone can't handle alone
Free Lectures in Chinese and English
Internet 3
Saturday, June 22, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Room 216Presented by New York Cares.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, June 24, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsToddler Storyplay
Monday, June 24, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 18-36 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
English Conversation Group
Monday, June 24, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 22, 29th
No registration required.What Do You STAND For? Why Branding Matters to Small Businesses
Monday, June 24, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabYour brand can be your greatest asset during good times and bad. A strong brand can elevate your business above the competitive fray. What makes a great brand? It's familiar to people and it speaks of your integrity, character, quality, effectiveness, and reliability. No matter if you’re a large corporation or a solo-preneur, your brand -- who people think you are -- matters. All businesses, regardless of their size, age or locations, have a brand identity. A brand is the sum of the good, bad and the ugly or your business reputation . It’s defined by the way your receptionist says "hello" and the music your customers hear when placed on hold as well as by the quality of service and the quality of product. Your brand is what you promise and what you deliver. What you deliver: Now that REALLY matters in a small businesses – you cannot afford to make false promises. The goal of this FREE workshop is to present the elements of good branding and demonstrate how small businesses and start-ups can define or refine their brand. The instructor, Alan Siege, will challenge your assumptions, give you best practices that are practical, help you solve real-life problems. He'll give you practical, understandable information that you can use immediately to make your business more visible and more highly regarded. The Business & Career Library is co-sponsoring this event.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, June 24, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsEnglish Conversation Group
Monday, June 24, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No class April 29, May 6 2013.
No registration requiredSpanish Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Level
Monday, June 24, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Self-Promotion Through Social Media: Instagram
Monday, June 24, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabAre you an artist? Musician? DJ? Entrepreneur? Learn how to make social media work for you. This multi-part series began with creating a blog and continues with using Instagram to gain additional exposure for your business. Instagram allows you to share photos on the go and give people a glimpse of your daily life and work. Learn the tips and tricks to get the most out of your network. Best suited for those with basic computer and internet use skills.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Toddler Time
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 18 to 36 months. Call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program.
Short-Form Video Techniques for PC
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 11:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIf you have a smartphone or tablet, you don’t need an expensive camera or fancy audio equipment to produce an engaging video. In this two-hour session, learn to use your mobile device to make compelling short-form videos—and how to show them to the world on YouTube, Vimeo and more. We’ll start you off with scriptwriting and storyboarding best practices, discuss frame composition, and then cover how to get the best audio and lighting when recording your footage. You’ll also explore the free PC editing software program VideoPad that can assemble it all into your final short masterpiece. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class. In order to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.French Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Levels
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 11:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsShort-form Video Techniques for Mac (iMovie)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIf you have a smartphone or tablet, you don’t need an expensive camera or fancy audio equipment to produce an engaging video. In this two-hour session, learn to use your mobile device to make compelling short-form videos—and how to show them to the world on YouTube, Vimeo and more. We’ll start you off with scriptwriting and storyboarding best practices, discuss frame composition, and then cover how to get the best audio and lighting when recording your footage. You’ll also explore the free Mac editing software program iMovie that can assemble it all into your final short masterpiece. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Watercolor Painting: Introduction to an Ancient Elegant Art
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Dweck CenterAn introduction to the art of watercolor painting
A Lifetive Arts' Creative Aging In Our Communities New York City Libraries Project for Adults 55 and older
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Hive Fashion Photography for Teens
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Youth WingPhotograph your favorite street fashion and participate in a photography exhibit.
Support for this Hive Fashion program was provided by a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, administered by Mozilla, and in partnership with Hive Learning Networks.
Russian Conversation Group(Central Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 5:00PMCentral LibraryImprove yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Rivers of Honey "Circle of Leche": Creating Art in Conversation for/with other Women of Color
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Join other women of color artists, writers, videographers, photographers, performers, poets, stagehands, and creative minds with the Rivers of Honey crew as art is created and feedback is provided on personal projects. Use this lab space to audition your work for a larger woman of color audience. Gain peer and professional feedback on your work. Formalize your next steps for your art. Sit, create, and absorb art in conversation and community. Rivers of Honey has produced monthly Showcases for Women of Color in NYC for over eight years. More information is at riversofhoney.com.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsMedia World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
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Researching Your Target Market
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons Lab(NOTE: This event occurs on Tuesday.) If you're writing a business plan or just looking for customers, attend this workshop to identify your market. Learn how to determine the demographic characteristics, size and spending habits of your target market. This program will be held at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons in the Central Library at Grand Army Plaza.
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www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/eventsPortuguese Conversation Group: Intermediate Level
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Practice your Brazilian Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.
As of December, the class will be on Tuesdays evening from 7.00 PM
No registration required.Babies & Books
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Lunchapalooza Kids! Storytelling
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 11:30AMCentral Library, PlazaKids can enjoy stories told by professional performers. Flor Bromley tells “Cuentos de mi abuela”: Bilingual stories from my grandma to you! A collection of Flor's favorite stories from Peru and South America.
