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New Utrecht Library (Google Maps)As of the end of day Monday, June 13, the New Utrecht Library [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/new-utrecht](1743 86th Street) is temporarily closed for a renovation project and will reopen at the end of July. The project will include new shelving, furniture and
Announcements
1st Place Winners Kat Snoddy for Poetry, and Stina Trollbäck for Prose. (Photo Credit: Gregg Richards)> “I heard the cacophony of footsteps and clicking heels and the whir of machines and fans. I took a sharp left, walking down the alabaster hallway — empty offices, doors strewn open, and piles
Announcements
City Councilman Chaim Deutsch presenting the runner-up award to Kings Bay Library branch manager Liana Alaverdova. (Photo provided by Councilman Chaim Deutsch’s office)The Kings Bay Library [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/kings-bay] (3650 Nostrand Avenue) just won $10,000! The branch was among five runners up in the
Bensonhurst
Dyker Library (Photo: Google Maps)Dyker Library [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/dyker] (8202 13th Avenue) just won $10,000! The six winners and five runner ups of the third annual NYC Neighborhood Library Awards [http://www.nyclibraryawards.org/2016-finalists-winners/] — known as the “Oscars of Libraries” — have been determined. The
Central Brooklyn
This list is ongoing. If you have an event you’d like featured in our calendar, or if there’s anything we’ve left off, please let us know! Post your events in our community calendar [/blog/events/got-an-event-coming-up-share-it-on-our-new-calendar/] or email us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com. Introduction to Bird Watching
Education
First Lady Michelle Obama (middle) presents the National Medal for Museum and Library Service to Brooklyn Public Library in the East Room of the White House. (Photo Credit: Earl Zubkoff)Brooklyn Public Library [https://www.bklynlibrary.org/] was honored by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House yesterday as
Arts & Culture
Photo Caption: First Lady Michelle Obama (middle) presents the National Medal for Museum and Library Service to Brooklyn Public Library in the East Room of the White House, June 1, 2016. Accepting the award (on her left and right) are Brooklyn Public Library community member Kim Best and President &
Central Brooklyn
Photo Caption: First Lady Michelle Obama (middle) presents the National Medal for Museum and Library Service to Brooklyn Public Library in the East Room of the White House, June 1, 2016. Accepting the award (on her left and right) are Brooklyn Public Library community member Kim Best and President &
Education
First Lady Michelle Obama (middle) presents the National Medal for Museum and Library Service to Brooklyn Public Library in the East Room of the White House, June 1, 2016. Accepting the award (on her left and right) are Brooklyn Public Library community member Kim Best and President & Chief Executive
Events
Diego, one of the goats, takes a well-deserved snooze after working hard to restore the woodlands Check out Diego and other goats at Fun on the Farm this Sunday. (Photo by Heather Andelsman/Park Slope Stoop)Welcome to the weekend, which features a lot of fun on the farm, dildo
Education
Photo by Sunset Park VoiceIn order to provide greater language access for families who speak Mandarin and Spanish, the city’s Department of Education (DOE) is hosting Learning Together [http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/FACE/default.htm], two city-wide parent conferences this June. These sessions will be delivered entirely in
Arts & Culture
Urban Glass’ “Weird Science” is a highlight of an action packed weekend.(Photo by Kathleen Caulderwood/ CUNY Photo Wire)WINE TASTINGS: here’s a list of seven [/blog/2015/10/14/seven-places-to-enjoy-wine-tastings-in-fort-greene-clinton-hill/] weekly options! Myrtle Avenue’s KIDS GUIDE [http://myrtleavenue.org/kids-guide-to-myrtle-avenue/] also has great listings. Submit your event