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Planning Your Future

A life skills workshop for teens ages 15 – 18

Teens will build confidence and learn how their abilities and interests align with long-term opportunities through this GetWorkerFIT program.

The goal of this dynamic, activity-based leadership workshop series – presented in collaboration with GetWorkerFIT™ – is to help teens build their confidence, understand their strengths and identify potential career paths during six sessions.

For more information, please call Allison Brunenmeister at 216.202.5310. 

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Brooklyn Branch
Phone: 216.398.4600
Fax: 216.398.1545
Branch manager
Ronald Block
Hours
Mon, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Passport processing and photo services are available at this location 7 days a week, no appointment necessary.

Upcoming events

Play, Learn and Grow Toddler Club
Storytime Room (40)
Wed, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boost your toddler’s brain through play! Join us for a 5-week club for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3, connect with your kids and other families plus get answers about your growing child.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime - ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten)
Storytime Room (40)
Wed, Sep 19, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Wed, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Student Friends
Storytime Room (40)
Wed, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Help at the library with programs and fun activities. Grades 4-7
Registration is now closed
Brooklyn Friends Meeting - Adventure Along El Camino
Large Meeting Room (75)
Wed, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Experience the historic Spanish pilgrim way El Camino through photos, video, and stories. Susan Schueller will explore history, nature, and transformation along this thousand-year-old 500-mile trek.
Registration is now closed
Canceled
GED/HSE Class
Thu, Sep 20, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - birth – 35 months
Storytime Room (40)
Thu, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Thu, Sep 20, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Brooklyn Cinemas: Jurassic World - Fallen Kingdom (PG-13)
Storytime Room (40)
Thu, Sep 20, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Come and watch the latest "Jurassic World" movie guaranteed to have velociraptors, a T-Rex and plenty of thrills. Popcorn will be provided.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Fri, Sep 21, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Canceled
Planning Your Future - A life skills workshop for teens ages 15 – 18
Sat, Sep 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Teens will build confidence and learn how their abilities and interests align with long-term opportunities through this GetWorkerFIT program.
Monsters are Universal: - Silver Screams in Hollywood's Golden Age
Large Meeting Room (75)
Sat, Sep 22, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Largely Literary Theater presents lighthearted sketches, props and costumes to explore Hollywood's Golden Age of Horror. Join us and learn how famous film fiends became beloved characters.
Ohio Means Jobs
Mon, Sep 24, 9:00am - 5:30pm
An Ohio Means Jobs Employment Specialist is available for job placement and individualized job planning services. Please call ahead to confirm the Job Specialists availability.
Sign Language for parents
Storytime Room (40)
Mon, Sep 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Parents, grandparents and caregivers learn American Sign Language to use with babies and toddlers. Discover how to communicate with children using words, songs and games.
Registration is now closed
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Mon, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - ages 19 months – 5 years (but not yet in kindergarten)
Storytime Room (40)
Mon, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Canceled
GED/HSE Class
Tue, Sep 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Tue, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Chair Yoga (4-week series) - Adults Only
Large Meeting Room (75)
Wed, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Designed for those with physical limitations or who don't feel they can keep up in a regular yoga class. Liz Lear, from Partners to Empowerment, will focus on body awareness, breath and relaxation.
Preschool Storytime - ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten)
Storytime Room (40)
Wed, Sep 26, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Wed, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Genealogy On the Road
Large Meeting Room (75)
Wed, Sep 26, 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Bring a piece of family information with you and genealogy expert, Linda Rowan, will conduct a quick search and provide you will information. Use this to further your own personal search.
This event is full
Canceled
GED/HSE Class
Thu, Sep 27, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - birth – 35 months
Storytime Room (40)
Thu, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Thu, Sep 27, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! - Bring the newstand into the digital age at your library
Large Meeting Room (75)
Thu, Sep 27, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Learn how you can read newspapers and magazines digitally on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. All for free with your library card.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Fri, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Art Experience - Grades K-8
Storytime Room (40)
Fri, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Engage your imaginative self with open-ended art explorations. Examine the works of art masters and explore various mediums, such as paint pastels and clay. Grades K-8.
Canceled
