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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/yarn-greenpoint-library-2025/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Natural Classroom with the Urban Park Rangers (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-8 \nJoin the Urban Park Rangers to reveal nature in the city all around you. \nTuesdays April 1\, 8\, 15\, 29 \nAccessibility \n\nWe are a 5-minute walk off the Nassau G stop. Our building entry\, elevator\, and bathroom are all ADA compliant.\nFor this workshop we will be in Eco Lab 1\, this room is brightly lit from a variety of fixtures and natural lighting.  Temperature varies.\nBeing a public space there is often overlapping noise within the building.  This workshop is geared towards kids which might include varying levels of sound depending on excitement or interest of group.  To reduce sensory input feel free to bring your own ear plugs or ask us if you’d like to borrow a sound filtering device.\nGrown-ups are encouraged to stay in the space to provide additional support to their child.  This may include help with motor skills or emotional support.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/2025-natural-classroom/2025-04-15/
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SUMMARY:Trees NY Workshop Series for Teens (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Trees New York Presents: Workshop Series for Teens at the Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center \nJoin us for a three-part series focused on street trees and urban landscaping\, and discover how you can contribute to the natural world around you. \nApril 7th: Benefits & Challenges\nWe’ll kick off the series in the Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3). The session will be held outdoors along the Branch\, where we’ll explore and discuss street trees. Be prepared to stand and engage in a hands-on learning experience! \nApril 21st: Urban Heat Island Effect\nLearn about how tree canopies affect different neighborhoods in New York City in our presentation. We’ll spend most of the session indoors in the Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3)\, with visits to our reading and rooftop gardens. We’ll also delve into the long history of environmental justice in Greenpoint. \nApril 28th: Green Career Exploration\nJoin us in the Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3) to explore exciting green career paths! We’ll discuss opportunities at the intersection of the environment and technology\, public policy\, sailing\, and more — perfect for teens thinking about their future careers. \nThese workshops do not require registration.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/trees-ny-teens-2025/2025-04-14/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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SUMMARY:Gardening Seminar (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join gardening expert and educator Leslie Fiske for four seminars to learn about seeds\, outdoor gardens\, flower gardens\, and container gardens in urban spaces. \nSaturday\, January 4th\, 2025 ~ Seed Starting \nSaturday\, February 22nd\, 2025 – Urban Gardening for Beginners: Learn the basics of starting an outdoor garden regardless of the size and kind of space you have\, the amount of sunlight your space receives\, or your level of gardening knowledge.  \nSaturday March 15th\, 2025 – Container Gardening: Learn the basics of starting and maintaining a container garden in an urban setting including choosing the right container and soil for each variety of plant\, grouping plants together\, watering and fertilizing\, and protecting from changes in weather throughout the year and from small animals found in our area. \nSaturday April 12th\, 2025 – Flower Gardening in Small Spaces: Learn the basics of creating a flower garden in a small space by matching the varieties of plants to the season\, lighting conditions\, and kind of outdoor space you have. Seed starting versus buying transplants and the benefits of annuals versus perennials will also be discussed.  \n  \nThis program is for adults and and young adults 14+.Attendance is first come first serve.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/gardening-seminar/2025-04-12/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/yarn-greenpoint-library-2025/2025-04-08/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts and Sewing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenpoint Library for a sewing and fiber arts get together on the second Tuesday of each month. \nFor those with experience\, the library has sewing machines available – sign up for a sewing machine by emailing Molloy Rogers. If you own a sewing machine\, feel free to bring it with you to the library. It is suggested that you have some experience and bring a project to work on\, although skillsharing is encouraged! The library has sewing and cutting tools to share. \nIf sewing is not your specialty\, you may still join and work on a fiber arts craft project of your choice…embroidery\, needlepoint\, etc! \nThe art circle is capped at 15 people\, so please only register if you know you will be able to attend. We look forward to seeing you and your projects!