Brooklyn Public Library

In addition to 59 branches and a business library, Brooklyn Public Library holds the Brooklyn Collection in its central building. The Brooklyn Collection documents the borough's history from precolonial times to the present. It includes the Brooklyn Daily Eagle morgue, a compilation of newspaper clippings arranged in subject order from 1904 to 1955; the full run of the Eagle on microfilm (1841–1955); and the Eagle's photograph collection, as well as books, maps, prints, and ephemera. All issues of the Eagle from 1841 to 1902 are available online.

On-site programs: School groups may visit the Brooklyn Collection and view firsthand material including maps, photographs, books, and documents chosen by the teacher and librarian. (Grades 2–12; free)

In-school programs: An outreach librarian is available to visit classrooms. Prior to the visit the librarian discusses lesson objectives with the teacher and will bring the appropriate material to the school, such as maps, slides, articles, and photographs. (Grades K–12; free)

Classroom materials: The BPL website includes lesson plans and recommendations for books and websites for children on Brooklyn in the Civil War. Students may also access the Brooklyn Daily Eagle Online (www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/eagle) as well as thousands of digitized photographs via the Digital Collections link on the library's website. (Grades 4–12; free)

Professional development: The library offers workshops for teachers on using the Brooklyn Daily Eagle Online and the Brooklyn in the Civil War website. Customized workshops on developing Brooklyn-orientated curricula are available. (For teachers of Grades 4–12; free)

General information: Address: Brooklyn Central Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238; Phone: (718) 230-2708; Web: www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org.

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