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Andrew Carnegie Foundation grants $1M to Brooklyn Public Library
THE ANDREW CARNEGIE FOUNDATION has awarded the Brooklyn Public Library a two-year grant of $1 million, BPL announced Friday.
Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch to hold World Cup Final watch party
ON SUNDAY, JUNE 19, THE BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY will host a public viewing of the FIFA World Cup Final at the Central Branch.
BPL’s Amy Mikel awarded American Library Association’s Medal of Excellence
Mikel led the Brooklyn Public Library’s 2023 research initiative to study library cardholder registration data across the country.
Mamdani announces expanded heat wave resources for July 4 weekend
The mayor released citywide emergency heat measures, including eight additional cooling centers, extending pool hours and outreach services.
BPL hosts graduation ceremony for adults who earned high school diplomas
THE BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY hosted a graduation ceremony Friday morning for adults completing their high school diploma and passing.
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Looking at history from the hyperlocal ‘hoods’ where it happened: Historian Ron Schweiger retells Battle of Brooklyn
Brooklyn historian Ron Schweiger retraced the Battle of Brooklyn through the neighborhoods, landmarks and stories that shaped it.
Williamsburg library to close again next fall
THE LEONARD LIBRARY on Devoe Street is set to close again next fall to begin its second phase of renovations.
Brooklyn Public Library launches limited-edition Jay-Z library card
ON MONDAY THE Brooklyn Public Library announced the launch of a new Jay-Z themed, limited-edition library card.
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Brooklyn panel takes on climate change adaptation
Climate experts at Brooklyn History Center discussed practical solutions and policies to address climate change.
‘Summer at the Library’ reading campaign kicks off across the city
As part of the kickoff, on Saturday, Bay Ridge, Central and Greenpoint Libraries will offer book giveaways, crafts and performances.
Brooklyn Public Library and Brooklyn Museum celebrate Carnival at Cortelyou Library
Brooklyn Public Library and Brooklyn Museum celebrated Carnival with performances, art and community activities at Cortelyou Library.
BPL, Brooklyn Museum celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with Carnival-themed block party at Cortelyou Library on June 4
ON JUNE 4, the Brooklyn Museum will bring its mobile Museum on Wheels to Flatbush for a celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month.