Lunchapalooza! Isle of Klezbos
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 12:30PMCentral Library, PlazaISLE of KLEZBOS approaches tradition with irreverence and respect. This soulful, fun-loving powerhouse all-women’s klezmer sextet has toured from Vienna to Vancouver since 1998. Band repertoire ranges from rambunctious to entrancing: neo-traditional folk dance, mystical melodies, Yiddish swing and retro tango, and genre-defying originals.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsEnglish Conversation Group
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 1:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Great Books Discussion Series: Latin American Literature: Fuentes
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabWe’ll discuss Carlos Fuentes’s novel The Death of Artemio Cruz, which is considered to be a milestone in the Latin American literary movement.
This series is made possible through Brooklyn Public Library’s Fund for the Humanities, established through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional funding was provided by The Hearst Foundation, Inc.; the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The Starr Foundation; the Leon and Muriel Gilbert Charitable Trust; the Henry and Lucy Moses Fund, Inc., and a gift in memory of Samuel and Pauline Wine.
bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsPhilosophy Discussion Group
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Reverend Elsie Smith RoomSpanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 3:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Resume Help
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
DIY Design Assistance
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5If you have a specific idea in mind and you need design input, or if you want to learn about useful tools in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, drop into our design instruction classroom for one-on-one assistance. Sina Zekavat, a recent graduate in Architecture and Urban Studies from London, will be available to give you advice on how best to use the Adobe package to represent your ideas. First come, first served. No registration required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Conversations with People Who Create in Brooklyn - Design Craft
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPhotographer Randy Duchaine will chat with individuals featured in his photographic exhibition, "Created in Brooklyn". Learn how their dedication to their craft, shaped their careers and led them to extraordinary accomplishments
Avi Abel, Watermark Designs © Randy Duchaine www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
English Conversation Group
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4No Registration Required, Practice your English in an informal and fun settin
No class April 3rd
Plaza Swing Series: Swingtime Big Band
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, PlazaThis 20-piece band plays authentic recreations of the timeless swing music of such great Big Band leaders as Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington among many others. Dance lessons are at 6:30, band starts at 7 pm. In case of rain, event will be held in the ballroom of Union Temple at 17 Eastern Pkwy.
This series is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
English Conversation Group
Thursday, June 27, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
There is no class June 20th.
No Registration RequiredMeet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Thursday, June 27, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFree One-on-One Financial Counseling
Thursday, June 27, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Short-form Video Techniques for Mac (iMovie)
Thursday, June 27, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIf you have a smartphone or tablet, you don’t need an expensive camera or fancy audio equipment to produce an engaging video. In this two-hour session, learn to use your mobile device to make compelling short-form videos—and how to show them to the world on YouTube, Vimeo and more. We’ll start you off with scriptwriting and storyboarding best practices, discuss frame composition, and then cover how to get the best audio and lighting when recording your footage. You’ll also explore the free Mac editing software program iMovie that can assemble it all into your final short masterpiece. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.English Conversation Group
Thursday, June 27, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1No registration required; Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 25th
Resume Help
Thursday, June 27, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Networking Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
Thursday, June 27, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Dweck CenterJoin 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.
Please register at www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/events or call 718.623.7000 and select option 4.
Short-Form Video Techniques for PC
Thursday, June 27, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIf you have a smartphone or tablet, you don’t need an expensive camera or fancy audio equipment to produce an engaging video. In this two-hour session, learn to use your mobile device to make compelling short-form videos—and how to show them to the world on YouTube, Vimeo and more. We’ll start you off with scriptwriting and storyboarding best practices, discuss frame composition, and then cover how to get the best audio and lighting when recording your footage. You’ll also explore the free PC editing software program VideoPad that can assemble it all into your final short masterpiece. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class. In order to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Ezra Jack Keats Bedtime Stories
Thursday, June 27, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Youth WingHear stories get a free book!
for ages 3-7
French Conversation Group:Beginner Level
Friday, June 28, 2013 1:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
Mac Basics
Friday, June 28, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearn how to navigate a Mac computer.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Friday, June 28, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3The Department of Labor provides one-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.English Conversation Group
Friday, June 28, 2013 3:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Chess for Adults
Friday, June 28, 2013 4:00PMCentral LibraryAll skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Microsoft PowerPoint 1
Saturday, June 29, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Room 216Basic computer knowledge required.
Presented by New York Cares.
Free One-on-One Financial Counseling
Saturday, June 29, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Story Play
Saturday, June 29, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
English Conversation Group
Saturday, June 29, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1There won't be any class June 1, 2013. The class will resume the following week.
Advanced Chinese Studies in I-CHING
Saturday, June 29, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4I-Ching the Book of Changes is one of the oldest Chinese Classic philosophies, and can help us to make decisions that our logic alone can't handle alone
Free Lectures in Chinese and English
Microsoft PowerPoint 1
Saturday, June 29, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Room 216Basic computer knowledge required.
Presented by New York Cares.
