If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the demands (and noise) of life, you won’t want to miss these new nonfiction titles!
The Little Book of Solitude by Joost Joossen. A collection of inspiring stories and quotes about the power of seclusion and how to find true peace of mind, from the author of One Photo a Day Keeps the Doctor Away. The Little Book of Solitude invites you to embrace silence and create space to breathe, unwind, reflect, and create—free from the expectations of the outside world. Inspired by the lives of great thinkers, artists, writers, and philosophers, photographer Joost Joossen explores the many benefits of solitude. The Little Book of Solitude is a carefully curated collection of inspiring stories, quotes, and insights from 55 extraordinary individuals who harnessed the power of solitude. Among them are Nelson Mandela, James Dean, Edward Hopper, Immanuel Kant, Marina Abramović, Pina Bausch, David Lynch, Buddha, Frida Kahlo, Marcus Aurelius, and Marie Kondo. Whether you seek a reset or are simply curious about the lives of these remarkable minds, this book reveals how solitude can fuel creativity, restore balance, and enrich your life.
Doing It All: Stop Over-functioning and Become the Mom and Person You’re Meant to Be by Whitney Casares, MD. Today’s working moms are burned out, overwhelmed, and just plain stuck. Caught amid the endless, conflicting demands of motherhood, work, household management, and a million-and-one everyday tasks, chores, and responsibilities, they truly are doing it all—but getting nowhere. They think they’re out of options—but they’re wrong. Dr. Whitney tried to do it all for years, until one particularly bad week brought her to her knees, and then, to a revelation: It wasn’t her that was broken, it was her system. She needed a new system, a plan of action that would look squarely at all the common problems of working mom life—over-scheduling, inequitable partnerships, lack of boundaries, lack of support—, recognize the social and cultural causes behind them, and give her the tools and structure she needed to tackle the chaos, find her work-life balance, and start living a life that worked for her. Doing It All features Dr. Whitney’s complete step-by-step plan to achieving your centered life, as well as over forty targeted exercises, prompts, and activities to help you: Create a vision of your life that aligns with your values and goals and then break that vision into actionable priorities so you can start making it a reality. Implement systems to deal with the annoying-but-necessary “have-tos” in your life quickly and efficiently. Develop equity in your relationship with your parenting partner. Create and maintain boundaries around emotionally laden calls on your attention. Give your kids what they need to be healthy, happy, and successful—without giving away too much of yourself. Prioritize your own mental health and emotional well-being with intentional scheduling and rest. And more!
Upcoming Events:
Tuesdays:
Craft & Chat: Tuesdays, 5-7 PM. Bring your own craft/project and socialize with other crafters while you work!
Wednesdays:
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids: the 2nd Wednesday of every month— August 13 at 9 AM. Parenting isn’t easy. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.
Read with Stella & Kelli: Wednesday, July 23, 10:30-11:30 AM. Read aloud to two-year-old Golden Retriever named Stella, and her owner, Kelli! Stella is a therapy dog and has been trained and certified by The Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
July STEM-a-thon: Ages 11-16. Wednesdays 12-1:30 PM. Explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) challenges each week. There is no cost, but space is limited, so register ASAP! July 23: Domino Effect, July 30: Rube Goldberg Machine.
August STEM-a-thon: Ages 7-10. Wednesdays at 12-1 PM. Explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) experiments each week. There is no cost, but space is limited, so register ASAP! August 6: Chemical Reactions, August 13: Aviation Fun, August 20: All About Energy, August 27: Chain Reactions.
Thursdays:
First Thursday Book Club: August 7, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.
Community Read: Mistborn: The Final Empire, July 24 at 6 PM. Join us as we watch a prerecorded talk with author, Brandon Sanderson followed by a lively discussion with fellow readers. Contact the library to request a copy to read in advance!
Fridays:
Lego at the Library: Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome!
Read with Stella & Kelli: Friday, July 18, 10:30-11:30 AM. Read aloud to two-year-old Golden Retriever named Stella, and her owner, Kelli! Stella is a therapy dog and has been trained and certified by The Alliance of Therapy Dogs.100 Year Anniversary Celebration: August 1, 5-7 PM during First Friday. Let’s celebrate as a community–we wouldn’t be here without you. Enjoy refreshments, music, & more!
Biggest Book Sale of the Year: August 1-20. Name your price – you choose how much to donate to the library during our biggest used book (and DVD) sale of the year!
Saturdays:
Tech Time: select Saturday, July 19, from 10AM-1PM. Are you struggling with your phone? Do you have trouble navigating the internet? Do you need help with mel.org, the Libby App or the Marcellus Library Catalog? Drop in the library to ask Justin your IT related questions and learn to navigate your device or our computers!
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