Teens & Young Adults

Find out what’s happening at your library! Get reading recommendations from our librarians, and connect with resources to help with homework. Join us for volunteer and internship opportunities to help build your skills – and your resume.

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Teen Tech Centers

Brand new, interactive learning spaces featuring workstations, tech equipment, collaboration areas and a recording studio.

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BKLYN Future Blog

A teen blog on our favorite books, art and writing, & cool free stuff to do!

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Books Unbanned

For a limited time, individuals ages 13-21 can apply for a free BPL eCard, providing access to our full eBook collection as well as our learning databases.

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Find out what’s happening at your library! Join us for volunteer and internship opportunities to help build your skills–and your resume. Click here to view all internship opportunities. 

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If you want to check out books, movies, and more, you'll need a BPL library card. Teens 13 and older can apply for their own card - all you need is a school ID, a report card (don't worry we won't look at your grades), or working papers. Find out how to get one here . Lose your card? Is yours expired? Get all the info you need with our Library Card Help Page.

Not sure what to read next? Get a personalized booklist based on your interests from our BookMatch Teen team. Fill out this form, or check out our Discord server to discover some new reads approved by fellow teens.

Need help researching an assignment, searching for an ancestor or writing a paper? BPL’s Book a Librarian allows you to reserve a free half hour virtual session with a professional reference librarian.

Looking for some homework help? Brainfuse HelpNow offers personalized academic assistance in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science), a 24/7 Writing Lab, academic content and practice tests for skills-building (including SAT preparation), and much more. Live tutoring from Brainfuse experts is available from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

Still not what you need? BPL Online resources have databases and resources that can help discover whatever you need!

Looking to help your community? There are many ways to volunteer at BPL.

Apply to volunteer on our Volunteer Application Page.

 

Upcoming Events

Teen Tech Time: K-Pop Club

Fri, Mar 29 2:00pm
Greenpoint, Eco Lab 3 (Teens)

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Join Greenpoint Library as we explore the music and culture of K-Pop! We will watch music videos, discuss our favorite groups and songs, eat snacks, and maybe even learn a dance or two.

 

Hosted by Angelika and Muse

Teen Tech Time

Fri, Mar 29 2:00pm
Sheepshead Bay, Meeting Room

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Welcome all teens and tweens! Come chill out with some free snacks, video games, board games, and good vibes. We have a PS4, Nintendo Switch, and tons of board games!

Ages: 6th - 12th grade

Lo-fi Hip-hop Study Hall

Fri, Mar 29 3:00pm
Flatlands Library

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Get work done listening to chill, lo-fi beats. We meet every Friday. Snacks provided.

Teen Tech Time

Fri, Mar 29 3:30pm
Macon, Large Auditorium

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Grab your friends and join us in the Macon meeting room to play the latest versions of NBA 2K and Street Fighter plus Madden, Pac Man, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl and more on our PS4 and Xbox One.

Teen Gaming Hour

Fri, Mar 29 3:30pm
Brighton Beach Library

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Relax, destress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room! 

Teen Tech Time

Fri, Mar 29 4:00pm
Sunset Park Library

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Join us for a variety of of games on the Xbox, Switch, Wii U and PS4. Have fun with your friends or come and make new ones!

Games will be played in Meeting Room 1 on the lower level, right next to the new Teens Only Space.

Teen Tech Time

Mon, Apr 1 3:00pm
Arlington Library, Program Room

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Do you consider yourself a gamer? 

Are you passionate about the virtual worlds?

Come join us in the wonderful world of video games at the Arlington Library Branch!! Make new friends, create new rivals and have fun in the process!!

Choose your preference between X Box,…

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Mon, Apr 1 3:30pm
Walt Whitman Library

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Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5 and Nintendo Switch.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us. 

For Teens and Young…

Teen Tech Time

Wed, Apr 3 3:00pm
Kings Bay, Meeting Room

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Do you want to explore new and old games? No time to make new friends? Join our Teen Tech Time program where you can play various games in a friendly competitive environment.

Teen Tech Time

Wed, Apr 3 3:00pm
Eastern Parkway Library

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Teens and kids please join us in an afternoon of video games such as PS5, Switch, and Xbox.

Paid Internship Opportunities

Learn about internship opportunities at BPL!

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We're Here to Help

Do you have a question that doesn't require a trip to the library? Call 718.YOUR.BPL or 718.968.7275. You can also connect with a librarian via chat, email, or with an in-person appointment.

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Bklyn BookMatch

Our librarians understand the power of matching the perfect book with the right reader. Get a customized book recommendation, or browse our book lists to find the perfect book for any interest and reading level. Happy reading!

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