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City Councilor at Large Owen Zaret will hold office hours at the Library. Drop-in and talk about the local issues that are important to you!

Get your questions answered about acupuncture — one of the oldest and most widely practiced healthcare modalities in the world. No registration necessary. 

In this workshop, you will learn:

• The basic theory of acupuncture
• How acupuncture works from a Western perspective
• How you can heal even if you don’t have a clear medical diagnosis
• Why acupuncture helps reduce stress and relieve pain
• How acupuncture works in conjunction with other modalities
• How to maintain hope in the midst of illness

This workshop is for you if:

• You are struggling with pain
• You want answers about what is happening in your body
• You are interested in Eastern Medicine
• Someone suggested that you try acupuncture
• You ‘re interested but worried about being needled

Bonnie Diamond, Licensed Acupuncturist, offers individualized, heart-centered care using a gentle Japanese style of acupuncture. In practice for 20 years, she specializes in pain and chronic illness. Bonnie’s work is influenced by her 9 year struggle with & complete recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Her mission in life is helping those in pain reclaim their power to heal.

Registration required for a 50 minute session starting at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30am. Call 527-1031, email slevine@ewmlibrary.org or come in. Julie will provide a one-time guest login to Ancestry.com. Bring questions or any family information you have. Beginners welcome!

Join our NEW Book Club for a monthly discussion and snacks at our Young Adult Area.

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for a project utilizing skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Each month features a new topic, such as mazes, magnets, slime, catapults, and more. Drop in any time between 10:00-11:00am to do these hands-on projects and experiments. Bring a friend and make new discoveries each week! Recommended for ages 6 and up.

City Councilor Homar Gomez of Precinct 2 will hold office hours at the Library. Drop-in and talk about the local issues that are important to you!

Local expert Kathy Harrison will join us to discuss emergency preparedness for families. During her talk, Kathy will go over risk assessment, strengths and needs assessment, and basic strategies to create a tailored plan for your situation.

Kathy Harrison is the author of two books on Family Preparedness. Just In Case: How To Be Self-Sufficient When The Unexpected Happens and Prepping 101: 40 Steps To Take To Be Prepared detail ways ordinary people can prepare for emergencies. Kathy has presented workshops and classes on this topic around the country.

Spirit of the Heart-Martial Arts & Wellness Director Nancy Rothenberg will lead a sample class  for young kids (ages 2.5-5) and their adults.  A fun movement class! Space is limited, sign up or give us a call.

We will be starting a series of movies geared toward teens and relationships. Join Rebekah to screen movies and have a lively and safe discussion, Some movies will be based on books that you may have read-Mean Girls and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Pizza always goes well with discussion! Ages 12+