Oakland Public Library: #OPLSummer Week 6: Wellness

Press release from the Oakland Public Library:

Pat Toney

July 2nd, 2021

Someone asked a librarian what is "wellness week" - could we just walk around the block or eat some kale? The answer is YES!  The definition of wellness varies for each individual. The focus this week is on mind, body and spirit. What make you happy? What makes you feel good? What can you do to promote a healthy lifestyle? 

These are the activities you can do to earn a star on the paper log or badge in Beanstack.

READ * (you can read whatever you want, these are just suggestions)

• Recommended BOOKS for Wellness Week  
• Mindfulness books from in the library catalog

WATCH 10:30am Saturday, July 3 

• Antwan Davis from Destiny Arts Center will teach step and body percussion. 

DO  

• 10:30am Tuesday, July 6 - Family Yoga With Misty! 

Other activities for your consideration:  

• Practice Breathing Exercises to Help Calm Young Children 
• Dance around
• Play hide and seek
• Run around a track
• Make a list of the joys in your life 
• Pet an animal 
• Cuddle with a loved one 
• Explorer the outdoors 
• Download an activity calendar from Shape America 

This press release was produced by the Oakland Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.