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Environmental Wellness

Environmental Wellness

  • Post published:October 28, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

.Environmental wellness is a term established by the Center for Environmental Health in 1980. Having been established approximately 40 years ago, it is a relatively new concept. Environmental wellness refers…

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Resources to Help Kids Deal with Anxiety in an Ever-Changing World

Resources to Help Kids Deal with Anxiety in an Ever-Changing World

  • Post published:October 27, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

School is back in session, and the routine of day-to-day is back in swing. After a tumultuous 2020 school year, this one promises to be much smoother...or maybe not. With…

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Tea and Wellness

Tea and Wellness

  • Post published:October 26, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Tea and wellness go hand in hand. We were very fortunate to visit Carlos at The Tea Lab in Lakewood, Ohio. Carlos shares both the benefits of how tea relates…

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Crafting for Mental Health – Finding a Balance

Crafting for Mental Health – Finding a Balance

  • Post published:October 25, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

When I started looking for scientific/medical resources espousing the mental health benefits of crafting, I found primarily anecdotal evidence. This anecdotal evidence was mostly about knitting and crocheting and some…

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Health on the Shelf: Health Literacy

Health on the Shelf: Health Literacy

  • Post published:October 1, 2021
  • Post author:Trina Thomas

October is Health Literacy Month and highlights the importance of easy-to-understand reliable health information. Your library is an excellent resource for health information and can help you to take control…

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STEAM Week: Therapeutic Horsemanship

STEAM Week: Therapeutic Horsemanship

  • Post published:July 24, 2021
  • Post author:Jenny N.

Certified therapeutic riding instructor Claire List, a volunteer at Achievement Centers for Children's Camp Cheerful, was kind enough to grant an interview about the science of therapeutic horseback riding to close…

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STEAM Week: DIY Dog Biscuits

STEAM Week: DIY Dog Biscuits

  • Post published:July 23, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Baking homemade dog treats is a great way to educate and entertain your child. If you do not have a furry friend at home, donate the treats to a nearby…

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STEAM Week: The Science of Dog Training

STEAM Week: The Science of Dog Training

  • Post published:July 22, 2021
  • Post author:Jenny N.

This summer's Library Challenge theme is "Tales & Tails," so for STEAM Week, we will take a look at animals and science. Here's an interview with Chris Lantzer, CPDT-KA (Certified…

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STEAM Week: Whale, Whale, Whale!

STEAM Week: Whale, Whale, Whale!

  • Post published:July 21, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

Celebrate STEAM Week with us by taking a look at some of the coolest animals in the ocean: whales. Your library has a ton of interesting books on whales for…

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STEAM Week: Birding

STEAM Week: Birding

  • Post published:July 20, 2021
  • Post author:Trina Thomas

My three-year-old niece calls them "chirpers." When she sees one bouncing about the yard, she insists on trying to get closer by lowering her voice and walking on tip toe.…

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STEAM WEEK: Bread Pets

STEAM WEEK: Bread Pets

  • Post published:July 19, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

“Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts.”American Chef James Beard (1903-1985) What's is a Bread Pet? You've heard of…

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Happiness in 2021 with Hoopla

Happiness in 2021 with Hoopla

  • Post published:January 9, 2021
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Thank goodness, 2021 is finally here! Let's look to the future with a positive mindset. Hone your happiness skills with the following titles from Hoopla. Remember, they are always available…

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County.

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