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/fiber-arts-and-sewing-circle-2025/2025-04-08/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Natural Classroom with the Urban Park Rangers (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-8 \nJoin the Urban Park Rangers to reveal nature in the city all around you. \nTuesdays April 1\, 8\, 15\, 29 \nAccessibility \n\nWe are a 5-minute walk off the Nassau G stop. Our building entry\, elevator\, and bathroom are all ADA compliant.\nFor this workshop we will be in Eco Lab 1\, this room is brightly lit from a variety of fixtures and natural lighting.  Temperature varies.\nBeing a public space there is often overlapping noise within the building.  This workshop is geared towards kids which might include varying levels of sound depending on excitement or interest of group.  To reduce sensory input feel free to bring your own ear plugs or ask us if you’d like to borrow a sound filtering device.\nGrown-ups are encouraged to stay in the space to provide additional support to their child.  This may include help with motor skills or emotional support.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/2025-natural-classroom/2025-04-08/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trees NY Workshop Series for Teens (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Trees New York Presents: Workshop Series for Teens at the Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center \nJoin us for a three-part series focused on street trees and urban landscaping\, and discover how you can contribute to the natural world around you. \nApril 7th: Benefits & Challenges\nWe’ll kick off the series in the Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3). The session will be held outdoors along the Branch\, where we’ll explore and discuss street trees. Be prepared to stand and engage in a hands-on learning experience! \nApril 21st: Urban Heat Island Effect\nLearn about how tree canopies affect different neighborhoods in New York City in our presentation. We’ll spend most of the session indoors in the Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3)\, with visits to our reading and rooftop gardens. We’ll also delve into the long history of environmental justice in Greenpoint. \nApril 28th: Green Career Exploration\nJoin us in the Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3) to explore exciting green career paths! We’ll discuss opportunities at the intersection of the environment and technology\, public policy\, sailing\, and more — perfect for teens thinking about their future careers. \nThese workshops do not require registration.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/trees-ny-teens-2025/2025-04-07/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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SUMMARY:Tool Workshop (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to work with wood. Taught by educators and artists Derek Haffer and Jim Osman\, you will leave with hands-on experience of how to operate tools (available in our Tool Library) and how you may use them in your own projects. \nNo registration – 12 spots available\, come early\, space is limited. \nFor adults and teens 14+ (accompanied by parent). \nAll patrons must sign a liability waiver to participate. \n*** \nFebruary 15\, 10:30am-12:30pm: Working with Wood-Routers and Sanders \nMarch 8th\, 10:30am-12:30pm: Poking Holes in Things-Drills\, Impact Drivers and Hammerdrills \nMarch 22nd\, 10:30am-12:30pm\, Tool Workshop: Cutting Things-Circular Saws\, Jigsaws/Reciprocating Saws \n April 5th\, 10:30am-12:30pm\, Tool Workshop:  What Can I Do With This Tool? Angle Grinders\, Dremels\, Multipurpose Oscillating Tools \n\nDerek Haffar is originally from upstate NY\, received an MFA from Bard College and is currently part time faculty at Parsons School of Design and Adjunct professor at Pratt Institute. He has worked for several name artists as fabricator\, assistant\, for Mathew Barney\, Red Grooms\, Tom Otterness among others. His work for the Wildlife Conservation Society as an exhibit specialist has had a lasting impact on the way that his work is constructed as well as how industrial art practices impact the environment. His work is iterative nature with an emphasis on sustainability. He is an interdisciplinary artist\, molding\, casting\, painting combining and overlapping medium’s themes and mediums. His most recent work is writing\, he is focusing on nonlinear poetry that is beat like and nostalgic. Work in progress is a romance story of a bee and a buttercup. \nJim Osman was born in New York City. He received a BA & MFA from Queens College. He has had solo exhibitions at McKenzie Fine Art\, Robichon Gallery\, Lesley Heller Workspace\, Long Island University and Dartmouth College. His work has been included in group shows at the Brooklyn Museum\, Equity Gallery and University of Texas at San Antonio.  He has received grants from the Brooklyn Arts Council\, Parsons School of Design and a NYFA Artist Fellowship in Craft/Sculpture. He became a member of the National Academy in 2019.Mr. Osman taught courses in three-dimensional design and sculpture at Parsons School of Design for 22 years. He lives and works in Brooklyn\, New York.