Japanese Conversation Group
Sunday, June 30, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your Japanese in an informal and fun setting
Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Seniors
Monday, July 1, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops. Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Facebook, LinkedIn and creative uses of Microsoft Office.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, July 1, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsToddler Storyplay
Monday, July 1, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 18-36 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, July 1, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsTeen Reads Book Club
Monday, July 1, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Youth WingJoin us every month for a lively discussion about another great book! Ages 12 to 15. Call 718-230-2117 for more information.
Brooklyn Open
Monday, July 1, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Dweck CenterBrooklyn Open, a monthly open mic series for teens, is a safe space for poets, spoken work artists, emcees, scholars and activists to share their powerful and important voices. These events are run by youth for youth, with youth DJs, youth hosts and a monthly featured poet.
Presented in partnership with Urban Word NYC
Spanish Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Level
Monday, July 1, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Toddler Time
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 18 to 36 months. Call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSTEP One-and-One Career Services
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5A librarian is available to provide information on job search and career resources, including resume and cover letter help. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Watercolor Painting: Introduction to an Ancient Elegant Art
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Dweck CenterAn introduction to the art of watercolor painting
A Lifetive Arts' Creative Aging In Our Communities New York City Libraries Project for Adults 55 and older
Paper Flowers
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Youth WingMake a paper flower craft. For ages 6-12.
Sorry, no camps or groups will be admitted.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Russian Conversation Group(Central Library
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 5:00PMCentral LibraryImprove yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Portuguese Conversation Group: Intermediate Level
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Practice your Brazilian Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.
As of December, the class will be on Tuesdays evening from 7.00 PM
No registration required.Spanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 3:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Babies & Books
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsResume Help
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
DIY Design Assistance
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5If you have a specific idea in mind and you need design input, or if you want to learn about useful tools in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, drop into our design instruction classroom for one-on-one assistance. Sina Zekavat, a recent graduate in Architecture and Urban Studies from London, will be available to give you advice on how best to use the Adobe package to represent your ideas. First come, first served. No registration required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Intro to FCP X
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabThis class will cover the basics of Final Cut Pro X to get you started. We will talk about setting up, media management, editing with the magnetic timeline, audio, color correction, editing with storylines and multicam. Come with questions! This workshop is presented by the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective. The BFC is a tight-knit community of professional filmmakers and artists in Brooklyn, NY who are dedicated to innovative approaches to filmmaking and storytelling. Learn more at http://brooklynfilmmakerscollective.com.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Thursday, July 4, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFree One-on-One Financial Counseling
Thursday, July 4, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Resume Help
Thursday, July 4, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
French Conversation Group:Beginner Level
Friday, July 5, 2013 1:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Friday, July 5, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3The Department of Labor provides one-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.Chess for Adults
Friday, July 5, 2013 4:00PMCentral LibraryAll skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Free One-on-One Financial Counseling
Saturday, July 6, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Story Play
Saturday, July 6, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2
Saturday, July 6, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabBasic computer knowledge required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Sigma Storytime
Saturday, July 6, 2013 12:00PMCentral Library, Youth WingVolunteers from the Brooklyn Alumni Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity read stories to children.
for ages 3 to 8
Advanced Chinese Studies in I-CHING
Saturday, July 6, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4I-Ching the Book of Changes is one of the oldest Chinese Classic philosophies, and can help us to make decisions that our logic alone can't handle alone
Free Lectures in Chinese and English
Microsoft PowerPoint 2
Saturday, July 6, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Room 216Basic computer knowledge required.
Story & Craft
Monday, July 8, 2013 2:30AMCentral Library, Youth WingHear a story and make a craft to take home. For ages 3-6.
Tickets will be available the day of the program at the children's reference desk. Sorry, no groups or camps will be admitted.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, July 8, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsToddler Storyplay
Monday, July 8, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 18-36 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, July 8, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSpanish Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Level
Monday, July 8, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Drop-In Social Media Help
Monday, July 8, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5Are you an artist? Musician? DJ? Entrepreneur? Learn how to make social media work for you. Drop in for one-on-one assistance.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Toddler Time
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 18 to 36 months. Call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSTEP One-and-One Career Services
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5A librarian is available to provide information on job search and career resources, including resume and cover letter help. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Watercolor Painting: Introduction to an Ancient Elegant Art
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Dweck CenterAn introduction to the art of watercolor painting
A Lifetive Arts' Creative Aging In Our Communities New York City Libraries Project for Adults 55 and older
Sidwalk Chalk
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Youth WingDraw with sidewalk chalk outside the Youth Wing entrance. For ages 7-12.
Sorry, no camps or groups will be admitted.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Russian Conversation Group(Central Library
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 5:00PMCentral LibraryImprove yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Researching Other Companies
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabWhether writing a business plan or investigating the competition, this workshop can help you find company information. Learn how to identify companies by industry and analyze their strengths and weaknesses, as well as find market share data and financial reports. This program will be held at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons in the Central Library at Grand Army Plaza.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/events
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsPortuguese Conversation Group: Intermediate Level
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Practice your Brazilian Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.
As of December, the class will be on Tuesdays evening from 7.00 PM
No registration required.Babies & Books
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsGreat Books Discussion Series: Latin American Literature: García Márquez
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabAfter finishing the Fuentes discussion, we will begin discussion of Gabriel García Márquez’s novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude, which tells the multi-generational story of the Buendía family.
