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200

Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) patrons can check out these entertainment items for a night with friends or family.

What are board games?

200

This children's book in a fantasy series has faced challenges for themes involving magic. 

 What is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone? 

200

This author created Dog Man and Captain Underpants.

Who is Dav Pilkey?

200

This free app lets you borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your library using just your library card.

 What is Libby?

200

How much does a library card cost? 

What is FREE?! 

400

What science related tools can only be Checked Out through the Central Library? 

What is a telescope?

400

This annual event celebrates the freedom to read.

What is Banned Books Week

400

This author created Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Who is Jeff Kinney? 

400

This online service lets you connect with a real, live tutor anytime (day or night!) to get help with homework, essays, and more.

What is Brain Fuse? 

400

How old do you have to be to get a library card? 

What is 0? 

600

Which BPL branch allows you to check out Power Tools, Hand Tools, and Gardening Tools for patron use? 

What is the Greenpoint Library?

600

This dystopian novel ironically centers around banning books 

Hint: Michael B. Jordan plays the main character in the movie adaptation.

What is Fahrenheit 451?

600

This author created the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

Who is Rick Riordan?

600

This online resource lets you read thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga with no wait lists 

What is Comics Plus? 

600

What is the closest branch to your school? 

What is Flatbush Library OR Crown Heights Library? 

800

This special BPL collection allows patrons to borrow nontraditional items like tools, musical instruments, and crafting equipment. 

What is the Library of Things?

800

Where does the highest percentage of Book Challenges occur?

What is Public Libraries.

800

This author wrote The Giver and its sequels Gathering Blue and Messenger.

Who is Lois Lowry?

800

You can access thousands of free video classes on this site to learn how to draw, paint, sew, knit, and more. 

What is Creativebug? 

800

How many items can you check out at a time? 

What is 50? 

1000

Patrons interested in fashion design or DIY projects can request this item for Check Out.

What is a sewing machine?

1000

Which state has banned the most books in the USA?

What is Florida.

1000

This author wrote the graphic memoirs Smile, Sisters, and Guts.  

Who is Raina Telgemeier?

1000

With your library card, you can use this program to get free admission to over 100 museums, gardens, and cultural spots around the city 

What is Culture Pass? 

1000

How many BPL branches are there? 

What is 62?