Summer Reading Kick off Party - Thursday, June 6 2 PM- 4 PM

The Carroll Gardens library will be closed from Saturday June 8-Sunday July 7, re-opening on Monday July 8 at 10 AM. The closure is for the installation of self-check out machines, a slot for quick return of books, and reconfiguring of the circulation desk and some other areas of the main floor.

BUT FIRST, Dig Into Reading at the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party at the library on Thursday, June 6 from 2PM- 4 PM (it's Anniversary Day so public schools are closed). 

Our wonderful librarians, Molly Pudner, Neighborhood Library Supervisor and Juana Flores, the children's librarian, have fun plans to usher in the summer including book giveaways, games, a face-painting station, a "pledge to read station", a "clay" station and discovery zone for interactive play; and a library scavenger hunt, all with this this year's theme "Dig Into Reading". The Friends group proudly supports Summer Reading and our branch's kick-off party with donations and volunteer support.

Dream Big! Summer Reading Kick-off Party 6/7

The Brooklyn Public Library's Summer Reading Program is a great way to encourage kids to keep reading over the summer.  This year's theme is "Dream Big" and at the Carroll Gardens Library Summer Reading Kick-off Party there will be games, activities and prizes - come sign your kids up for the program, which includes on-line reading logs and activities all summer. And meet the new Carroll Gardens Library children's librarian Juana Flores, who will be helping the kids sign up.   The party is Thursday, June 7 from 2 PM -4 M - it's Anniversary Day so public schools are closed.

Storytelling at the Library 8/17

In the culminating Summer Reading event at the Carroll Gardens library, get ready for stories and tales from around the world! On Wednesday, August 17 from 3:30-4:15, children ages 3-12 are invited to this presentation by actress, writer and professional storytelling Getchie Argetsinger, this will be a story theater performance filled with action, humor & audience participation. 

Librarians will also be giving out certificates of participation in the Summer Reading program.

Photos from the Summer Reading Kick Off Party

The Summer Reading Kick off Party at the Carroll Gardens branch on June 9 was lots of fun and over 150 kids signed up for the program - more than twice the usual number.  Kids enjoyed fun crafts and activities from around the world and treats from Trader Joes.  If you missed the party you can go here and sign your kids up  http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/summerreading/.



Summer Reading Kick off Party - One World, Many Stories



Origami from Japan

Mexican Bingo

The library staff signs kids up for Summer Reading

Art from Australia