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.

Upcoming Events

Narcan Training

Sat, Aug 2 2:00pm
Brighton Beach 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 if you are…

Narcan Training: Harm Reduction Office Hours

Sat, Aug 2 2:00pm
Paerdegat Library

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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…

Free Summer Meals

Mon, Aug 4 1:00pm
Saratoga, Meeting Room

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Yoga

Mon, Aug 4 4:00pm
Park Slope, Auditorium

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Free Summer Meals

Tue, Aug 5 1:00pm
Saratoga, Meeting Room

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Bushwick Maternal Health Awareness Workshop - in English and Spanish

Tue, Aug 5 5:00pm
DeKalb Library

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Join us for our weekly workshops designed to educate, empower, and connect you with essential Maternal Health info and community support. Workshops are offered by a doula from our community partner, the Sistahood of Birth Workers NYC. The series is offered bilingually, in English and Spanish.…

Dance Fitness w/ ShapeUp NYC

Tue, Aug 5 6:00pm
Mill Basin, Program Room

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Dance Fitness is a creative work out that fuses dance and aerobics. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping! There is a ten-person limit for each class…

Summer of Wellness at Brower Park

Tue, Aug 5 6:30pm
Brower Park Library

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Join us for the first workshop in our 3-part series. This workshop covers mental health & wellness, myths & facts, coping skills toolkits and methods for grounding. 

The other workshops in the series are listed below. 

8/5: Mental Health & Coping Skills8/12:…

Brooklyn Supports

Wed, Aug 6 11:00am
Flatbush 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 AssistanceFood AssistanceEmployment AssistanceHealth Insurance AssistanceMental Health/Counseling

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 HealthyBKLYN@bklynlibrary.org.