Summer may be winding down but they’re keeping the party going at Brooklyn Public Library. The library has programs and activities that the whole family is sure to love. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore it is suggested to call ahead.
For Kids
Family Story Time, August 1, 2:30 p.m., Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue, 718−241−3973.
Campfire Tales, August 10, 2 p.m., Williamsburgh Library, 240 Division Avenue, 718−302−3485: Listen to your favorite stories and make delicious s’mores.
Bedtime Stories, August 11, 6:30 p.m., Kensington Library, 410 Ditmas Avenue, 718−435−9431, and August 31, 5 p.m., Jamaica Bay Library, 9727 Seaview Avenue, 718−241−3571: Cuddle up for stories and activities, ages 3 to 8.
Babies & Books with FirstRIF (Reading Is Fundamental), August 12 & 26, 1:30 p.m., Borough Park Library, 1265 43rd Street, 718−437−4085; Mondays, 1 p.m., Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue, 718−241−3973; Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Avenue, 718−567−2806: Enjoy books, songs and rhymes with babies, birth to 18 months. Also earn free books by reading. See your librarian for details.
Round Robin Reading, August 12, 2 p.m., Highlawn Library, 1664 West 13th Street, 718−234−7208.
Summer Reading Closing Party & Talent Show, August 14, 2 p.m., Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East Fifth Street, 718−686−9707; August 28, 3 p.m., Brighton Beach, 16 Brighton First Road, 718−946−2917: Celebrate reading and show your talent.
Movie, August 18, 4 p.m., Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue, 718−382−5924, and August 19 & 26, 2 p.m., Pacific Library, 25 Fourth Avenue, 718−638−1531: Enjoy free film screenings. Call for title.
Summer Reading Closing Celebration, August 27, 3 p.m., Red Hook Library, 7 Wolcott Street, 718−935−0203.
Ezra Jack Keats Story Time & Take−a−Book, August 27, 7:30 p.m., Central Library, Grand Army Plaza, 718−230−2191.
Story Time, August 29, 11 a.m., Leonard Library, 81 Devoe Street, 718−486−3365: Hear great stories, make crafts and take home a free book.
Toddler Time with FirstRIF, Mondays, 2 p.m., Borough Park Library, 1265 43rd Street, 718−437−4085; Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (registration required); Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue, 718−241−3973; Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Avenue, 718−567−2806: Engage in interactive play and enjoy stories with toddlers, 18 to 36 months. Also earn free books by reading. See your librarian for details.
Preschool Story Time with FirstRIF, Fridays, 10:30 a.m. (registration required), Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue, 718−241−3973: Enjoy classic books and songs with others, ages 3 to 5. Also earn free books by reading. See your librarian for details.
For Teens
T−Shirt Decorating Workshop, August 4, 2 p.m., Williamsburgh Library, 240 Division Avenue, 718−302−3485: Create your own one−of−a−kind shirt.
Wii Gaming, August 6 & 20, 3 p.m., Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue, 718−241−3973 and August 17, 3 pm., Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Avenue, 718−253−4409: Join your friends and meet new ones while playing video games.
Movie, August 10, 4 p.m., Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue, 718−382−5924: Enjoy free film screenings. Call for title.
PlayStation Gaming, August 13, 2 p.m., New Lots Library, 665 New Lots Avenue, 718−649−0311: Join your friends and meet new ones while playing video games.
Guitar Hero & Rock Band, August 13 & 26, 3 p.m., Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue, 718−241−3973: Join your friends and meet new ones while playing video games.
Lanyard Workshop, August 17, 2 p.m., Gravesend Library, 303 Avenue X, 718−382−5792: Learn how to make lanyard key chains, bracelets and more.
Anime & Manga Club, August 18, 2:30 p.m., Clarendon Library, 2035 Nostrand Avenue, 718−421−1159; August 26, 4 p.m., Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Avenue, 718−253−4409; August 27, 2:30 p.m., Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue, 718−241−3973: Watch Japanese animation, talk about your favorite graphic novels and draw your favorite characters.
Free HIV, STD & Hepatitis Testing, August 19, 10 am., Williamsburgh Library, 240 Division Avenue, 718−302−3485: Get free, confidential testing from the Brooklyn AIDS Task Force.
Summer Reading ’Zine Club, August 26, 3:30 p.m., New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, 718−236−4086: Learn how to make and distribute personal, handmade magazines.
Talent Show, August 27, 3 p.m., Brownsville Library, 61 Glenmore Avenue, 718−498−9721: Calling all poets, singers, artists, writers and dancers! Compete in our talent show for prizes and glory.
General Information
BPL’s eResources, such as eBooks and eVideos, catalog information and free homework help, are available to customers of all ages 24 hours a day at their website, www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org.
