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Join us for the first ever Brooklyn-centric spelling bee 🐝 Is it McDonough Street or MacDonough Street? Bruekelyn or Breukelen?! Bring your borough street smarts and spelling know-how for a lively night like none other! Save your spot today! bklynlib.org/404UUHu

Happy Birthday to Brooklyn's favorite roller coaster! The Coney Island Cyclone opened to the public on June 26, 1927, costing 25 cents per ride. The Cyclone was declared a NYC landmark in 1988 and a National Historic Landmark in 1991. . . . circa 1955, V1973.4.1456.11

School's out! How are you spending the first day of summer vacation? . . . [Teacher in damaged classroom], 1951, CRIM_0175; Brooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History

Join us for a screening of 'The Amazing Garden🌱💚 Hear behind-the-scenes stories with original gardeners and stick around after the screening to hear from our expert panel, as they dive into the wider impact of the community gardening movement. bklynlib.org/3Zw8jZ2

Join us for the first ever Brooklyn-centric spelling bee 🐝 Is it McDonough Street or MacDonough Street? Bruekelyn or Breukelen?! Bring your borough street smarts and spelling know-how for a lively night like none other! Save your spot today! bklynlib.org/404UUHu

This is the plaster cast death mask of Henry Cruse Murphy, a non-stop Brooklynite who helped found the Long Island Historical Society, served as Mayor of Brooklyn, and founded the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. This cast was taken after his death on December 1, 1882. . . . M1986.373.1

🎬✨ Who’s up for a free movie night? Dive into the fascinating story of Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal, from its challenging past to its inspiring present. Filmed over ten years, you won’t want to miss this screening!bklynlib.org/4lAApLf

Did you know that brillo pads were invented right here in Brooklyn? In 1917, a Brooklyn salesman and his brother-in-law began manufacturing the soap cakes and steel-wool scrub pads in a building at 200 Water Street in DUMBO. . . . [Brillo package] circa 1920, 2015.031.32a-m

Join us for a screening of 'The Amazing Garden🌱💚 Hear behind-the-scenes stories with original gardeners and stick around after the screening to hear from our expert panel, as they dive into the wider impact of the community gardening movement. bklynlib.org/3Zw8jZ2

🎇 The Center for Brooklyn History is closed for Independence Day. 🎇 . . . [Williamsburg Bridge], circa 1903, BRID_0208; Brooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History

Movie Night?👀 🎞️ 🍿 Join us for a screening of Slumlord Millionaire—a moving documentary following the inspiring fight for housing justice in NYC! 🎬 Save your seat today!bklynlib.org/46j1m1x

Today's Photo of the week shows Anthony D'Angelo as he soldiers on to deliver mail in sweltering temps. We urge everyone to stay safe and comfortable during the summer heat! 🥵 Click here for more: bklynlib.org/46rRuCH . . . . Brother, it's hot! NEIG_2302 1949

Check out the incredible pieces of history in our archives. Search our collection for free and discover more today at the Center for Brooklyn History 📚 🏺 Learn more 🔗 bklynlib.org/30P47IQ

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the New York Dahlia Society's most scandalous flower show. An entry from Chicago 👀 boasting a rare blue variety was found to be a fake, with the petals coated in dye. . . Brooklyn Daily Eagle, September 27, 1935.

🎬✨ Who’s up for a free movie night? Dive into the fascinating story of Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal, from its challenging past to its inspiring present. Filmed over ten years, you won’t want to miss this screening!bklynlib.org/4lAApLf

Want to learn more about the Brooklyn Dodgers? Our research guide is here to help. Materials include correspondence, programs, yearbooks, scrapbooks, and more. bklynlib.org/48xG8vd . . . [Ebbets Field], circa 1914, V1973.5.1801; Brooklyn photograph and illustration collection

Our latest Brooklynology blog post looks at five Brooklyn artists that were inspired by their surroundings and created their own interpretations of "home." bklynlib.org/3TvvPC3 . . Simon Dinnerstein (b. 1943), Nocturne, 1982, Conte crayon and colored pencil on paper, 2024.014

Curious about researching your family's history, but don't know where to start?📜 🏺 Join us at the Macon Library for an introductory workshop on researching your family! Space is limited so save your spot today!🎟️ bklynlib.org/3TfrxP9

The Park Slope Food Coop's July 14, 1988 issue reported on a dispute with the IRS when the Coop did not submit tax forms on IBM diskettes. The Coop was hit with a $3188 fine, but eventually got the money back. The Linewaiters’ Gazette collection project is funded by METRO.

Movie Night?👀 🎞️ 🍿 Join us for a screening of Slumlord Millionaire—a moving documentary following the inspiring fight for housing justice in NYC! 🎬 Save your seat today!bklynlib.org/46j1m1x