Brooklyn Library Offers More Than Books

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The Brooklyn Public Library in New York announced its jazz offerings for April. Concerts will be held at the Dweck Center and range from free to $10.

Concerts include:
April 3: Ben Allison and Man Size Safe
April 5: Luke Temple
April 13: Chanda Rule
April 26: Arturo O’Farrill Sextet

More info: brooklynpubliclibrary.org



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