COVID-19 VACCINES and UPDATES​​

• There are now booster recommendations for all three COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States.

• The CDC and New York State Department of Health recommend that certain individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their initial series get their “booster dose.”

• These individuals include those who are 65 years and older and individuals who are 18 and older who live in long-term care settings, have underlying medical conditions, or who work or live in high-risk settings. 

• Additionally, booster doses are recommended for all individuals 18 and older who received the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months ago.

• FDA fact sheets for recipients and caregivers on each vaccine are available: Pfizer-BioNTech/Cominarty; Moderna; Johnson & Johnson.

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS ​​

• Senior Debate Program: The Library is looking for older adults interested in coming together in ​a virtual community to engage in a fun activity:  DEBATE!  You don’t need any experience or skill as a public speaker - - you will learn the structure of Senior Debate and participate in practice sessions leading up to our inaugural Senior Debate Tournament! Click HERE for more information

• ​Older Adults - Technology for All - Contact Ms. Bakr by email rbakr@bklynlibrary.org or by calling 718-218-4914 for more information and help with registration.  See Flyer for more information

• Brooklyn Supports - Join BPL for coffee and connection to social support resources and benefits assistance. Contact Norah Scanlan, LMSW at 718.230.2044 or nscanlan@bklynlibrary.org  See Flyer for more information and list of participating branches.

• Social Support Services and Benefits Assistance.  See Flyer for more information

Services for Older Adults at BPL offers inclusive programming and services tailored to their patrons over the age of 55, including lectures, films, performances and educational programs that reflect the wide interests of today’s older adults.  Click HERE for more information.

Are you looking for a volunteer assignment? Look No Further!

Join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program!

 

Are you searching for a rewarding volunteer assignment to which you can lend some of your time, skills, and talents? If so, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is here! Hosted in New York City, by the Community Service Society of New York, RSVP helps older adults aged 55 and older find meaningful volunteer opportunities (both remote and in-person) across the city. 

 

Our volunteers currently serve in many capacities such as mentoring children or teens; tutoring middle schoolers who need academic skill-building and homework assistance or adults preparing for TASC/GED exams or who want to learn English as a second language; providing financial coaching and benefits counseling to low-income New Yorkers; and making friendly visiting phone calls to isolated seniors, delivering meals to older adults, assisting at soup kitchens and food pantries, working with animals, and much more! 

 

Start your search today by sending an email to:

• iwanttovolunteer@cssny.org to connect with an RSVP Volunteer Manager! 

• Want to learn more? Click HERE. 

EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT

• The FCC announced eligible households will       be able to apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit.

• View FLYER for more information, View FLYER (Spanish)

• Consumer FAQ for Emergency Broadband Benefit

• Call 833-511-0311 if you have questions or visit the FCC Website

• View Video

BREAKING BREAD, BUILDING BONDS.  FIGHTING HATE, ONE MEAL AT A TIME.

AN initiative from BBP Eric Adams intended to bring all communities together to unite us by shared commonalities and building the bonds we need to peaceably heal our communities. If you would like to be a participate or host for these dinners, please register for BBBB.