Healthy Communities

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.

Upcoming Events

Free Summer Meals

Mon, Jul 28 1:00pm
Saratoga, Meeting Room

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Yoga

Mon, Jul 28 4:00pm
Park Slope, Auditorium

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Free Summer Meals

Tue, Jul 29 1:00pm
Saratoga, Meeting Room

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Bushwick Maternity Pantry Distribution

Tue, Jul 29 1:30pm
DeKalb Library

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Our community partners are distributing free items for parents and children, including: newborn-5T clothes, postpartum essentials, maternity items, kids toys, and more. 

Stop by and learn more about our upcoming maternal health series, on Zoom Tuesdays August 5, 12, and 19 from 5-7pm…

Social Work Walk-In Hours

Tue, Jul 29 2:00pm
Eastern Parkway Library

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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 AssistanceFood AssistanceEmployment AssistanceHealth Insurance AssistanceMental Health/Counseling

Dance Fitness w/ ShapeUp NYC

Tue, Jul 29 6:00pm
Mill Basin, Program Room

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Dance Fitness is a creative work out that fuses dance and aerobics. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping! There is a ten-person limit for each class…

Wednesday Wellness Community Clinic

Wed, Jul 30 10:45am
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

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Come to our Wednesday Wellness Community Clinic each month. They will be held on Wednesdays: July 30, August 27, September 24, and October 29 from 10:45 am-1:45 pm. There will be a free 15 minute consultation wth a clinical herbalist to discuss self-care. There will also be a special herbal tea…

Free Summer Meals

Wed, Jul 30 1:00pm
Saratoga, Meeting Room

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SelfHelp Tabling

Wed, Jul 30 3:00pm
Homecrest Library

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You have questions or need assistance on applying Government benefits for seniors? Galina from SelfHelp would be here to help. Please call 347-289-8408 to schedule an appointment or see her at Homecrest on Wednesdays at 3-4pm.

Contact Us

We are available to connect everyone to health resources and social services in Brooklyn. If you would like more information or are interested in becoming a community partner, then please call 718.230.2768 or email HealthyBKLYN@bklynlibrary.org.