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About Me

Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is an independent library system for the 2.5 million residents of Brooklyn. It is the fifth largest library system in the United States, with 60 neighborhood libraries located across the borough. BPL offers free programs and services for all ages and stages of life, including a huge selection of books in more than 30 languages, author talks, literacy programs and public computers. BPL’s eResources, such as eBooks and eVideos, catalog information, and free educational assistance, are available to customers of all ages 24 hours a day at BPL’s website,
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org

Scroll down to check out our new July Booklist, and view a cool manga drawing how-to by Misako Rocks!
July Booklist!
Be Creative@ Your Library This Summer!
MySpace Book Lists at MySpace Toolbox !


Manga Drawing Workshop With Misako Rocks!


At the Cypress Hills Library July 20th, 22nd & 23rd at 3:00PM (check the calendar for details)

Rock Band Tournament!


In the coming weeks, we will be posting the top Rock Band scores from teams all over Brooklyn.
Join in and be a part of the action!

Branch

Team Name

Score


Gravesend


Cironicsorusrex

170,251



Clearvision

98,452



Victorius

63,977



PWHA

620,771

High Score!!!



Prisoners of Rock

115,792


Pacific


Enter the Sandman

302,403



Run to the Hills

234,462



Timmy & the Lords of the Underworld

71,917


Crown Heights


The Motors

140,971



Flaming Wheels

108,745



Skool of Rock

69,896


Greenpoint


Anything

97,785



Shrug

137,416



Devils

156,111



My Interests

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My Blog

Amiri & Odette: A Love Story

Written by Walter Dean Myers and Artwork by Javaka SteptoeAmiri's mother wants him to settle down in a good life, and not waste his life away on the project streets. Odette has been claimed by the big...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:09:00 GMT

Dope Sick by Walter Dean Myers

Dope Sick by Walter Dean MyersLil J is on the brink of a life-changing situation. As he hides from the cops, Lil J meets up with a stranger who goes by the name Kelly. With the touch of a remote butt...
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 11:59:00 GMT

The Devil's Paintbox by Victoria Mckernan

The Devil's Paintbox by Victoria MckernanAiden and Maddy Lynch know the pain of losing parents and siblings. They also know the painful sting of starvation and the terrible real possibility of their ...
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 11:56:00 GMT

Got a question? Ask a librarian 24/7

Got a question? Ask a librarian 24/7 http://...com/aspq47Do you have an easy-to-answer question that doesn't require a trip to the library? An experienced professional can give you an answer to a brie...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:57:00 GMT

The Twilight movie is out on DVD! Come to a FREE screening at BPL!

When: April 16th, 2009; 4:30-6:30 PMWhere: 2nd Fl. Meeting Room, Central LibraryWho: Ages 12-18 years oldYou Can:*Come as your favorite Twilight character*Submit original Twilight-themed poetry for ou...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:19:00 GMT

The Battle Of The Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

Imagine that it is your first day of school and two friendly cheerleaders greet you. Everything seems to be going right&that is until they turn into demonic creatures set on killing you.  This is the ...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:54:00 GMT

Rihanna & Chris Brown - What's your opinion?

Teens Talk-- Rihanna & Chris BrownJoin teens and peer educators from the Healthy Relationship Training Academy on Monday, April 6th to discuss the current celebrity controversy. Coupons for a free RIF...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:43:00 GMT

Check out the BPL Rock Band High Scores on our page

Looks like Brooklyn has some solid Rock Band rockers!  Check out our Rock Band top scores listing.  Right now the DeKalb neighborhood library has the bragging rights with the bands Black Thirteen and ...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:22:00 GMT

Into scary books and movies? Check out this chance to win free movie tickets!

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Posted by on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:34:00 GMT

'If I Stay' by Gayle Forman

Posted by JaySeventeen year-old Mia is almost a musical prodigy, Julliard bound, and in love with classical music and her cello nearly as much as she is in love with her boyfriend, Adam, the lead sing...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:47:00 GMT