Like everyone else in our region we are deeply concerned about how Hurricane Sandy has hurt the people in the community. We as members of the Friends group and just people who care about our fellow neighbors have been involved in many volunteer efforts and are also proud to support all initiatives to help. This page on the BPL website will be regularly updated with information, needed supplies and efforts to assist http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/hurricane.
Please see the information above about how you can donate supplies and what to bring to the Carroll Gardens library beginning Thursday, November 8.
The Brooklyn Public Library has been collecting and distributing supplies with their mobile book units for several days, bringing needed items, books for children and also serving as charging stations for electronics.
When the Carroll Gardens library was a voting site on Election Day, community members capitalized on long lines to organize a wonderfully successful bake sale to raise funds for local relief and recovery efforts - they raised more than $2,000!
Neighborhoods close to Carroll Gardens like Red Hook and Gowanus, and places much further away like Staten Island, Rockaway, Coney Island and New Jersey are in our thoughts. We'll continue to post information and ways to help as they arise.
Friends of the Carroll Gardens Library
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Support for the Carroll Gardens Library
Grant to FCGL from City Councilmember Brad Lander
We are proud to announce that our Friends group has been awarded a $3,500 grant to increase programming capabilities and outreach at the library by Brad Lander, our City Council representative. Specifically, we asked for funding to install Wi-fi capabilities downstairs at the library. Currently, only the first floor computers can connect to Wi-fi. Without this capability downstairs, programming has been curtailed over the last few years and we are so glad to have secured money to improve our libraries' functioning. In addition, the funding will allow us to buy supplies and equipment to do more outreach to the community and let people know what is happening at the library. Thank you very much Councilman Lander!
Another thank you to the Cobble Hill Association
Because of a grant from the Cobble Hill Association in the spring, we were able to buy a portable PA system for the library. Though the library already had a digital projector, there was no sound system so plans to present films and other events that need sound weren't possible. Now they are! October 12 was the first in a new series of French language films for children and it was a huge success, with about 50 children attending. This could not have happened without the sound system - thank you again to the CHA.
We are proud to announce that our Friends group has been awarded a $3,500 grant to increase programming capabilities and outreach at the library by Brad Lander, our City Council representative. Specifically, we asked for funding to install Wi-fi capabilities downstairs at the library. Currently, only the first floor computers can connect to Wi-fi. Without this capability downstairs, programming has been curtailed over the last few years and we are so glad to have secured money to improve our libraries' functioning. In addition, the funding will allow us to buy supplies and equipment to do more outreach to the community and let people know what is happening at the library. Thank you very much Councilman Lander!
Another thank you to the Cobble Hill Association
Because of a grant from the Cobble Hill Association in the spring, we were able to buy a portable PA system for the library. Though the library already had a digital projector, there was no sound system so plans to present films and other events that need sound weren't possible. Now they are! October 12 was the first in a new series of French language films for children and it was a huge success, with about 50 children attending. This could not have happened without the sound system - thank you again to the CHA.
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| Children enjoying "Zarafa", a French film at the library |
Fall at the Carroll Gardens Library
Since the library re-opened after summer construction, things have gotten off to a great start. Friends of the Carroll Gardens library and the library staff have planned many ongoing and special new programs.
Upcoming Fall events
Saturdays 10:30 AM, ages 4-6. Storytime with Carol & Friends. October 27 special Halloween edition! Mari Takabayashi is the special guest, reading her book about Halloween in Carroll Gardens
Monday, October 22, 2 PM - 5 PM - Fall crafts with Kathleen Henderson, our beloved Carroll Park activity supervisor. The park program is closed for the year so come and have fun with Kathleen indoors. Ages 3-up with parents.
Wednesday, October 31, 3:45 PM - Celebrate Halloween with Juana Flores, the children's librarian, with activities, stories and treats.
Friday, November 2, 3:45 PM - The French children's film series continues with "Un Monstre a Paris" ages 5 and up (no subtitles).
For more information about regular weekly program at the Carroll Gardens library, go to the branch's calendar on the Brooklyn Public Library's website.
Upcoming Fall events
Saturdays 10:30 AM, ages 4-6. Storytime with Carol & Friends. October 27 special Halloween edition! Mari Takabayashi is the special guest, reading her book about Halloween in Carroll Gardens
Monday, October 22, 2 PM - 5 PM - Fall crafts with Kathleen Henderson, our beloved Carroll Park activity supervisor. The park program is closed for the year so come and have fun with Kathleen indoors. Ages 3-up with parents.
Wednesday, October 31, 3:45 PM - Celebrate Halloween with Juana Flores, the children's librarian, with activities, stories and treats.
Friday, November 2, 3:45 PM - The French children's film series continues with "Un Monstre a Paris" ages 5 and up (no subtitles).
For more information about regular weekly program at the Carroll Gardens library, go to the branch's calendar on the Brooklyn Public Library's website.
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