Bushwick Library

06/05/2023

Hip Hop is turning 50 this year and we are excited to celebrate it with you! Join us on Saturday, June 10th from 12-4 for an afternoon celebrating the impact of Hip Hip.

We'll have a photo station with Hip Hop props, snacks, and more. We also have the following lineup of programs ready to go for you to enjoy:

12 - 3 - DJ Passa Passa - Join us for a 3-hour live musical experience by Brooklyn's own DJ Passa Passa who will spin old school rap and hip-hop from the 70's to present.

1 - 3 - Facepainting and Balloon Twister - Bring a smile to your child's face for hours. Choose from a selection of designs. And take home a balloon twister.

3 - 4 - Break Dancing - Join KOM3 of the Breaks Kru to celebrate Hip Hop's 50th birthday! In this family-friendly workshop, we will explore the history and evolution of Breakin' (sometimes referred as breakdancing), one of the four elements of Hip Hop, using a combination of storytelling, fitness exercises, and choreography that everyone can enjoy. KOM3 is a seasoned BBoy and expert educator from NYC who has traveled the world competing and performing. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most engaging teachers in Hip Hop Culture.

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!

05/18/2023

Bushwick Library is proud to partner with several cultural and community organizations in North Brooklyn to form the North Brooklyn Syndicate. In celebration of this partnership, several of the participating institutions are running Open House Events during the day tomorrow, 5/19. Please check out partners out and, of course, come visit us here at the library as well!

AMANT: 315 Maujer St, Brooklyn. 30 mins English tours of our spring exhibitions, Sung Tieu: Infra-Specter and Helen Cammock: Bass Notes and SiteLines, at 1pm and 3pm. Curator tour at 6:30pm, followed by a small reception. (Throughout the afternoon, free non-alcoholic refreshments in our garden at 306 Maujer).

International Studio and Curatorial Program: 1040 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn. Solo exhibitions, Clae Lu: Playroom and Vibe Overgaard: Spindle City. Family-friendly workshop in English and Spanish with Hellen Ascoli teaching different Guatemalan weaving and braiding techniques, central to the artist’s multi-media and body-centered approach to artmaking. 2nd floor lounge, 3-6pm (Free non-alcoholic beverages available in the lounge throughout the Open House.)

ST. NICKS ALLIANCE: 2 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn. Walking tour, 4-5:30pm, and introduction to the different facilities and services of this nonprofit community development organization.

UNIONDOCS: 352 Onderdonk Avenue, Queens. Special film screenings on the hour.

WENDY'S SUBWAY: 379 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn. Special book collection on display.

11/28/2022

We're so happy to have members of AHRC New York City's Downtown Brooklyn Day-Hab Without Walls program join us weekly to participate in Next Chapter Book Club!

If you're interested in a book club, we'd love to host you as well. We can also help you and other participants secure multiple copies of the book you'd like to read if we have it in our collection!

10/26/2022

Thinking about opening a childcare business? On Thursday, November 10th from 2:30 - 4:30, join PS Family for a free workshop that will take you step by step through the process of becoming a childcare provider and opening your first program at this free workshop given by PS Family Associate Director, Yanery Lopez. Topics include choosing a space, licensing requirements, provider qualifications, and legal structures. Find out about the support PS Family provides for childcare businesses and the benefits of joining a network.

This program is free to attend and requires registration. To register, click on the following link: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/becoming-child-care-bushwick-library-20221110

10/18/2022

Science Baby returns tomorrow, October 19th, at 11AM!

Come and explore LIGHT with me tomorrow Wednesday 10/18 at 11am at Bushwick library! Rainbow spinners, light boxes, colorful sensory bins and more! It’s free, no registration required. Masks encouraged. 🌈💡🔦❤️

This is a rainbow spinner! See my stories for how to make this easy recycled toy. 💿🔦🌈🏓

10/17/2022

For the past couple weeks, we've been thrilled to play host to the Smallest Mollusk Museum. This small exhibit is packed with all sorts of things to see, videos to watch, and secrets to discover.

Thank you so much to MICRO for bringing this tremendous resource to the Bushwick branch! We hope many of you can visit it soon.

You can also read up more on the Smallest Mollusk Museum here: https://micro.ooo/mollusk

10/14/2022

Love LEGO? Love Robotics? If you (or someone you know) are between the ages of 9 and 17, you are welcome to join us for Brooklyn Robotics League!

Participants will learn to use LEGO EV3 Robotics and the LEGO Spike Prime set to explore STEM concepts and engage in teamwork as they complete tasks related to this year's theme - Super Powered.

We're recruiting interested participants now! If you would like to know more about the Brooklyn Robotics League, please call the Bushwick Branch at 718.602.1348 to let us know. Class times haven't been set yet, but we'll reach out to participants once those are confirmed!

10/13/2022

For the next three Wednesdays (10/19, 10/26, and 11/2) at 11AM, Science Baby transforms our auditorium into a STEM Playground!

Science Baby is a creative science program for 0-3 year-olds led by teaching artist Emma Gordon. The heart of Science Baby is exploring the wonder of science through story, repetition and play. We explore gravity, motion, magnets, chemical reactions, light, water, bubbles, sound and more!

There is no need to pre-register for this amazing program - just show up on Wednesday morning and prepare to explore!

10/12/2022

Are you looking for help getting more comfortable with computers?

Check out all of the basic technology courses offered at the Bushwick branch here! https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/list/computer%20basics?loc%5B0%5D=10060

Interested in coming to the library with a small group to learn computer basics? Give us a call at 718.602.1348 and one of our Technology Specialists can arrange a time to meet with you!

04/02/2022

Utilizing The Block, with words by poet Langston Hughes and illustrations from artist Romare Bearden's iconic eponymous collage, participants will create their own collages exploring and illustrating the blocks and communities where they live.

03/06/2022

Ivy Queen, the Queen of Reggaeton

Music connects people from all around the world, even if they don't speak the same language. Do you know who the most globally streamed music artist was in 2020? If you said reggaetonero Bad Bunny, you're correct! Join Sara as we learn about the new era of reggaeton music, its origins, and the woman who paved the way. We'll explore the genre's Caribbean roots and even make some beats of our own! You won't be able to resist letting loose and dancing to these beats. Wepa!

12/09/2021

Help Brooklyn Public Library collect diapers for Little Essentials!

Drop off new or open packs of diapers and new packs of wipes at the Bushwick branch located at 340 Bushwick Ave from today to January 8th. Little Essentials distributes diapers and other infant supplies to NYC families in need by working with community partners including shelters from domestic violence, foster care advocacy programs, local family shelters and more.