Saturday: Brooklyn Public Libraries Host “Take Your Child To The Library Day” Events

Libraries across the United States and the United States’ hat (a.k.a. Canada) will celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day” on Saturday, February 1, with family-friendly events that encourage reading and education.

The Brooklyn Public Library actually upped the ante on the national initiative and declared it “Take Your Child to the Library Week,” with events throughout the system from this past Monday until tomorrow (most of the events were at branches outside of our coverage area, which is why we didn’t write about it until now).

If you for some reason have not introduced your kid to the library (and, if that’s the case, wtf?), the event is meant to be an introduction to the wild, wondrous world of knowledge.

“Now is the perfect time to introduce your child to the incredible range of programs, materials and services available—all for free—at the library,” said Linda Johnson, BPL’s president and CEO, in a press release. “From afterschool homework help and computer access, to crafts, storytimes and concerts, our branches have everything children need to succeed in school, have fun and explore their interests. And with 60 locations throughout the borough, no matter where you and your family live, there is a library close by.”

To celebrate the culmination of the event, the following Southern Brooklyn libraries will hold family “storytimes” and other events at the time indicated:

• Bay Ridge (7223 Ridge Boulevard) – 11:00 a.m.
• Highlawn (1664 West 13th Street)  – 1:00 p.m.
• Kings Bay (3650 Nostrand Avenue) – 1:00 p.m.
• Kings Highway (2115 Ocean Avenue) – 11:00 a.m.
• Mill Basin (2385 Ralph Avenue) – 11:00 a.m.
• Ulmer Park (2602 Bath Avenue) – 11:00 a.m.