Help us celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Take a picture of yourself with your library card
and enter into our prize drawing!
 
To enter, you must do one of the following:
- Post your  picture  PUBLICLY  on Facebook or Instagram and tag the library in your post
- Email it to us at [email protected] for us to post on social media
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September 30th is the last day to enter in the drawing!
 
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The Therapeutic Benefits of Reading

September is also National Self-Care Awareness Month, and we invite you to nurture your well-being by reading! Here are some compelling reasons why should you make reading one of your go-to self-care practices:
 
Stress-Busting Magic: Did you know that just six minutes of reading can reduce stress by up to 68%? It's like a mini-vacation for your brain!

Brain Gym: Reading has been proven to increase connectivity in the brain and enhance cognitive function. You're basically giving your brain a workout!

Emotional Resonance: Ever laughed, cried, and felt everything in between while reading a book?  Reading enhances empathy and emotional intelligence.

Sweet Dreams: Tired of tossing and turning? Make reading part of your bedtime routine. It helps signal to your body that it's time to snooze, leading to better, more restful sleep.

Words, Words, Words: Regular reading exposes helps you learn new words and phrases, enriching your language skills.

Besties in Book Form: Feeling lonely? Books make excellent companions. They'll keep you company through thick and thin, and studies show that reading can alleviate feelings of loneliness.

New Views, New Perspectives: Reading diverse voices and viewpoints broadens understanding and promotes open-mindedness.

Self-Reflection: Thought-provoking books inspire introspection, aiding personal growth and self-discovery.

Events

Pop-Up Library @ Story Walk Grand Opening
Saturday, September 16th
10am-12pm
Fairview Park Hospital Pond
 
Enjoy the morning as the community comes together to celebrate the grand opening of Fairview Park Hospital’s story walk. Walk the track and enjoy the story of “One Duck Stuck” along with interactive giveaways for kids. Free ice cream for children attending!

Homeschool Hangout
Wednesday, September 20th
2:30pm-3:30pm
Auditorium
 
Join us to meet other homeschooling families, learn about library resources, and enjoy board games, puzzles, and more!
 All ages welcome.

Perennials for Your Landscape
Thursday, September 28th
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Auditorium
 
Join us for our Yard & Garden series with County Extension Agent J. Raymond Joyce as he gives us tips on perennials.

Celebrate National Self-Care Awareness Month

    
The Boy with the Big, Big Feelings
by Britney Winn Lee

Meet a boy with a heart so big, his feelings glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. What good is this giant heart?

I Want to be Mad for a While!
by Barney Saltzberg

Encouraging readers to “feel what they feel” and express their emotions, this must-have picture book for toddlers and caregivers follows one little cat who just wants to be MAD… at least for a little while!

Positive Behavior Activities for Kids, Ages 4-6 : 50 Fun and Engaging Exercises to Help Kids Make Good Choices at Home, at School, and Beyond
by Stacy Spensley

When children struggle with behavior, it's because they lack the tools to understand their strong feelings and react constructively. This activity book helps children build a stronger emotional vocabulary, improve their self-regulation, and develop empathy for others.

Me and My Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Understanding and Expressing Themselves
by Vanessa Green Allen

Offers readers advice on handling strong emotions, including anger, anxiety, and sadness, and discussing the difference between emotions and mood and providing exercises and quizzes to help readers understand their own feelings


Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day: Exercises to Feel Calm, Stay Focused & Be Your Best Self
by Jennie Marie Battistin

Start feeling better with mindfulness, the practice of being fully present and cultivating calm, one moment at a time. Simple and effective exercises -- that fit perfectly into your daily routine -- make it easy to keep yourself in the here and now, tackle challenges one at a time, and make the most of every minute. Presents readers with exercises and strategies to take control of stress, focus, and cultivate calm.


Breathe In, Breathe Out: Restore Your Health, Reset Your Mind and Find Happiness through Breathwork
by Stuart Sandeman

A breathwork expert combines modern science and ancient wisdom to reveal the hidden power of breathing and demonstrates how changing the way you breathe can transform your mood and thoughts and overcome a negative mindset.

Ride-or-Die: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women
by Shanita Hubbard

Melding her entertaining conversations with her black girlfriends and her personal experiences as a redeemed “ride-or-die” chick, an acclaimed writer urges black women to expel the myth that their self-worth is connected to how much labor they provide others, and guides them toward healing


The good life : lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness
by Robert J. Waldinger

The directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, drawing from the personal stories of hundreds of participants, reveal that relationships in all their forms, from friendships and romantic partnerships to Bible study groups, contribute to a happier, healthier life.