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July 7: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

In 1911, the children of Brooklyn took home to read from the Public Library a million and a half books, indicating a strong engagement with library resources.

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Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Tove Jansson With Family Moomin Event

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'Tove Jansson and the Moomins' exhibit celebrating beloved author and her fantastical stories, to debut at BPL * Brooklyn Paper

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Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Tove Jansson With Family Moomin Event

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'Tove Jansson and the Moomins' exhibit celebrating beloved author and her fantastical stories, to debut at BPL * Brooklyn Paper

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Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month at The Brooklyn Public Library

June is Immigrant Heritage Month in Brooklyn, highlighted by multicultural events celebrating heritage.

Chef Nadege Fleurimond will host a recipe swap at Clarendon Library.

Brooklyn Public Library honors young writers at 2025 Teen Writing Contest & 10th Annual Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize

Karen Keys, BPL Coordinator of Young Adult Services, emphasized that the contest looks for writing that speaks to teens, indicating a focus on relatable themes and unique perspectives.

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Brooklyn Public Library kicks off summer reading program to combat learning loss

Brooklyn Public Library's summer reading initiative combats summer learning loss with engaging activities for kids and families.

Brooklyn Public Library Launches Environmental Justice Series

The Center for Brooklyn History is hosting a discussion series on environmental harm, race, and class starting June 4.

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PREMIUM Liberty, BPL collaborate to offer library cards, hosts event to celebrate reading

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PREMIUM Liberty, BPL collaborate to offer library cards, hosts event to celebrate reading

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You can snag a New York Liberty library card starting June 2

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Score a Limited-Edition New York Liberty Library Card

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Brooklyn Public Library to release special-edition New York Liberty library cards * Brooklyn Paper

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New York Liberty Themed Brooklyn Public Library Cards Debut This June

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PREMIUM Liberty, BPL collaborate to offer library cards, hosts event to celebrate reading

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PREMIUM Liberty, BPL collaborate to offer library cards, hosts event to celebrate reading

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New York Knicks

You can snag a New York Liberty library card starting June 2

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Score a Limited-Edition New York Liberty Library Card

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Brooklyn Public Library to release special-edition New York Liberty library cards * Brooklyn Paper

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New York Liberty Themed Brooklyn Public Library Cards Debut This June

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Brooklyn Public Library launches Digital Discovery Day to boost tech skills at Bed-Stuy branch * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Public Library's Digital Discovery Day aims to connect residents with technology, offering resources for all ages and levels of tech comfort.

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Temporary Library Branch Opens in Fort Greene as Walt Whitman Library Undergoes Renovation

The Brooklyn Public Library opened a temporary pop-up location during renovations of the Walt Whitman branch.

Walt Whitman Pop-Up Library opens on Nassau Street while main branch is shuttered for renovations * Brooklyn Paper

We're just so excited to have people back, and so grateful to our partners at Alloy for providing the space to us for free.

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Bedford library reopens after 4-year renovation

The Bedford Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library has reopened after extensive renovations to enhance its community services.

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April 25, 2025

New York City's library presidents urge increased funding in response to a federal executive order impacting library work.

Free Classes Are Back in Session as Brooklyn's University Open Air Returns

Free classes at Brooklyn Public Library feature international instructors from various cultural backgrounds.

The event promotes cultural exchange through diverse topics like food preservation and identity.

Take Action by Taking a Seat at the Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library hosts a Read In on April 10 to combat rising censorship and support banned books.

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4 months ago

A free late-night party is coming to Brooklyn Public Library this weekend

Brooklyn's Night in the Library promotes philosophical discourse and creativity through diverse programming in a cozy library environment.

7 months ago

Brooklyn Library Exhibit Pays Tribute to James Baldwin's Decade in Istanbul

The Brooklyn Public Library is honoring James Baldwin's legacy with an exhibition showcasing his transformative decade in Istanbul, exploring art and civil rights.

9 months ago

Top Awards for Books on Grief, Immigration, Black Labor History at Brooklyn Public Library

"Both of the 2024 Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize winners have crafted affecting and deeply personal works," said Linda E. Johnson, BPL president and chief executive officer. "Kaveh Akbar's brilliant debut novel Martyr! poetically explores grief, immigration, and addiction, while Dr. Blair LM Kelley's Black Folk traces the history of Black labor through her own family's story."

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