The Healthy Communities Initiative focuses on the health and wellbeing of all Brooklynites by providing programs, services and resource collections to the public. The initiative focuses on mental health, maternal health, healthcare access and literacy, nutrition and positive aging. Through public health education, community partnerships, and interactive virtual programming, Brooklyn Public Library is committed to advancing health equity and improving community wellbeing.
This project is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Cooperative Agreement Number U24LM014070 with the University of Iowa, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, and the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System.
Upcoming Events
Brooklyn Supports
Join us to learn more about social support resources and benefits assistance!
Brooklyn Public Library's Social Work Program will be available to assist with referrals for:
Housing Assistance Food Assistance Employment Assistance Health Insurance Assistance Mental Health/…
Brighton Beach Movement Dance Class
Registration Required in person or by phone each session, first come first served.
Get moving, increase your energy and feel great dancing the most popular Latin Social Dances including Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia & Bachata.
A weekly hour program dedicated to your body,…
Social Work Walk-In Hours
Registration is required!
Brooklyn Public Library's Social Work Program will be available to assist with referrals for:
Housing AssistanceFood AssistanceEmployment AssistanceHealth Insurance AssistanceMental Health/CounselingRegistration is required. Appointments are free and limited…
Free Narcan Kit Office Hours at Greenpoint Library
Did you know...
that Naloxone (Narcan) can reverse the effects of opioid overdose?
that New York State law allows anyone who has received training at a pharmacy or community program to carry and use naloxone?
The New York State Good Samaritan Law protects you when you call 911…
Shape Up NYC: Total Body Power Party
Challenge yourself in this fitness class with Sasha, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted flow for low-to-high intensity that will move you seamlessly from warm up to cool down to improve cardio health, gain strength and increase flexibility. We focus on Total Body…
Let's Talk Mental Health: Depression & Anxiety Empowerment Summer Clinic
Carmel's Depression & Anxiety Wellness Foundation in collaboration with Brooklyn Public Library, Cortelyou Branch: Depresson and Anxiety Empowerment Summer Clinic.
Adults 18 and over please join us for this six week clinic. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.
Week 1 - …
Brooklyn Supports
Join us to learn more about social support resources and benefits assistance!
Brooklyn Public Library's Social Work Program will be available to assist with referrals for:
Housing Assistance Food Assistance Employment Assistance Health Insurance Assistance Mental Health/…
Virtual Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed is a campaign that teaches people how to respond to emergencies where life-threatening bleeding is present. By learning just a few simple steps, you can become trained to save a life in an emergency situation. Bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death after injury…
Social Work Walk-In Hours
Brooklyn Public Library's Social Work Program will be available to assist with referrals for:
Housing Assistance Food Assistance Employment Assistance Health Insurance Assistance Mental Health/CounselingAppointments are free and limited to 30 minutes. The last…
One-on-One Financial Counseling
Recieve FREE and confidential one-on-one financial counseling at the library!
Provided by experts from NYC Financial Empowerment Centers, you'll meet one-one-one to reach your goals. Work with a counselor to:
Create a budget.Establish or improve credit.Set up a…