New York Public Library Branches Partner With The NYC Test And Trace Corps To Provide Pediatric Vaccinations Against Coronavirus

New York City NY

20 December, 2021

5:45 AM

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Press release from New York Public Library: December 17, 2021 Community rooms at 16 branches of Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library will be used by the City on select Saturdays over the next three months to provide pediatric Pfizer vaccinations Community rooms at 16 branches of Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library will be used by the City on select Saturdays over the next three months to provide pediatric Pfizer vaccinations DECEMBER 17, 2021—Sixteen branches of Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library will offer COVID-19 vaccinations for 5 to 11 year olds beginning on Saturday, December 18. In partnership with the NYC Test & Trace Corps, vaccinations will be offered in the community rooms of select locations on varying Saturdays in December, January, and February. Vaccinations will be administered during regular branch opening hours (with a break from 1:30 to 2:30), and will not impact other aspects of library operations. Children must be accompanied by a consenting guardian and can receive their first or second doses at the libraries. For all other information about the vaccine and what is needed, patrons should visit the New York State page on COVID-19 vaccinations for children and adolescents.. Public libraries, trusted spaces in every community, have supported the City's efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout the pandemic, offering spaces for vaccinations and testing. With vaccinations approved for children aged 5 to 11, libraries are once again supporting these efforts, ensuring all New Yorkers have access to the care that they need. Participating branches are below. Brooklyn Public Library: Coney Island: December 18, January 8, 15, and 22 New Lots: December 18, January 8, 15, and 22 Brownsville: January 29, February 5, 12 and 19 Flatbush: January 29, February 5, 12 and 19 Central: January 29, February 5, 12 and 19 The New York Public Library (serving the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island): Eastchester (Bronx): December 18, January 8, 15, and 22 Allerton (Bronx): December 18, January 8, 15, and 22 Mariners Harbor (Staten Island): December 18, January 8, 15, and 22 Bloomingdale (Manhattan): December 18, January 8, 15, and 22 Castle Hill (Bronx): January 29, February 5, 12, and 19 Andrew Heiskell (Manhattan): January 29, February 5, 12, and 19 City Island (Bronx): January 29, February 5, 12, and 19 St. George (Staten Island): January 29, February 5, 12, and 19 Queens Public Library: Laurelton: December 18, January 8, 15, and 22 Peninsula: December 18, January 8, 15, and 22 East Elmhurst: January 29, February 5, 12, and 19 This press release was produced by New York Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.