Category Archives: Libraries

Swap + Meet This Saturday at the Macon Library

Posted on May 19, 2011 by The Changeling

[ May 21, 2011; 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. ]

What’s a clothing swap?

A clothing swap is an excellent way to recycle clothing and other wearables. It is a time-appropriate event for people who recognize that we need creative ways to re-new our wardrobes. It is a fun, smart, eco-friendly and inexpensive way to both de-clutter and refill our closets. At the same time, you [...]

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Swap + Meet This Saturday at the Macon Library

Posted on March 22, 2011 by The Changeling

Clean out your closets and let’s get our swap on!
What’s a clothing swap?
A clothing swap is an excellent way to recycle clothing and other wearables. It is a time-appropriate event for people who recognize that we need creative ways to re-new our wardrobes. It is a fun, smart, eco-friendly and inexpensive way to both de-clutter [...]

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McCobb’s Unexpected Brooklyn Examines Bed-Stuy, Red Hook and the Navy Yard

Posted on June 9, 2010 by The Changeling

Now here’s some great news! Rosie McCobb, a Bed-Stuy resident and a former writer and photographer for the blog, is having her photographs presented at the Brooklyn Public Library’s main branch. The exhibit is called Unexpected Brooklyn: Neighborhood Landscape in Transition and will include photographs of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Red Hook and the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
McCobb’s [...]

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April Events at Our Neighborhood Libraries

Posted on April 1, 2010 by The Changeling

All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead.
FOR ADULTS
Computer Basics Class
Learn basic skills. No experience necessary.
Tuesday, Apr 6, 11 AM
Marcy Library, 617 DeKalb Avenue, 718.935.0032
Wednesday, Apr 7, 11 AM
Saratoga Library, 8 Thomas S. Boyland Street, 718.573.5224 [...]

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Brooklyn Clothing Exchange Presents Swap+Meet This Saturday

Posted on March 9, 2010 by The Changeling

[ March 13, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Brooklyn Clothing Exchange is having another clothing swap at the Macon Library! All ages, all sizes, all styles are welcome. Please bring at least one bag of CLEAN clothing or other wearable items and prepare to have a great time!
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What’s a clothing swap, you say?
A clothing swap is an excellent way to recycle clothing. [...]

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Reading

Posted on March 5, 2010 by The Changeling

[ March 5, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Today at the Marcy Library ESPN sports reporter Stephen A. Smith will be reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to first graders from PS 305 and pre-schoolers from The Salvation Army Pre-School from 11:00 a.m. to noon. This event is a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the publication of the classic [...]

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March Events at Our Neighborhood Libraries

Posted on March 3, 2010 by The Changeling

All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead.
FOR ADULTS
Computer Basics Class
Learn basic skills. No experience necessary.
Wednesday, Mar 3, 11 AM
Marcy Library, 617 DeKalb Avenue, 718.935.0032
Wednesday, Mar 3, 11 AM
Saratoga Library, 8 Thomas S. Boyland, 718.573.5224
Library Databases Class [...]

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Still Bill Film Screening Tonight at the Macon Library

Posted on February 16, 2010 by The Changeling

[ February 16, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Click on the image above to enlarge.

Macon Library
361 Lewis Avenue (at Macon Street)
(718) 573-5606

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Black History Month Events at the Macon Library

Posted on February 4, 2010 by The Changeling

There are a lot of exciting events going on at the Macon Library this month:
February 4
Rhythm and Sound Percussion Workshop (ages 5 and up)
4 pm
February 6
Movie Screening
Passing Strange the Movie (2009) Directed by Spike Lee
1 pm
February 9
African Mask Making (ages 5 and up)
4 pm
BeSAA Black History Month Exhibition Opening: Feauring artist Olivia Cousins
6:30 pm
February 16
Documentary [...]

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February Events at Our Neighborhood’s Public Libraries

Posted on February 2, 2010 by The Changeling

All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead.
FOR ADULTS
African-Atlantic Genealogical Society Workshops
Trace your family tree with help from the newly chartered African-Atlantic Genealogical Society.
Saturday, Feb 27, 1 PM
Macon Library, 361 Lewis Avenue, 718.573.5606
Knitting Circle
Work on current or [...]

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