Community Health

Community Health focuses on the health and well-being of all Brooklynites by providing programs, services and resource collections to the public.

Programs and Events

Join us for programs focused on the health and wellbeing of all Brooklynites by providing programs.

Programs and Events

Consumer Health Resources

Find reliable, trusted resources for health & wellness management, medical research tools and more.

Consumer Health Resources

 

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 Brighton Beach, 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

Free Summer Meals

Mon, Jul 7 1:00pm
Saratoga, Meeting Room

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Yoga

Mon, Jul 7 4:00pm
Park Slope, Auditorium

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Free Summer Meals

Tue, Jul 8 1:00pm
Saratoga, Meeting Room

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Dance Fitness w/ ShapeUp NYC

Tue, Jul 8 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…

Mental Health Meeting with Recovery International

Tue, Jul 8 6:00pm
Midwood Library

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Recovery International teaches cognitive-behavioral coping tools to manage the stress, anxiety, and anger that arise from everyday life. 

Meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. 

Brooklyn Supports

Wed, Jul 9 11:00am
New Lots 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

Yoga w/Nicole & ShapeUp New York!

Wed, Jul 9 12:00pm
Kings Highway Library

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“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…

Free Summer Meals

Wed, Jul 9 1:00pm
Saratoga, Meeting Room

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Fun in the Sun Summer Safety Webinar

Wed, Jul 9 4:00pm
Virtual

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Love to take part in fun summer activities like picnics, barbeques, fireworks, camp fires, and trips to the beach? Join NewYork-Presbyterian’s Burn Center to learn some ways to stay safe and prevent burns as you enjoy all the fun summer has to offer!

Presenter: Dana Haile, Burn Outreach…

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.