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Brooklyn Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program

Thursday, June 8 marked the start of the annual Summer Reading Program at all Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) branches across the city. To kick off Summer Reading, libraries provided fun activities and entertainment to keep children engaged and excited for the summer. Children were also encouraged to sign-up for the

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Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration At Central Branch And Cortelyou Library

Photo by Ditmas Park CornerThis summer, Brooklyn Public Library wants to prevent “summer slide” by getting kids excited about summer reading. Brooklyn Public Library is kicking of its 2016 Summer Reading program with events all over Brooklyn, including a game-themed party with a giant chess board, puzzles, games, prizes, musical

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Weekly Events Roundup: Stallone, Community Board, Summer Reading And More

(Courtesy BAMcinematek.)Below you’ll find information on events through the week in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Check back Thursday to see what’s scheduled this weekend! Submit your event listing to our BROOKLYN-WIDE CALENDAR. ALL WEEK What station is this? 110th? (Courtesy Flickr/Azi Paybarah.)Weiner When: 4:

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Amberala snapped this photo at the library today, which made us wonder: what’s everyone reading this summer? We’d love to compile a summer reading list with books by neighbors — so if you have one (or more) in mind, let us know! Comment below or email us at editor@

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Kid’s Events In South Slope This Week

Songs for Unusual CreaturesLooking for something fun to do with the whole family this week? From celebrating the 25th anniversary of Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, Songs for Unusual Creatures, to zydeco in Prospect Park, there are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in our area. See

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Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Summer Reading Thursday

Public schools across the city are closed for Anniversary Day on Thursday, June 6, but Brooklyn Public Library will be bursting at the seams with fun activities to celebrate the official kickoff of Summer Reading. Here’s what you can look forward to at our Park Slope branch (431 6th

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Summer Reading Kicks Off at the BPL Today

It will look like this, but with children. Got a bookworm on your hands who’s been anxiously awaiting the end of the school year because it’s gonna be all books, all summer? Or you’re the parent of a not-so-avid reader who could use a little encouragement