October 2010 Events Announced For at Brooklyn Public Library
By: Gabrielle Sierra Sep. 03, 2010
Fall is in the air. As we bid summer adieu, Brooklyn Public Library is ushering in cooler temps with tons of programs, events and activities. Enjoy events for all ages from book discussions to bookmaking programs. As always, all events are free and open to the public; because times are subject to change, we recommend calling ahead or checking the website when planning your next visit.
Featured Event
Drawn in Brooklyn Family Day: Illustrators' Festival
All ages can enjoy this fair that features readings, workshops, book signings and music.
Come meet some of your favorite children's book illustrators, including Selina Alko, Sophie Blackall, Brian Floca, Melanie Hope Greenberg, Brett Helquist, Boris Kulikov, Aileen Leijten, John Bemelmans Marciano, John Nickle, Sean Qualls, John Rocco, Sergio Ruzzier and many more.
Saturday, Oct 16, 10:30 AM
Central Library, Plaza (rain location: Dweck Center) 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Adults
Computer Basics Class
Learn basic skills. No experience necessary.
Monday, Oct 4, 11 AM
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, 718.368.1435
Tuesday, Oct 5, 1 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Tuesday, Oct 5, 1:30 PM
Clarendon Library, 2035 Nostrand Avenue, 718.421.1159
Wednesday, Oct 6, 10:30 AM
Registration required
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Wednesday, Oct 13, 11 AM
Mapleton Library, 1702 60th Street, 718.256.2117
Tuesday, Oct 19, 1 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Tuesdays, 12 PM
Registration required
Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue 718.241.3973
Thursdays, 1:30 PM
Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East Fifth Street, 718.686.9707
Enjoy this free film screening.
Monday, Oct 4, 1:30 PM
Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road, 718.946.2917
Computer & Internet Basics Class in Spanish
Learn basic skills. No experience necessary.
Tuesday, Oct 5, 12 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Live Concert: Regina Opera Presents
Join us for a performance of live music.
Tuesday, Oct 5, 3 PM
Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road, 718.946.2917
Book Discussion
Call for this session's title.
Tuesday, Oct 5, 6 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Wednesday, Oct 27, 6:30 PM
Bedford Library, 496 Franklin Avenue, 718.623.0012
Wednesday, Oct 6, 2 PM
Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14 th Street, 718.368.1815
Monday, Oct 18, 6:30 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Online Databases for Readers
Learn how to find great new reads on the library's literary databases.
Wednesday, Oct 6, 1 PM
Mapleton Library, 1702 60th Street, 718.256.2117
Foundation Center Database Workshop
Learn how to search for grants and awards in the Foundation Center's online databases.
Wednesday, Oct 6, 2 PM
Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Growing Dollars & Sense: Safeguarding Your Investments
From identity theft to unfair practices, learn how to avoid predators and protect yourself from fraud. Wednesday, Oct 6, 6 PM
Central Library, Second Floor Meeting Room, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Thursday, Oct 21, 6 PM
Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue, 718.375.3037
Computer Basics Class for Older Adults
Learn basic skills. No experience necessary.
Thursday, Oct 7, 1 PM
Central Library, Room 216, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Microsoft Excel Class
Learn to create charts and graphs. Basic computer knowledge required.
Thursday, Oct 7, 1 PM
Leonard Library, 81 Devoe Street, 718.486.3365
Movie
Enjoy free film screenings. Call for title.
Thursday, Oct 7, 2:30 PM
New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, 718.236.4086
Monday, Oct 18, 3 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Philosophy Discussion Group
Discuss topics chosen by members of the group.
Fridays, Oct 8 & 22, 3:30 PM
New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, 718.236.4086
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2 PM
Central Library, Room 214, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Microsoft Word Class in Spanish
Learn to create documents. Basic computer knowledge required.
Tuesday, Oct 12, 12 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Learn to search the internet. Basic computer knowledge required.
Tuesday, Oct 12, 1 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Wednesday, Oct 27, 11 AM
Mapleton Library, 1702 60th Street, 718.256.2117 Microsoft Word Class
Learn to create documents. Basic computer knowledge required.
Tuesday, Oct 12, 1:30 PM
Clarendon Library, 2035 Nostrand Avenue, 718.421.1159
Wednesday, Oct 20, 2 PM
Central Library, Room 216, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Email Class
Learn the basics of email. Basic computer knowledge required.
