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Bluford Branch Launches 'Mindfulness of the Senses' Series

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Health and Well-Being
A new Monday series at noon at the Bluford Branch in November and December focuses on mindfulness and the senses, providing an opportunity to feel mor...
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New Coffee Bar and Learning Lab Called 'The Nook' Opens at the Central Library

Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Health and Well-Being
The Central Library’s café closed in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. On August 7, it’s re-opening as The Nook....
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Plaza Branch Invites People to Talk about Death and Dying, Refreshments Included

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Health and Well-Being
Death Cafés are scheduled the second Wednesday of each month at the Plaza Branch. Related programming about advance directives will take place on Apri...
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To Your Good Health: Library Offers Blood Pressure Check Stations

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Health and Well-Being
Do you know your numbers? The numbers of your blood pressure reading, that is. If you don’t, you’ll soon be able to take your blood pressure at you...
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Need Help With Your Resolutions? Your Library Offers Solutions.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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With the beginning of a new year comes the renewed commitment to shake up our usual routines. We pledge to learn a new skill, take a class or two, acq...
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Start Fresh in 2021 with an Assist from Your Library

Saturday, January 2, 2021
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We're all glad to have 2020 behind us. How can you make the most of the blank slate that is 2021? Let the Library help you turn your New Year’s resolu...
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Live Your Best Life in 2020 with Library Resources

Monday, December 30, 2019
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With the beginning of a new year comes the renewed commitment to shake up our usual routines. We tell ourselves we’re going to learn a new skill, take...
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12 Days of Wellness at the Library

Friday, December 6, 2019
Health and Well-Being
Has the holiday season got you down?  Feeling stressed?  Need a break?  Check out 12 days of fun wellness activities h...
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Live Your Best Life in 2019 with Library Resources

Wednesday, January 2, 2019
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With the beginning of a new year comes the renewed commitment to shake up our usual routines. We tell ourselves we’re going to learn a new skill, take...
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