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This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Bollyfitness, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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Sweat it out to Bollyfitness, a high-energy workout of non-stop dancing and movement set to Bollywood music. Perfect for fitness lovers.  Registration required. Neha, a professionally trained Bollywood and Indian classical dancer and a ded...
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.

Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini

11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles.  ...
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Zumba Dance Party, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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Dance yourself into fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses! Registration preferred. Presented in partnership with the Network of the National Library of Medicine. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Current Events, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Dr. James Bonheur and nutritionist Barbara Parisi will lead an information session covering medical and surgical weight management options as well as the importance of a healthy diet for continued health and wellness. Registration required. Dr....
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Simone Assboeck, mental fitness coach and dance instructor, will lead a transformative workshop, where you'll delve into the art and science of cultivating happiness from within. Just like a garden requires care and attention to flourish, so too does...
This event is in the "West Side Branch" group.

Nutrition Workshop for Parents

1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Side Branch
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Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Parents, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registered dietitian Inga Voloshin will lead a cooking demonstration and discuss eating with consideration given to the environment, sustainability and health. Please let us know of any allergies in the special notes section. Registration requi...
This event is in the "South End Branch" group.

Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini

11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles.  ...
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.

Zumba Dance Party, a Mental Health & Wellness Series Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Dance yourself into fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses! Registration preferred. Presented in partnership with the Network of the National Library of Medicine. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Teen Craft Series: Affirmation Stones

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Design your own small work of art using glow-in-the-dark paint to write an inspirational affirmation on a smooth rock that expresses positive thinking and self-empowerment. No experience necessary.  Sample affirmation: "Happiness can be found...
This event is in the "Harry Bennett Branch" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Dr. Leo Otake will lead an information session covering body contouring services following significant weight loss. Registration required. Dr. Otake is a distinguished plastic surgeon with expertise in reconstructive microsurgery. His extensive...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Bollyfitness

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Sweat it out to Bollyfitness, a high-energy workout of non-stop dancing and movement set to Bollywood music. Perfect for fitness lovers.  Registration required. Neha, a professionally trained Bollywood and Indian classical dancer and a ded...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Workshop

10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Stamford Department of Health and Human Services presents the community workshop Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a bystander intervention training program designed to teach you how to step in and help someone who may be experiencing suicidal tho...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Stamford Department of Health and Human Services presents the community workshop Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a bystander intervention training program designed to teach you how to step in and help someone who may be experiencing suicidal tho...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Health Check: Know Your Numbers

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Stamford Department of Health & Human Services will offer blood pressure screenings, height and weight checks, pre-diabetes risk assessments and information on local resources to improve your health. Each year, heart disease and stroke are...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...
This event is in the "West Side Branch" group.

Mental Health Care IS Health Care Community Event

12:00pm - 4:00pm
West Side Branch
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Selfcare for Recovery will host its second annual Mental Health Care IS Health Care, an awareness-raising gathering highlighting community resources that focus on recovery. The event will feature refreshments, author talks and more. All ages ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Blood Pressure Education

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Mark National Blood Pressure Education Month by learning what you can do to improve or maintain healthy blood pressure. A simple blood pressure lowering recipe will be included as part of the workshop. Presented in partnership with the Stamford De...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...
This event is in the "West Side Branch" group.

Boxing Fitness & Self-Defense for Youth

2:00pm - 2:45pm
West Side Branch
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Registration
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
A youth fitness and self-defense workshop about boxing and the importance of physical fitness. Boxing gloves will be provided. Ages 8 to 16. Registration required. This program is the same as the one beginning at 3 p.m. Please only register for...

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "West Side Branch" group.

Boxing Fitness & Self-Defense for Youth

3:00pm - 3:45pm
West Side Branch
Register
Registration
Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
A youth fitness and self-defense workshop about boxing and the importance of physical fitness. Boxing gloves will be provided. Ages 8 to 16. Registration required. This program is the same as the one beginning at 2 p.m. Please only register for...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...