The BPL system is the fifth largest library system in the nation, existing independently alongside the New York Public Library (serving the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island) and the Queens Borough Public Library. Consisting of 58 branches, plus an outstanding business library in Brooklyn Heights, the BPL system stands testament to the dedication of many generations of public servants.Central Library is Brooklyn’s home library, and one of New York City’s foremost cultural, civic and educational institutions. In 2015, it received over 1.3 million visits, and items from its collections circulated over 1.7 million times. Please register for classes at: http://www.bklynlibrary.org