The Bushwick branches of the Brooklyn Public Library and the Ridgewood branch of the Queens Public Library provide the community with many useful programs for people of all ages. Due to the pandemic, all programs at all Queens Public Library branches are currently run virtually, as are most programs at Brooklyn Public Library branches.
The following are just a handful of the many programs currently available online at local public libraries.
Brooklyn Public Library Presents
Every month of the year, the Brooklyn Public Library offers free virtual arts and culture programs, including author talks, shows, music, films, visual art exhibits and more. Again. Through this virtual programming, the Brooklyn Public Library offers everything from conversations on relevant current affairs topics to history lessons on local landmarks, philosophy lessons, and author conversations, among others.
Brooklyn Public Library Course
Year round, the Brooklyn Public Library offers a wide variety of free classes for all ages. Its course and event calendar regularly lists useful courses for people from all walks of life, including citizenship exam preparation courses, information on available services for social support like housing assistance and food aid, computer software courses and much more.
Brooklyn Public Library Digital Resources and Databases
The idea of ​​browsing a library database can seem like a daunting task. However, the Brooklyn Public Library’s resource database is extremely user-friendly and useful. The library’s website makes it easy to search through tons of topics, including business and entrepreneurship, health and wellness, Brooklyn history, genealogy, and more.
Queens Public Library Programs
Programs never slow down at the Queens Public Library. Almost every day there are dozens of interactive classes, lectures and events for people of all ages, backgrounds and interests. Programs like the Queens Memory Project, a community archiving project, keep Queens history alive and teach community members about archiving, while College Readiness: Apply to College One Step at a Time will teach students everything they need to know about the college application process. Dozens of other programs cover a wide range of topics and interests.
Location, hours, transport and amenities of local Bushwick libraries
While the majority of the programs listed above are available only online, the Brooklyn and Queens Public Libraries are currently open to the public for the use of computers and free Wi-Fi, browsing, and borrowing. books and media, library card registration and other amenities.
Here is an updated overview of four open libraries in the Bushwick area, as opening hours may have changed.
Bushwick Library
340 Bushwick Avenue
718-602-1348
Hours
Mon .: 10 am-6pm
Wed: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday closed
Transit
J / M train at Lorimer St. or Flushing Ave.
Train L at Montrose Ave. or Morgan Ave.
Bus B43, B46, B57, B60
Approvals
Computers
Laptop loan
Extended Wi-Fi
Accessibility
External services
Returns after opening hours
Meeting rooms
Citibikes nearby
Cooling center
Dekalb Library
790 Bushwick Avenue
718-455-3898
Hours
Mon.: 10 am-6pm
Sea.: 10 am-6pm
Fri: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat .: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday closed
Transit
J / Z trains at the Kosciuszko St.
M train at the Central Ave stop.
Bus B38, B46, B47
Approvals
Computers
Extended Wi-Fi
Partial accessibility
Meeting rooms
Washington Irving Library
360 Irving Avenue.
718-628-8378
Hours
Mon.: 10 am-6pm
Sea.: 10 am-6pm
Fri: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun. Firm
Transit
L train at the Myrtle-Wyckoff stop
Bus B13, B18, B26, B52, B54, Q55, Q58
Approvals
Computers
Laptop loan
Extended Wi-Fi
Accessibility
Meeting rooms
Cooling center
Queens Public Library in Ridgewood
20-12 Madison Street
718-821-4770
Hours
Mon.: 10 am-6pm
Sea.: 10 am-6pm
Fri: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat .: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday closed
Transit
M train at the Forest Ave stop.
Bus B12, B20, Q39, Q58
Approvals
20 public computers with Microsoft Office software
Wireless
Limited free printing
The children’s room
Meeting room
Saratoga Library
The Saratoga Library is currently closed for approximately 16 months due to the HVAC system replacement. Reservations previously placed for the Saratoga Library will be sent to the Macon Library.
Featured Image: Bushwick Public Library Facebook page
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