All Brooklyn Public Library locations will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend from Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th.
Good news! Coney Island and Gerritsen Beach libraries will reopen this fall after extensive renovations due to Hurricane Sandy. See our Hurricane Sandy Renovations page for updates.
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.
There won't be any class June 1, 2013. The class will resume the following week.
Welcome 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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For the past 116 years the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music has strived to make music accessible to all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. Directed by Dorothy Savitch, Music Partners was established in 1988 to widen the Conservatory’s reach and enhance music education in public schools throughout Brooklyn and Queens. Today we have programs in 31 partner schools and serve 4,650 students, many of whom would have no access to music education without Music Partners. Programming includes band, strings, chorus, world drumming and percussion, recorder, early childhood music and movement, guitar and ukulele. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the program.
For more information visit http://bqcm.org/
Enjoy 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.
Taking pictures and recording audio on mobile devices is easy. Learn simple steps to turn your still images and sound clips into a compelling digital video story--- and share it with a wide audience. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn about various types of digital story formats, narrative tips and interviewing techniques, and how to combine your pictures and audio recordings into a video using Garageband, a software program that allows you to create powerful and entertaining media. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class. In orderly to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL's lead media education partner.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
No experience necessary.
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Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
No class March 26TH
Do 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
Photograph 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.
Join 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.
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Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Clase de computacion para principiantes.
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Practice 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.
Enjoy 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.
Kids can enjoy stories told by professional performers. Liz Parker tells “The Monster in the Mountain”: Help the monster overcome his fear in this tale of courage.
Ambroise combines traditional Afro-Haitian beats with the smooth improvisational grooves of enticing bass lines, melodic brass solos and piano explorations in the styles of American jazz greats such as John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Noted translator Alfred MacAdam leads a five-part series on works by Jorge Luis Borges, Carlos Fuentes and Gabriel García Márquez. This first session is a general introduction to Latin American literature, with particular attention to Borges, the Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator.
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.
Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Got 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
No Registration Required, Practice your English in an informal and fun settin
No class April 3rd
Practice your Chinese Mandarin in an informal and fun setting.
The class will be cancelled as of June 2013
No registration required.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No Registration Required
In this class you will learn the basics of Facebook. First, we’ll show you how to create a Facebook profile and page, and then we’ll explain the different privacy and security settings available. You’ll also learn how to navigate Facebook, post updates to your timeline, connect with other users, and the steps to sharing photos and videos.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL’s lead media education partner.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Get 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
No registration required; Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 25th
As the lead media education provider for Brooklyn Public Library, BRIC offers free classes in digital storytelling, editing and photography. BRIC is also the community media access television organization for Brooklyn, offering residents free access to media production facilities and equipment, low cost media education, and an opportunity to create their own program on Brooklyn Free Speech Television. BRIC offers periodic orientations at the library so that you can become familiar with community access television, their services available, as well as the wide range of in-depth production classes offered at the center. After taking orientation, you will be able to register for their certification classes, and be on your way to producing your own TV show!
Presented by BRIC, BPL’s lead media education partner.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
For three days, designers, developers, parents and other engaged citizens are teaming up to create apps or other tools to help public school parents learn, organize, and take action on education policy issues. For more information, or to sign up to be part of the design team, go to NYCpublic's Hackathon page: http://nycpublichackathon.eventbrite.com. Public sessions: For efficiency, the design team will sometimes work in closed sessions, but library visitors are invited to stop by during scheduled public viewing/interaction periods. We especially welcome public school parents and kids who are attracted to design and technology. Check the entrance to the lab for up-to-date postings. We know for sure that the lab will be open to the public at the times below: Friday, May 31, 10-11am: What do public school parents need? Parents, please join us for quick (15-minute) interviews. Friday, May 31, 4-5pm: Design Feedback. Public school parents, join us for 15- to 30-minute feedback sessions on the designs generated so far. Sunday, June 2, 4-5pm: Presentation of Design/Hackathon Products & Results. What can 20 amazing people accomplish in 2.5 days? Come to our final session to find out. Founded by three mothers whose children are public school students, NYCpublic.org supports parents in learning more about education issues, organizing themselves, and taking action. This event is part of the National Day of Civic Hacking.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
All skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Presented by New York Cares.