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/tool-workshop/2025-04-05/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/yarn-greenpoint-library-2025/2025-04-01/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Natural Classroom with the Urban Park Rangers (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-8 \nJoin the Urban Park Rangers to reveal nature in the city all around you. \nTuesdays April 1\, 8\, 15\, 29 \nAccessibility \n\nWe are a 5-minute walk off the Nassau G stop. Our building entry\, elevator\, and bathroom are all ADA compliant.\nFor this workshop we will be in Eco Lab 1\, this room is brightly lit from a variety of fixtures and natural lighting.  Temperature varies.\nBeing a public space there is often overlapping noise within the building.  This workshop is geared towards kids which might include varying levels of sound depending on excitement or interest of group.  To reduce sensory input feel free to bring your own ear plugs or ask us if you’d like to borrow a sound filtering device.\nGrown-ups are encouraged to stay in the space to provide additional support to their child.  This may include help with motor skills or emotional support.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/2025-natural-classroom/2025-04-01/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Natural Dyes (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore using natural materials\, such as plants and insects (ethically sourced!)\, to dye fabric and yarn. We’ll discuss the scientific dyeing processes\, mordanting different materials\, and color shifting. \nOur dyes are permanent\, so dress accordingly. Bring your own apron if possible. All supplies included. \nCome early\, space is limited. \n*** \nSat.\, Mar. 1st\, 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Introduction to Materials \nSat.\, Mar. 29th\, 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Introduction to Materials \nTues.\, Apr. 22nd\, 4:30pm-6:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Introduction to Materials – Teens \nSat.\, Apr. 26th\, 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Family Earth Day \nTues. June 17th\, 4:30pm-6:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Indigo Dyeing – Teens \nSat. June 21st\, 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Summer Solstice – Indigo Dyeing
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/natural-dyes-2025/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/yarn-greenpoint-library-2025/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Tool Workshop (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to work with wood. Taught by educators and artists Derek Haffer and Jim Osman\, you will leave with hands-on experience of how to operate tools (available in our Tool Library) and how you may use them in your own projects. \nNo registration – 12 spots available\, come early\, space is limited. \nFor adults and teens 14+ (accompanied by parent). \nAll patrons must sign a liability waiver to participate. \n*** \nFebruary 15\, 10:30am-12:30pm: Working with Wood-Routers and Sanders \nMarch 8th\, 10:30am-12:30pm: Poking Holes in Things-Drills\, Impact Drivers and Hammerdrills \nMarch 22nd\, 10:30am-12:30pm\, Tool Workshop: Cutting Things-Circular Saws\, Jigsaws/Reciprocating Saws \n April 5th\, 10:30am-12:30pm\, Tool Workshop:  What Can I Do With This Tool? Angle Grinders\, Dremels\, Multipurpose Oscillating Tools \n\nDerek Haffar is originally from upstate NY\, received an MFA from Bard College and is currently part time faculty at Parsons School of Design and Adjunct professor at Pratt Institute. He has worked for several name artists as fabricator\, assistant\, for Mathew Barney\, Red Grooms\, Tom Otterness among others. His work for the Wildlife Conservation Society as an exhibit specialist has had a lasting impact on the way that his work is constructed as well as how industrial art practices impact the environment. His work is iterative nature with an emphasis on sustainability. He is an interdisciplinary artist\, molding\, casting\, painting combining and overlapping medium’s themes and mediums. His most recent work is writing\, he is focusing on nonlinear poetry that is beat like and nostalgic. Work in progress is a romance story of a bee and a buttercup. \nJim Osman was born in New York City. He received a BA & MFA from Queens College. He has had solo exhibitions at McKenzie Fine Art\, Robichon Gallery\, Lesley Heller Workspace\, Long Island University and Dartmouth College. His work has been included in group shows at the Brooklyn Museum\, Equity Gallery and University of Texas at San Antonio.  He has received grants from the Brooklyn Arts Council\, Parsons School of Design and a NYFA Artist Fellowship in Craft/Sculpture. He became a member of the National Academy in 2019.Mr. Osman taught courses in three-dimensional design and sculpture at Parsons School of Design for 22 years. He lives and works in Brooklyn\, New York.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/tool-workshop/2025-03-22/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/yarn-greenpoint-library-2025/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:A Workshop on Stormwater and Green Infrastructure for Teens (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:New York City is a coastal city surrounded by water\, but we cannot go swimming in many places because it’s polluted. Come find out what is polluting the water and what you can do about it. \nSpecial thanks to NYC Soil & Water Conservation District for providing this workshop for our teens.