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
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…
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 may:-
Lower risk of some health conditions like stroke, heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetesBetter bone healthImproved quality of lifeLower risk of dementiaReduced risk of depressionImproved energy levelsEnhanced flexibilityBetter posture
Get Ready Sunset Park! An Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair
Join us for an emergency preparedness event, including presentations from Mixteca and Get Ready NY followed by a resource fair with community partners.
Learn how to keep yourself and your family safe in an emergency.
Light refreshments will be served.
Please reach…
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…
Narcan Training
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 if you are…
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…
Center for the Independence of the Disabled Tabling Event
Stop by the Borough Park Library lobby to meet staff from Center for the Independence of the Disabled!Learn about their services which include advanced life planning, counselors, health care, SNAP, family stabilization, Social Security, and other benefits.CIDNY is a nonprofit organization…
Yoga w/Nicole & ShapeUp New York!
“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…
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…
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.