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
Yoga
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Bushwick Maternity Pantry Distribution
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
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
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
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…
SelfHelp Tabling
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.
Online Resources
Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health
Access to articles about nursing and health care professions from over 1,100 journals.
Hite: Health Information Tool for Empowerment
Directory of free and low cost health and social services programs.
Medline Plus
National Library of Medicine’s health information for consumers and health professionals
MedlinePlus (en Español)
MedlinePlus le ayuda encontrar las respuestas que usted busca en temas de salud.
Nursing Home Compare
Information on every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.