Learn the fundamentals of one of the world's most dramatic dances with maestro Walter Perez at this fun, informal series. Brought to you by IATI Theater. Space is LIMITED, so arrive early! Please bring your library card for admission. The class consists of two sessions: 10 AM to 11 AM Beginners and 11 AM to 12 PM Advanced.
For three days, designers, developers, parents and other engaged citizens are teaming up to create apps or other tools to help public school parents learn, organize, and take action on education policy issues. For more information, or to sign up to be part of the design team, go to NYCpublic's Hackathon page: http://nycpublichackathon.eventbrite.com. Public sessions: For efficiency, the design team will sometimes work in closed sessions, but library visitors are invited to stop by during scheduled public viewing/interaction periods. We especially welcome public school parents and kids who are attracted to design and technology. Check the entrance to the lab for up-to-date postings. We know for sure that the lab will be open to the public at the times below: Friday, May 31, 10-11am: What do public school parents need? Parents, please join us for quick (15-minute) interviews. Friday, May 31, 4-5pm: Design Feedback. Public school parents, join us for 15- to 30-minute feedback sessions on the designs generated so far. Sunday, June 2, 4-5pm: Presentation of Design/Hackathon Products & Results. What can 20 amazing people accomplish in 2.5 days? Come to our final session to find out. Founded by three mothers whose children are public school students, NYCpublic.org supports parents in learning more about education issues, organizing themselves, and taking action. This event is part of the National Day of Civic Hacking.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
Make an Art Project for national Hip Hop Month. Pick up a ticket the day of the program at the Children's reference desk. For ages 7 to 14.
Volunteers from the Brooklyn Alumni Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity read stories to children.
for ages 3 to 8
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
There won't be any class in May. The class will start as of June 2013
No Registration Required
For ages 7 to 14. Pick up a ticket the day of the program at the Children's reference desk.
I-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
No class on Saturday November 24.
Free Lectures in Chinese
Литераторы из России: писатели Ольга Славникова и Андрей Геласимов, поэт Максим Амелин и историк русской литературы Алексей Варламов - приезжают на НЙскую книжную ярмарку в составе российской делегации. Писатель и журналист Вадим Ярмолинец ведет беседу с этими авторами, победитeлями наиважнейших литературных премий России.
Программа на русском языке.
A panel of three writers, all of whom received major Russian literary awards: Andrei Gelasimov, the winner of 2009 National Bestseller for his novel "The Gods of the Steppe"; poet Maxim Amelin, the winner of 2013 Alexander Solzhenitsyn Award, and novelist and literary historian Alexei Varlamov, the winner of the 2009 Big Book Award for his fictionalized biography of the writer Alexei Tolstoi. New York-based writer and journalist Vadim Yarmolinets will moderate the discussion. To register, please visit www.brownpapertickets.com and enter the keyword Brooklyn Public Library. Limit 3 tickets per person.
This series is made possible in part with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and 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.
У нас в гостях Ирина Дмитриевна Прохорова, литературовед, главный редактор журнала Новое литературное обозрение, глава одноимённого издательского дома, сестра российского бизнесмена и политика Михаила Прохорова.
Программа на русском языке.
Presented by New York Cares.
For three days, designers, developers, parents and other engaged citizens are teaming up to create apps or other tools to help public school parents learn, organize, and take action on education policy issues. For more information, or to sign up to be part of the design team, go to NYCpublic's Hackathon page: http://nycpublichackathon.eventbrite.com. Public sessions: For efficiency, the design team will sometimes work in closed sessions, but library visitors are invited to stop by during scheduled public viewing/interaction periods. We especially welcome public school parents and kids who are attracted to design and technology. Check the entrance to the lab for up-to-date postings. We know for sure that the lab will be open to the public at the times below: Friday, May 31, 10-11am: What do public school parents need? Parents, please join us for quick (15-minute) interviews. Friday, May 31, 4-5pm: Design Feedback. Public school parents, join us for 15- to 30-minute feedback sessions on the designs generated so far. Sunday, June 2, 4-5pm: Presentation of Design/Hackathon Products & Results. What can 20 amazing people accomplish in 2.5 days? Come to our final session to find out. Founded by three mothers whose children are public school students, NYCpublic.org supports parents in learning more about education issues, organizing themselves, and taking action. This event is part of the National Day of Civic Hacking.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Learning 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 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Play 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.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 22, 29th
No registration required.
