
“Take Your Child to the Library Week” begins Monday, January 27 through Saturday, February 1. With 60 Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) locations, it is almost impossible to avoid this week’s celebration, which aims to introduce children of all ages to their local resource for free assistance with their homework, fun activities, meeting new friends, and learning new things.
Among the many exciting activities taking place are “story times” and “Lego and Duplo Time.” Programs like these allow children to have the opportunity to explore and build freely. Instructors provide materials and offer different craft-building tutorials free of charge.
Come out and see why BPL has everything your child needs to be more successful in school while exploring their interests.
For more information on concerts, programs, activities and assistance, visit bklynpubliclibrary.org.












SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.

ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.