Library Seeks To Help Make 'A Healthier You' In 2021 by David Dinsmore
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hile libraries may induce images of stationary activities like sitting with a book or long hours spent doing research, patrons of the Pioneer Library System can harness its resources to help build good habits during the early part of this year that will carry them for the long run. The Shawnee Public Library and its fellow Pioneer Library System members have sounded the starting horn for the “A Healthier You” initiative to get 2021 off to a positive start. The initiative walks, jogs and runs through the end of April with a long track of ideas, activities, books, digital resources
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and other features that customers can try on their own schedules. The program addresses both physical and mental health throughout its offerings. Each month will offer 11 activities or tasks to attempt, and participants who complete seven in a month will receive a virtual badge for their accomplishment, according to a press release from Pioneer Library System. Some of the activities highlighted by the initiative include reading or listening to books, learning a language, trying a virtual exercise or health program and cooking a new recipe. Librarians have put together book lists to accompany activities featuring topics like meal planning, exercise, mindfulness, financial health and other aspects of daily life.
The Shawnee Public Library and Pioneer Library System are offering the “A Healthier You” initiative to help participants use a wide variety of printed and digital resources to complete monthly activities and build healthier habits. The program runs through April 30, and more information is available at pioneerlibrarysystem.org or (405) 275-6353. Stock photo
Every branch features a display with multiple books and resources for patrons to utilize in addition to the links and tools provided on the library’s website and its various digital platforms. Those interested in trying out the library initiative will not be on their own locally
