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Take & Make: "Banned" Bookmarks (Tweens, Teens, & Adults; Atrium)

All Day 9/23 - 9/27
BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Civics and Social Justice
Event Details:

Established in 1982, Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to read. Incidentally, National Sewing Month (September) was also declared in 1982.

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Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

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Intro to Conversational Spanish (Teens & Adults; Virtual)

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Interested in learning Spanish? Start here. At this "Nice to Meet You" session, we will learn basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar, including greetings and farewells, alphabet and numbers. Presented by Comligo.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

Picture of book cover: Dear America in yellow

Social Justice Book Club: Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas (Virtual)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Our September book title is Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

celebratory banners and images from Hispanic culture

Introduction to Hispanic Culture (Teens & Adults; Virtual)

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Explore the rich and diverse tapestry of Hispanic culture in this introductory class. Participants will delve into the essential aspects of Hispanic societies, including languages, customs, traditions, and cuisine.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

map of Mexico

A History of Mexican Immigration (Virtual)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

As part of our civic literacy and Hispanic Heritage Month cultural programming, we offer an exploration of the history of Mexican immigration. BPL welcomes back Dr.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual (with Recording)

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. This program may be recorded.

image of Clare McCarthy

Queer History Trivia (Waypoint Spirits)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Food and Drink
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Food and Drink
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

National Coming Out Day is this week, and we’re celebrating with Queer History Trivia at Waypoint Spirits!

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Flyer with program information has the cover of the book, Planting Stories on a peach colored background with rainbows and other colorful shapes

Planting Stories: A Pura Belpre Story & Craft (Atrium)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Hands-on Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Hands-on Learning, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the BPL Youth Librarians, as we conclude Hispanic Heritage Month for 2024.  We will hear a hear a story about Pura Belpre, the New York Public Library's first Puerto Rican Librarian.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

cover of novel features silhouette profile of Black man with sun setting in the distance behind him

Social Justice Book Club: Don’t Cry for Me by Daniel Black (Virtual)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

To celebrate National Coming Out Day this month, our October title will focus on the experiences of Black fathers and queer sons, offering a portrait of reckoning and reconciliation. As Jacob lies dying, he begins to write a letter

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

All Day
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

All Day
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Christmas Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

All Day
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!