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Note from the Director Readers may begin to detect a trend in my thoughts on libraries: last month I wrote about having fun at work, this month I’m all about finding joy at the library. May is Mental Health Awareness Month but self-care should be a year round endeavor, so along those lines I’d like to take this opportunity to share the importance of self-care as a daily practice and how the library may be a partner in achieving that goal. When we surveyed the community last year we asked what, if anything, prevents you from using the library. Many people responded that time is a limiting factor–they simply don’t have enough of it. It can be difficult to schedule time for yourself but try setting aside 5 minutes for something that relaxes your mind. Maybe for you that is a creative hobby such as knitting, journaling, or sketching. If you have 5 minutes to spare the next time you’re at the library, stop by the community latch hook station and contribute to an art project we’re creating one bit of yarn at a time. It’s very calming to pull those little yarn loops through and watch the colors take shape on the canvas. Or, if you have five minutes at home, try Creativebug’s “Daily Practice” and challenge yourself to a month of making. These 30-day prompts are the perfect way to launch your daily art practice. With over 60 to choose from, that's 5+ years of daily creativity and each prompt video is about 5 minutes or less. If it is a book you seek, check out Quilting : 20 mindful makes to reconnect head, heart & hands by Elli Beaven for the skills to get started quilting, and learn how the quilting process and the satisfaction of creating our own unique makes can benefit wellbeing. If you have a bit more than 5 minutes, take in a class on mindfulness or meditation with LinkedIn Learning. A quick search for “mindfulness” in LinkedIn Learning returned 19,383 results. We can help you narrow that down! If you have 30 minutes to relax in the library, have a seat in a comfortable chair in the best chill out spot in the library: the second floor of the atrium on a sunny morning. Bask in the light, check out a pair of headphones at the desk and select a record. Drop the needle and sit back, take a deep breath, and relax. Get your mindfulness to go by checking out a portable record player and your favorite album, and grab a copy of 50 mindful steps to self-esteem : everyday practices for cultivating self-acceptance and self-compassion. Spending time developing a personal hobby can be good for the spirit. If you have a bit more than 30 minutes, check out a new hobby with us. Beginning May 1st, Northfield patrons will be able to check out a digital camera, a 360 camera, and a small printing press. I encourage staff to take breaks here and I hope you’ll do the same for yourself. Sometimes you don’t realize you need a break until you take one. Schedule time to do something nice for yourself. We can help. Natalie Draper Library Director
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Learn how to start a business or improve one. These 6 classes are a practical step-by-step guide to starting your own mistake-free business. Participants will learn: * Business plan development * State and federal business registration * Marketing * Social networking * Accounting * Individual business planning Reserve your spot! We have limited space.
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Bunday Room Join author Ranae Hanson for an in-person reading from her book, Watershed: Attending to Body and Earth in Distress. An educator and committed climate activist, Ranae taught writing and global studies at Minneapolis College for thirty-one years. Register for the program to reserve your spot; space is limited.
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The circus is coming! Circus Manduhai is a 4-person troupe that practices the traditional art of the Mongolian circus and spreads awareness of Mongolian culture. Join us for dazzling feats of balance and flexibility with hula hoops, foot juggling, and contortion, with an added element of audience participation. All ages welcome; no registration required. Thanks to the Friends and Foundation of Northfield Public Library for making this program possible.
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Saving us : a climate scientist's case for hope and healing in a divided world
by Katharine Hayhoe
"United Nations Champion of the Earth, climate scientist, and evangelical Christian Katharine Hayhoe changes the debate on how we can save our future. Called "one of the nation's most effective communicators on climate change" by The New York Times, Katharine Hayhoe knows how to navigate all sides of the conversation on our changing planet. A Canadian climate scientist living in Texas, she negotiates distrust of data, indifference to imminent threats, and resistance to proposed solutions with ease. Over the past fifteen years Hayhoe has found that the most important thing we can do to address climate change is talk about it--and she wants to teach you how"
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Audubon birdhouse book : building, placing, and maintaining great homes for great birds
by Margaret A. Barker
Detailed information will help you properly place and maintain the homes to attract birds. And because these projects are the product of years of experience and field-testing, you can be sure you're getting the best advice regarding proper design, safe construction materials, and correct home placement to mitigate exposure to elements, pests, and predators. Finally, beyond the birdhouses, you'll find out how you can contribute to the larger birding community and even enhance your birding experience
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Regeneration : ending the climate crisis in one generation
by Paul Hawken
"Regeneration is a response to the urgency of the climate crisis, a what-to-do manual for all levels of society, from individuals to national governments and everything and everyone in between. This four-color illustrated work describes a system of interlocking initiatives that aim to stem the climate crisis in one generation"
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