Branch Events

All Brooklyn Public Library locations will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend from Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th.

 

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

Central Library Events

  • English Conversation Group
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    No registration required; Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.

    No Class April 25th

  • Resume Help
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6

    Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).

  • Ezra Jack Keats Bedtime Stories
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:00PM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Hear stories get a free book!

    for ages 3-7

  • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners Learning Circle
    Friday, May 24, 2013 2:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Join others as we learn Adobe Illustrator together. Share with others what you know, or come to learn what you don't know. Collaborate on creative projects. Please bring a flash drive or a memory card to save your work. Adobe Illustrator CS6 is the industry-standard vector graphics software, used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography.

  • English Conversation Group
    Friday, May 24, 2013 3:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting

    No registration required

  • Chess for Adults
    Friday, May 24, 2013 4:00PM
    Central Library

    All skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.

  • English Conversation Group
    Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:30AM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    There won't be any class June 1, 2013. The class will resume the following week.

  • Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Partners 25th Anniversary Concert
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:00AM
    Central Library, Plaza

    For the past 116 years the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music has strived to make music accessible to all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. Directed by Dorothy Savitch, Music Partners was established in 1988 to widen the Conservatory s reach and enhance music education in public schools throughout Brooklyn and Queens. Today we have programs in 31 partner schools and serve 4,650 students, many of whom would have no access to music education without Music Partners. Programming includes band, strings, chorus, world drumming and percussion, recorder, early childhood music and movement, guitar and ukulele. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the program.

    For more information visit http://bqcm.org/

  • Toddler Time
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:15AM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 18 to 36 months. Call 718.230.2117 for more information.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program.

  • French Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Levels
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:00AM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your French in an informal and fun setting.
    No registration required.

  • English Conversation Group
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:15PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.

    No registration required.

  • English Conversation Group: Advanced Level
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
    No registration required.
    No class March 26TH

  • Hive Fashion Photography for Teens
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 4:30PM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Photograph your favorite street fashion and participate in a photography exhibit.

    Support for this Hive Fashion program was provided by a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, administered by Mozilla, and in partnership with Hive Learning Networks.

  • Rivers of Honey "Circle of Leche": Creating Art in Conversation for/with other Women of Color
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Join other women of color artists, writers, videographers, photographers, performers, poets, stagehands, and creative minds with the Rivers of Honey crew as art is created and feedback is provided on personal projects. Use this lab space to audition your work for a larger woman of color audience. Gain peer and professional feedback on your work. Formalize your next steps for your art. Sit, create, and absorb art in conversation and community. Rivers of Honey has produced monthly Showcases for Women of Color in NYC for over eight years. More information is at riversofhoney.com.

  • Portuguese Conversation Group: Intermediate Level
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 7:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    Practice your Brazilian Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.

    As of December, the class will be on Tuesdays evening from 7.00 PM
    No registration required.

  • Babies & Books
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:00AM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

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

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.

  • Lunchapalooza Kids! Storytelling
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 11:30AM
    Central Library, Plaza

    Kids can enjoy stories told by professional performers. Liz Parker tells  The Monster in the Mountain : Help the monster overcome his fear in this tale of courage.

  • Lunchapalooza! Buyu Ambroise Quintet
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:30PM
    Central Library, Plaza

    Ambroise combines traditional Afro-Haitian beats with the smooth improvisational grooves of enticing bass lines, melodic brass solos and piano explorations in the styles of American jazz greats such as John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter.

  • English Conversation Group
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 1:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting

    No registration required

  • Spanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 3:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting

    No registration required.

  • English Conversation Group
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    No Registration Required, Practice your English in an informal and fun settin

    No class April 3rd

  • Chinese Conversation Group: Beginner Level
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:30PM
    Central Library

    Practice your Chinese Mandarin in an informal and fun setting.

    The class will be cancelled as of June 2013
    No registration required.

  • English Conversation Group
    Thursday, May 30, 2013 1:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting

    No Registration Required

  • English Conversation Group
    Thursday, May 30, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    No registration required; Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.

    No Class April 25th

  • Resume Help
    Thursday, May 30, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6

    Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).

  • English Conversation Group
    Friday, May 31, 2013 3:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting

    No registration required

  • Chess for Adults
    Friday, May 31, 2013 4:00PM
    Central Library

    All skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.

  • Story Play
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 10:00AM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.

