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
Serving up MyPlate with City Harvest
Teens, learn to cook up nutritious meals with CityHarvest!
Managing Stress in a Stressful World with NYU Langone
Join NYU Langone Family Health Center as we will discuss risk factors for stress, differences between fear and anxiety, and the impacts stress can have on the body. We will introduce a "stress management toolkit" full of practical techniques to combat anxiety using nutrition, exercise,…
Weill Cornell Medicine New York Presbyterian Info Session
Stop by the New Lots Library to stay up to date with your heath related resources!
We're welcoming representatives from Weill Cornell Medicine New York Presbyterian's Department of Breast Surgery to share their services with the East New York community!
The New Lots Library is…
Social Work Walk-In Hours
Brooklyn Public Library's Social Work Program will be available to assist with referrals for:
Housing AssistanceFood AssistanceEmployment AssistanceHealth Insurance AssistanceMental Health/CounselingAppointments are free and limited to 30 minutes.
If you would like…
The Magical World of Herbalism Workshop
Join us for a conversation with Ifayseye Sealey to learn how the Hawthorn herb can help support cardiovascular health! Ms. Sealey is a certified herbalist, healer and spiritual wellness coach.
What you will learn in this workshop:
The Cardiovascular System: Heart…
Zumba: May is Women's Health Month
Zumba is dance fitness that feels more like a party than exercise. While listening to upbeat music, you will get a full-body workout, learn some moves and grooves, and have a lot of fun!
This is a low to medium impact class is a great way to acknowledge May as Women's Health…
Social Work Walk-In Hours
Brooklyn Public Library's Social Work Program will be available to assist with referrals for:
Housing AssistanceFood AssistanceEmployment AssistanceHealth Insurance AssistanceMental Health/CounselingAppointments are free and limited to 30 minutes. The last appointment will begin…
Sit and be Fit (Seated exercise)
One of the most significant benefits of seated exercise is its accessibility. Whether you’re dealing with mobility issues, recovering from an injury, or simply prefer a gentler workout, seated exercise ensures that everyone can participate …
Dancercise
Get ready to move and dance!
If you are looking to move more, feel energized, and enhance your mood through dance, join us for this low impact gentle movement class! We will dance in a group to latin music. All levels are Welcome! Dress comfortably, bring water, wear sneakers.
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…
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.