Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Chinese Brush Painting, Build-A-Jet, Tech Time

Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below!

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When: Wednesday, November 4, 11am
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Babies and toddlers from birth to 18 month will, with their parents or caregivers, get a head start on a love of reading with fun games and activities — and they’ll get some great social interaction in, as well.
How Much: Free!

Chinese Brush Painting For Tweens And Teens
When: Wednesday, November 4, 3:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, Bensonhurst
What: A cool opportunity for older kids with an interest in learning new painting techniques to learn from a professional teaching artist.
How Much: Free, but there is limited enrollment; register at the information desk.

Chess Workshop
When: Thursday, November 5, 4pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue, Sheepshead Bay
What: Got a budding chess master? Kids curious about the game can learn here from an experienced teacher.
How Much: Free!

Kids Create
When: Friday, November 6, 4pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, Bensonhurst
What: Creative kids and teens are welcome to hang out and be artistic with new projects.
How Much: Free!

Build A Veterans Day Jet
When: Saturday, November 7, 9am-12pm
Where: Home Depot, 2970 Cropsey Avenue, Gravesend
What: Children ages 5-12 will get hands-on in this free workshop project, which they’ll be able to take home with them (all workshops are available while supplies last) — and it will give parents an opportunity to start a conversation about the meaning of Veterans Day.
How Much: Free!

Kids Tech Time: Hollywood Squares
When: Monday, November 9, 4pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue
What: Kids with some trivial knowledge can compete in this game, and possibly win some cool prizes.
How Much: Free!

Imagination Station
When: Tuesday, November 11, 11am
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Children ages 3 and up will have their imaginations swept away in this program focusing on storytelling and theater games inspired by the book Skippyjon Jones Snow What — plus, they’ll take home their own handmade set of cat or chihuahua ears.
How Much: Free!

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