Branch Events

Good news! Coney Island and Gerritsen Beach libraries will reopen this fall after extensive renovations due to Hurricane Sandy.  See our Hurricane Sandy Renovations page for updates.

Greenpoint Library Events

  • Computer One on One
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

    In Polish and English.
    Registration necessary.

  • After-School Homework Help
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 3:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

  • Painting with Watercolors
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:00AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Teaching artist Beth Krebs will introduce students to the watercolor medium, building skills in paint handling, brushwork, and color mixing. Students will draw inspiration from our imaginations as well as the work of a number of artists, among them Miro, Hopper, and Cezanne. Class is for those 55 years of age or older. Registration begins 02/18/2013 and runs through 03/16/2013. Registration in available in person or by phone at 718-349-8504.

    This Lifetime Arts Program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Westchester Library System, AARP Foundation, American Library Association, New York State Council of the Arts, and the Helen Andrus Benedict Foundation.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • Computer One on One
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

    In Polish and English.
    Registration necessary.

  • After-School Homework Help
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 3:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, May 24, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Computer One on One
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

    In Polish and English.
    Registration necessary.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 3:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • Painting with Watercolors
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Teaching artist Beth Krebs will introduce students to the watercolor medium, building skills in paint handling, brushwork, and color mixing. Students will draw inspiration from our imaginations as well as the work of a number of artists, among them Miro, Hopper, and Cezanne. Class is for those 55 years of age or older. Registration begins 02/18/2013 and runs through 03/16/2013. Registration in available in person or by phone at 718-349-8504.

    This Lifetime Arts Program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Westchester Library System, AARP Foundation, American Library Association, New York State Council of the Arts, and the Helen Andrus Benedict Foundation.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, May 30, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, May 30, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, May 31, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Project Renewal ScanVan : Mobile Mammography
    Friday, May 31, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    FREE mammogram screenings for eligle women in Project Renewal's ScanVan.

    For women 40 and older who HAVE NOT HAD a mammogram in the past year. ALL insurance plans accepted. Co-payments and deductibles are waived. FREE for uninsured women 40 and older. An appointment is necessary. Please call 1-800-564-6868. Funded by: Cancer Services Program of Brooklyn, Patient Navigation funded by The Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and Screening Coordination and Outreach funded by Avon Foundation.

  • Read and Play
    Monday, June 3, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Children hear stories, make friends and play!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Computer One on One
    Tuesday, June 4, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

    In Polish and English.
    Registration necessary.

  • Computer Basics Class
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 3:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, June 6, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, June 6, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, June 7, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Read and Play
    Monday, June 10, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Children hear stories, make friends and play!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Computer One on One
    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

    In Polish and English.
    Registration necessary.

  • Computer Basics Class
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 3:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, June 13, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, June 13, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Words & Worlds of New York: Language-Learning Adventures, Misadventures and Methodologies
    Thursday, June 13, 2013 6:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Speaker Ellen Jovin will present. Ellen is a former freelance writer, blog writer and founder of a communication skills traning firm located in NYC.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, June 14, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Greenpoint Collage Club
    Saturday, June 15, 2013 11:00AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come make your own mixed media collages and collage projects while exploring different techniques as used by such artists as Max Ernst, Jiri Kolar, Hannah Hoch, James Koehnline, Joseph Cornell and others.

    Some collage materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

  • Read and Play
    Monday, June 17, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Children hear stories, make friends and play!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Computer One on One
    Tuesday, June 18, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

    In Polish and English.
    Registration necessary.

  • Computer Basics Class
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013 3:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, June 20, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, June 21, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Read and Play
    Monday, June 24, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Children hear stories, make friends and play!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Project Renewal ScanVan : Mobile Mammography
    Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    FREE mammogram screenings for eligle women in Project Renewal's ScanVan.

    For women 40 and older who HAVE NOT HAD a mammogram in the past year. ALL insurance plans accepted. Co-payments and deductibles are waived. FREE for uninsured women 40 and older. An appointment is necessary. Please call 1-800-564-6868. Funded by: Cancer Services Program of Brooklyn, Patient Navigation funded by The Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and Screening Coordination and Outreach funded by Avon Foundation.