This series is made possible through Brooklyn Public Library’s Fund for the Humanities, established through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional funding was provided by The Hearst Foundation, Inc.; the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The Starr Foundation; the Leon and Muriel Gilbert Charitable Trust; the Henry and Lucy Moses Fund, Inc., and a gift in memory of Samuel and Pauline Wine.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons.Spanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 3:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Resume Help
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Pre-GED Registration
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Learning CenterRegister for free Pre-GED classes. Daytime and evening schedules availablle. Please arrive on time and bring a pen. Plan on staying for three hours fo rtesting and enrollment. Discharge papers are required for 17 year olds. Program may request proof of age.
Pre-GED classes are supported by a generous grant from the New York State Education Department, Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES).
DIY Design Assistance
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5If you have a specific idea in mind and you need design input, or if you want to learn about useful tools in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, drop into our design instruction classroom for one-on-one assistance. Sina Zekavat, a recent graduate in Architecture and Urban Studies from London, will be available to give you advice on how best to use the Adobe package to represent your ideas. First come, first served. No registration required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Conversations with People Who Create in Brooklyn – Urban Adventures
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPhotographer Randy Duchaine will chat with individuals featured in his photographic exhibition, "Created in Brooklyn". Join us to hear about how and why they pursued these extraordinary activities in the urban environment.
Lance Pinn, Brooklyn Boulders © Randy Duchaine www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Plaza Swing Series: Mona’s Hot Four
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, PlazaClarinetist Dennis Lichtman leads the quartet through trad-jazz gems such as, “My Blue Heaven”, “Tiger Rag”, “Avalon” and many more. Vocalist Tamar Korn sits in for the show. Dance lessons are at 6:30, band starts at 7 pm. Rain date is July 11
This series is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Thursday, July 11, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFree One-on-One Financial Counseling
Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Resume Help
Thursday, July 11, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
French Conversation Group:Beginner Level
Friday, July 12, 2013 1:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
Drawing Basics with Adobe Illustrator
Friday, July 12, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Learn the basics of drawing with Adobe Illustrator CS6, the industry-standard vector graphics software, used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography. Each week we will cover a different group of tools in Illustrator, such as the shapes and lines tools, and the transform tools. Please bring a flash drive or a memory card to save your work. Class size is limited. First come, first served.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Friday, July 12, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3The Department of Labor provides one-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.Chess for Adults
Friday, July 12, 2013 4:00PMCentral LibraryAll skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Free One-on-One Financial Counseling
Saturday, July 13, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Story Play
Saturday, July 13, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
Microsoft PowerPoint 3
Saturday, July 13, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Specialized High School Admissions Practice Tests
Saturday, July 13, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Youth WingWarm up for the test and find out how you would score. Get realistic practice and try your hand at the types of questions you'll face on the actual exam. You'll receive a personalized score report pinpointing your strengths and weaknesses.
Advanced Chinese Studies in I-CHING
Saturday, July 13, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4I-Ching the Book of Changes is one of the oldest Chinese Classic philosophies, and can help us to make decisions that our logic alone can't handle alone
Free Lectures in Chinese and English
Microsoft PowerPoint 3
Saturday, July 13, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Room 216Presented by New York Cares.
Story & Craft
Monday, July 15, 2013 2:30AMCentral Library, Youth WingHear a story and make a craft to take home. For ages 3-6.
Tickets will be available the day of the program at the children's reference desk. Sorry, no groups or camps will be admitted.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, July 15, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsToddler Storyplay
Monday, July 15, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 18-36 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, July 15, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSpanish Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Level
Monday, July 15, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Toddler Time
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 18 to 36 months. Call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFoundation Center Database Searching Workshop
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearn how to search for grants.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
STEP One-and-One Career Services
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5A librarian is available to provide information on job search and career resources, including resume and cover letter help. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Watercolor Painting: Introduction to an Ancient Elegant Art
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Dweck CenterAn introduction to the art of watercolor painting
A Lifetive Arts' Creative Aging In Our Communities New York City Libraries Project for Adults 55 and older
Origami Yoda Party
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Youth WingFold origami "Star Wars" characters, you shall! Dance the "Twist", we might. Two copies of Tom Angleberger's "Art2-D2's Guide to Folding and Doodling" will be raffled off. Join us for a galactic great time! For ages 6-12.
Sorry, no groups or camps will be admitted.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Russian Conversation Group(Central Library
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 5:00PMCentral LibraryImprove yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Building a Website: Today's Essential Marketing Tool
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Dweck CenterLearn how to design a site that means business. Marketing expert Santos Morales will give you tips on how to attract attention, increase sales and keep customers coming back. This program will be held in the Dweck Center at the Central Library.
Please register by visiting www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/events or calling 718.623.7000 (option 4).
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Portuguese Conversation Group: Intermediate Level
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Practice your Brazilian Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.
