LibGuides v.2: Public Libraries in NYC: Brooklyn Public Library

About Brooklyn Public Library

With nearly 60 neighborhood branches, Brooklyn Public Library serves borough residents (as well as other New Yorkers) with print and online resources, plus extensive educational and cultural programming.

Website in a Nutshell

Some handy links to get you started using BPL's resources:

Get a Library Card
Sign up for a library card to take advantage of more BPL resources.
Events Calendar
Search for classes and events at any branch for patrons of all ages.
Job and Career Assistance
BPL offers workshops, consultation services, and other resources to help you embark on a successful job hunt. As of October 2021, resume and career help is being offered via email and Zoom.
Library Hours
Find out where your closest branch is and when it's open!
Search for Books
Search the BPL catalog to find books and media for check-out, plus a variety of reading lists and suggestions.
Find Articles for Research
Browse hundreds of databases to gain access to articles in all subjects (some are accessible from home, others are on-site only).

Expand Your Resources!

Did you know?

Through BPL, you can find:

A wide range of e-books and audiobooks, some through BPL databases and others linked freely online.
Programming and specialized help for kids and for teens, including homework assistance and events like gaming, crafts, film screenings, and more.
Assistance with all of your questions about BPL services, collections, or anything else with the Ask a Librarian feature.
Mango Languages, a series of interactive language-learning lessons, with over 50 languages available.