Tuesday, Oct 12, 7 PM
Central Library, Room 216, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Tuesday, Oct 26, 1 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054 Talking Circle
Share your stories and experiences with others.
Wednesday, Oct 13, 2 PM
Gravesend Library, 303 Avenue X, 718.382.5792
Poetry Fun
Practice poetry writing techniques.
Wednesday, Oct 13, 2:15 PM
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, 718.368.1435
Movie: Fonteyn and Nureyev: A Perfect Partnership
Enjoy this free film screening.
Monday, Oct 18, 1:30 PM
Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road, 718.946.2917
Email Class in Spanish
Learn the basics of email. Basic computer knowledge required.
Tuesday, Oct 19, 12 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Italian Heritage & Culture Month: "A Tribute to Dr. Maria Montessori"
Celebrate Italian Heritage and Culture Month, and hear Elisa Infosino discuss the life and legacy of this groundbreaking Italian female doctor, and internationally renowned educator and inventor of the Montessori method.
Thursday, Oct 21, 2 PM
New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, 718.236.4086
English Conversation Group
Improve your English.
Mondays, 1 PM
Tuesdays, 2 & 6 PM
Wednesdays, 3 PM
Central Library, Multilingual Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Spanish Conversation Group
Improve your Spanish.
Mondays, 6:30 PM
Windsor Terrace, 160 East Fifth Street, 718.686.9707
Wednesdays, 7 PM
Thursdays, 3 PM
Central Library, Multilingual Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Scrabble
Tuesdays, 11 AM
Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East Fifth Street, 718.686.9707
Tuesdays, 1:15 PM
Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, 718.748.6261
Portuguese Conversation Group
Improve your Portuguese.
Tuesdays, 7 PM
Central Library, Multilingual Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Knitting Circle
Work on current or new projects with others.
Wednesdays, 5 PM
Bedford Library, 496 Franklin Avenue, 718.623.0012
French Conversation Group
Improve your French.
Wednesdays, 7 PM
Central Library, Multilingual Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Crocheting Circle
Work on current or new projects with others.
Thursdays, 2 PM
Midwood Library, 975 East 16th Street, 718.252.0967
Knitting Workshop
Learn or perfect this skill.
Thursdays, 6 PM
Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, 718.748.6261
Russian Conversation Group
Improve your Russian.
Thursdays, 7 PM
Central Library, Multilingual Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Blue Stocking Club Book Discussion
Call for this session's title.
Fridays, 12 PM
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, 718.368.1435
Literature, Music and Arts
Russian Literary Series: Grigory Oster
Oster is a children's writer and poet who has been celebrated for his role in the development of post-totalitarian children's literature. His work includes the Harmful Advice poetry series and Fairy Tale in Minor Detail. This event is in Russian.
Saturday, Oct 2, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Silent Film Series: Harold Lloyd in Grandma's Boy
In this slapstick comedy, Lloyd plays a cowardly man who gains confidence from a magical family talisman. It is followed by Lloyd's short comedy From Hand to Mouth. This event is hosted and curated by Ken Gordon, with live piano accompaniment by Stuart Oderman.
Sunday, Oct 3, 1:30 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Classical Interludes: Kelet Duo
Hungarian violinist Katalin Viszmeg and Taiwanese pianist Pi-Hsun Shih fuse classical and ethnic eastern European music by performing works by Dvo?ák, Bartók, Miklós Rózsa and Bed?ich Smetana.
Sunday, Oct 3, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
No Kidding: International Films about Children: Billy Elliot
This British film follows 11-year-old Billy as he comes of age and overcomes his family's disapproval to shine as a ballet dancer.
Tuesday, Oct 5, 6:30 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Sonos
This a cappella sextet delivers stunning harmonies with unique renditions of music by Radiohead, Fleet Foxes, Björk, Imogen Heap and the Jackson Five.
Thursday, Oct 7, 7 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Immigrants "R" Us: The Browning of America
Is a colored America still a land of opportunity with the current climate of fear toward immigrants?
Ilan Stavans, the Lewis-Sebring Professor of Latin American and Latino culture at Amherst College and author of Growing Up Latino and Spanglish, discusses the changing America.