Are 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/infocommons
Brooklyn 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
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No class April 29, May 6 2013.
No registration required
Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Welcome 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
Enjoy 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.
In this class you will learn the basics of Twitter. We’ll walk you through the steps of creating a Twitter profile (personal or professional), show you how to post your own tweets and teach you common shortcuts so you can connect with other users.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL's lead media education partner.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
Want the world to see your video? Put it on the web! Learn how to make a web page that showcases videos you have created. We will show you how to set up a blog, upload your footage, and reveal other benefits to having your video on the Internet.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL’s lead media education partner.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
An 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
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
No class March 26TH
Photograph 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.
Do 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
Improve yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice 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.
Enjoy 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.
Kids can enjoy stories told by professional performers. Liz Parker tells “New York's Magic Subway Car”: What is in this magic subway? You decide! This interactive journey involves play, make believe, and lots of fantastical creations.
Sabor Brasil is acclaimed for blending traditional Brazilian genres with a contemporary jazz sound. From hot samba to cool bossa nova, elegant chorinho and the exotic rhythms of Bahia, along with modern Brazilian jazz, Sabor Brasil captivates audiences with its unique and electrifying performances
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Got 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
Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Get 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
Join the Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation for a workshop with hands-on training on event marketing. Learn how to successfully set up and manage your event, including event promotions, invitations, registrations, processing payments, and more. We will also discuss strategies and tools to get the right attendees and using your event to increase business. Get ready to launch your summer event!
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Munisteri leads his band through the swinging music of the 1920s-1940s. Munisteri is a virtuosic guitarist whose new album contains the lost music of Willard Robinson. Dance lessons are at 6:30, band starts at 7 pm. Rain date is June 6
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.
No Registration Required, Practice your English in an informal and fun settin
No class April 3rd
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No Registration Required
If 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.
Get 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
No registration required; Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 25th
Taking pictures and recording audio on mobile devices is easy. Learn simple steps to turn your still images and sound clips into a compelling digital video story--- and share it with a wide audience. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn about various types of digital story formats, narrative tips and interviewing techniques, and how to combine your pictures and audio recordings into a video using Garageband, a software program that allows you to create powerful and entertaining media. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class. In orderly 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.
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
All skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Presented by New York Cares.
Learn the fundamentals of one of the world's most dramatic dances with maestro Walter Perez at this fun, informal series. Brought to you by IATI Theater. Space is LIMITED, so arrive early! Please bring your library card for admission. The class consists of two sessions: 10 AM to 11 AM Beginners and 11 AM to 12 PM Advanced.
Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
There won't be any class June 1, 2013. The class will resume the following week.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
There won't be any class in May. The class will start as of June 2013
No Registration Required
I-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
No class on Saturday November 24.
Free Lectures in Chinese
Volunteers from the Brooklyn Beanstalk Language Immersion Program do storytime in French and Spanish for children ages 12 months to 7 years. Call 718-230-2117 for more information.
The program scheduled on Saturday, May 18 has been postponed until Saturday, June 8, 3:30 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk beginning at 1 p.m. on the day of the program.
Presented by New York Cares.
New York-based poet and journalist Gennady Katsov presents his new project "Slovosfera", which includes 180 poetic meditations inspired by the masterpieces of world art. The multimedia presentation will include a slide show, poetry reading and musical tribute by the renowned piano player and composer, Vadim Neselovsky. To register, please visit www.brownpapertickets.com and enter the keyword Brooklyn Public Library. Limit 3 tickets per person.
This series is made possible in part with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and 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.
Приглашаем на презентацию книги нью-йоркского поэта Геннадия Кацова «Словосфера», в которую вошли 180 поэтических текстов-посвящений мировым шедеврам изобразительного искусства. Под музыкальное сопровождение в исполнении известного русско-американского пианиста и композитора Вадима Неселовского, автор прочтет отдельные тексты и{u0437
Программа на русском языке.
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 22, 29th
No registration required.
Are 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/infocommons
Play video games and board games. For ages 6-12.
Join us every month for a lively discussion about another great book! Ages 12 to 15. Call 718-230-2117 for more information.
