Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Poetry Jam, Book Sale, Mask Making & More
Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Help raise money for the Sheepshead Bay library and pick up some reading material at their book sale, jam out at a poetry session, learn the art of mask making, and consider getting a free flu shot ahead of winter.
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Friends Book Sale!
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
Quilting: Learn and Share Ideas
When: Tuesday, November 10, 2 – 7pm
Where: Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue
What: Come share tips and advice with other quilters at this event hosted by the Brooklyn Quilter’s Guild. Be sure to bring your own materials.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1435
E-Book Tutorial
When: Tuesday, November 10, 11am – 12pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)
What: Did you know that Brooklyn Public Library has e-books for you to borrow? learn how to use this electronic system and check out reading material directly from the library’s website.
How much: Free
More info: 718-236-4086
Chess Club
When: Tuesday, November 10, 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
When: Tuesday, November 10, 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
Creative Aging: Mask Making
When: Thursday, November 12, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)
What: Learn how to make beautiful paper mache masks at this eight-week course.
How much: Free
More info: To register, call 718236-4086.
Health Discussion: Diabetes
When: Tuesday, November 10, 12:30 – 1pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (Near Avenue W)
What: Learn about diabetes from a visiting NORC nurse.
How much: Free
More info: 718.368-1709
Free Flu Shots
When: Thursday, November 12, 10am – 5pm
Where: Bay Ridge Manor, 476 76th Street (Near 5th Avenue)
What: Senator Marty Golden has sponsored free flu shots in partnership with Coney Island Hospital and the Visiting Nurse Services of New York.
How much: Free
More info: An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling Golden’s office at (718) 238-6044.
Financial Seminar
When: Thursday, November 12, 4 – 6pm
Where: Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road (Near Brighton Beach Avenue)
What: Got financial planning questions. Have them answered by Attorney Steven V. Melnik, an expert on Asset Protection, Medicaid, Retirement, Tax and Estate Planning.
How much: Free
More info: 718-946-2917