  • Microsoft Word 3
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 10:00AM
    Central Library, Room 216

    Presented by New York Cares.

  • Free Tango Lessons at Central Library
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 10:00AM
    Central Library, Dweck Center

    Learn the fundamentals of one of the world's most dramatic dances with maestro Walter Perez at this fun, informal series. Brought to you by IATI Theater. Space is LIMITED, so arrive early! Please bring your library card for admission. The class consists of two sessions: 10 AM to 11 AM Beginners and 11 AM to 12 PM Advanced.

  • Sigma Storytime
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 12:00PM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Volunteers from the Brooklyn Alumni Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity read stories to children.

    for ages 3 to 8

  • Creating Art Club
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 12:00PM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Make an Art Project for national Hip Hop Month. Pick up a ticket the day of the program at the Children's reference desk. For ages 7 to 14.

  • English Conversation Group
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 1:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting

    There won't be any class in May. The class will start as of June 2013
    No Registration Required

  • Writing Clinic
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 1:30PM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    For ages 7 to 14. Pick up a ticket the day of the program at the Children's reference desk.

  • Advanced Chinese Studies in I-CHING
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 2:30PM
    Central Library

    I-Ching the Book of Changes is one of the oldest Chinese Classic philosophies, and can help us to make decisions that our logic alone can't handle alone

    No class on Saturday November 24.
    Free Lectures in Chinese

  • Писатели из России А. Геласимов, М. Амелин и А. Варламов
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 3:00PM
    Central Library, Dweck Center

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    Программа на русском языке.

  • Russian Literary Series: Trio of Award Winning Authors
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 3:00PM
    Central Library, Dweck Center

    A panel of three writers, all of whom received major Russian literary awards: Andrei Gelasimov, the winner of 2009 National Bestseller for his novel "The Gods of the Steppe"; poet Maxim Amelin, the winner of 2013 Alexander Solzhenitsyn Award, and novelist and literary historian Alexei Varlamov, the winner of the 2009 Big Book Award for his fictionalized biography of the writer Alexei Tolstoi. New York-based writer and journalist Vadim Yarmolinets will moderate the discussion. To register, please visit www.brownpapertickets.com and enter the keyword Brooklyn Public Library. Limit 3 tickets per person.

    This series is made possible in part with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

  • Microsoft Word 3
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 4:00PM
    Central Library, Room 216

    Presented by New York Cares.

  • Toddler Storyplay
    Monday, June 3, 2013 10:15AM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 18-36 months.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.

  • English Conversation Group
    Monday, June 3, 2013 1:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.

    No Class April 22, 29th
    No registration required.

  • NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
    Monday, June 3, 2013 3:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres  poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else  and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.

    Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.

  • Brooklyn Open
    Monday, June 3, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library, Plaza

    Brooklyn Open, a monthly open mic series for teens, is a safe space for poets, spoken work artists, emcees, scholars and activists to share their powerful and important voices. These events are run by youth for youth, with youth DJs, youth hosts and a monthly featured poet.

    Presented in partnership with Urban Word NYC

  • English Conversation Group
    Monday, June 3, 2013 6:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.

    No class April 29, May 6 2013.
    No registration required

  • Spanish Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Level
    Monday, June 3, 2013 6:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.

  • Toddler Time
    Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:15AM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 18 to 36 months. Call 718.230.2117 for more information.

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program.

  • French Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Levels
    Tuesday, June 4, 2013 11:00AM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your French in an informal and fun setting.
    No registration required.

  • English Conversation Group
    Tuesday, June 4, 2013 1:15PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.

    No registration required.

  • Watercolor Painting: Introduction to an Ancient Elegant Art
    Tuesday, June 4, 2013 2:30PM
    Central Library, Dweck Center

    An introduction to the art of watercolor painting

    A Lifetive Arts' Creative Aging In Our Communities New York City Libraries Project for Adults 55 and older

  • English Conversation Group: Advanced Level
    Tuesday, June 4, 2013 3:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
    No registration required.
    No class March 26TH

  • Hive Fashion Photography for Teens
    Tuesday, June 4, 2013 4:30PM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Photograph your favorite street fashion and participate in a photography exhibit.

    Support for this Hive Fashion program was provided by a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, administered by Mozilla, and in partnership with Hive Learning Networks.

  • Russian Conversation Group(Central Library
    Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library

    Improve yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting

    No registration required

  • Portuguese Conversation Group: Intermediate Level
    Tuesday, June 4, 2013 7:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    Practice your Brazilian Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.

