Climate Cafe at The Brooklyn Public Library

Are you worried or concerned about climate change? Does the climate crisis make you anxious? Want to take local climate action but don’t know how or where?

Join our Climate Cafe at the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) to discuss everything related to the climate crisis (including how it makes you feel). Whether you're a concerned new yorker, an activist, or just curious about the topic, this community-organized space is for you. According to Force of Nature, as 70% of young people feel climate anxiety and 56% believe humanity is doomed, we urgently need spaces to navigate our climate emotions and translate them into action.

Come and have open and meaningful conversations about the climate crisis; share your ideas, listen to inspiring talks, learn about local initiatives and emotional resilience tools and connect with like-minded individuals. Join us to become a part of a network of thousands of activists and concerned individuals through climate cafés worldwide.

The 2025 BPL Climate Cafe Series intends to focus on linking climate concern and anxiety to local action, exploring technologies, innovations and initiatives for climate action in the broad sense. Stay tuned for our seasonal topic climate cafes:

SPRING Session: Saturday, April 19

Renewable Energy: To be or not to be electric.

With 2025's Earth Day Theme "OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™" rallying under the hashtag #RenewableEnergyNow, we explore the urgent call to action for rapid renewable energy deployment, including electric vehicles, advanced battery technologies, and innovative renewable solutions that will shape our collective energy future.

For our upcoming Spring, Summer and Fall sessions:

SUMMER Session: Thursday, June 19

From Plate to Planet: the journey of food scraps and waste in our environment. The role of community Gardens, Composting and Recycling locally.

FALL Session: Saturday, September 20

The Double Edge of AI and Data Farms: Digital footprint vs Climate Solutions. What is the environmental impact of AI and Data farms? Could AI technology help combat Climate Change?

This Climate Café will be offered by the Brooklyn Public Library´s Climate café host and community member, Marilynn H. C. is a world community dedicated to turning climate anxiety into action and working with leaders to drive intergenerational solutions. It is supported and sponsored by the BPL Info Commons Department.

Host or Publisher Force of Nature members & Brooklyn Public Library