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

Mon, Mar 20   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kings Bay Library

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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 ...

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Brooklyn Supports

Tue, Mar 21   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Greenpoint Library

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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....

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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Tue, Mar 21   5:30 pm to 7:30 pm   Greenpoint Library

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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

Tue, Mar 21   6:45 pm to 7:45 pm   New Lots Library

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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...

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Fitness With Malvia

Thu, Mar 23   6:45 pm to 7:45 pm   New Lots Library

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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...

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Woman exercising with hand weights

Blood Pressure Screening

Fri, Mar 24   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kings Bay Library

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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...

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Sit and be fit

Fri, Mar 24   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Rugby Library

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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...

Men doing situps

CPR Training with FDNY

Fri, Mar 24   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Central Library, Info Commons Lab

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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...

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Fitness With Malvia

Sat, Mar 25   10:45 am to 12:00 pm   Spring Creek, Meeting Room

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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...

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Health and Wellness: Yoga

Sat, Mar 25   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   New Lots Library

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  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...
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Past Events

Fitness With Malvia

Sun, Mar 19   1:30 pm to 2:30 pm   New Lots Library

Health and Wellness: Yoga

Sat, Mar 18   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   New Lots Library

Free Self Defense Class with Nyendo Arts

Sat, Mar 18   11:00 am to 12:30 pm   New Lots Learning Center