April 2011 Events Set For Brooklyn Public Library
By: Gabrielle Sierra Mar. 04, 2011
It's April and spring is in the air. Come experience new sights and sounds at Brooklyn Public Library. BPL has programs and activities that the whole family is sure to love. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead.
Ever dreamed of starting your own business? BPL's PowerUP! Business Plan Competition may be just what you need. The competition is open to entrepreneurs who are starting businesses in Brooklyn. All entrants will receive instruction in how to write a business plan, a marketing plan and financial statements, as well as make a presentation. In order to be eligible to apply Brooklyn residents, 18 years and older, who are either U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, must attend one of the following PowerUP! orientation sessions:Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West, 718.623.7000, 280 Cadman Plaza West, 718.623.7000
Wednesday, April 20, 9 AM
Tuesday, April 26, 6 PM
Saturday, April 30, 11 AMSunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806, 5108 4th Ave, 718.567.2806
Monday, April 4, 6 PMStone Avenue Library, 581 Mother Gaston Boulevard, 718.485.8347
Monday, April 11, 6 PMConey Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenuem 718.265.3220, 1901 Mermaid Avenue, 718.265.3220
Wednesday, April 13, 6 PM
Adults
Philosophy Discussion Group
Discuss topics chosen by members of the group.
Fridays, Apr 1 & 15, 3:30 PM
New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Library, 718.236.4086
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2 PM
Central Library, Room 214, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Computer Basics Class
Learn basic skills. No experience necessary.
Monday, Apr 4, 11 AM
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, 718.368.1435
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2 PM
Central Library, Room 216, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Wednesdays, Apr 6 & 20, 1 PM
Registration required
Borough Park Library, 1265 43rd Street, 718.437.4085
Tuesday, Apr 12, 1 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Friday, Apr 15, 11 AM
Macon Library, 361 Lewis Avenue, 718.573.5606
Tuesdays, 12 PM
Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue, 718.241.3973
Registration Required
Tuesdays, 1 PM
Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, 718.349.8504
Registration Required
Tuesdays, 1:30 PM
Flatbush Library, 22 Linden Boulevard, 718.856.0813
Wednesdays, 1 PM
Arlington Library, 203 Arlington Avenue, 718.277.6105
Thursdays, 1:30 PM
Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East Fifth Street, 718.686.9707
Fridays, 10:30 AM
Brownsville Library, 61 Glenmore Avenue, 718.498.9721
Fridays, 10:30 AM
Bay Ridge Library, 7223 Ridge Boulevard, 718.748.5709
Intro to MS Excel: Four-Part Series
This is a four-part introduction to excel. You must attend all four sessions.
Monday - Thursday, Apr 4 - 7, 1 PM
Mapleton Library, 1702 60th Street, 718.256.2117
Knitting & Crocheting Circle
You must bring your own materials: a size 8 knitting needle or a crochet hook, as well as acrylic worsted weight yarn.
Mondays, Apr 4 & 11, 4 PM
Registration required
Gravesend Library, 303 Avenue X, 718.382.5792
Computer and Internet Basics Class in Spanish
Learn basic skills. No experience necessary.
Tuesday, Apr 5, 12 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Internet Class
Learn to search the internet. Basic computer knowledge required.
Tuesday, Apr 5, 1 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Find Answers to Your Real Estate Questions
Would you like to compare sales prices or investigate mortgage rates, find names of property owners or look up zoning codes? Librarians will introduce you to useful resources and websites.
Tuesday, Apr 5, 6 PM
Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West, 718.623.7000
Writers' Circle
Adult writers of all levels are welcome at this workshop.
Wednesdays, Apr 6 & 13, 12:30 PM
Central Library, Education & Job Information Center Conference Room, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Computer Basics and Email Class
Get an introduction to computers and email.
Wednesday, Apr 6, 1 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Registration Required
Internet Workshop: Free Money for College
Learn how to search online for grants, scholarships and other financial assistance for college.
Wednesday, Apr 6, 1:30 PM
Clarendon Library, 2035 Nostrand Avenue, 718.421.1159
Microsoft Excel Class
Learn to create charts and graphs. Basic computer knowledge required.
Thursday, Apr 7, 1 PM
Leonard Library, 81 Devoe Street, 718.486.3365
Wednesday, Apr 20, 1 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
StoryCorps Oral History Project
Come for an opportunity to record, share and preserve the story of your life.
Thursday, Apr 7, 1 PM
Macon Library, 361 Lewis Avenue, 718.573.5606
Growing Dollars and Sense: Safeguarding Your Investments
From identity theft to unfair practices, learn how to avoid predators and protect yourself from fraud at this seminar.
