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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 the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation and NYC Health + Hospitals Test and Trace Program.
Free NARCAN® (naloxone) kits are available at Greenpoint Library
NARCAN® (naloxone) can reverse overdose from opioids. Pick up a free NARCAN® kit anonymously at Greenpoint 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
One-on-One Financial Counseling
Recieve FREE and confidential one-on-one financial counseling at the library!
Provided by experts from NYC Financial Empowerment Centers, you'll meet one-one-one to reach your goals. Work with a counselor to:
Create a budget.Establish or improve credit.Set up a…
Social Work Walk-In Hours
Brooklyn Public Library's Social Work Program will be available to assist with referrals for:
Housing Assistance Food Assistance Employment Assistance Health Insurance Assistance Mental Health/CounselingAppointments are free and limited to 30 minutes. The last…
Free Narcan Kit Office Hours at Greenpoint Library
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…
Shape Up NYC: Yoga
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Carol, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted mid-intensity flow that will move you seamlessly from Sun Salutation to a final peak pose. We focus on strength, flexibility, and breath work to ensure you leave class feeling…
Sit and be fit
Chair exercises may be beneficial for individuals with reduced mobility. This may include older adults, people using wheelchairs, or individuals with cognitive conditions. Chair exercises may help improve a person's quality of life, flexibility, and mobility.
Tai Chi & Ki Gong
This class combines Yoga, Tai chi and Meditation and is rooted in Korean Sun Do Healing Martial arts practice.
Sessions will include warms ups for the core, meridian stretching, joint exercise, body tapping, practice of an easy 12 step Qi gong form and relaxation that can be in a…
Blood Pressure Screening
You can get your blood pressure checked for free at the Kings Bay Library. Kings Bay library in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS) offers taking blood pressure. It is done by a Registered Nurse.
Yoga for Beginners
Join ShapeUp NYC for a beginner yoga class! Experience a fun and light-hearted mid-intensity flow that will move you seamlessly from Sun Salutation to a final peak pose. We focus on strength, flexibility, and breath work to ensure you leave class feeling challenged and balanced.
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Pregnancy and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Join the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for a virtual workshop on what lead is and how it can cause harm during pregnancy. Learn about potential sources of lead exposure and how individuals can protect themselves & their baby during pregnancy.
Presenter: Tonya…
Yoga & Meditation for Success: Meditation
How successful you are depends on how you use your mind and body. In this Yoga & Meditation series, you will learn about Isha Kriya, a meditative practice, and traditional yoga, for balance and stability. This one hour session teaches Isha Kriya, a simple 12-18 minute practice, to help you…