As of December, the class will be on Tuesdays evening from 7.00 PM
No registration required.Creative Writing and Publishing Workshop
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Explore various creative writing and publishing techniques including writing resources, copyright, query letters and more. This program is limited to 12 participants. Workshop themes: 1) I want to Write a Book: Helpful Resources to Get You Started. 2) Get It Right: Spelling, Grammar and Other Editing Details. 3) Okay, So I Wrote a Book, Now What? The Query Letter and More. 4) Protection Is Key: Copyrighting Your Work. 5) Publishing Options: You Mean There's Something Besides the Traditional Route? 6) Self Publishing: I'm Ready, Now What?
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Babies & Books
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSpanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 3:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Resume Help
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
DIY Design Assistance
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5If you have a specific idea in mind and you need design input, or if you want to learn about useful tools in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, drop into our design instruction classroom for one-on-one assistance. Sina Zekavat, a recent graduate in Architecture and Urban Studies from London, will be available to give you advice on how best to use the Adobe package to represent your ideas. First come, first served. No registration required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Conversations with People Who Create in Brooklyn – Art & Music
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPhotographer Randy Duchaine will chat with individuals featured in his photographic exhibition, "Created in Brooklyn". Meet Brooklynites whose vision has advanced our access and enjoyment to music, art, theater and more.
Lucien Zayan, Invisible Dog Art Space, copyright Randy Duchaine www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Plaza Swing Series: Paulo Stagnaro Quartet
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, PlazaBerkelee College of Music presents this rising percussionist and composer, who has shared the stage with with Marcus Miller, Danilo Perez, Paquito D'Rivera, and Gloria Estefan, among many others. He’ll lead his band through the Salsa, Timba, Bolero, and Cha Cha Cha. Dance lessons are at 6:30, band starts at 7 pm. Rain date is July 18.
This series is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Thursday, July 18, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFree One-on-One Financial Counseling
Thursday, July 18, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Resume Help
Thursday, July 18, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Drop-In Social Media Help
Friday, July 19, 2013 12:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5Are you an artist? Musician? DJ? Entrepreneur? Learn how to make social media work for you. Drop in for one-on-one assistance.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
French Conversation Group:Beginner Level
Friday, July 19, 2013 1:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
Drawing Basics with Adobe Illustrator
Friday, July 19, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Learn the basics of drawing with Adobe Illustrator CS6, the industry-standard vector graphics software, used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography. Each week we will cover a different group of tools in Illustrator, such as the shapes and lines tools, and the transform tools. Please bring a flash drive or a memory card to save your work. Class size is limited. First come, first served.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Friday, July 19, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3The Department of Labor provides one-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.Chess for Adults
Friday, July 19, 2013 4:00PMCentral LibraryAll skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Free One-on-One Financial Counseling
Saturday, July 20, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Story Play
Saturday, July 20, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
Microsoft Excel 1
Saturday, July 20, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Advanced Chinese Studies in I-CHING
Saturday, July 20, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4I-Ching the Book of Changes is one of the oldest Chinese Classic philosophies, and can help us to make decisions that our logic alone can't handle alone
Free Lectures in Chinese and English
Microsoft Excel 1
Saturday, July 20, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Room 216Presented by New York Cares.
Story & Craft
Monday, July 22, 2013 2:30AMCentral Library, Youth WingHear a story and make a craft to take home. For ages 3-6.
Tickets will be available the day of the program at the children's reference desk. Sorry, no groups or camps will be admitted.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, July 22, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsNY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, July 22, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSpanish Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Level
Monday, July 22, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSTEP One-and-One Career Services
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5A librarian is available to provide information on job search and career resources, including resume and cover letter help. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Watercolor Painting: Introduction to an Ancient Elegant Art
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Dweck CenterAn introduction to the art of watercolor painting
A Lifetive Arts' Creative Aging In Our Communities New York City Libraries Project for Adults 55 and older
Mermaids vs. Pirates: A Puppet Showdown
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Youth WingAre you Team Mermaid or Team Pirate? Puppets tell jokes, trivia, and stories in a battle of who rules the sea. Make a puppet to take home with you. For ages 6-12.
Tickets will be available the day of the program at the children's reference desk. Sorry, no groups or camps will be admitted.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Russian Conversation Group(Central Library
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 5:00PMCentral LibraryImprove yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Researching an Industry
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you need to write a business plan or refine your marketing strategy? This workshop will show you how to size your industry, identify major players, and research future trends. This program will be held at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons in the Central Library at Grand Army Plaza.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/events
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsPortuguese Conversation Group: Intermediate Level
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Practice your Brazilian Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.
As of December, the class will be on Tuesdays evening from 7.00 PM
No registration required.Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsGreat Books Discussion Series: Latin American Literature: García Márquez
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabFinish discussing One Hundred Years of Solitude.
