Explore the Jewish Culinary Traditions of the Borough With the Center for Brooklyn History
While there's no tasting with a virtual program, you can still dive deep into the foods of Brooklyn's Jewish communities with an upcoming event.
Four Southern Brooklyn Libraries to Be Outfitted With Solar Powered Backup Systems
The Brooklyn Public Library is outfitting the roofs of four southern Brooklyn literary emporiums with solar energy backup systems that guarantee the lights stay lit.
Brooklyn Library’s Night of Ideas Returns With Shorter, Virtual Event on January 28
The six-hour “virtual exchange of ideas" will feature a number of talks, panels and musical performances and part of a larger global event.
Submit Your Design for a New Brooklyn Public Library Card Celebrating Black Culture
A new limited-edition library card will be launching in celebration of Juneteenth 2021 and artists are being encouraged to submit their designs this month.
Renovation of Red Hook Library Postponed Amid Pandemic
Brooklyn Public Library's Wolcott Street stacks were supposed to undergo a $15 million revamp starting this fall to flood proof the building and add space for area bookworms.
Long-Delayed Environmentally Friendly Library Finally Opens in Greenpoint
The project has been years in the making, further delayed by the arrival of COVID-19.
Brooklyn Historical Society and Brooklyn Public Library Merge, Creating New History Center
The center will be located at the historic society's treasured 1881 Brooklyn Heights headquarters and will offer new virtual programs and digital resources.
Brooklyn Public Library Adds 6 More Branches Across Borough With Grab-and-Go Service
The six branches across the borough will be newly open for limited service with restricted hours.
Grab-and-Go Service to Launch at Some Brooklyn Public Library Branches in July
Patrons won't be able to browse but will pick up books checked out online or by phone, reports our sister pub Brooklyn Paper.
Join Bed Stuy Restoration and Actor Gbenga Akinnagbe for Brooklyn Public Library Story Time
A special edition of the Brooklyn Public Library Story Time program brings actor and activist Gbenga Akinnagbe to chat about activism.