    As of December, the class will be on Tuesdays evening from 7.00 PM
    No registration required.

  • Babies & Books
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 10:00AM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

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

    Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.

  • Lunchapalooza Kids! Storytelling
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:30AM
    Central Library, Plaza

    Kids can enjoy stories told by professional performers. Liz Parker tells  New York's Magic Subway Car : What is in this magic subway? You decide! This interactive journey involves play, make believe, and lots of fantastical creations.

  • Lunchapalooza! Susan Pereira & Sabor Brasil
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 12:30PM
    Central Library, Plaza

    Sabor Brasil is acclaimed for blending traditional Brazilian genres with a contemporary jazz sound. From hot samba to cool bossa nova, elegant chorinho and the exotic rhythms of Bahia, along with modern Brazilian jazz, Sabor Brasil captivates audiences with its unique and electrifying performances

  • English Conversation Group
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting

    No registration required

  • Spanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 3:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting

    No registration required.

  • Resume Help
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6

    Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).

  • English Conversation Group
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 6:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    No Registration Required, Practice your English in an informal and fun settin

    No class April 3rd

  • Plaza Swing Series: Matt Munisteri and His Syncopated Detonators
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 6:30PM
    Central Library, Plaza

    Munisteri leads his band through the swinging music of the 1920s-1940s. Munisteri is a virtuosic guitarist whose new album contains the lost music of Willard Robinson. Dance lessons are at 6:30, band starts at 7 pm. Rain date is June 6

    This series is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

  • English Conversation Group
    Thursday, June 6, 2013 1:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting

    No Registration Required

  • English Conversation Group
    Thursday, June 6, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    No registration required; Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.

    No Class April 25th

  • Resume Help
    Thursday, June 6, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6

    Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).

  • French Conversation Group:Beginner Level
    Friday, June 7, 2013 1:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your French in an informal and fun setting

    The class will start as of Friday June 7th.

  • English Conversation Group
    Friday, June 7, 2013 3:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting

    No registration required

  • Chess for Adults
    Friday, June 7, 2013 4:00PM
    Central Library

    All skill levels can enjoy a game of chess in the Art & Music division on the third floor.

  • Story Play
    Saturday, June 8, 2013 10:00AM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.

  • Internet 1
    Saturday, June 8, 2013 10:00AM
    Central Library, Room 216

    Presented by New York Cares.

  • Free Tango Lessons at Central Library
    Saturday, June 8, 2013 10:00AM
    Central Library, Dweck Center

    Learn the fundamentals of one of the world's most dramatic dances with maestro Walter Perez at this fun, informal series. Brought to you by IATI Theater. Space is LIMITED, so arrive early! Please bring your library card for admission. The class consists of two sessions: 10 AM to 11 AM Beginners and 11 AM to 12 PM Advanced.

  • English Conversation Group
    Saturday, June 8, 2013 10:30AM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    There won't be any class June 1, 2013. The class will resume the following week.

  • English Conversation Group
    Saturday, June 8, 2013 1:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting

    There won't be any class in May. The class will start as of June 2013
    No Registration Required

  • Advanced Chinese Studies in I-CHING
    Saturday, June 8, 2013 2:30PM
    Central Library

    I-Ching the Book of Changes is one of the oldest Chinese Classic philosophies, and can help us to make decisions that our logic alone can't handle alone

    No class on Saturday November 24.
    Free Lectures in Chinese

  • Brooklyn Beanstalk French and Spanish Storytime
    Saturday, June 8, 2013 3:30PM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Volunteers from the Brooklyn Beanstalk Language Immersion Program do storytime in French and Spanish for children ages 12 months to 7 years. Call 718-230-2117 for more information.

    The program scheduled on Saturday, May 18 has been postponed until Saturday, June 8, 3:30 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.
    Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk beginning at 1 p.m. on the day of the program.

  • Internet 1
    Saturday, June 8, 2013 4:00PM
    Central Library, Room 216

    Presented by New York Cares.

  • Russian Literary Series: Gennady Katsov
    Saturday, June 8, 2013 4:00PM
    Central Library, Dweck Center

    New York-based poet and journalist Gennady Katsov presents his new project "Slovosfera", which includes 180 poetic meditations inspired by the masterpieces of world art. The multimedia presentation will include a slide show, poetry reading and musical tribute by the renowned piano player and composer, Vadim Neselovsky. To register, please visit www.brownpapertickets.com and enter the keyword Brooklyn Public Library. Limit 3 tickets per person.

