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Thursday Jan. 29, 2026

Chess picture

4 – 5 pm

Chess with Vladimir Mazo

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Free
Games

Brooklyn Public Library Sheepshead BaySheepshead Bay

Wednesday Feb. 4

11 am – 4:30 pm

World Read Aloud Day

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings
Family
Free

Greenlight BookstoreFort Greene

Thursday Feb. 5

Chess picture

4 – 5 pm

Chess with Vladimir Mazo

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Free
Games

Brooklyn Public Library Sheepshead BaySheepshead Bay

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