Canarsie Library

We are outside of McDonalds on Rockaway Parkway from now until 4 pm. Come get library cards check out books and get Summer Reading Goodies and care kits and sent sachets for Teens. We can't wait to see you!

Join us on Friday for our Summer Reading Kickoff. We will be joined by the folks Urban Stages for a musical performance about rebellious women throughout history. We will also have free zine kits for adults and other Summer Reading goodies. The event will take place at our sister branch Jamaica Bay Library. We can't wait to see you!

Resume Help Aaaand a Summer Bucket List???

This Wednesday we have two offerings for adult patrons.

Drop by NHS Brooklyn - Canarsie Office from 1-2 pm for free Resume and Career Help, then reward yourself at Sylk Cove, 1370 Rockaway Pkwy, for a free Summer Reading Bucket List Kit.

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/drop-resume-and-career-canarsie-library-20260603-0100pm

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/summer-bucket-list-kit-canarsie-library-20260603-0200pm

Need help with your resume? Get help from a trusted librarian at NHS Brooklyn - Canarsie Office
(1734 Rockaway Parkway) from 1-2pm TOMORROW May 27th.

Drop In Resume and Career Help | Brooklyn Public Library Stop by the NHS Brooklyn for help with your resume, cover letter, interview, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first served basis.

This Thursday May 28th, Canarsie Library Presents an interactive performance of Jazz, Calypso, and Reggae with musical entertainer Conroy Warren🎼🎸🪇🥁🪘This event is open to all ages at the Jamaica Bay Library (9727 Seaview Ave. at E. 98th St. near Rockaway Pkwy) from 4-5pm. https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/canarsie-library-presents-canarsie-library-20260528-0400pm

Visit the book mobile tomorrow, May 20, from 11-4 outside of McDonalds, 1467 Rockaway Parkway. Check out or return books, get a library card, and learn how to gold origami with these free origami kits. We can't wait to see you!

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/grab-and-go-origami-kits-canarsie-library-20260520-1100am

Want your kiddos to learn about gardening and the environment? The Canarsie library has its own plot at Ponderosa Garden, 664 E 105th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236. Come garden with us on Tuesday, May 19, from 3-4 p.m. We will be giving away free seedlings while supplies last. This program is designed for children ages 4 and up, and their caregivers.

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/kids-garden-club-flowers-canarsie-library-20260519-0300pm

Happy Star Wars Day!!

Here's what we've got going on this week.
Today at Saratoga Library, 182 Thomas Boyland Ave. Stop in before 6 for a Stem Kit (featured below) made by Canarsie TRS, Emaliy.

On Wednesday, from 1-2 pm, drop by NHS Brooklyn, 1734 Rockaway Parkway, for free resume and Career help.

From 2 to 3 pm, stop by Sylk Cove and Lounge, 1370 Rockaway Parkway, for a Spring Reset Kit Grab n' Go.

On Thursday, from 3:30 to 4:30, stop by Sylk Cove to decorate a gift for Mother's Day (ages 3-12).

We can't wait to see you!

Want a super cool career, like being a librarian? We can help you by reviewing your resume. Visit us at NHS Brooklyn, 1734 Rockaway Parkway, on Wednesday, April 29, from 1-2 p.m. for drop-in resume and career help.

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/drop-resume-and-career-canarsie-library-20260429-0100pm

Celebrate Earth Day tomorrow at Ponderosa Garden, 664 East 105th Street, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. Ruth Wondemu will be teaching children and their families how to make a water bottle planter. We can't wait to garden with you!

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/kids-create-earth-day-canarsie-library-20260421-0330pm