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Information Commons Events
The Shelby White and Leon Levy Information Commons hosts classes, workshops and other events, conducted by both library staff and programming partners.
Summer 2013 Business & Career Services
This summer several services offered at the Business & Career Library at 280 Cadman Plaza West have been relocated to the Info Commons. Learn more about these services here.
Upcoming Classes
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, June 18, 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.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, June 18, 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.
Creative Writing and Publishing Workshop
Tuesday, June 18, 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?
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.
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.
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.
DIY 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.
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
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.
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.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Free 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.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.
Short-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.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.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.
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.
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.
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.
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/eventsMedia 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.
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.
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/infocommonsResume 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).
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.
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
Meet 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.
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.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Free 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.
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).
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.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Mac Basics
Friday, June 28, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearn how to navigate a Mac computer.
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.
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STEP 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
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.
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.
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.
Resume 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).
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.
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.
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.
Free 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.
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).
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.
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.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.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2
Saturday, July 6, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabBasic computer knowledge required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STEP 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
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.
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
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.
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.
Great 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.
.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).
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.
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
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.
Free 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.
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).
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.
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.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.
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.
Microsoft PowerPoint 3
Saturday, July 13, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
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.
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.
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.
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
Foundation Center Database Searching Workshop
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearn how to search for grants.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
Free 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.
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).
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.
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.
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.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.
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.
Microsoft Excel 1
Saturday, July 20, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
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.
NY 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.
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.
STEP 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
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.
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.
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
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.
Great 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.
.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).
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.
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.
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.
Drop-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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.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.
Microsoft Excel 2
Saturday, July 27, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
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.
NY 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.
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.
STEP 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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Mac Basics
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearn how to navigate a Mac computer.
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.
Free 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.
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).
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.
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.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.
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.
Microsoft Excel 3
Saturday, August 3, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STEP 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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Free 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.
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).
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.
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.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.
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.
Microsoft Excel 4
Saturday, August 10, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
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.
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.
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.
STEP 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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Free 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
For more information, please call 718.623.7000.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.
Microsoft Word 1
Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:30AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPresented by New York Cares.