    This series is made possible in part with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

  • "Словосфера" Геннадия Кацова
    Saturday, June 8, 2013 4:00PM
    Central Library, Dweck Center

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  • English Conversation Group
    Monday, June 10, 2013 1:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.

    No Class April 22, 29th
    No registration required.

  • NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
    Monday, June 10, 2013 3:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres  poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else  and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.

    Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.

  • Gaming for Kids
    Monday, June 10, 2013 4:00PM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Play video games and board games. For ages 6-12.

  • Teen Reads Book Club
    Monday, June 10, 2013 4:30PM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Join us every month for a lively discussion about another great book! Ages 12 to 15. Call 718-230-2117 for more information.

    The book for June is "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell. Please note that the date has changed from the printed calendar.

  • English Conversation Group
    Monday, June 10, 2013 6:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.

    No class April 29, May 6 2013.
    No registration required

  • Spanish Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Level
    Monday, June 10, 2013 6:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting. No registration required.

  • French Conversation Group: Beginner & Intermediate Levels
    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 11:00AM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your French in an informal and fun setting.
    No registration required.

  • English Conversation Group
    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:15PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.

    No registration required.

  • Watercolor Painting: Introduction to an Ancient Elegant Art
    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 2:30PM
    Central Library, Dweck Center

    An introduction to the art of watercolor painting

    A Lifetive Arts' Creative Aging In Our Communities New York City Libraries Project for Adults 55 and older

  • English Conversation Group: Advanced Level
    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 3:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.
    No registration required.
    No class March 26TH

  • Hive Fashion Photography for Teens
    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 4:30PM
    Central Library, Youth Wing

    Photograph your favorite street fashion and participate in a photography exhibit.

    Support for this Hive Fashion program was provided by a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, administered by Mozilla, and in partnership with Hive Learning Networks.

  • Russian Conversation Group(Central Library
    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library

    Improve yourRussian language in an informal and fun setting

    No registration required

  • Surety Bonds: What are they and when do you need them?
    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 6:00PM
    Central Library, Dweck Center

    If you re looking for government contracts for your business, you might need to be bonded first. Industry expert, Thomas Petropol, will explain why, when and how to obtain bonding, as well as outline ways the SBA can help. Please register by calling 212.264.1473. PLEASE NOTE: This Business & Career Library program will be held in the Central Library Dweck Center Auditorium at 10 Grand Army Plaza.

    www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/business/events

  • Portuguese Conversation Group: Intermediate Level
    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    Practice your Brazilian Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.

    As of December, the class will be on Tuesdays evening from 7.00 PM
    No registration required.

  • Lunchapalooza Kids! Storytelling
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:30AM
    Central Library, Plaza

    Kids can enjoy stories told by professional performers. Flor Bromley tells,  Trickster Tales : This collection of stories involves sneaky characters who use wit and humor to trick their often bigger and scarier opponents.

  • Lunchapalooza! Ariadna Castellanos
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 12:30PM
    Central Library, Plaza

    Spanish pianist and composer, Castellanos , is one of the emerging talents on the Flamenco and Jazz scene. Her recent album "Flamenco en Black and White" was produced by Grammy winner Javier Limn.

  • English Conversation Group
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting

    No registration required

  • Spanish Conversation Group: Beginner Level
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 3:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting

    No registration required.

  • Resume Help
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6

    Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).

  • English Conversation Group
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:30PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    No Registration Required, Practice your English in an informal and fun settin

    No class April 3rd

  • Plaza Swing Series: Nu d’Lux
    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:30PM
    Central Library, Plaza

    Incorporating Afro-Cuban and Afro-Puerto Rican vocal stylings, the Cuban tres guitar, violin, trombone, trumpet and a modern-groove rhythm section of New York's finest percussionists, Nu d Lux travels from the sweetest Son to amped up and funky modern Cuban numbers with astounding ease. Dance lessons are at 6:30, band starts at 7 pm.Rain date is June 13

    This series is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

  • English Conversation Group
    Thursday, June 13, 2013 1:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4

    Practice your English in an informal and fun setting

    No Registration Required

  • English Conversation Group
    Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1

    No registration required; Practice your English in an informal and fun setting.

    No Class April 25th

  • Resume Help
    Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:00PM
    Central Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6

    Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).