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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise June 2023 |
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| Change Your Brain Every Dayby Daniel G. Amen, M.D.What it's about: daily practices to improve brain function, memory, and overall well-being, based on knowledge gained from author Daniel G. Amen's 40 years of clinical practice in psychiatry and neuroscience.
Reviewers say: "A practical, empowering toolkit for enhancing brain health, this book will benefit anyone interested in strategies for deepening engagement with their health and those looking for a structured way to begin" (Library Journal). Digital formats: Available as an eBook from Libby by OverDrive. |
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| Stash: My Life in Hiding by Laura Cathcart RobbinsWhat it is: a reflective and engrossing memoir about addiction, withdrawal, recovery, and rebuilding.
Read it for: the frank and evocative descriptions of the highs and many, many lows of the author's relationship with her drug of choice, Ambien.
About the author: Stash is the first book by Laura Cathcart Robbins, a freelance writer and host of the podcast The Only One in the Room. Digital formats: Available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Libby by OverDrive. |
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| Black People Breathe: A Mindfulness Guide to Racial Healing by Zee ClarkeWhat it's about: encouraging mindfulness in the Black community, with a special focus on processing the traumas of systemic racism.
Reviewers say: "This is an essential and timely addition to a library's self-help section" (Library Journal).
Want a taste? "Doctors and psychologists have discovered that the experience of racism can result in a wide range of health impacts that kill us slowly -- death by a thousand cuts." Digital formats: Available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Libby by OverDrive. |
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| Good Girls: A Story and Study of Anorexia by Hadley FreemanWhat it is: a candid, incisive look at anorexia from a survivor; an examination of recent research into disordered eating, include potential ties to other factors like OCD or autism.
About the author: Hadley Freeman is a journalist and author of the bestselling memoir House of Glass.
Is it for you? Although Good Girls features credible research, Freeman (who isn't a scientist or clinician) makes some conjectures of her own about the disease, including questions about a possible relationship between anorexia and gender dysphoria. |
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| So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns by Dina GachmanWhat it's about: what it means to grieve, the many different forms it takes, and how we can work toward healing.
Why you might like it: Author Dina Gachman includes relatable stories of her own experiences with bereavement and doesn't shy away from the complexities of grieving, exploring its devastation but also its occasional absurdities.
Try this next: Crossing the River by Carol Smith. Digital formats: Available as an eAudiobook from Libby by OverDrive. |
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| The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious... by Christy Harrison, M.P.H, R.D.What it is: an incisive and sobering look inside wellness culture, the industry that profits from it, and how it can do more harm than good.
Read it for: the great pains author Christy Harrison takes to differentiate between "wellness" and actual well-being.
Reviewers say: "A valuable addition to conversations about race, class, ableism, and diet culture" (Library Journal). |
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| Dear Prudence: Liberating Lessons from Slate.com's Beloved Advice Column by Daniel M. LaveryBased on: the long-running Slate advice column during Daniel M. Lavery's tenure as Prudence, from 2015 to 2021.
Why you might like it: Lavery's unique writing style as Prudence was a well-balanced mix of wit, insight, and candor that broadened the appeal of the advice column's format to hook a whole new generation of readers. Digital formats: Available as an eBook from Libby by OverDrive. |
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| Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy RossWhat it is: an accessible, thought-provoking exploration of how engaging in artistic and cultural activities are fundamental to both our physical and mental health.
Topics include: postpartum depression recovery, chronic pain, and practical tips for engaging with art and creativity in your daily life.
About the authors: Susan Magsamen is the founder of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Ivy Ross is the vice president of hardware design at Google. Digital formats: Available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Libby by OverDrive. |
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| Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World by Gretchen RubinWhat it's about: how consciously reconnecting with your senses can enrich your life and help you appreciate important moments.
About the author: Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling writer and speaker best known for her books The Happiness Project and Better Than Before.
Reviewers say: "For active seekers, Rubin again provides simple insights for becoming more aware of place, self, and others" (Kirkus Reviews). Digital formats: Available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Libby by OverDrive. |
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| Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-LinzWhat it is: a well-researched and thought-provoking guide to defining what "the good life" means to you and how to create it for yourself.
Based on: the authors' titular and highly sought-after undergraduate course at Yale.
The first line: "Before he became the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama's life was going quite well by the usual standards." Digital formats: Available as an eBook and eAudiobook from Libby by OverDrive. |
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Beginner's Yoga
Saturday, June 10,
11:30 AM
Southern Oakes Library
Improve your physical, mental, and emotional health through this Beginners Meditation and Yoga class.
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Personal Finance Coach
Monday, June 12,
5:00 PM
Bethany Library
Meet informally with a financial advisor to learn strategies, tips, and tricks to achieve your financial goals.
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Tai Chi in the Park
Saturday, June 17,
10:00 AM
Bethany Library
This traditional Tai Chi class includes 8 forms that emphasize balance and flexibility. Open to all fitness levels. Presented in partnership with Bethany YMCA.
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Thirteen All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Exhibit Tuesday, June 20, 9:00 AM Northwest LibraryThis traveling exhibit, loaned to us for the month of June by the Oklahoma History Center, highlights the thirteen towns that are still incorporated today: Boley, Brooksville, Clearview, Grayson, Langston, Lima, Red Bird, Rentiesville, Taft, Tatums, Tullahassee, Summit, and Vernon.
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Composting 101
Saturday, July 1,
10:00 AM
Belle Isle Library
Attendees will learn how to care for their worms, make bedding, and harvest a worm bin.
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Summer Reading Program
Our Summer Reading Program (June 1-July 31) is open to ALL ages, from pre-readers to adults. Registration is open now, so sign up for a chance to win some great prizes this summer!
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LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning (formerly known as Lynda.com) contains thousands of self-paced online courses that you can use to learn more about business, CAD, design, education, hardware and software, technology, video, web design and much more. NOTE: To sign in, use your last name as your PIN.
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Oklahoma City Tours
We've put together a series of tours for cycling and walking that provide historical information about the city at every stop. These tours are great for getting out of the house, breathing some fresh air, and stretching your legs and brain.
Each tour will feature an icon indicating the best modes of travel for these tours. Some tour routes are optimized for cycling but you will still need to exercise caution and maintain an awareness of your surroundings and follow safe bicycling guidelines. Some routes can also be enjoyed from the car, on foot, or even from home on any internet-connected device.
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Have you met Libby?
Libby is a free app that allows you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines from our OverDrive collection. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline enjoyment anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card. Click to learn more.
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