Saturday, Oct 9, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
No Kidding: International Films about Children: Forbidden Games
This French film depicts the horrors of World War II through the eyes of two children.
Tuesday, Oct 12, 6:30 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Russian Film Series: Na Igre (Game)
This film narrates the story of young computer gamers who unexpectedly gain powers they are not prepared to have. This film was released in two parts, both of which will be shown.
This event is in Russian.
Wednesday, Oct 13, 6:30 PM
Gotham: Nicole Krauss
Krauss reads from her new novel Great House, a haunting story that centers on a stolen desk. WNYC's Leonard Lopate hosts.
Saturday, Oct 16, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
The Ayatollah's Democracy
Hooman Majd, the grandson of an esteemed ayatollah, discusses how a group of influential ayatollahs believe in the Iranian Republic's future as an Islamic democracy, despite the violence of the disputed 2009 elections in Iran.
Sunday, Oct 17, 1:30 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Classical Interludes: Di.vi.sion Piano Trio
Violinist Kurt Briggs, cellist Matt Goeke and pianist Renée Cometa Briggs perform works by Franz Joseph Haydn, Gabriel Fauré, Albert Roussel and Hilary Tann.
Sunday, Oct 17, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
No Kidding: International Films about Children: The 400 Blows
This is one of the defining films of the French New Wave about an innocent but mischievous boy whose poor skills as a prankster lead to his punishment at the hands of adults who see him as a budding criminal. Tuesday, Oct 19, 6:30 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Grant Wood: A Life
R. Tripp Evans discusses his biography of Wood, the painter of American Gothic, and sheds light on the hidden sources of this artist's powerful imagery.
Thursday, Oct 21, 7 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Great Books: The Work of James Baldwin
Colin Channer, author (Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul) and founder of the annual Calabash International Literary Festival, discusses Baldwin's first novel Go Tell It on the Mountain.
Saturday, Oct 23, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Jed Abrahamian: The Green Movement in Iran
Abrahamian, professor of history at Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center, analyzes this reform movement, the issues at stake and how these internal issues affect Iran's external policies.
Sunday, Oct 24, 1:30 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Classical Interludes: Apollo Trio with Maria Lambros
Violinist Curtis Macomber, cellist Michael Kannen, pianist Marija Stroke and special guest Maria Lambros on viola perform works by Beethoven, Dvo?ák and Brahms.
Sunday, Oct 24, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
No Kidding: International Films about Children: The Spirit of the Beehive
This Spanish film is set during the last days of the Spanish Civil War as a child attempts to make sense of the adult worlds of war and family disintegration.
Tuesday, Oct 26, 6:30 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Wadada Leo Smith's Golden Quartet
Smith premieres music from his larger composition collection America, which investigates and reflects on the philosophical, social and political history of the United States. Pianist Angelica Sanchez , bassist John Lindberg and drummer James KamAl Jones round out the ensemble.
Thursday, Oct 28, 7 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Alexandra Horowitz: Inside of a Dog
Cognitive scientist Horowitz reveals how dogs can actually smell time, why some retrieve tossed balls and others just stare, and how your dog really feels about the raincoat you make him wear.
Saturday, Oct 30, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Mark Morris in Conversation
Brooklyn-based choreographer Morris, director of Mark Morris Dance Group and the Mark Morris Dance Center, discusses his work with his friend, music and dance critic John Rockwell.
Sunday, Oct 31, 1:30 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Classical Interludes: Carducci String Quartet
This quartet is the winner of the Concert Artists Guild Competition in New York, the Kuhmo International Chamber Music Competition and major prizes at the Bordeaux, London and Osaka competitions.
Sunday, Oct 31, 4 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Babies & Toddlers' Events
Story Play with FirstRIF
Play with toys and hear stories with babies and toddlers, birth to age 5. Also earn free books by reading! See your librarian for details.
Mondays, Oct 4 & 18, 10:30 AM
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, 718.368.1435
Tuesdays, Oct 5, 12 & 26, 11 AM
Mapleton Library, 1702 60th Street, 718.256.2117
Mondays, 11 AM
Clarendon Library, 2035 Nostrand Avenue, 718.421.1159
Tuesdays, 11 AM
Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue, 718.382.5924
Tuesdays, 2 PM
Pacific Library, 25 Fourth Avenue, 718.638.1531
Fridays, 11:30 AM
Crown Heights Library, 560 New York Avenue, 718.773.1180
Engage in interactive play and enjoy stories with toddlers, 18 to 36 months. Also earn free books by reading! See your librarian for details.
