Parents

Brooklyn Public Library offers parents with children of all ages a wide array of resources and services, both in our libraries and online.

While our branches are closed, join us for live books and songs online.

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Explore our Homeschool Resources topic page, to support K-12 students with distance learning.

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Programming, events and services for kids and teens with and without disabilities

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Let our team of expert librarians recommend eBooks for you and your family.

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Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Join us for Virtual Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Explore early literacy practices through stories, songs, math, science and play! For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Upcoming Events

Virtual English Conversation Group

Sat, Jul 19 11:00am

Kings Bay Library

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Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed on the Friday before the program.

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Virtual English Conversation Group

Mon, Jul 21 4:30pm

Brighton Beach Library

adult learning conversations english conversation group

Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…

Virtual English Conversation Group

Mon, Jul 21 6:00pm

Ryder Library

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Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…

New York City’s 2025 Summer Restaurant Week & Dine Out Tips!

Tue, Jul 22 2:00pm

Spring Creek Library

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Looking for a new way to relax and enjoy authentic International Cuisine during 2025 Summer Restaurant Week in Big Apple?

Join Librarian Shirley Wong in a virtual travel and dining experience via Zoom. Feel free to share your dine out tips with us!

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NELP Business Entity Formation

Tue, Jul 22 4:00pm

Central Library, Business & Career Center

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Choosing a legal structure is one of the most impactful decisions a small business owner can make.

Volunteer attorneys from the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) will explain the different forms of business structure, (e.g., Sole…

Virtual English Conversation Group

Tue, Jul 22 6:00pm

Sunset Park Library

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Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…

Virtual English Conversation Group

Wed, Jul 23 4:00pm

Central Library

adult learning conversations english conversation group

Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…

Virtual English Conversation Group

Thu, Jul 24 10:30am

Central Library

adult learning conversations english conversation group

Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…

Code With Scratch

Thu, Jul 24 2:00pm

Arlington Library, Program Room

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Create programs with block code

Virtual English Conversation Group

Thu, Jul 24 5:30pm

Central Library

adult learning conversations english conversation group

Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…

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