Spend your summer exploring, learning and having fun at the Brooklyn Public Library.
The theme for this year's Summer at the Library program is Color Everywhere. Children and families can read books, participate in activities, and see performances, while developing and maintaining critical thinking skills to prevent a loss of learning over the summer.
There will be performances, stories, art projects and some very special guests. All events are free and open to all, and participants can take home books to keep (while supplies last).
Book lists are available online or children can choose what they like to read from a wide range of print, audio and digital books. Can’t decide? BookMatch is Brooklyn Public Library’s personalized recommendation service.
The kickoff events include:
Thursday June 5
Macon Library, 361 Lewis Ave.
11:00am to 3:00pm
Williamsburgh Library, 240 Division St.
12 noon to 4:00pm
Friday June 6
Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 E. 14th St.
Noon to 3:00pm
McKinley Park Library, 6802 Fort Hamilton Parkway
Noon to 3:00pm
Saturday June 7
Rugby Library, 1000 Utica Ave.
Noon to 3:00pm
Bedford Library, 496 Franklin Ave.
Noon to 4:00pm
Major support for the program was provided by the New York Life Foundation.
"We believe every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and be inspired—year-round,” said Heather Nesle, president of the New York Life Foundation. “That’s why we’re proud to once again support the Summer Reading Program at New York City public libraries, which sparks curiosity, fosters literacy, and helps prevent learning loss during the critical summer months. Through initiatives like the New York Life Foundation Summer Book Giveaway, we’re working to ensure more children have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.”
Lead support for Brooklyn Public Library’s Summer Reading 2025 program is provided by the National Grid Foundation. The program is generously supported by the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty. CBS2/WLNY is the official media partner for Brooklyn Public Library’s Summer Reading 2025 program.