Planning Your Future - A life skills workshop for teens ages 15 – 18
Sat, Sep 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Teens will build confidence and learn how their abilities and interests align with long-term opportunities through this GetWorkerFIT program.
Ohio Means Jobs
Mon, Oct 01, 9:00am - 5:30pm
An Ohio Means Jobs Employment Specialist is available for job placement and individualized job planning services. Please call ahead to confirm the Job Specialists availability.
Sign Language for parents
Storytime Room (40)
Mon, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Parents, grandparents and caregivers learn American Sign Language to use with babies and toddlers. Discover how to communicate with children using words, songs and games.
Registration is now closed
Screenprinting Training
Storytime Room (40)
Mon, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
training for staff to learn how to screenprint and then lead programs here at BKL
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Mon, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - ages 19 months – 5 years (but not yet in kindergarten)
Storytime Room (40)
Mon, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Monday Evening Book Discussion
Conference Room (25)
Mon, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for great conversation on the first Monday evening of each month. We will be reading Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig. Books will be available one month before the discussion.
Canceled
GED/HSE Class
Tue, Oct 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Tue, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Beyond Brooklyn Book Club
Storytime Room (40)
Tue, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us in reading some of the newest, most exciting books coming into the library! Grades 5-8
Monthly Creative Space - Adults Only
Large Meeting Room (75)
Tue, Oct 02, 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Bring an art project to work on or try out new art mediums alongside other creative individuals. No facilitator-create on your own!. Some supplies provided. Friends of the Brooklyn Library.
Drop In and Download
Wed, Oct 03, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Learn how to borrow free eBooks eAudiobooks eMagazines movies and music from our Digital Collection anytime anywhere. Bring your device and passwords to the Library and our staff will get you started. Our Digital Collection is available 24/7 365 days a year and there are never any late fees!
Chair Yoga (4-week series) - Adults Only
Large Meeting Room (75)
Wed, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Designed for those with physical limitations or who don't feel they can keep up in a regular yoga class. Liz Lear, from Partners to Empowerment, will focus on body awareness, breath and relaxation.
Preschool Storytime - ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten)
Storytime Room (40)
Wed, Oct 03, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Wed, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Brooklyn Cinemas - Solo: A Star Wars Story
Storytime Room (40)
Wed, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 8:40pm
Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Popcorn will be served.
Canceled
GED/HSE Class
Thu, Oct 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - birth – 35 months
Storytime Room (40)
Thu, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Thu, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Preparing for Long Term Care
Large Meeting Room (75)
Thu, Oct 04, 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Society for Financial Awareness representative will discuss what is extended care, who pays for extended care, who may need Long Term Care or Extended Care insurance.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Fri, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Art Experience - Grades K-8
Storytime Room (40)
Fri, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Engage your imaginative self with open-ended art explorations. Examine the works of art masters and explore various mediums, such as paint pastels and clay. Grades K-8.
Canceled
Planning Your Future - A life skills workshop for teens ages 15 – 18
Sat, Oct 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Teens will build confidence and learn how their abilities and interests align with long-term opportunities through this GetWorkerFIT program.
Tales, Tots and Tasty Tidbits
Storytime Room (40)
Sat, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a themed storytime and a fun hands-on edible craft! This month we'll read stories about pigs and make a craft to eat. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Ohio Means Jobs
Mon, Oct 08, 9:00am - 5:30pm
An Ohio Means Jobs Employment Specialist is available for job placement and individualized job planning services. Please call ahead to confirm the Job Specialists availability.
Sign Language for parents
Storytime Room (40)
Mon, Oct 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Parents, grandparents and caregivers learn American Sign Language to use with babies and toddlers. Discover how to communicate with children using words, songs and games.
Registration is now closed
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Mon, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Drop In and Download
Mon, Oct 08, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Learn how to borrow free eBooks eAudiobooks eMagazines movies and music from our Digital Collection anytime anywhere. Bring your device and passwords to the Library and our staff will get you started. Our Digital Collection is available 24/7 365 days a year and there are never any late fees!
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - ages 19 months – 5 years (but not yet in kindergarten)
Storytime Room (40)
Mon, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Canceled
GED/HSE Class
