Teens, as the end of the school year– and all the tests it brings– draws near, this is your reminder to take some time for yourself. Self-care is important, and keeping up with it will mean a good end to the school year and an even better summer! The library is here to help, so keep reading for programs, books, and more to help you live your best!
Programs:
Need to get out of the house? Or spend some time getting creative? We’ve got you covered with a variety of Teen programs at our libraries. Keep reading for some of our favorites for those needing a mental boost!
Teen Self-Care Series: select Mondays from 6-7pm at Bowman Library
Taking care of yourself physically and mentally makes all the difference. Learn about self-care techniques to lead to a happier, healthier version of yourself. Registration required! The next meeting is May 19th where we’ll be discussing Healthy Habits and how to grow them in your life!
Getting Ready for College Life 101: select Mondays from 7-8pm at Bowman Library
Preparing for college life is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming and a little bit scary. Get advice from the experts, college students who have just lived through it, about the do’s and don’ts of your freshman year. Registration required! The next meeting is May 19th, all about Dorm Decor, but be sure to come on June 30th where we’ll talk all about Work/Life Balance, Staying Healthy, & Self-Care!
Teen Book Club: 1st Mondays from 6-7pm at Bowman Library
Virtual discussions will take place throughout the month of April, and in-person meetings will take place every other Tuesday in the teen reading porch area at Bowman Library. May’s theme is Asian American/Pacific Islander Author/Characters and is on May 5th.
T(w)een Crafternoons: 3rd Wednesdays at 5:30pm at Handley Library
Get your creativity flowing as we take on learning a new artistic hobby each month for tweens, teens, and everyone in between. Ages 10+. Slow down and chill out with this month’s theme: printmaking!
Books:
Check out a few of our favorite books about self-care, mental health, and everything in between!
The Teenage Girl's Guide to Living Well with ADHD: Improve Your Self-Esteem, Self-Care and Self Knowledge by Ali, Sonia
This is a positive, self-affirming guide for girls with ADHD to increase their self-knowledge and empower them in their daily lives. It explains the strengths and challenges of ADHD including dealing with emotions and hypersensitivity, the pros and cons of mind-wandering, how to build self-esteem and the fundamentals of good self-care.
Be You, Only Better: Real Life Self-Care for Young Adults (and Everyone Else) by Hugstad, Kristi
This book outlines daily practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health for young people making the transition to adulthood. The author covers practices such as journaling, exercise, healthy sleep habits, time management, and mindfulness, with brief discussions of scientific research showing the proven benefits of each practice.
Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life by Markey, Charlotte H.
Discover the ultimate guide to taking on adulthood with body confidence. In a world where body satisfaction plummets during adolescence, and a global pandemic and social media frenzy have created extra pressure, Adultish is a survival kit for young adults. This all-inclusive book provides evidence-based information on everything from social media and sex to mental health and nutrition.
Resources:
Need some time to veg out? Whether you’re looking for movies, tv shows, audiobooks, ebooks, or more, we have the databases for you! Just log in or sign up with your library card, and you’re good to go!
Hoopla is a library media streaming platform that lets you borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or even your TV.
Want more ebooks and audiobooks? Check out BRDC/Libby!
With your Handley Library card, you can enjoy Kanopy—a video streaming service with a carefully curated collection of over 30,000 films, tv shows, and documentaries. Visit kanopy.com to get started today!
Thanks for checking out the library, and enjoy your self-care summer!