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Brooklyn Public Library

Jan
03
The History Of Brooklyn Libraries, Carnegie and Cardboard Models

The History Of Brooklyn Libraries, Carnegie and Cardboard Models

Park Slope Library interior with two-story iron bookshelves, wood details, and stained glass. (Photo: Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein)Walk into one of
5 min read
Jan
02
Stop Work Order Halts Construction at Greenpoint Library

Stop Work Order Halts Construction at Greenpoint Library

A pedestrian inspects the stop work order posted to the Greenpoint Library construction site (Paul Stremple/Bklyner)GREENPOINT – After delays
3 min read
Dec
17
Larry Racioppo’s Photographs Document Decades Of Change In Brooklyn

Larry Racioppo’s Photographs Document Decades Of Change In Brooklyn

PARK SLOPE/SUNSET PARK – Photographer Larry Racioppo [http://larryracioppo.com/index.html] loves his native Brooklyn and has made it
10 min read
Dec
03
Name the Eagle: 5 Finalists Selected In Brooklyn Public Library Contest

Name the Eagle: 5 Finalists Selected In Brooklyn Public Library Contest

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – Back in October, the Brooklyn Public Library launched a contest [/name-the-brooklyn-public-library-eagle/] to name the grandiose cast-copper eagle sculpture
2 min read
Nov
29
Weekend Art Events: Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 (Brooklyn Cultural District Tour, Agatha Christie, King Kong & More)

Weekend Art Events: Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 (Brooklyn Cultural District Tour, Agatha Christie, King Kong & More)

The first weekend of December offers loads of events to check out including art exhibits, plays, concerts, a holiday book
8 min read
Nov
28
BPL Hosts The People’s Ball, A Celebration Of Personal Style And Expression

BPL Hosts The People’s Ball, A Celebration Of Personal Style And Expression

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – Tis the season for holiday parties and dressing up in festive attire, and the Brooklyn Public Library [https:
1 min read
Nov
15
Weekend Art Events: November 16-18 (Brain Freeze, The Wizard of Oz, Jack White & More)

Weekend Art Events: November 16-18 (Brain Freeze, The Wizard of Oz, Jack White & More)

It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving! In the spirit of giving during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week [https://hhweek.org]
9 min read
Nov
12
Leonard Library Celebrates 75th Anniversary of ‘A Tree Grows In Brooklyn’

Leonard Library Celebrates 75th Anniversary of ‘A Tree Grows In Brooklyn’

WILLIAMSBURG – To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Betty Smith’s A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Public Library’s
1 min read
Nov
08
Weekend Art Events: November 9-11 (Red Hook Open Studios, The TIDE Film Fest & More)

Weekend Art Events: November 9-11 (Red Hook Open Studios, The TIDE Film Fest & More)

Red Hook artists and makers are opening their doors to visitors this weekend while the Fall edition of The Other
10 min read
Oct
31
Asbestos Delays Greenpoint Library Opening Until Summer 2019

Asbestos Delays Greenpoint Library Opening Until Summer 2019

Construction is underway at the Greenpoint Library, but the estimated opening of the new facility has been delayed until next
3 min read