Period.
Cycle.
Monthly.
Aunt Flow.
Special visitor.
Shark Week.
Everyone who sheds their uterine lining has a special name for that time of the month. For some menstruators, getting a period is no big deal. It’s just another few days out of the month, but it’s a big deal for others. Some folks get periods with debilitating pain. For some trans men, it’s a painful reminder that their body and gender don’t align. And, for some people, it means having to stay home from work or school because they cannot afford menstrual hygiene products like maxi pads, tampons, or menstrual cups. There’s also still a stigma surrounding having a period in general. Because of this, Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) was born.
MH Day was initiated in 2013 by the German non-profit organization WASH United. Since then, every May 28th has been recognized as Menstrual Hygiene Day where individuals, government agencies, and non-profit companies from around the world join together in advocacy. Besides promoting good menstrual health and hygiene, MH Day also promotes:
- Breaking the silence, raising awareness and changing negative social norms around menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), and
- Engaging decision-makers to increase the political priority and catalyze action for MHH at global, national and local levels.
In honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day, Brooklyn Public Library’s teen period advocacy group, the Cycle Alliance, will be hosting a Period Pantry every Monday through June 13. Menstruators of all genders are encouraged to come to the Central Library to pick up a period kit, which will include 7 tampons, 7 maxi pads, and a reusable period panty (as supplies last). Teens can also pick up Tip Sheets on how to be Cycle Ally and support the ending of period poverty and period stigma.
For More Information:
On Instagram:
- Aunt Flow, @goauntflow
- Her Village, @wearehervillage
- Period, the Menstrual Movement, @periodmovement
- Her Period Dignity, @herperioddignity
Upcoming Events
Button Making - Pronouns
Make your own custom 2.5" buttons for your backpack or bag.
We'll have blank buttons for you to design and decorate, and pronoun buttons that you can color.
All ages are welcomed!
This program will take place on the main floor
Bee Hives, Lip Balms, and Honey Tasting for Teens
This event is for teens in high school, ages 13-18. Interested in learning about bees, honey, and hives? Join us alongside Bee U NYC with bee experts and enthusiasts for a live hive demonstration, honey tasting, and lip balm making workshop.
This program will be held in both the…
Game On: Board Games
Play board, card, and tabletop games at Dyker Library! Come grab one from the information desk and bring back all pieces in their box when you're done.
You must leave a library card to get a game. Cards will be returned upon return of the game.
Teen Fun Time: Games, Conversations & Good Vibes
Join us at the library to play UNO, Bingo, Jenga, and more. Connect with friends, meet new people, and enjoy relaxed conversations about sports, fashion, and current trends. A welcoming space to unwind, socialize, and have fun.
Ages 13 - 18
Free Snacks will be provided!
Teen Time
Teen Time: Come to the Ulmer Park Library to hang out.
Join us for a fun afternoon of games with your friends and make new friends. Snacks will be provided.
Teen Study Time!!
Teens!
Need a quiet place to study!
Look no further have we got the place for you!
Come and study at the Bedford Teen Study Hour!
See you there!
Teen Chess Club
Learn or practice chess with Coach Bah! Players of all levels are welcome. Bring your friends!
Coach Bah is a National Chess Master with over 8 years of experience teaching and coaching students in public schools, private schools, after-school programs, and community…
Teen Time: Lo-Fi Study Session
Teen Time: Come to the Paerdegat Library between 4pm-5pm to study for the regents.
Teen Time!!
Hey Teens, and Tweens!
Come and join us for an hour of all around FUN!!
At
Bedford's Teen Time!!
Snacks are provided!
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Anime Club!
Join us as we watch anime while drawing and coloring our favorite characters!
This program is for teens ages 13-17. We meet every week!
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