Thursday, Apr 7, 6 PM
Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West, 718.623.7000
Tuesday, April 19, 6 PM
New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Library, 718.236.4086
Movie: Wild India: Lords of the Jungle
Enjoy this free screening.
Monday, Apr 11, 2 PM
Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road, 718.946.2917
Movie
Enjoy free film screenings.
Monday, Apr 11, 3:30 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Thursday, April 14, 2:30 PM
New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Library, 718.236.4086
Thursdays, 1:30 PM
Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue, 718.382 5924
Microsoft Word Class in Spanish
Learn to create documents. Basic computer knowledge required.
Tuesday, Apr 12, 12 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Bed-Stuy Beat
A celebration of poetry about Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Tuesday, Apr 12, 1 PM
Macon Library, 361 Lewis Avenue, 718.573.5606
Microsoft Word Class
Learn to create documents. Basic computer knowledge required.
Tuesday, Apr 12, 1:30 PM
Clarendon Library, 2035 Nostrand Avenue, 718.421.1159
Wednesday, Apr 13, 1 PM
Registration required
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Thursday, Apr 21, 1 PM
Central Library, Room 216, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Book Discussion: The Calligrapher's Daughter by Eugina Kim
Tuesday, Apr 12, 6:30 PM
Bay Ridge Library, 7223 Ridge Boulevard, 718.748.5709
Foundation Center Database Searching
Learn how to search for grants and financial support in Foundation Center databases.
Wednesday, Apr 13, 2 PM
Central Library, Room 216, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Talking Circle
Share your stories and experiences with others.
Wednesday, Apr 13, 2 PM
Gravesend Library, 303 Avenue X, 718.382.5792
Poetry Fun
Practice poetry writing techniques.
Wednesday, Apr 13, 2:15 PM
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, 718.368.1435
Growing Dollars and Sense: Financial Workshop & Counseling
An interactive workshop for safeguarding your investments, followed by a chance to meet one-on-one for assistance with your finances.
Wednesday, Apr 13, 5:30 PM
Thursday, Apr 14, 5:30 PM
Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West, 718.623.7000
Email Class
Learn the basics of email. Basic computer knowledge required.
Wednesday, Apr 13, 7 PM
Central Library, Room 216, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Crocheting Circle
Work on current or new projects with others.
Thursday, Apr 14, 1 PM
Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue, 718.368.1709
Mondays, 4 PM
Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue, 718.241.3973
Tuesdays, 4 PM
Cypress Hills Library, 1197 Sutter Avenue, 718.277.6004
Tuesdays, 4 PM
Arlington Library, 203 Arlington Avenue, 718.277.6105
Thursdays, 2 PM
Midwood Library, 975 East 16th Street, 718.252.0967
Email Class in Spanish
Learn the basics of email. Basic computer knowledge required.
Tuesday, Apr 19, 12 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Movie: Bing Crosby: His Legendary Years
Enjoy this free screening.
Monday, Apr 25, 2 PM
Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road, 718.946.2917
Microsoft PowerPoint Class
Learn to create presentations. Basic computer knowledge required.
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2 PM
Central Library, Room 216, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Concert
Singer Linda Miller presents "the music we all remember."
Tuesday, Apr 26, 3 PM
Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road, 718.946.2917
Computer Basics Class in Spanish
Learn the fundamentals of computers and the internet.
Tuesday, Apr 26, 4 PM
Central Library, Room 216, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
US Citizenship Test Tutorial
Tuesday, Apr 26, 6:30 PM
Central Library, Multilingual Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Finding Property for Your Business
Learn the ins and outs of finding and securing commercial property. Legal and real estate experts will offer savvy tips on negotiating a sound lease.
Register by visiting www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/business or calling 718.623.7000 (option 4).
Thursday, Apr 28, 6 PM
Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West, 718.623.7000
African American Genealogical Society
Discuss how to trace your family roots.
Saturday, Apr 30, 1 PM
Macon Library, 361 Lewis Avenue, 718.573.5606
How to Surf the Web
Mondays, 10:30 AM
Crown Heights Library, 560 New York Avenue, 718.773.1180
Online Purchasing & Bill Pay
Mondays, 10:30 AM
Crown Heights Library, 560 New York Avenue, 718.773.1180
Movie Classics
Enjoy free film screenings.
Mondays, 1:30 PM
Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue, 718.382 5924
Scrabble
Enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble with other local word lovers.
Tuesdays, 11 AM
Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East Fifth Street, 718.686.9707
Qigong Exercise
Tuesdays, 1:15 PM
Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, 718.748.6261
Knitting Workshop
Learn or perfect this skill. All skill levels welcome.
Tuesdays, 2 PM
Cypress Hills Library, 1197 Sutter Avenue, 718.277.6004
Thursdays, 6 PM
Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, 718.748.6261
Needlepoint
Learn how to create beautiful needlepoint designs.
