Brooklyn Public Library Launches 'Delivering Together' Program for Delivery Workers

Supporting Delivery Workers

• 🎯 The Brooklyn Public Library has launched a pilot program called 'Delivering Together' to support the city's delivery workers.
• 💡 The program aims to provide safety and comfort to workers who face daily challenges on the job, such as flat tires and difficulty finding restrooms.

Library Resources Offered

• 🛠️ The initiative spans nine library branches and offers resources like bike repair kits, chargers, tire patch kits, and jump starters.
• 📚 Delivery workers can use these tools at the library or borrow a bag of supplies for free for a week with a library card.
• 🗣️ Outreach materials are available in Bengali, Spanish, French, Chinese, and English, the top five languages spoken by drivers.

Beyond Basic Comforts

• 📚 The program extends beyond basic comforts to include English as a second language classes and bike safety classes in partnership with the DOT.
• 🤝 The library's outreach services department focuses on immigrant inclusion programming.
• 💼 Additional resources include employment assistance and legal aid.

Future Expansion

• 🚀 If the pilot program is successful, library leaders hope to expand it to more branches across Brooklyn.