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Interesting Stories for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Posted about 1 month ago by Katie M
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Nonfiction, Outdoors, Sports and Travel and Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with adventure, adventurers, biographies, climbing, drama, hermits, hiking, memoirs, mountaineers, nature, outdoors, solitude, survival stories, true crime and unsolved mysteries
From living secluded in a tent for almost three decades, to climbing a 3,200 foot wall without ropes, this list highlights some of my favorite titles where people do some really incredible (and maybe a few ill-advised) things outside.
Continue Reading: Interesting Stories for Outdoor EnthusiastsYoga @ the Library Winter-Spring 2019
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Posted in Children and Parenting, eBooks and Audiobooks, Movies and Music, Nonfiction and Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with baby yoga, meditation, mindfulness, programs, relaxation, Yoga and yoga for kids
The Library has programs and resources designed to help the entire family on their wellness journey.
Continue Reading: Yoga @ the Library Winter-Spring 2019New Year, Same You: Reading Ideas for Realistic, Achievable Improvement
Posted about 1 month ago by Amy H
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Nonfiction and Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with addiction, cleaning & caretaking, exercise, habits, health, healthy eating, housekeeping, lifestyles, mindfulness, organizing, psychology, resolutions, self-care, weight-loss and wellness
Forget the New Years Resolutions! No matter what time of year it might be, each day is a new opportunity to make realistic changes in our lives and feel better for it.
Continue Reading: New Year, Same You: Reading Ideas for Realistic, Achievable ImprovementThe Human-Nature Connection
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Posted in Arts, Crafts and Hobbies, Children and Parenting, eBooks and Audiobooks, Nonfiction, Outdoors, Sports and Travel and Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with animals, birding, creative ability, earth, Forest Ecology, imagination, insects, Library, Metroparks, nature, nature craft, outdoor recreation, personal narratives, picture books, psychology, science, treehouses, trees and wildlife
What do the Library and Metroparks Toledo have in common? And how can you use both of these great community resources to enrich your life?
Continue Reading: The Human-Nature ConnectionReady for a change in 2019? Your library has you covered!
Posted about 1 month ago by Michelle G
Posted in Arts, Crafts and Hobbies, Cooking, Garden and Home, eBooks and Audiobooks, Education, Nonfiction and Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with change, computer technology, games, goals, guitar, instruction, iPad, music, new years resolutions, wine and Yoga
Get a jump start on your resolutions for the new year! Trying to change a not-so-great habit? Replace it with something new, and let your library help!
Continue Reading: Ready for a change in 2019? Your library has you covered!Spend Your New Year – At the Library
Posted about 1 month ago by Library News
Posted in Arts, Crafts and Hobbies, Computers and Technology, Education, eMedia, Library News, Tech Tools and Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with 2019, library resources , New Year, New You, New Year's and new years resolutions
Happy New Year from your Library! Make 2019 your best year yet by taking advantage of the many resources, materials and programs we offer. We hope to see you often!
Continue Reading: Spend Your New Year – At the LibraryLibraries are for Leisure
Posted about 1 month ago by Franco V
Posted in Research and Resources and Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with adult coloring, book club, book discussions, fun, knitting, leisure, libraries, music, programs, relaxing and Storytime
Libraries don't always have to be serious places of quiet study. A lot of what the Library does is about having fun.
Continue Reading: Libraries are for LeisureA Blue Christmas: Dealing with Sadness and Loneliness during the Holidays
Posted 2 months ago by Amy H
Posted in Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with Anxiety, coping, depression, holidays, interpersonal relations, Loneliness, meditation, mindfullness, psychology, Sadness, self-acceptance, self-esteem, stress and stress management
Holidays can bring a lot of anxiety and even sadness into many people's lives. Here are some resources that can help. Topics include coping strategies, mindfulness, stress management, self-acceptance, meditation and more.
Continue Reading: A Blue Christmas: Dealing with Sadness and Loneliness during the HolidaysMake Your Own Natural Homemade Gifts
Posted 3 months ago by Amy H
Posted in Arts, Crafts and Hobbies, eBooks and Audiobooks, New: Books and Movies, Nonfiction and Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with beeswax, candles, crafts, DIY, essential oils, handmade gifts, Healthy, homemade soaps, natural, Natural Beauty Products and natural cleaners
Make your own natural, homemade beauty products and cleansers - they make great gifts too!
Continue Reading: Make Your Own Natural Homemade Gifts5 Reasons to Read Everyday
Posted 5 months ago by April S
Posted in Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry and Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with events, Great American Read, longevity, PBS, reading, stress management and WGTE
Reading everyday can improve your overall quality of life.
Continue Reading: 5 Reasons to Read Everyday