Tue, Oct 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Tue, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Meet Lynda: Learn Just About Anything 24/7
Large Meeting Room (75)
Tue, Oct 09, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Lynda.com is a database that has thousands of classes. Learn just about anything 24/7. This class will provide an overview with how to find a class create a playlist and master a subject.
Chair Yoga (4-week series) - Adults Only
Large Meeting Room (75)
Wed, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Designed for those with physical limitations or who don't feel they can keep up in a regular yoga class. Liz Lear, from Partners to Empowerment, will focus on body awareness, breath and relaxation.
Preschool Storytime - ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten)
Storytime Room (40)
Wed, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Wed, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
A Cook and a Book - Adults Only
Storytime Room (40)
Wed, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join a live book discussion that highlights a delicious discuss-able book as well as a new recipe influenced by the book complete with samples. Pick up a copy of the book one month before.
Canceled
GED/HSE Class
Thu, Oct 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - birth – 35 months
Storytime Room (40)
Thu, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Thu, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Brooklyn Cinema - Ready Player One
Large Meeting Room (75)
Fri, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
We will be showing this fun futuristic film and then try out some fun retro Atari video-games. Movie rating PG-13.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Fri, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Art Experience - Grades K-8
Storytime Room (40)
Fri, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Engage your imaginative self with open-ended art explorations. Examine the works of art masters and explore various mediums, such as paint pastels and clay. Grades K-8.
Canceled
Planning Your Future - A life skills workshop for teens ages 15 – 18
Sat, Oct 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Teens will build confidence and learn how their abilities and interests align with long-term opportunities through this GetWorkerFIT program.
Mother/Daughter Crochet Club
Storytime Room (40)
Sat, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mothers and daughters will crochet blankets for hospitals and shelters. No experience necessary. Grades 4-12 with mom, grandmother, or caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Ohio Means Jobs
Mon, Oct 15, 9:00am - 5:30pm
An Ohio Means Jobs Employment Specialist is available for job placement and individualized job planning services. Please call ahead to confirm the Job Specialists availability.
Sign Language for parents
Storytime Room (40)
Mon, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Parents, grandparents and caregivers learn American Sign Language to use with babies and toddlers. Discover how to communicate with children using words, songs and games.
Registration is now closed
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
Conference Room (25)
Mon, Oct 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join us for great conversation on the third Monday afternoon of each month. This month's title is Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig and will be available one month before the discussion.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Mon, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - ages 19 months – 5 years (but not yet in kindergarten)
Storytime Room (40)
Mon, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Canceled
GED/HSE Class
Tue, Oct 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Tue, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Engage With Me
Storytime Room (40)
Tue, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for pizza and engaging conversation for the whole family. Each month, learn about different resources and ideas to help your children succeed. Registration required.
Chair Yoga (4-week series) - Adults Only
Large Meeting Room (75)
Wed, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Designed for those with physical limitations or who don't feel they can keep up in a regular yoga class. Liz Lear, from Partners to Empowerment, will focus on body awareness, breath and relaxation.
Excel 2
Large Meeting Room (75)
Wed, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows 10, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
Preschool Storytime - ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten)
Storytime Room (40)
Wed, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Wed, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Student Friends
Storytime Room (40)
Wed, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Help at the library with programs and fun activities. Grades 4-7
Science Sleuths- Balancing Act
Combined Meeting Room/Conference Room (100)
Wed, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Find your center of gravity and explore the physics of balance. For children in grades K-3.
Canceled
GED/HSE Class
Thu, Oct 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - birth – 35 months
Storytime Room (40)
Thu, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Thu, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Kids Cafe
Conference Room (25)
Fri, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Are you 18 or younger? Looking for a place to have a nutritious meal during the school year? Come to the library where we will be serving meals.
Art Experience - Grades K-8
Storytime Room (40)
Fri, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Engage your imaginative self with open-ended art explorations. Examine the works of art masters and explore various mediums, such as paint pastels and clay. Grades K-8.
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