> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Pet Adoption, Jewelry Making, Video Production & More - URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-pet-adoption-video-production-more-sheepshead-bay/ - Published: 2016-01-18T17:04:17.000Z - Updated: 2016-01-18T17:04:17.000Z - Author: Alex Ellefson - Tags: Events, Nonsponsored, Sheepshead Bay, Southern Brooklyn, animal care centers of nyc, community board 15, coney island library, kings highway library, Marine Park, New Utrecht Library, Sheepshead Bay Library, sodom by the sea, southern brooklyn, #wp ![(Photo: Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) / Facebook)](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pet-adoption.jpg) (Photo: [Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC)](https://www.facebook.com/NYCACC/photos/pb.125204517523362.-2207520000.1453099082./1010499222327216/?type=3&theater) / Facebook) Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Check out the Animal Care Centers of NYC’s mobile pet adoption center in Sheepshead Bay. There are also video production classes, exercise session, poetry jams and more. Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on[ our new event calendar](/calendar/), or using our classifieds site, [EverythingBK](http://www.everythingbk.com/?ref=bklyner.com). [**Friends Book Sale!**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/friends-book-sale-spend-y-sheepshead-bay-library-011916?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Daily, 1 – 6pm **Where:** Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street (Near Avenue Z) **What:** Support your local library by purchasing a book. There is a large selection of books from all genres. Proceeds go to support the Sheepshead Bay Library. **How much:** Prices are $1 – $3. **More info:** 718-368-1815 [**Learn About Health Insurance Plans**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/affordable-care-act-aca-p-kings-highway-library-011916?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Tuesday, January 19, 12 – 7pm **Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway) **What:** Learn about qualified health insurance plans from trained and certified navigator. **How much:** Free **More info:** 718-375-3037 [**Chess Club**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/chess-todd-seidman-kings-highway-library-011916?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Tuesday, January 19, 3 – 5pm **Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway) **What:** Sharpen your chess skills with other players. Open to all skill levels. **How much:** Free **More info:** 718-375-3037 **[Poetry & Percussion](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/poetry-percussion-coney-island-library-011916?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Tuesday, January 19, 4 – 5pm **Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street) **What:** Play the drums and rap to your own beat at this poetry jam session for teens. **How Much:** Free **More info:** 718-265-3220 [**Community Board 15 Meeting**](http://www.nyc.gov/html/bkncb15/downloads/pdf/agendas/2016/agenda-board-jan2016.pdf?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Tuesday, January 19, 7pm **Where:** Kingsborough Community College, Room U112, 2001 Oriental Boulevard **What:** Bring up issues related to your neighborhood and hear from community leaders. The board will also review an application for a sidewalk cafe license. **How much:** Free **More info:** 718-332-3008 [**Falun Dafa Exercise**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/falun-dafa-exercise-new-utrecht-library-012016?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Wednesday, January 20, 11am – 12pm **Where:** New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street) **What:** Are you looking to relieve stress and find peace of mind? Participate in this meditation exercise. **How much:** Free **More info:** 718-236-4086 [**Video Production in the Field**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/video-production-field-coney-island-library-012016?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Wednesday, January 20, 3 – 7pm **Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street) **What:** Sign up for this three-week class to learn the skills to produce high-quality, professional videos. You’ll gain hands-on experience using a professional-grade digital video camera, sound equipment, tripods, and portable lighting equipment. **How much:** $50 **More info:** Register [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-2016-coney-island-video-production-in-the-field-tickets-19260516724?ref=bklyner.com). [**Jewelry Making**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/jewelry-making-sheepshead-bay-library-012216?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Friday, January 22, 2 – 3:30pm **Where:** Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street (Near Avenue Z) **What:** Get creative making your own hand-crafted jewelry. Make a gift for your friends or something nice for yourself! **How much:** Free **More info:** 718-368-1815 [**Sodom by the Sea Salon**](http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Events/Art-Exhibition-Sodom-By-The-Sea-Salon--Free-Admission%5F1%5F23%5F2016-4546.htm?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Every Saturday and Sunday, from November 7 to February 7 **Where:** Coney Island USA Shooting Gallery/Arts Annex, 1214 Surf Avenue **What:** The Coney Island Museum presents a cross section of Coney inspired works – paintings, watercolors, photographs and drawings – done between 2008 and 2015 by over 75 artists, hailing from Australia to the West End of Coney Island, presented on the home turf where their inspiration began. **How much:** Free **More info:** [Website](http://www.coneyisland.com/event/sodombytheseasalon?ref=bklyner.com) [**Intro to DSLR Filmmaking**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/intro-dslr-filmmaking-coney-island-library-012316?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, January 23, 10:30am – 4:30pm **Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street) **What:** Get your feet wet in filmmaking. Learn the basics of making professional-quality videos with a DSLR camera. **How much:** $20 and a $1.99 fee **More info:** Register [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-2016-coney-island-dslr-filmmaking-tickets-19303272608?ref=bklyner.com). [**Mobile Pet Adoption Center**](http://www.nycacc.org/Events.htm?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, January 23, 12 – 4pm **Where:** Petco, 1610 Avenue Y (Near East 16th Street) **What:** Looking to bring home a new member of your family? The Animal Care Centers of NYC is hosting a mobile pet adoption center. **How much:** Free **More info:** 212-788-4000 [**New York Road Runners Open Run**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine-park/events/2016/01/24/new-york-road-runners-open-run-run-for-life-at-marine-park?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, January 24, 9 – 10am **Where:** Marine Park, near Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place. **What:** Get some fresh air and exercise! Join with your neighbors for a run through Marine Park. **How much:** Free