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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Mental Health Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
Resources provided by Kassy, Librarian at Northwest Library and Sheldon, Librarian in Special Collections
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are sharing mental health resources in our monthly podcast:
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Learn Something New
Tim, Central Information ServicesIt’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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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.
Gabrielle Reyes, from BlackSoil Urban Farm will be teaching the class how to use plants and herbs to create nontoxic, safe, natural dyes!
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.
Create a Mixed Media Collage on Canvas Board!
We will be using magazine and newspaper clippings, glue, acrylic paint, washi tape and pens.
Gabrielle Reyes, from BlackSoil Urban Farm will be teaching the class how to use plants and herbs to create nontoxic, safe, natural dyes!
No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!
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