> ## 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 This Week: Holiday Karaoke, Toys For Tots Drive & More - URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-this-week-holiday-karaoke-toys-for-tots-drive-more-bensonhurst/ - Published: 2015-12-14T18:36:03.000Z - Updated: 2015-12-14T18:36:03.000Z - Author: Alex Ellefson - Tags: Bensonhurst, Events, Nonsponsored, Western Brooklyn, event rounup, things to do in southern brooklyn, #wp ![The Be Proud Foundation's 2014 Toys for Tots drive. (Photo: Be Proud Foundation / Facebook)](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/toys-for-tots1.jpg) The Be Proud Foundation’s 2014 Toys for Tots drive. (Photo: [Be Proud Foundation](https://www.facebook.com/BeProudNY/photos/a.326426244224860.1073741834.226935024173983/326426410891510/?type=3&theater) / Facebook) Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Get in the holiday spirit with some karaoke with your neighbors. There’s also a big charity drive that promises lots of entertainment, a poetry jam, photography workshops, a community board meeting, smoke alarm giveaways, and more. Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on[ our new event calendar](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/calendar/?ref=bklyner.com), 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-121415?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 [**Smoke Alarm Giveaway**](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2015/11/councilman-deutsch-promotes-fire-safety-through-smoke-alarm-giveaways/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Monday, December 14, 4 – 7pm **Where:** City Councilman Chaim Deutsch’s district office, 2401 Avenue U (Near East 24th Street) **What:** City Councilman Chaim Deutsch is sponsoring a smoke detector giveaway as part of the city’s [#GetAlarmedNYC](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2015/11/spurred-by-tragic-midwood-fire-city-launches-largest-smoke-detector-giveaway-program-in-the-u-s/?ref=bklyner.com) initiative, the largest of it’s kind in the country. **How much:** Free **More info:** Call the district office at 718-368-9176. **[Toys for Tots Drive](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=957524450994447&set=pcb.957524687661090&type=3&theater)** **When:** Monday, December 14, 6pm **Where:** National Restaurant, 273 Brighton Beach Avenue (Near Brighton 2nd Street) **What:** The Be Proud Foundation is throwing its 7th Annual Toys for Tots drive. Guests will be entertained by the children’s choir of The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s and dance ensemble from the Tovushi Kavkaz Jewish Youth Center. **How much:** Free **[Blood Pressure Screening](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/positive-aging-blood-pres-kings-bay-library-121515?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Tuesday, December 15, 12:30 – 1pm **Where:** Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (near Avenue W) **What:** Have an experienced nurse check your blood pressure. **How much:** Free **More info:** 718-368-1709 **[Poetry & Percussion](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/poetry-percussion-coney-island-library-121515?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Tuesday, December 15, 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 [**Digital Camera Basics**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/digital-camera-basics-kings-highway-library-121515-0?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Tuesday, December 15, 5:45 – 7:45 pm **Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway) **What:** Learn how to shoot like a pro and take advantage of all the features your digital camera has to offer. **How much:** Free **More info:** To register, [click here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2015-kings-highway-free-bric-media-classes-tickets-17801340288?ref=bklyner.com). [**Community Board 15 Meeting**](http://www.nyc.gov/html/bkncb15/downloads/pdf/agendas/2015/agenda%5F12-15-15%5Fboard%5Fmeeting.pdf?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Tuesday, December 16, 6:30pm **Where:** Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Boulevard, Faculty Dining Room U112 **What:** The community board will be examining building plans and licenses for several business and organizations in the neighborhood. Learn about important issues in the community and share your concerns. **How much**: Free **More info:** Call Community Board office at 718-332-3008 [**First Aid and Fire Safety Training**](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=538029399699225&set=a.356773884491445.1073741827.100004765095752&type=3&theater) **When:** Tuesday, December 15, 7 – 8:30pm **Where:** Shorefront Y, 3300 Coney Island Avenue (Near Brightwater Court) **What:** City Councilman Deutsch is holding a fire safety and first aid workshop. Training will be in Russian and English. There will also be smoke detectors being given away. **How much:** Free **More info:** Call the councilman’s district office at 718-368-9176. [**Intro to Digital Photography**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/intro-digital-photography-coney-island-library-121615?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Wednesday, December 16, 1:45 – 7:45 pm **Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street) **What:** This free class by BRIC will teach novice photographers how to create professional work using their digital cameras. Topics include composition theory, camera settings, resolution and exposure levels. Bring your own camera. **How much:** Free **More info:** To register, [click here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2015-coney-island-library-intro-to-digital-photography-tickets-17801550918?ref=bklyner.com). [**Holiday Karaoke**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/holiday-karaoke-coney-island-library-121615?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Wednesday, December 16, 4 – 5pm **Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street) **What:** Get festive with your neighbors singing your favorite holiday karaoke songs. **How much:** Free **More info:** 718-265-3220