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/a-workshop-on-stormwater-and-green-infrastructure-for-teens-greenpoint-library/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gardening Seminar (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join gardening expert and educator Leslie Fiske for four seminars to learn about seeds\, outdoor gardens\, flower gardens\, and container gardens in urban spaces. \nSaturday\, January 4th\, 2025 ~ Seed Starting \nSaturday\, February 22nd\, 2025 – Urban Gardening for Beginners: Learn the basics of starting an outdoor garden regardless of the size and kind of space you have\, the amount of sunlight your space receives\, or your level of gardening knowledge.  \nSaturday March 15th\, 2025 – Container Gardening: Learn the basics of starting and maintaining a container garden in an urban setting including choosing the right container and soil for each variety of plant\, grouping plants together\, watering and fertilizing\, and protecting from changes in weather throughout the year and from small animals found in our area. \nSaturday April 12th\, 2025 – Flower Gardening in Small Spaces: Learn the basics of creating a flower garden in a small space by matching the varieties of plants to the season\, lighting conditions\, and kind of outdoor space you have. Seed starting versus buying transplants and the benefits of annuals versus perennials will also be discussed.  \n  \nThis program is for adults and and young adults 14+.Attendance is first come first serve.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/gardening-seminar/2025-03-15/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Friends of Greenpoint Library Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Have ideas on how to make the branch a better place? Want to support the branch through advocacy and fundraising? Come and join the Friends of Greenpoint Library and help us plan and support our upcoming events! Bring your time and talent\, and ideas\, too. All are welcome to join! \nPlease join us for this next meeting of the Friends of Greenpoint Library at 6pm! The meeting will take place at the library. RSVP is optional but helpful.  \nFor any questions before the meeting\, or if you’re unable to attend but would like more information\, please email Agarnett@bklynlibrary.org.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/greenpoint-library-2025/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T173000
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/yarn-greenpoint-library-2025/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T193000
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts and Sewing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenpoint Library for a sewing and fiber arts get together on the second Tuesday of each month. \nFor those with experience\, the library has sewing machines available – sign up for a sewing machine by emailing Molloy Rogers. If you own a sewing machine\, feel free to bring it with you to the library. It is suggested that you have some experience and bring a project to work on\, although skillsharing is encouraged! The library has sewing and cutting tools to share. \nIf sewing is not your specialty\, you may still join and work on a fiber arts craft project of your choice…embroidery\, needlepoint\, etc! \nThe art circle is capped at 15 people\, so please only register if you know you will be able to attend. We look forward to seeing you and your projects!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/fiber-arts-and-sewing-circle-2025/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Tool Workshop (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to work with wood. Taught by educators and artists Derek Haffer and Jim Osman\, you will leave with hands-on experience of how to operate tools (available in our Tool Library) and how you may use them in your own projects. \nNo registration – 12 spots available\, come early\, space is limited. \nFor adults and teens 14+ (accompanied by parent). \nAll patrons must sign a liability waiver to participate. \n*** \nFebruary 15\, 10:30am-12:30pm: Working with Wood-Routers and Sanders \nMarch 8th\, 10:30am-12:30pm: Poking Holes in Things-Drills\, Impact Drivers and Hammerdrills \nMarch 22nd\, 10:30am-12:30pm\, Tool Workshop: Cutting Things-Circular Saws\, Jigsaws/Reciprocating Saws \n April 5th\, 10:30am-12:30pm\, Tool Workshop:  What Can I Do With This Tool? Angle Grinders\, Dremels\, Multipurpose Oscillating Tools \n\nDerek Haffar is originally from upstate NY\, received an MFA from Bard College and is currently part time faculty at Parsons School of Design and Adjunct professor at Pratt Institute. He has worked for several name artists as fabricator\, assistant\, for Mathew Barney\, Red Grooms\, Tom Otterness among others. His work for the Wildlife Conservation Society as an exhibit specialist has had a lasting impact on the way that his work is constructed as well as how industrial art practices impact the environment. His work is iterative nature with an emphasis on sustainability. He is an interdisciplinary artist\, molding\, casting\, painting combining and overlapping medium’s themes and mediums. His most recent work is writing\, he is focusing on nonlinear poetry that is beat like and nostalgic. Work in progress is a romance story of a bee and a buttercup. \nJim Osman was born in New York City. He received a BA & MFA from Queens College. He has had solo exhibitions at McKenzie Fine Art\, Robichon Gallery\, Lesley Heller Workspace\, Long Island University and Dartmouth College. His work has been included in group shows at the Brooklyn Museum\, Equity Gallery and University of Texas at San Antonio.  