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.
The Healthy Communities Initiative is supported by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Upcoming Events
Blood Pressure Screening
You can get your blood pressure checked for free at the Kings Bay Library. Kings Bay library in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS) offers taking blood pressure. It ...
Brooklyn Supports
Join us for coffee and connections to social support resources and benefits assistance.
Services will cover housing, employment, substance recovery, and more.
All are welcome....
Keep Calm and Carry Yarn
Join a group of like-minded knitters and crocheters (or even cross-stitch or embroidery!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice.
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Fitness With Malvia
The New Lots Library is offering a free workout class taught by certified fitness trainer, Malvia! Join us for a fitness workout, weight training, and having fun staying fit! All...
Fitness With Malvia
The New Lots Library is offering a free workout class taught by certified fitness trainer, Malvia! Join us for a fitness workout, weight training, and having fun staying fit! All...
Blood Pressure Screening
You can get your blood pressure checked for free at the Kings Bay Library. Kings Bay library in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS) offers taking blood pressure. It is...
Sit and be fit
As you age, you tend to lose your flexibility and balance. Chair exercises provide benefits to the upper and lower body. They provide flexibility for the upper body. When you do chair...
CPR Training with FDNY
Join the Community Health team and FDNY for an in-person hands-on CPR training. You will learn basic CPR methods, a life-saving technique that involves using chest compressions on a...
Fitness With Malvia
The Spring Creek Library offers a free workout class taught by a certified fitness trainer, Malvia! Join us for a fitness workout and weight training, all while having fun and staying fit. All...
Health and Wellness: Yoga
Are you looking for a way to de-stress in these challenging times? Join us on Saturday's for an afternoon of relaxation and rejuvenation while practicing Yoga. Yoga has origins dating...