Brooklyn Public Library offers the parents of babies, kids and teens a wide array of resources and services, both in our libraries and on the web.

Every year, Brooklyn Public Library offers thousands of programs for babies, children and teens, including story times, RIF programs, after-school homework help, arts and crafts programs, and more. Search our calendar of events for times and locations.

First Five Years (birth-5)

In the first five years of life, nearly 50% of a child's learning occurs. Early reading experiences lay the foundation for future learning to come. Through experiences with books in language-rich environments, young children develop the skills they will need to be successful in school and life. First Five Years is Brooklyn Public Library's innovative early literacy initiative. Please visit the First Five Years site for information on reading to your baby, songs and rhymes, and First Five Years events.
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Para Los Niños/For the Children (ages 3-8)

Para Los Niños/For the Children is a bilingual, online guide to ways children can learn while playing, reading and interacting with family members. The site contains topical information, as well as activity ideas, book recommendations, and helpful links.
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The Child's Place for Children with Special Needs (birth-12)

At Brooklyn Public Library, there's a place where all children can relax, play and have fun. The Child's Place for Children with Special Needs provides unique programs for children with and without disabilities from birth to age 12. Programs include after-school story time, toys for tots, parenting workshops and hospital storytelling.
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Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) (all ages)

Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is a federally-funded national program that prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to children and families who need them most. At Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), RIF consists of a weekly RIF Program in the Central Youth Wing and in each of its 58 neighborhood libraries. Each year, over 120,000 free RIF books are chosen by babies, children and teens throughout Brooklyn to start their own home library.
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Homework Help (grades k-12)

BPL offers access to many great sites for homework help. In addition, check our calendar of events for after-school homework help, tutoring, and other educational opportunities.
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Brooklyn Coloring Book (all ages)

Brooklyn is full of interesting landmarks. Explore the borough and learn fun facts with your family through our Brooklyn coloring pages.
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Resources for Teens

Teens lead busy lives and often find themselves juggling homework and their social lives all while planning for the future. Luckily BPL offers a wide range of resources, programs, and services to support teens from SAT practice tests to Teen Health & Wellness (teen-friendly advice on health and wellness) to meaningful volunteer opportunities. When it's time to relax they can read the latest graphic novels, hang out at Teen Time, or rock out on Guitar Hero at our gaming programs. Search our calendar of events for programs at your neighborhood library.