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
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…
Prep for a Precious Postpartum Workshop
Join us for an informative and interactive virtual workshop designed to decrease anxiety, postpartum depression & mortality for birthing people. This workshop will educate and empower new parents to care for their baby and assist with creating a Postpartum Plan.
Key Takeaways:…
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…
Resource Fair at Brighton Beach
Join us for Brighton Beach Library’s annual resource fair to connect with organizations* offering information on social services:
HousingFood Assistance (SNAP)Health ServicesEducational & Career ResourcesImmigration Information and ResourcesPlus, we have free giveaways, music, and face…
Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips: Office Hours
Every four hours, someone dies of a drug overdose in New York City.
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?…
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 …
Share Cancer Support Information Table
SHARE Cancer Support is a national, peer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and educates anyone who has been diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancer and provides critical information to the general public about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. SHARE…
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.