Tuesdays, 2 PM
Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue, 718.368.1709
Internet and Email Basics
Wednesdays, 1 PM
Arlington Library, 203 Arlington Avenue, 718.277.6105
Introduction to Computer Programs
Explore everything from Microsoft programs to email to Google Docs. Please call for each class subject.
Wednesdays, 1:30 PM
Fridays, 10:30 AM
Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road, 718.693.7763
Knitting Circle
Work on current or new projects with others.
Wednesdays, 5 PM
Bedford Library, 496 Franklin Avenue, 718.623.0012
English Conversation Group
Improve your English.
Wednesdays, 6 PM
Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road, 718.693.7763
Thursdays, 1 PM
Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East Fifth Street, 718.686.9707
Thursdays, 6 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Spanish Conversation Group
Improve your Spanish; now on a new night!
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East Fifth Street, 718.686.9707
Book Discussion: Blue Stocking Club
Fridays, 12 PM
No session Apr 22
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, 718.368.1435
English Conversation Group
Improve your English.
Fridays, 12 PM
Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue, 718.368.1709
Poetry Group
Poets read and comment on each others work.
Saturdays, 2 PM
Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue, 718.375.3037
Art, Music and Culture:
Russian Literary Series: Lyudmila Ulitskaya
This event is in Russian. Please RSVP by calling 718.230.2222. Limit two tickets per person.
Saturday, Apr 2, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Silent Film Series: Charlie Chaplin: Birthing the Tramp
Celebrate Chaplin's Tramp character with screenings of Mabel's Strange Predicament, Kid Auto Races at Venice, His Trysting Places, The Rink and The Vagabond. This event is curated and hosted by Ken Gordon, with live piano accompaniment by Stuart Oderman.
Sunday, Apr 3, 1:30 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Classical Interludes: Mark O'Connor
This quartet performance-featuring O'Connor and Kelly Hall-Tompkins on violin, Gillian Gallagher on viola and Patrice Jackson on cello-incluDes O'Connor's String Quartet no. 2 (Bluegrass) and String Quartet no. 3 (Old-Time).
Sunday, Apr 3, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
No Kidding: International Films about Children: Bashu, the Little Stranger
Bashu, a 10-year-old who witnesses the death of his parents during the Iran-Iraq war, flees his home and is taken in by a young mother.
Tuesday, Apr 5, 6:30 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
12th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival: Candido's Birthday Jam with the Arturo O'Farrill QuintetIn honor of his 90th birthday, Cuban-born percussionist and NEA Jazz Master, Candido, is joined by pianist and composer, Arturo O'Farrill, for an evening of unstoppable Latin Jazz. Copresented with the Smithsonian Institution as a part of Jazz Appreciation Month and with the Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium.
Thursday, April 7, 7 pm
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100 Good Food: Fixing School Lunch
Childhood obesity is on the rise and nutrition-deficient meals dominate America's school cafeterias. Learn about efforts to change what your child eats at school. Featuring Janet Poppendiek, author of Free for All: Fixing School Lunch in America; Kristen Mancinelli of City Harvest, who worked for the Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Beatriz Beckford, School Food organizer for the Brooklyn Food Coalition and Jonathan Deutsch, co-editor of Gastropolis: Food and New York City.
Saturday, April 9, 4 pm
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Gotham: Writers in the City: Sarah Vowell
Vowell discusses her latest book, Unfamiliar Fishes . Hosted by WNYC's Leonard Lopate.
Sunday, Apr 10 , 1:30 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Classical Interludes: Risa Renae Harman
This acclaimed American soprano was a winner of the Jenny Lind Competition in America.
Sunday, Apr 10, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Russian Film Series: Konstantin and Mouse
This documentary is a double portrait of Konstantin Kuzminsky, the Russian avant-garde poet and self-styled bête noire of Russian literature, and his wife, Emma, who is better known by her family nickname, Mouse. The film is in Russian with English subtitles.
Wednesday, Apr 13, 7 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Brooklyn Independents: Hanging Loose Poets
Veteran poets from Hanging Loose Press read from their work: Charles North (Cadenza), Paul Violi (Overnight) , Tony Towle (Winter Journey) and Robert Hershon (Calls from the Outside World) .
Thursday, Apr 14, 7 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Gotham: Writers in the City: Michael Cunningham
Cunningham discusses his latest novel, By Nightfall. Hosted by WNYC's Leonard Lopate.
Saturday, Apr 16, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Immigrant Heritage Week Film Screening: Last Best ChanceThis documentary follows the rocky path a high-stakes bill, six years in the making, which had a chance to change American immigration policy.
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