  • Computer One on One
    Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

    In Polish and English.
    Registration necessary.

  • Computer Basics Class
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 3:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, June 27, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, June 27, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, June 28, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Read and Play
    Monday, July 1, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Children hear stories, make friends and play!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • This & That for Kids
    Tuesday, July 2, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Games, crafts, and other fun activities for kids.

  • Computer Basics Class
    Wednesday, July 3, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

  • Computer One on One
    Thursday, July 4, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

    In Polish and English.
    Registration necessary.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, July 4, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, July 4, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, July 5, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Read and Play
    Monday, July 8, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Children hear stories, make friends and play!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • This & That for Kids
    Tuesday, July 9, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Games, crafts, and other fun activities for kids.

  • Computer Basics Class
    Wednesday, July 10, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

  • Computer One on One
    Thursday, July 11, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

    In Polish and English.
    Registration necessary.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, July 11, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Thursday, July 11, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, July 12, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Read and Play
    Monday, July 15, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Children hear stories, make friends and play!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • This & That for Kids
    Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Games, crafts, and other fun activities for kids.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, July 18, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • Computer One on One
    Thursday, July 18, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

    In Polish and English.
    Registration necessary.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Thursday, July 18, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, July 18, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, July 19, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Greenpoint Collage Club
    Saturday, July 20, 2013 11:00AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come make your own mixed media collages and collage projects while exploring different techniques as used by such artists as Max Ernst, Jiri Kolar, Hannah Hoch, James Koehnline, Joseph Cornell and others.

    Some collage materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

  • Ethnic Greenpoint - Polish and Spanish Poetry Reading
    Saturday, July 20, 2013 6:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Polish and Spanish poets read their poetry in their native language and in English.

  • Read and Play
    Monday, July 22, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Children hear stories, make friends and play!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • This & That for Kids
    Tuesday, July 23, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Games, crafts, and other fun activities for kids.

  • Computer Basics Class
    Wednesday, July 24, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Thursday, July 25, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, July 25, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, July 26, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Read and Play
    Monday, July 29, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Children hear stories, make friends and play!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • This & That for Kids
    Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Games, crafts, and other fun activities for kids.

  • Computer Basics Class
    Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, August 1, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Thursday, August 1, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, August 1, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, August 2, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Project Renewal ScanVan : Mobile Mammography
    Friday, August 2, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    FREE mammogram screenings for eligle women in Project Renewal's ScanVan.

    For women 40 and older who HAVE NOT HAD a mammogram in the past year. ALL insurance plans accepted. Co-payments and deductibles are waived. FREE for uninsured women 40 and older. An appointment is necessary. Please call 1-800-564-6868. Funded by: Cancer Services Program of Brooklyn, Patient Navigation funded by The Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and Screening Coordination and Outreach funded by Avon Foundation.

  • Read and Play
    Monday, August 5, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Children hear stories, make friends and play!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • This & That for Kids
    Tuesday, August 6, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Games, crafts, and other fun activities for kids.

  • Computer Basics Class
    Wednesday, August 7, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, August 8, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Thursday, August 8, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, August 8, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • Pre-school Storytime
    Friday, August 9, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Come enjoy stories and songs with other pre-schoolers.

    For ages 3-5

  • Start A Literary Blog: A How To
    Sunday, August 11, 2013 6:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Presentation on how to start your own literary blog.

  • Read and Play
    Monday, August 12, 2013 10:30AM
    Greenpoint Library

    Children hear stories, make friends and play!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.

  • This & That for Kids
    Tuesday, August 13, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Games, crafts, and other fun activities for kids.

  • Computer Basics Class
    Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    No experience necessary.

  • Babies & Books
    Thursday, August 15, 2013 1:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.

  • Wii for Tweens
    Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:00PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Challenge other gamers on the Nintendo Wii. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Wii Sports.

  • After School Stories
    Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:30PM
    Greenpoint Library

    Hear Stories, Sing Songs and make something Fun!!

    Child's Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.