This series is made possible through Brooklyn Public Library’s Fund for the Humanities, established through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional funding was provided by The Hearst Foundation, Inc.; the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; The Starr Foundation; the Leon and Muriel Gilbert Charitable Trust; the Henry and Lucy Moses Fund, Inc., and a gift in memory of Samuel and Pauline Wine.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons.Spanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 3:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Resume Help
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
DIY Design Assistance
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5If you have a specific idea in mind and you need design input, or if you want to learn about useful tools in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, drop into our design instruction classroom for one-on-one assistance. Sina Zekavat, a recent graduate in Architecture and Urban Studies from London, will be available to give you advice on how best to use the Adobe package to represent your ideas. First come, first served. No registration required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Microsoft Excel for Your Business
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearn to use an online spreadsheet to create cash flow statements, track expenses and make projections for your business. Othniel Denis of Excellent Ones Consulting will help you master the basics of Excel. Please register online at www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/events or call 718.623.7000 and press option 4.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Plaza Swing Series: Eliano Bráz: The Forró Fiddler
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, PlazaBráz and his Forró group fuse the popular Brazilian music from the Northeastern region of the country with complex rhythms and lyrical melodies. Bráz, a native of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, has performed with classical orchestras and popular music groups, playing with musicians such as Ermeto Pascal,Rita Lee, Belchior, J’ Quest and many others. Dance lessons are at 6:30, band starts at 7 pm. This event is part of Brasil Summerfest. Rain date is July 25.
This series is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsDrop-In Social Media Help
Thursday, July 25, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5Are you an artist? Musician? DJ? Entrepreneur? Learn how to make social media work for you. Drop in for one-on-one assistance.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Free One-on-One Financial Counseling
Thursday, July 25, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Resume Help
Thursday, July 25, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
CitizenshipWorks Naturalization Application Workshop
Friday, July 26, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabA workshop to help eligible lawful permanent residents prepare their N-400 Application for Naturalization to become U.S. citizens. This workshop will use interactive online interviews from CitizenshipWorks.org to determine eligibility and help prepare forms. Immigration experts will be available to review applications and answer legal questions related to applying for citizenship. Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Assistance will be provided on a first-come first-servied basis, but pre-registered attendees will have priority.
To register, visit citizenshipworks.org/register or call the Ya es Hora Hotline at (888) 839-8682.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFrench Conversation Group:Beginner Level
Friday, July 26, 2013 1:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
Drawing Basics with Adobe Illustrator
Friday, July 26, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Learn the basics of drawing with Adobe Illustrator CS6, the industry-standard vector graphics software, used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography. Each week we will cover a different group of tools in Illustrator, such as the shapes and lines tools, and the transform tools. Please bring a flash drive or a memory card to save your work. Class size is limited. First come, first served.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Friday, July 26, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3The Department of Labor provides one-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.Chess for Adults
Friday, July 26, 2013 4:00PMCentral LibraryAll skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Free One-on-One Financial Counseling
Saturday, July 27, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Microsoft Excel 2
Saturday, July 27, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Hypertension & High Blood Pressure Support Group and Informational Forum
Saturday, July 27, 2013 12:00PMCentral Library, Youth WingA support group and informational forum for teens, adults, and seniors who suffer high blood pressure or are a care taker of those who take of someone with high blood pressure.
For more information, contact: email erooc@yahoo.com or call: (516) 382-7340
Advanced Chinese Studies in I-CHING
Saturday, July 27, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4I-Ching the Book of Changes is one of the oldest Chinese Classic philosophies, and can help us to make decisions that our logic alone can't handle alone
Free Lectures in Chinese and English
Microsoft Excel 2
Saturday, July 27, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Room 216Presented by New York Cares.
Story & Craft
Monday, July 29, 2013 2:30AMCentral Library, Youth WingHear a story and make a craft to take home. For ages 3-6.
Tickets will be available the day of the program at the children's reference desk. Sorry, no groups or camps will be admitted.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, July 29, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsNY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, July 29, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSpanish Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Level
Monday, July 29, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSTEP One-and-One Career Services
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5A librarian is available to provide information on job search and career resources, including resume and cover letter help. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Watercolor Painting: Introduction to an Ancient Elegant Art
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Dweck CenterAn introduction to the art of watercolor painting
A Lifetive Arts' Creative Aging In Our Communities New York City Libraries Project for Adults 55 and older
Nail Salon
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Youth WingTry trendy nail art design like polka dots and ombre during an afternoon of manicure fun. Girls and Boys, ages 6-12. Parents and Caregivers are welcome.
Sorry, no groups or camps will be admitted.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Russian Conversation Group(Central Library
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 5:00PMCentral LibraryImprove yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Putting Your Website to Work: New Tools for Increasing Sales
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Dweck CenterLearn how to attract customers to your website using search engine optimization. Find out how to use web analytics to get to know your customers and improve your bottom-line. This program will be held in the Dweck Center at the Central Library.
Please register by visiting www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/events or calling 718.623.7000 (option 4).
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Portuguese Conversation Group: Intermediate Level
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Practice your Brazilian Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.
