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
Bookmobile 75: Sisters With Purpose
Brooklyn Public Library & Sisters with Purpose staff invite you to join them in the parking lot to support their Food Distribution Center on Saturday, June 13th.
Located at Brooklyn Sports Club, the Sisters with Purpose food pantry operates…
LaBlast® Fitness with Shape Up NYC
This dance fitness program is based on ballroom dances, including those seen on Dancing with the Stars. This workout in disguise blends dance patterns, fitness, and music to create a low impact workout suitable for all levels
Please register to save your spot, as space is limited. Don't…
Navigating Peri/Menopause
Navigating Peri/Menopause With Clarity
You're Not Crazy - It's Your Hormones!
If you're a woman who has been feeling off lately - hello brain fog, irritability, and waking up at 3 A.M.! - you're not imagining it. So many women are told everything is "normal" when they feel…
Narcan Training: Harm Reduction Office Hours
Did you know that...
Naloxone (Narcan) can reverse the effects of opioid overdose?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 if you are overdosing…
Breast Cancer Awareness Health Seminar
Join us for a Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar at Clarendon Library 💗 to learn prevention, early detection, and self-care while speaking up to break fear and support those who need it—
be informed, be empowered, be you.
Rooted in the Neighborhood: Teen Gardening Day with The Big Reuse
For teens and young adults, ages 16-25.
Join us for a free workshop exploring how your neighborhoods greenspaces are fighting climate change & you can take part.
You will learn about:
How neighborhoods experience environmental challengesHow community gardens fight climate…
Yoga
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Brooklyn Vet Center Tabling
Join the Brooklyn Vet Center every month as they provide confidential and free help to Veterans, service members, and their families. Staff from the Vet Center will assist with information on health and wellness support, resources and community referrals. These tabling sessions take place in the…
Park Slope Library’s Neighbors In Need Care Kits
Park Slope Library’s Neighbors In Need Care Kits
We’re dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to essential hygiene products.
No one should have to go without the basics! If you or someone you know needs a care kit, please take one. It is packed with items that truly make a…
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 AssistanceFood AssistanceEmployment AssistanceHealth Insurance AssistanceMental Health/Counseling…
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.