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.

This project is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Cooperative Agreement Number U24LM014070 with the University of Iowa, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, and the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System.

Upcoming Events

Free Narcan Kit Office Hours at Greenpoint Library

Tue, Mar 19 1:00pm
Greenpoint Library

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Did you know...

that Naloxone (Narcan) can reverse the effects of opioid overdose?

that 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…

Eat Right, Stay Healthy

Tue, Mar 19 1:00pm
Virtual

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Good nutrition is foundational for preventing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Join Family Health Centers at NYU Langone for a virtual workshop to learn more about what steps you can take to keep yourself healthy though your food.

Instructor: Dr. Kerrin Bersani, NYU Langone…

Sound Healing & Meditation

Tue, Mar 19 3:00pm
Eastern Parkway Library, Meeting Room

Healthy Communities health and wellness mental health

Join us at Eastern Parkway for a Sound Healing & Meditation class.

Sound Healing combines different healing sounds, music, and instruments to improve our well-being by creating an experience where our body, mind, soul, spirit are gently awakened.

This series explores vocal…

City Harvest Food Smarts Workshop

Tue, Mar 19 4:00pm
Rugby Library

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Do you spend too much time worrying about what’s for dinner? We can help! Join us for a free nutrition lesson that incorporates healthy cooking tips on a budget.

Workshop dates:

Feb 6 register Feb 13 register Feb 27 register Mar 5 register Mar 12…

Yoga with Nicole & ShapeUp NYC

Tue, Mar 19 5:30pm
Kings Bay Library

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Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted, mid-intensity flow that connects breath to movement as you flow through poses, with modifications for everyone. Class will focus on mobility and stability to ensure you leave feeling…

Yoga with Jack @ Fort Hamilton

This event has been cancelled.

Tue, Mar 19 6:00pm
Fort Hamilton Library

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Join us for Yoga at Fort Hamilton Enjoy the pleasure of moving your body, safely, under expert guidance. Feel your blood move and your heart beat. Laugh and have fun learn new things and make friends in a safe and relaxing environment.   

Bring a yoga mat, towel or…

Brooklyn Supports

Wed, Mar 20 11:00am
Canarsie 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 Assistance Food Assistance Employment Assistance Health Insurance Assistance Mental Health/…

Yoga with Nicole & Shape Up NYC

Wed, Mar 20 12:00pm
Kings Highway, Meeting Room

fitness health and wellness Healthy Communities

“Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all!"

Experience a fun and light-hearted, mid-intensity flow that connects breath to movement as you flow through poses, with modifications for everyone.

Class will focus on mobility and stability to ensure you…

Social Work Walk-In Hours

Thu, Mar 21 10:00am
Central Library, Civic Commons Partner Office

Healthy Communities social services

Brooklyn Public Library's Social Work Program will be available to assist with referrals for:

Housing Assistance Food Assistance Employment Assistance Health Insurance Assistance Mental Health/Counseling

Appointments are free and limited to 30 minutes.  The last…

One-on-One Financial Counseling

Thu, Mar 21 10:30am
Brownsville Library

adult learning finance health and wellness

Recieve FREE and confidential one-on-one financial counseling at the library!

Provided by experts from NYC Financial Empowerment Centers, you'll meet one-one-one to reach your goals. Work with a counselor to:

Create a budget.Establish or improve credit.Set up a…
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 [email protected].