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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. 

 

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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 "All Ages" group.

OKC Mobile Market

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glow-in-the-Dark Free Paint

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Let your imagination take you on an adventure during this lights-out, glow-in-the-dark free paint!

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga & Meditation

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Join us for all level Yoga and Meditation classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

UShine is a local mental and emotional health nonprofit that exists to spark passion for proactive mental health, promote compassion for others, and build hope for a mentally thriving world.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

10:15am - 11:15am
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: 12
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

This program is designed to empower older adults through education to be more active participants in decisions that are made regarding their medications.  The desired outcome is to reduce the likelihood of an older person having a drug relate

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