As of December, the class will be on Tuesdays evening from 7.00 PM
No registration required.Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsPhilosophy Discussion Group
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Reverend Elsie Smith RoomSpanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 3:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Resume Help
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
DIY Design Assistance
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5If you have a specific idea in mind and you need design input, or if you want to learn about useful tools in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, drop into our design instruction classroom for one-on-one assistance. Sina Zekavat, a recent graduate in Architecture and Urban Studies from London, will be available to give you advice on how best to use the Adobe package to represent your ideas. First come, first served. No registration required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Plaza Swing Series: Harlem Blues and Jazz Band
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, PlazaThese veteran jazz and blues musicians have roots that reach to the 1920s and ‘30s, when they really did stomp at the Savoy! This jump band performs hard-driving Kansas City stompers and sultry blues. Featuring Zeke Mullins on keys; Michael Max Fleming on bass; Jackie Williams, drums; Fred Staton on tenor sax; Ruth Brisbane, vocal; Joey Morant on trumpet and flugelhorn. Dance lessons are at 6:30, band starts at 7 pm. Rain date is August 1.
This series is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Mac Basics
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearn how to navigate a Mac computer.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Thursday, August 1, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFree One-on-One Financial Counseling
Thursday, August 1, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Resume Help
Thursday, August 1, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
French Conversation Group:Beginner Level
Friday, August 2, 2013 1:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
Drawing Basics with Adobe Illustrator
Friday, August 2, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Learn the basics of drawing with Adobe Illustrator CS6, the industry-standard vector graphics software, used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography. Each week we will cover a different group of tools in Illustrator, such as the shapes and lines tools, and the transform tools. Please bring a flash drive or a memory card to save your work. Class size is limited. First come, first served.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Friday, August 2, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3The Department of Labor provides one-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.Chess for Adults
Friday, August 2, 2013 4:00PMCentral LibraryAll skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Free One-on-One Financial Counseling
Saturday, August 3, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Microsoft Excel 3
Saturday, August 3, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Room 216Presented by New York Cares.
Microsoft Excel 3
Saturday, August 3, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Sigma Storytime
Saturday, August 3, 2013 12:00PMCentral Library, Youth WingVolunteers from the Brooklyn Alumni Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity read stories to children.
for ages 3 to 8
Advanced Chinese Studies in I-CHING
Saturday, August 3, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4I-Ching the Book of Changes is one of the oldest Chinese Classic philosophies, and can help us to make decisions that our logic alone can't handle alone
Free Lectures in Chinese and English
Do It Yourself Success: Plan and Grow Your Dream Project
Saturday, August 3, 2013 3:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by Eleanor C. Whitney, the author of "Grow: How to Take Your Do It Yourself Project and Passion to the Next Level and Quit Your Job!" this workshop will focus on giving you the tools you need to make the project of your dreams a success. Whether it's establishing a regular creative practice, launching a small business or organization, planning an exhibition or tour, or selling handmade goods, this workshop will help you articulate a mission, set goals, and find resources for your dream project. In this interactive session, you will work with other participants in small groups to set and share your projects, articulate your goals and identify areas where your need to find additional resources to bring your project to fruition. Come with an idea you want to develop and expect to leave with concrete steps to take to actualize your project and the motivation that comes with knowing you are part of a strong community of DIY creators and entrepreneurs.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Story & Craft
Monday, August 5, 2013 2:30AMCentral Library, Youth WingHear a story and make a craft to take home. For ages 3-6.
Tickets will be available the day of the program at the children's reference desk. Sorry, no groups or camps will be admitted.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, August 5, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsToddler Storyplay
Monday, August 5, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 18-36 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, August 5, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsTeen Reads Book Club
Monday, August 5, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Youth WingJoin us every month for a lively discussion about another great book! Ages 12 to 15. Call 718-230-2117 for more information.
Brooklyn Open
Monday, August 5, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Dweck CenterBrooklyn Open, a monthly open mic series for teens, is a safe space for poets, spoken work artists, emcees, scholars and activists to share their powerful and important voices. These events are run by youth for youth, with youth DJs, youth hosts and a monthly featured poet.
Presented in partnership with Urban Word NYC
Spanish Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Level
Monday, August 5, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Toddler Time
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 18 to 36 months. Call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program.
French Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Levels
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 11:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSTEP One-and-One Career Services
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5A librarian is available to provide information on job search and career resources, including resume and cover letter help. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Wii Just Dance Party
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Youth WingCome for some fun and be ready to just dance! For ages 6-12.
This will be held in the Information Commons Lab. Sorry, no groups or camps will be admitted.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Russian Conversation Group(Central Library
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 5:00PMCentral LibraryImprove yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Portuguese Conversation Group: Intermediate Level
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Practice your Brazilian Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.
