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Health and Wellness

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The Metropolitan Library System provides access to a wide variety of health and wellness information and resources. Whether you prefer exploring our physical and digital collections, attending health and wellness programs, or need to connect with outside trustworthy organizations and sites, we are dedicated to help you find what you need to make informed decisions about your health and wellness. 

 

Blogs

Learn Something New

Tim, Central Information Services

It’s a new year. Some of us have made resolutions, and many of us have already broken them. To help you get back on track, we’re here with suggestions to learn something new this year and solutions for how we can help. 

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Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginners Line Dancing

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Caring Van visit

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Outdoors (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Caring Van Program delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Big Kid Parachute Party

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Pass the ball, pop the popcorn, make a cave - playing with a parachute is an age-old pastime! Join us for an elementary-aged parachute play where we will have fun, get our hearts pumping, and learn to work together!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Science of the Human Body

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Embark on an exciting journey through the human body with our interactive science program designed for curious minds aged 8 to 14!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Total Wellness / Salud Total

5:15pm - 6:30pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Este programa ofrece clases gratuitas e interactivas de una hora por 8 semanas.

Para inscribirte llama ahora al 425-4308 ó envía un correo electrónico a totalwellness@occhd.org. Mayores de 18 años pueden participar.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Smart Kids, Smart Nutrition

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Kiddo friendly tips for parents. Building big brains requires specialized, smart nutrition.

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Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

An essential tool for psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students, providing extensive coverage for a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

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