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Managing Holiday Stress with Mindfulness & Adult Coloring

Presented by Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
2024-11-20 18:00:00 2024-11-20 19:00:00 America/New_York Managing Holiday Stress with Mindfulness & Adult Coloring Learn some tips on how to manage holiday and everyday stress from the staff of Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery. Practice mental health techniques like adult coloring and mindfulness. Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library -

Wednesday, November 20
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-20 18:00:00 2024-11-20 19:00:00 America/New_York Managing Holiday Stress with Mindfulness & Adult Coloring Learn some tips on how to manage holiday and everyday stress from the staff of Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery. Practice mental health techniques like adult coloring and mindfulness. Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library -

Learn some tips on how to manage holiday and everyday stress from the staff of Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery. Practice mental health techniques like adult coloring and mindfulness.

Learn some tips on how to manage holiday and everyday stress from the staff of Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery. Practice mental health techniques including adult coloring and mindfulness.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health and Wellness |

TAGS: | stress | relaxation | mindfulness | mental health | holiday |

Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Phone: (330) 791-7061
Hours
Mon, Dec 23 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Wed, Dec 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 Closed
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20 minute story time for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years old followed by a short playtime.
Adult Writing Group - Meet & Learn to Write with Local Authors!
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Tween Friday - Spoons Tournament
Fri, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Drop in to the teen lounge from 3-5 to play a round of Spoons! Meet new friends and enjoy this classic card game.
Elf Escape Room
Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
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All ages can help Buddy the Elf fix Santa's sleigh & save Christmas by solving clues & unlocking escape room boxes! Register your team in a 30-minute time slot from 11AM to 3PM. Elf attire welcome!
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Join us for a light impact cardio and strength class! Participants will practice a variety of exercises that work different muscle groups and build strength. No registration required.
Teen Open Crafternoon - Come & Work on Whatever Craft You Want!
Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Chess Club
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Lady Killers Book Club
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Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - with Ohio State University
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