As of December, the class will be on Tuesdays evening from 7.00 PM
No registration required.Babies & Books
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSpanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 3:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Resume Help
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
DIY Design Assistance
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5If you have a specific idea in mind and you need design input, or if you want to learn about useful tools in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, drop into our design instruction classroom for one-on-one assistance. Sina Zekavat, a recent graduate in Architecture and Urban Studies from London, will be available to give you advice on how best to use the Adobe package to represent your ideas. First come, first served. No registration required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Thursday, August 8, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFree One-on-One Financial Counseling
Thursday, August 8, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Resume Help
Thursday, August 8, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
French Conversation Group:Beginner Level
Friday, August 9, 2013 1:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
Drawing Basics with Adobe Illustrator
Friday, August 9, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Learn the basics of drawing with Adobe Illustrator CS6, the industry-standard vector graphics software, used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography. Each week we will cover a different group of tools in Illustrator, such as the shapes and lines tools, and the transform tools. Please bring a flash drive or a memory card to save your work. Class size is limited. First come, first served.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Friday, August 9, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3The Department of Labor provides one-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.Chess for Adults
Friday, August 9, 2013 4:00PMCentral LibraryAll skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Free One-on-One Financial Counseling
Saturday, August 10, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Story Play
Saturday, August 10, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
Microsoft Excel 4
Saturday, August 10, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Specialized High School Admissions Practice Tests
Saturday, August 10, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Youth WingWarm up for the test and find out how you would score. Get realistic practice and try your hand at the types of questions you'll face on the actual exam. You'll receive a personalized score report pinpointing your strengths and weaknesses.
Advanced Chinese Studies in I-CHING
Saturday, August 10, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4I-Ching the Book of Changes is one of the oldest Chinese Classic philosophies, and can help us to make decisions that our logic alone can't handle alone
Free Lectures in Chinese and English
Microsoft Excel 4
Saturday, August 10, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Room 216Presented by New York Cares.
Story & Craft
Monday, August 12, 2013 2:30AMCentral Library, Youth WingHear a story and make a craft to take home. For ages 3-6.
Tickets will be available the day of the program at the children's reference desk. Sorry, no groups or camps will be admitted.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, August 12, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsToddler Storyplay
Monday, August 12, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 18-36 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, August 12, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSpanish Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Level
Monday, August 12, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 2:30AMCentral Library, Youth WingCome to our Diary of a Wimpy Kid party. Play DoaWK trivia, get your picture taken at the photobooth, play the shame game, and pin the booger on the finger. Tickets are required for this event. For ages 6-12.
Tickets will be available the day of the program at the children's reference desk. Sorry, no groups or camps will be admitted.
Toddler Time
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 10:15AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 18 to 36 months. Call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program.
French Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Levels
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSTEP One-and-One Career Services
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5A librarian is available to provide information on job search and career resources, including resume and cover letter help. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Russian Conversation Group(Central Library
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 5:00PMCentral LibraryImprove yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Portuguese Conversation Group: Intermediate Level
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Practice your Brazilian Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.
As of December, the class will be on Tuesdays evening from 7.00 PM
No registration required.Babies & Books
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingEnjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.
Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsSpanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Resume Help
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
DIY Design Assistance
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 5If you have a specific idea in mind and you need design input, or if you want to learn about useful tools in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, drop into our design instruction classroom for one-on-one assistance. Sina Zekavat, a recent graduate in Architecture and Urban Studies from London, will be available to give you advice on how best to use the Adobe package to represent your ideas. First come, first served. No registration required.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Thursday, August 15, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, June 3, until further notice, all SCORE appointments will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFree One-on-One Financial Counseling
Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Resume Help
Thursday, August 15, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
CitizenshipWorks Naturalization Application Workshop
Friday, August 16, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabA workshop to help eligible lawful permanent residents prepare their N-400 Application for Naturalization to become U.S. citizens. This workshop will use interactive online interviews from CitizenshipWorks.org to determine eligibility and help prepare forms. Immigration experts will be available to review applications and answer legal questions related to applying for citizenship. Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Assistance will be provided on a first-come first-servied basis, but pre-registered attendees will have priority.
To register, visit citizenshipworks.org/register or call the Ya es Hora Hotline at (888) 839-8682.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommonsFrench Conversation Group:Beginner Level
Friday, August 16, 2013 1:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
Drawing Basics with Adobe Illustrator
Friday, August 16, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Learn the basics of drawing with Adobe Illustrator CS6, the industry-standard vector graphics software, used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography. Each week we will cover a different group of tools in Illustrator, such as the shapes and lines tools, and the transform tools. Please bring a flash drive or a memory card to save your work. Class size is limited. First come, first served.
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New York State Department of Labor Counseling
Friday, August 16, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3The Department of Labor provides one-on-one help with your job search and information about DOL programs, services and resources. No appointment is necessary. This is a Business & Career Library service.
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For more information, please call 718.623.7000.Chess for Adults
Friday, August 16, 2013 4:00PMCentral LibraryAll skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Free One-on-One Financial Counseling
Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center. A counselor can advise you on budgeting and money management, establishing and improving credit ratings, analyzing your credit report, finding affordable banking services, financial planning, and reducing debt. Please call 718.636.6994 for an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Starting Thursday, June 6, until further notice, all sessions of this program will take place at the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. This is a Business & Career Library service.
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Story Play
Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Youth WingPlay with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
Microsoft Word 1
Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
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Advanced Chinese Studies in I-CHING
Saturday, August 17, 2013 2:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4I-Ching the Book of Changes is one of the oldest Chinese Classic philosophies, and can help us to make decisions that our logic alone can't handle alone
Free Lectures in Chinese and English
Microsoft Word 1
Saturday, August 17, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Room 216Presented by New York Cares.
