'health and wellness'

As the temperatures start to drop and our daylight hours dwindle down, it is important to take time to add some self care into our routines. It can be easy to slide off our regular exercise routines, go over budget with upcoming holiday plans, and for many people, the winter season can have you feeling blue. The winter season can be tough to get through, but these books from the library can help you feel motivated to maintain a regular, productive routine to keep you feeling your best.

Picture Books for All Ages:

These wholesome picture books are great for introducing the concept of self care to kids of all ages.

• Noodle and the No Bones Day by Jonathan Graziano
• Sometimes, All I Need is Me by Juliana Perdomo

Practicing Mindfulness:

Take some time to read up on different ways to self care and incorporate different methods in your life.

• Ritual as Remedy by Mara Branscombe
  Embodied practices for soul care
• Practicing Presence by Lisa Lucas
  Simple self-care strategies for teachers
• The (More or Less) Definitive Guide to Self-Care by Anna Borges

Fitness Books and DVDs:

Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your mood and relieve stress. The library has a wide variety of fitness books and DVDs to choose from for people of all ages and abilities. Best part--they can all be done in the comfort of your home and neighborhood!

• Walking with Glenn Berkenkamp by Glenn Berkenkamp
  35 wellness walks to expand awareness, increase vitality, and reduce stress
• Fit Girl by Rebecca Rissman
  Yoga for fitness and flexibility

Spiritual Self Care:

• What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo   
  A memoir of healing from complex trauma
• Waking Up by Sam Harris
  A guide to spirituality without religion

Money & Budgeting:

• How to Money by Jean Sherman Chatzky
  Your ultimate visual guide to the basics of finance

Mental Exercise:

• Keep Sharp by Sanjay Gupta, MD
  Build a better brain at any age
• Art Before Breakfast by Danny Gregory
  A zillion ways to be more creative, no matter how busy you are

9/26/2022

Support your library at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! October 7 & 8 @ 8 am - 5 pm. More information...

Indigenous Continent  by Pekka Hämäläinen

The Epic Contest for North America // In this book Pekka Hämäläinen overturns the traditional, Eurocentric narrative, demonstrating that, far from being weak and helpless "victims" of European colonialism, Indigenous peoples controlled North America well into the 19th century.

970.004 HAMALAINEN

What the Fact?  by Dr. Seema Yasmin

Finding the Truth in All the Noise //Tracing the spread of misinformation and disinformation through our fast-moving media landscape, a journalist, scientist, medical professional, and professor gives readers the skills to identify and counter poorly sourced clickbait and misleading headlines.

302.23 YASMIN

When Children Feel Pain by Rachel Rabkin Peachman & Anna C. Wilson

From Everyday Aches to Chronic Conditions // Drawing on the latest research, two leading voices on pediatric pain show parents, teachers, and medical practitioners how to help when they are needed most, attuning adults to practical strategies that make real difference in kids' lives.

618.92 PEACHMAN

The Story of Russia by Orlando Figes

This book is a fresh approach to the thousand years of Russia's history, concerned as much with the ideas that have shaped how Russians think about their past as it is with the events and personalities comprising it.

947 FIGES

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7/4/2022

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The Genome Defense Jorge L. Contreras

Inside the Epic Legal Battle to Determine Who Owns Your DNA // The gripping true story of a Supreme Court civil rights battle to prevent biotech companies from owning the very thing that makes us who we are--our DNA.

346.7304 CONTRERAS

Cramm This Book Olivia Seltzer

So You Know WTF Is Going On in the World Today // A guide to the recent history of the world that's led to where we are today, so Gen Z readers can have context for the news they see and hear every day.

306 SELTZER

Smile by Sarah Ruhl

The Story of a Face // In this poignant and deeply intimate memoir, Sarah Ruhl chronicles her experience with Bell's palsy after giving birth to twins. // Also in Large Print

812.6 RUHL

Eat for Energy by Ari Whitten & Alex Leaf M.S.

How to Beat Fatigue, Supercharge Your Mitochondria, and Unlock All-Day Energy // Ari Whitten takes you on a deep dive of our cellular energy centers, exploring the biggest stressors that affect our mitochondria and the holistic workings of our body systems.

641.59477 HERCULES

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