Wednesdays, Oct 6 & 20, 10:30 AM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Mondays, 10:15 AM
Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, 718.748.6261
Tuesdays, 10:45 AM
Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Avenue, 718.398.8713
Tuesdays, 11:30 AM
Bedford Library, 496 Franklin Avenue, 718.623.0012
Wednesdays, 11 AM
Bushwick Library, 340 Bushwick Avenue, 718.602.1348
Wednesdays, 1:30 PM
Brooklyn Heights Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West 718.623.7000
Fridays, 10:30 AM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054 Babies & Books with FirstRIF
Enjoy books, songs and rhymes with babies, birth to 18 months. Also earn free books by reading! See your librarian for details.
Fridays, Oct 8 & 22, 10 AM
Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East Fifth Street, 718.686.9707
Monday, Oct 25, 10:30 AM
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, 718.368.1435
Tuesdays, 1:15 PM
Brooklyn Heights Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West 718.623.7000
Wednesdays, 1:15 PM
Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, 718.748.6261
Fridays, 11 AM
Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Avenue, 718.398.8713 Babies & Books
Enjoy books, songs and rhymes with babies, birth to 18 months.
Monday, Oct 11, 10:30 AM
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, 718.368.1435
Tuesdays, Oct 12 & 26, 10:30 AM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Mondays, 3:30 PM
Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Avenue, 718.253.4409
Toddler Time
Engage in interactive play and enjoy stories with toddlers, 18 to 36 months.
Mondays, 10:30 AM
Pacific Library, 25 Fourth Avenue, 718.638.1531
Wednesdays, 11 AM
Gravesend Library, 303 Avenue X, 718.382.5792
Fridays, 11 AM
Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Avenue, 718.253.4409
Preschool Story Time
Enjoy classic books and songs with others, ages 3 to 5.
Wednesdays, 10 AM
Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East Fifth Street, 718.686.9707
Fridays, 10:30 AM
Pacific Library, 25 Fourth Avenue, 718.638.1531 Movie
Enjoy free film screenings. Call for title.
Thursdays, 2 PM
Leonard Library, 81 Devoe Street, 718.486.3365
Kids' Events
Jon Samson Presents CoCreative Music
Enjoy this program of sing-alongs, interactive music-making and improvisation.
Saturday, Oct 2, 1 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Weekend Stories
Enjoy stories, music and crafts for kids with and without disabilities.
Saturday, Oct 2, 11:30 AM
Leonard Library, 81 Devoe Street, 718.486.3365
Arts & Crafts
Tuesdays, Oct 5 & 19, 3:30 PM
Leonard Library, 81 Devoe Street, 718.486.3365
Tuesday, Oct 19, 4 PM
Friday, Oct 22, 4 PM
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, 718.368.1435
Fridays, 4 PM
Pacific Library, 25 Fourth Avenue, 718.638.1531
Join your friends and meet new ones while playing video games.
Wednesday, Oct 6, 3:30 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Preschoolers Have Fun!
Enjoy story time, movies and craft-making activities. Ages 3 to 5.
Saturday, Oct 9, 11:30 AM
Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
The Bad Birthday: A Mexican Fable
In this performance, a twin brother and sister ask their neighbors for help with baking a birthday cake, and the whole town learns the value of cooperation.
Saturday, Oct 9, 1 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Games
Tuesday, Oct 12, 3:30 PM
Leonard Library, 81 Devoe Street, 718.486.3365
Wednesday, Oct 20, 3:30 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Tuesday, Oct 26, 3:30 PM
Leonard Library, 81 Devoe Street, 718.486.3365
Wednesdays, 3:30 PM
Pacific Library, 25 Fourth Avenue, 718.638.1531
Wednesday, Oct 13, 3:30 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Computers for Kids
Don't just sit at a computer! Find out all the places it can take you.
Wednesday, Oct 13, 4 PM
Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue 718.241.3973 Movie
Enjoy a free film screening. Call for title.
