Brooklyn Public Library
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For project support of English as a Second Language programs for adult immigrants, and teen programming that supports economic & social mobility
Date
Jun. 04, 2026
Duration
24 months
Description
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is one of New York City’s most trusted civic institutions, serving diverse communities across Brooklyn through 62 branches that function as accessible public spaces for education, connection, and opportunity. Carnegie’s current grant has supported two initiatives, English as a Second Language (ESL) programming and integrated workforce services, which have delivered strong results. This renewal builds on those outcomes while deepening their impact. With support from the Corporation, BPL will expand structured ESL instruction, strengthen workforce services, and introduce college and career readiness programming for teens. Through these efforts, BPL will serve approximately 200 adults through structured ESL courses, 400 through career coaching, 300 through entrepreneurship support, and 528 through navigation services, as well as 775 teens through college coaching and 700 through workshops.
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For project support of Navigation and Career Support for newcomers and English as a Second Language (ESL) program for adult immigrants throughout New York City
Date
Sep. 12, 2024
Duration
24 months
Description
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is among New York City’s most democratic civic institutions and important public spaces, serving patrons in every Brooklyn neighborhood and open to all regardless of income, age, educational attainment, race, ethnicity, ability, or life experience. Educational and cultural equity are at the forefront of everything BPL does, and the Library continuously tailors its services to meet the changing needs and interests of the communities they serve. With support from the Corporation, BPL will deepen their current programming in 11+ priority branches with three newly hired full-time and two part-time staff, who will work on BPL’s existing services for immigrants. Serving an estimated total of 4,600 patrons over two years, the initiatives will include: ESL courses; navigation services for new arrivals connecting them to services that meet basic needs; and career supports offering 1:1 career coaching.
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As a one-time only grant for support of its K-12 education and enrichment programming to students in the New York metropolitan area
Date
Sep. 17, 2015
Duration
14 months
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For a project to build and improve access to the Library's collections
Date
Jun. 14, 2012
Duration
24 months