Brooklyn Public Library

09/03/2026

Free learning returns to Prospect Park this month! Join University Open Air for free, public classes taught by immigrant scholars on Sept 24, 26, 27 & Oct 1, 3, 4, 2026, around the Prospect Park Boathouse. RSVP is now open! https://www.bklynlibrary.org/university-open-air

If you are an immigrant academic interested in teaching, please submit a proposal to [email protected].

09/03/2026

Libraries are for everyone, and every story matters. Learn how to exercise your starting with the Initiative. Visit us to learn more: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/books-unbanned

09/03/2026

Big news for Crown Heights! 🎊 Eastern Parkway Library has officially broken ground on a $36 million transformation! This upgrade is all about making the library a better, bigger, more welcoming space for everyone 💙

09/03/2026

Join a librarian from Macon Library at Hancock Community Backyard Park on September 8 at 10:30am for a morning drawing and art workshop, taking in inspiration from the garden’s greenery and urban surroundings! 🧑‍🎨 🌳

Join a librarian from Macon Library at Hancock Community Backyard Park for a morning drawing and art workshop, taking in inspiration from the garden’s greenery and urban surroundings! We’ll meet at the park and spend an hour creating with community. All levels of artists are welcome!

09/03/2026

Your community hub, all year long😉 Who’s ready for fall at the library?

09/03/2026

In celebration of Journey of a Soca King: The Exhibition, join us for exciting programs at local branches across Brooklyn’s Little Caribbean neighborhoods. From book discussions, live music, activities and even a public screening of Montano's feature-length documentary, 'Like Ah Boss,' there’s something for everyone! RSVP: https://bklynlib.org/montano-events

09/03/2026

Please note that all BPL locations will be closed from Saturday, September 5, through Monday, September 7:

View planned library closings due to holidays and renovations. Check on Brooklyn Public Library branches opening or closing status, or view the Brooklyn Public Library planned holiday closures and other planned temporary closures. For branch hours or emergency closures, please check our branch map o...

09/02/2026

BPL librarians have curated an exciting booklist of titles about soca music and the culture of Trinidad and Tobago. From picture books, historical nonfiction, biographies and even recipes, dive into our catalog to explore the culture of soca king Machel Montano. https://discover.bklynlibrary.org/?booklist=776858

09/02/2026

Want to learn more about the birds around you and meet fellow birders? Join us for a fun morning birding walk around Green-Wood Cemetery on Saturday, September 5 from 10am-12pm.🐦 🐦‍⬛

Do you want to learn more about the birds around you and meet fellow birders? Join us for a fun birding walk around Green-Wood Cemetery! The Cemetery shelters 185 species of migrating birds annually and is a perfect place to bird for new and seasoned birders alike! Our group meets monthly at the Cem...

09/01/2026

Join us at the Library for Arts & Culture on September 15 for the 2026 Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize Party. Mingle with fellow readers, participate in giveaways, bookish crafts, and more!

Join us at the Library for Arts & Culture for giveaways, bookish crafts, and community shared reading. Get to know the 2026 Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize shortlist and mingle with fellow readers in anticipation of the Shortlist Readings on Friday, September 25th at the Central Library, Dweck Ce...