The book for June is "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell. Please note that the date has changed from the printed calendar.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No class April 29, May 6 2013.
No registration required
Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Welcome 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
Are you an artist? Musician? DJ? Entrepreneur? Learn how to make social media work for you. This multi-part series begins with creating a blog. This session will cover formatting your site, composing posts and creating widgets. Discover the importance of tagging, get tips on managing your content and learn the shortcuts to maximum exposure with limited time. Best suited for those with basic computer and internet use skills. Next in the series (June 24) - Self-Promotion Through Social Media: Instagram
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Most 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. 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.
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
The 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.
An 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
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
No class March 26TH
Do 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
Photograph 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.
Improve yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
If you’re looking for government contracts for your business, you might need to be bonded first. Industry expert, Thomas Petropol, will explain why, when and how to obtain bonding, as well as outline ways the SBA can help. Please register by calling 212.264.1473. PLEASE NOTE: This Business & Career Library program will be held in the Central Library Dweck Center Auditorium at 10 Grand Army Plaza.
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/events
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice 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.
Kids can enjoy stories told by professional performers. Flor Bromley tells, “Trickster Tales”: This collection of stories involves sneaky characters who use wit and humor to trick their often bigger and scarier opponents.
Spanish pianist and composer, Castellanos , is one of the emerging talents on the Flamenco and Jazz scene. Her recent album "Flamenco en Black and White" was produced by Grammy winner Javier Limón.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
This session discusses Borges’s book, Labyrinths, an English language collection of short stories and essays.
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.
Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
In this group workshop, discuss questions that will lead to the creation of a marketing plan that is tailored to your business needs. Participants should come prepared to share ideas with the group and provide thoughtful feedback to others.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Get 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
No Registration Required, Practice your English in an informal and fun settin
No class April 3rd
Incorporating Afro-Cuban and Afro-Puerto Rican vocal stylings, the Cuban tres guitar, violin, trombone, trumpet and a modern-groove rhythm section of New York's finest percussionists, Nu d’Lux travels from the sweetest Son to amped up and funky modern Cuban numbers with astounding ease. Dance lessons are at 6:30, band starts at 7 pm.Rain date is June 13
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.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No Registration Required
In this class you will learn the basics of Twitter. We’ll walk you through the steps of creating a Twitter profile (personal or professional), show you how to post your own tweets and teach you common shortcuts so you can connect with other users.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.
Get 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
No registration required; Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 25th
In this class you will learn the basics of Facebook. First, we’ll show you how to create a Facebook profile and page, and then we’ll explain the different privacy and security settings available. You’ll also learn how to navigate Facebook, post updates to your timeline, connect with other users, and the steps to sharing photos and videos.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
All skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Learn how to explore, navigate and search the web.
Presented by New York Cares.
Learn the fundamentals of one of the world's most dramatic dances with maestro Walter Perez at this fun, informal series. Brought to you by IATI Theater. Space is LIMITED, so arrive early! Please bring your library card for admission. The class consists of two sessions: 10 AM to 11 AM Beginners and 11 AM to 12 PM Advanced.
There won't be any class June 1, 2013. The class will resume the following week.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
There won't be any class in May. The class will start as of June 2013
No Registration Required
Ayiti Fasafas, the Haitian Community Cultural Initiative, and the Center for Traditional Dance and Music present Vodou artists and practitioners, who will demonstrate a variety of the Vodou art forms practiced locally. They will also honor New York City mambos.
I-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
No class on Saturday November 24.
Free Lectures in Chinese
Learn how to explore, navigate and search the web.
Presented by New York Cares.
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Learning 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
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 22, 29th
No registration required.
Learn how to search for grants.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Are 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/infocommons
Create an art project for Earth Day in April. For ages 8-12.
For more information call the Children's Reference Desk at 718-230-2117.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No class April 29, May 6 2013.
No registration required
Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Welcome 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
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
As the lead media education provider for Brooklyn Public Library, BRIC offers free classes in digital storytelling, editing and photography. BRIC is also the community media access television organization for Brooklyn, offering residents free access to media production facilities and equipment, low cost media education, and an opportunity to create their own program on Brooklyn Free Speech Television. BRIC offers periodic orientations at the library so that you can become familiar with community access television, their services available, as well as the wide range of in-depth production classes offered at the center. After taking orientation, you will be able to register for their certification classes, and be on your way to producing your own TV show!
