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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Join us for Tai Chi at the Bethany Library.
Kiddos will learn unique ways they can approach gardening and creativity with everyday items on hand.
This class will be led by Crystal Walker, The Compost Fairy.
Gabrielle Reyes, from BlackSoil Urban Farm will be teaching the class how to use plants and herbs to create nontoxic, safe, natural dyes!
Belle Isle Library is offering a FREE monthly take-home kit featuring a spice or spice blend for you to try at home!
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We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.
We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
Teens and tweens only! Don't have time to come hang out at the library? Pick up one of our take & make kits to do at home instead.
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Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.
We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.
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Come learn how you can boost your confidence and improve your strength, balance, and mobility with yoga. No prior experience needed, but please bring your own mat and wear something you can easily move in.
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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.
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