The Brooklyn Public Library has announced that after Sunday, December 17 the Brooklyn Heights Branch, along with some other branches, will no longer be open on Sundays, thanks to cuts to the Library’s budget. The Library announced that the budget cuts will also require us to reduce spending on library materials, programming, and building maintenance. […]
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Brooklyn Public Library Invites Support for Campaign Against Book Bans
The Brooklyn Public Library is participating in “Banned Books Week,” during which “NYC’s libraries are asking New Yorkers to join us to celebrate the freedom to read by sharing a meaningful book, sending a message against book bans and showing that NYC abhors censorhip in all forms.” There’s more information on how you can participate […]
Open Streets Montague Saturday
Tomorrow’s Open Streets Montague will feature lots of activities for children as well as adults. From one to three PM between Henry and Hicks Super Soccer Stars (photo by C Scales for BHB) will again offer kids under five lessons in soccer skills, including “scoring goals, dribbling, and zigzagging, from the pros.” The pop-up blooms […]
TODAY! Learn to Tidy Like a Pro at the Brooklyn Heights Library
Just in time for spring cleaning, learn to “Tidy Your Home and Life” at the Brooklyn Heights Branch of the BPL today from 1:00 – 2:30 with Brooklyn Heights’ own and certified KonMarie expert Rebecca Cohen. REGISTER HERE
Lincoln Restler Sez: Vote for How to Spend My Million
We’re a bit late on this one, but you still have through this Sunday, April 2 to vote online for how City Councilmember Lincoln Restler (photo) should spend the million dollar kitty allocated to his 33rd City Council District for climate justice related projects. There are nine projects to choose from, and you may vote […]
Community Board 2 Seeks Comments on Funding Priorities
This coming Monday, January 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Community Board 2, which includes Brooklyn Heights, will have a public Zoom meeting to invite comments on CB 2’s “Community District Needs Statement” and city agencies’ responses to those needs. CB 2’s needs, and the agency responses, can be seen here at pages 24-50. […]
Theater 2020 Presents “A Radio Christmas Carol” at Brooklyn Heights Library Saturday
Theater 2020, Brooklyn Heights’ award winning live theater company, in conjunction with the Brooklyn Public Library, will present “A Radio Christmas Carol” this Saturday, December 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn Heights branch of BPL, 286 Cadman Plaza West. The event is free and no registration is required. There’s more information at the Theater […]
Center for Brooklyn History Hosts Oklahoma Teacher Who Resigned After Giving Students Access to Banned Books through Brooklyn Public Library
As a highlight to its celebration of Banned Books Week, the Brooklyn Public Library will present on Saturday, September 24 at its Center for Brooklyn History, “The Battle for the Right to Read What You Want,” a discussion featuring Summer Boismier, an Oklahoma teacher who resigned after controversy erupted because she had provided students with […]
New Brooklyn Heights Library Opens Tomorrow
The new Brooklyn Heights branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, located at 286 Cadman Plaza West, will open tomorrow, Wednesday, June 8. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:00 AM attended by NYPL President and CEO Linda Johnson along with “[e]lected officials and community leaders.” “At 26,600 [square] feet, the new library features […]
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