He has received grants from the Brooklyn Arts Council\, Parsons School of Design and a NYFA Artist Fellowship in Craft/Sculpture. He became a member of the National Academy in 2019.Mr. Osman taught courses in three-dimensional design and sculpture at Parsons School of Design for 22 years. He lives and works in Brooklyn\, New York.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/tool-workshop/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Geothermal Energy in Greenpoint
DESCRIPTION:Please join Lendlease\, an integrated real estate company\, and project partners to learn about the ‘groundbreaking’ geothermal technology being implemented at The Riverie\, an upcoming residential building along the Greenpoint waterfront in Brooklyn. \n  \nIndustry experts will discuss the geothermal system at The Riverie as a case study for how large-scale dense developments can employ this technology to build and operate more sustainable buildings in urban environments. \n  \nGeothermal is a renewable energy source from the Earth has been used for millennia for cooking\, heating\, bathing and relaxing (think hot springs!). Now\, the technology is being harnessed to heat and cool buildings in New York City. \n  \nUpon completion\, The Riverie will be the largest residential geothermal building in New York State. \n  \nAfter the presentation there will be a Q&A. \n  \nThere is an affordable housing lottery open for The Riverie at 18 India\, until March 28th.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/geothermal-energy-in-greenpoint/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/yarn-greenpoint-library-2025/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T103000
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SUMMARY:Natural Dyes (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore using natural materials\, such as plants and insects (ethically sourced!)\, to dye fabric and yarn. We’ll discuss the scientific dyeing processes\, mordanting different materials\, and color shifting. \nOur dyes are permanent\, so dress accordingly. Bring your own apron if possible. All supplies included. \nCome early\, space is limited. \n*** \nSat.\, Mar. 1st\, 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Introduction to Materials \nSat.\, Mar. 29th\, 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Introduction to Materials \nTues.\, Apr. 22nd\, 4:30pm-6:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Introduction to Materials – Teens \nSat.\, Apr. 26th\, 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Family Earth Day \nTues. June 17th\, 4:30pm-6:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Indigo Dyeing – Teens \nSat. June 21st\, 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Natural Dyes: Summer Solstice – Indigo Dyeing
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/natural-dyes-2025/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T193000
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/yarn-greenpoint-library-2025/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T232012
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SUMMARY:Gardening Seminar (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join gardening expert and educator Leslie Fiske for four seminars to learn about seeds\, outdoor gardens\, flower gardens\, and container gardens in urban spaces. \nSaturday\, January 4th\, 2025 ~ Seed Starting \nSaturday\, February 22nd\, 2025 – Urban Gardening for Beginners: Learn the basics of starting an outdoor garden regardless of the size and kind of space you have\, the amount of sunlight your space receives\, or your level of gardening knowledge.  \nSaturday March 15th\, 2025 – Container Gardening: Learn the basics of starting and maintaining a container garden in an urban setting including choosing the right container and soil for each variety of plant\, grouping plants together\, watering and fertilizing\, and protecting from changes in weather throughout the year and from small animals found in our area. \nSaturday April 12th\, 2025 – Flower Gardening in Small Spaces: Learn the basics of creating a flower garden in a small space by matching the varieties of plants to the season\, lighting conditions\, and kind of outdoor space you have. Seed starting versus buying transplants and the benefits of annuals versus perennials will also be discussed.  \n  \nThis program is for adults and and young adults 14+.Attendance is first come first serve.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/gardening-seminar/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T180000