Presented by BRIC, BPL’s lead media education partner.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
Taking pictures and recording audio on mobile devices is easy. Learn simple steps to turn your still images and sound clips into a compelling digital video story--- and share it with a wide audience. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn about various types of digital story formats, narrative tips and interviewing techniques, and how to combine your pictures and audio recordings into a video using Garageband, a software program that allows you to create powerful and entertaining media. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class. In orderly 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.
An 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
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
No class March 26TH
Photograph 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.
Do 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
Improve yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
One-on-one legal assistance for start-ups and small business owners. Volunteers from the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) answer your questions about commercial leases, contracts, intellectual property and legal structures. PLEASE NOTE: This Business & Career Library program will be held in the Central Library Dweck Center at 10 Grand Army Plaza. *Appointments must be made through the Small Business Development Corporation at 718.797.0187.
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/events
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Explore 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
Practice 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.
Kids 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.
Soteri 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.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Got 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
Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Have 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/infocommons
Photographer 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
No Registration Required, Practice your English in an informal and fun settin
No class April 3rd
Shapiro 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.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No Registration Required
The 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.
Get 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
No registration required; Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 25th
Most 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.
A 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/infocommons
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
All skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Underground 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.
Presented by New York Cares.
There won't be any class June 1, 2013. The class will resume the following week.
A 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
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
There won't be any class in May. The class will start as of June 2013
No Registration Required
I-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
No class on Saturday November 24.
Free Lectures in Chinese
Presented by New York Cares.
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Play 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.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 22, 29th
No registration required.
Are 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/infocommons
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No class April 29, May 6 2013.
No registration required
Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.
Welcome 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
Are 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
Enjoy 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.
If 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.
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
If 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.
An 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
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No registration required.
No class March 26TH
Do 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
Photograph 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.
Improve yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Join 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 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice 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.
Enjoy 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.
Kids 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.
ISLE 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.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
We’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.
Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
No registration required.
Get 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
Photographer 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
No Registration Required, Practice your English in an informal and fun settin
No class April 3rd
This 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.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No Registration Required
If 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.
Get 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
No registration required; Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
No Class April 25th
Join others in the start-up community to exchange ideas and get support. Discuss the challenges of going into business, connect with other businesses; get a chance to practice your pitch, and more. The event will be led by business counselors from the Local Development Corporation of East NY. PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held in the Central Library's Dweck Center at 10 Grand Army Plaza.
Please register at www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/events or call 718.623.7000 and select option 4.
If 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.
Hear stories get a free book!
for ages 3-7
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
Learn how to navigate a Mac computer.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
All skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Basic computer knowledge required.
Presented by New York Cares.
Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
There won't be any class June 1, 2013. The class will resume the following week.
Practice your English in an informal and fun setting
There won't be any class in May. The class will start as of June 2013
No Registration Required
Presented 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.
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I-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
No class on Saturday November 24.
Free Lectures in Chinese
Basic computer knowledge required.
Presented by New York Cares.
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
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Learning 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.
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Play 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.
Are 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.
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Brooklyn 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
Welcome 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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Enjoy 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 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
An 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
Do 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
Improve yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Enjoy 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.
Get 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
Get 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
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
All skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
Volunteers from the Brooklyn Alumni Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity read stories to children.
for ages 3 to 8
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Play 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.
Are 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/infocommons
Welcome 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
Enjoy 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 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
An 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
Do 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
Improve yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Whether 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.
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Enjoy 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.
After 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.
Get 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
Photographer 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
Clarinetist 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.
Get 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
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
All skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
Warm 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.
Learning 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 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Play 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.
Are 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/infocommons
Welcome 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
Enjoy 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 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Learn how to search for grants.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
An 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
Do 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
Improve yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Learn 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).
Explore 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?
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Enjoy 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.
Get 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
Photographer 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Berkelee 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.
Get 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
Practice your French in an informal and fun setting
The class will start as of Friday June 7th.
All skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.
Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
Are 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/infocommons
Welcome 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
Meet 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.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Please note that 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
An 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
Do 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
Improve yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting
No registration required
Do 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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/infocommons