Friday, Oct 22, 4 PM
Pacific Library, 25 Fourth Avenue, 718.638.1531
Wednesday, Oct 27, 3:30 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Sleeping Beauty
Enjoy a live performance of this famous tale.
Saturday, Oct 23, 1 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
Halloween Arts & Crafts
Tuesday, Oct 26, 4 PM
Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue, 718.382.5924
Hear great stories and take home a free book! Ages 3 to 8.
Thursday, Oct 28, 7:30 PM
Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc., Presents The Wizard of Oz
Enjoy a live performance of this famous tale.
Saturday, Oct 30, 1 PM
Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2211
After-School Homework Help
Get free help from trained adult volunteers.
Mondays, 3:30 PM
Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East Fifth Street, 718.686.9707
Bedtime Stories
Enjoy activities and cuddle up for stories. Ages 3 to 8.
Mondays, 6 PM
Leonard Library, 81 Devoe Street, 718.486.3365
Story Craft
Listen to a story and create art projects based on it.
Thursdays, 3:30 PM
Pacific Library, 25 Fourth Avenue, 718.638.1531
Teen Events
PlayStation Gaming
Join your friends and meet new ones while playing video games.
Wednesdays, Oct 6 & 20, 3:30 PM
Clarendon Library, 2035 Nostrand Avenue, 718.421.1159
Thursday, Oct 14, 3:30 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Mondays, 3:30 PM
Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Avenue, 718.253.4409
Thursdays, 4 PM
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, 718.368.1435
Thursdays, 4 PM
Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14 th Street, 718.368.1815
Fridays, 3:30 PM
Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue, 718.382.5924
Join your friends and meet new ones while playing these video games. For tweens and teens.
Thursdays, Oct 7 & 21, 3:30 PM
Clarendon Library, 2035 Nostrand Avenue, 718.421.1159 Origami
Thursday, Oct 7, 3:30 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Teen Time
Hang out and enjoy books, games and music.
Thursday, Oct 7, 4 PM
Mill Basin Library , 2385 Ralph Avenue 718.241.3973
DIY Teens
Do-it-yourself crafts for forward-thinking teens!
Wednesday, Oct 13, 3:30 PM
Pacific Library, 25 Fourth Avenue, 718.638.1531
How to Get to College without Being Rich
Get information on scholarships and loans, and learn how to apply for them.
Monday, Oct 18, 4 PM
Spring Creek Library, 12143 Flatlands Avenue, 718. 257.6571
Movie
Enjoy free film screenings. Call for title.
Thursday, Oct 21, 3:30 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Arts & Crafts
Thursday, Oct 21, 4 PM
Mill Basin Library, 2385 Ralph Avenue 718.241.3973
Thursday, Oct 28, 3:30 PM
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Avenue, 718.566.0054
Wednesdays, 4 PM
Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14 th Street, 718.368.1815
Teen Time
Hang out and enjoy books, games and music.
Tuesdays, 4 PM
Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100
Wednesdays, 3 PM
Brooklyn Heights Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West 718.623.7000
Fridays, 3:30 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Wednesdays, 3:30 PM
Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue, 718.382.5924 Tween Time
Hang out and enjoy books, games and music.
Thursdays, 4 PM
No session, Oct 21
Mapleton Library, 1702 60th Street, 718.256.2117
Fridays, 3:30 PM
Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue, 718.567.2806
Exhibitions
All exhibitions run September 21, 2010 - January 23, 2011 at Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, 718.230.2100.
Drawn in Brooklyn • curated by John Bemelmans Marciano
Brooklyn Public Library presents a festival and exhibition of children's book art curated by John Bemelmans Marciano and featuring the work of over 30 illustrators who live and work in Brooklyn, from the most exciting newcomers in publishing to the legends of the business.
The exhibition showcases over a hundred pieces of art from such books as Duck for President, the Curious Garden, Moonshot, and Madeline and the Cats of Rome, and includes such Caldecott and Coretta Scott King award winners as Leo and Diane Dillon, Brian Selznick, Paul O. Zelinsky, Bryan Collier, Pat Cummings, and Brian Pinkney.
The original picture book art of 34 illustrators is featured in the Grand Lobby. In the Youth Wing, the artists reveal the process behind their work with sketches, models, tools and more.
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