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SUMMARY:Newtown Creek 101: Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:The Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA) is a community-based organization dedicated to restoring\, revealing\, and revitalizing Newtown Creek. NCA works to restore community health\, water quality\, habitat\, access\, and commerce along the waterway. \nDid you know over 1.2 billion gallons of raw sewage enters Newtown Creek every year? Why is there so much untreated sewage getting released into the Creek? Where does it come from? How does it impact water quality? How are humans and wildlife affected by this? What are the health concerns? What is being done to address the raw sewage? How can we help? \nWant to know the answers to these questions? NCA is hosting recurring community information sessions to create an ongoing dialogue for environmental advocacy\, stewardship\, and action around the Creek. Come join the conversation! \nGus Perry is the Greenspace Steward at Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA). Gus is a wildlife and waterway enthusiast with experience in landscaping\, woodworking\, and bicycle maintenance. Through his passion for hyperlocal history and urban-environmental intersections\, Gus has volunteered with numerous community-centered endeavors – including shellfish biotoxin research\, and non-native plant removal. As our Greenspace Steward\, Gus helps run our volunteer events and conduct regular maintenance at various street-end sites\, pollinator gardens\, and green infrastructure assets around Newtown Creek. Gus studied Journalism and Environmental Studies at Eugene Lang College and lives in Ridgewood\, Queens. \nShangtong Sandy Li is the Community Engagement Coordinator at Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA). They have been working on all matters relating to Newtown Creek\, its cleanup\, land use\, and natural resources. Sandy is an environmental justice advocate with a background in climate science\, design\, art\, and education. They have been working with environmental organizations across New York to engage and inform communities on water quality\, parkland alienation\, and climate legislation through accessible and creative storytelling. They aim to connect people with Newtown Creek to show the life\, hope\, and resilience that exists in a Superfund site. Shangtong has a MA from the Columbia Climate School and a BFA in Interdisciplinary Sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/newtown-creek-2-20-2025/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/yarn-greenpoint-library-2025/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:Tool Workshop (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to work with wood. Taught by educators and artists Derek Haffer and Jim Osman\, you will leave with hands-on experience of how to operate tools (available in our Tool Library) and how you may use them in your own projects. \nNo registration – 12 spots available\, come early\, space is limited. \nFor adults and teens 14+ (accompanied by parent). \nAll patrons must sign a liability waiver to participate. \n*** \nFebruary 15\, 10:30am-12:30pm: Working with Wood-Routers and Sanders \nMarch 8th\, 10:30am-12:30pm: Poking Holes in Things-Drills\, Impact Drivers and Hammerdrills \nMarch 22nd\, 10:30am-12:30pm\, Tool Workshop: Cutting Things-Circular Saws\, Jigsaws/Reciprocating Saws \n April 5th\, 10:30am-12:30pm\, Tool Workshop:  What Can I Do With This Tool? Angle Grinders\, Dremels\, Multipurpose Oscillating Tools \n\nDerek Haffar is originally from upstate NY\, received an MFA from Bard College and is currently part time faculty at Parsons School of Design and Adjunct professor at Pratt Institute. He has worked for several name artists as fabricator\, assistant\, for Mathew Barney\, Red Grooms\, Tom Otterness among others. His work for the Wildlife Conservation Society as an exhibit specialist has had a lasting impact on the way that his work is constructed as well as how industrial art practices impact the environment. His work is iterative nature with an emphasis on sustainability. He is an interdisciplinary artist\, molding\, casting\, painting combining and overlapping medium’s themes and mediums. His most recent work is writing\, he is focusing on nonlinear poetry that is beat like and nostalgic. Work in progress is a romance story of a bee and a buttercup. \nJim Osman was born in New York City. He received a BA & MFA from Queens College. He has had solo exhibitions at McKenzie Fine Art\, Robichon Gallery\, Lesley Heller Workspace\, Long Island University and Dartmouth College. His work has been included in group shows at the Brooklyn Museum\, Equity Gallery and University of Texas at San Antonio.  He has received grants from the Brooklyn Arts Council\, Parsons School of Design and a NYFA Artist Fellowship in Craft/Sculpture. He became a member of the National Academy in 2019.Mr. Osman taught courses in three-dimensional design and sculpture at Parsons School of Design for 22 years. He lives and works in Brooklyn\, New York.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/tool-workshop/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/keep-calm-and-carry-yarn-greenpoint-library-21/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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