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More Health & Wellness Services from BPL
Schedule an Appointment with the Social Work Program Coordinator
Social work support and referrals are available at bklynlibrary.org/social-work-appointment for:
- Housing Assistance
- Food Assistance
- Employment Assistance
- Health Insurance Assistance
- Mental Health/Counseling Referral
The Social Work Program at Brooklyn Public Library is funded in part by the generous support of NYC Health + Hospitals Test and Trace Program.
Free NARCAN® (naloxone) kits are available at both Greenpoint Library and at Paerdegat Library
NARCAN® (naloxone) can reverse overdose from opioids. Pick up a free NARCAN® kit anonymously at Greenpoint Library or Paerdegat Library.
Trained staff will be on hand with instructions for safe use, including how to administer NARCAN® and help our community stay healthy.
Upcoming Events
Sit and be Fit (seated exercises for adults)
Seated exercise may: -
Reduce the risk of fallsIncrease blood flowKeep joints active and lubricatedStrengthen musclesBuild and maintain muscle strength
Sit & be Fit
Seated exercise may:
Reducing the risk of fallsIncreasing blood flow and keeping joints active and lubricatedStrengthening musclesImproving fitness levels and circulationBuilding stamina and strengthening the core
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.
Nourish, Heal & Restore: Mindful Meditation with Sacred Herbs
Join us for the third part of a 4-part natural healing workshop series.
Mindful Meditation with Sacred Herbs
This workshop will explore the role of herbs in the practice of mindful meditation. Each participant will create a DIY Meditation Bag with select herbs as a personal amulet.…
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…
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…
NYC Health Free Diabetes Self-Management Course
Take Control of Your Health: Join Our Free Five-Week Diabetes Management Course!
Are you or a loved one living with diabetes? Managing your health can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone! Join our FREE five-week diabetes management course and gain the tools and knowledge…
Yoga with Nicole & ShapeUp NYC
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 feeling…
Shape Up NYC-Mind & Body Circuit Training
An invigorating fitness class designed to enhance breathing while challenging your strength and endurance! This full-body workout relieves stress, boost cardio fitness, and strengthens muscles. Come for the motivation and leave empowered. Please bring a mat. Space for participation is available…
Online Resources
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine
Resources relating to health studies.
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