Did you make a New Year’s resolution yet? People have been making New Year’s resolutions, or promises, for thousands of years. In ancient times, people made promises of good behavior to their gods in hopes of achieving favor during the upcoming year. Now the majority of resolutions involve practices to promote health or save money. While many people believe that resolutions have to be big and obvious, the truth is that a resolution can be as simple as learning something new or using kind words every day.
If you have not yet made a goal, the beginning of the year can act as a somewhat gentle reminder about the passing of time. Are you completely satisfied with where you are right now? Do you want to make changes? Resolutions of change can begin on any day, not just on the first of January. Unlike the wizards in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, we cannot magically use Time-Turners to visit the past in order to make amends or change history when we fail. However, we can, like Tock the Watchdog in The Phantom Tollbooth, appreciate time and strive to make the most of every moment we have been given.
Regardless of what your goals may be, you can visit the library year-round to help you gain information to succeed.
In celebration of Shape Up U.S. Month and National Mental Health Month, special activities have been planned at our various branches.
Bayou Blue
Cardio Crew: Come to the library to exercise to low impact videos with other adults. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
Choctaw
Walking Wednesday Workout: January is Shape Up U.S. month. Is getting in shape one of your New Year’s Resolutions? If so, join us each Wednesday for our Walking Wednesday Workouts. We will follow Leslie Sansone as we walk away the pounds. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. (Adults)
Art of Zentangle & Brain HQ: Learn two ways to give your brain a workout during this hour long session. What is Zentangle art you ask? Zentangle is abstract drawing created using repetitive patterns. You can also learn how to improve your thinking skills by using Brain HQ, a free app through your library. (Ages 12-17 Thursday, January 31, 3:00 p.m. (Ages 12-17)
Gheens
Gheens Get Movin’: Start the New Year off right with a wellness regimen. Join us at the Gheens Public Library as we embark on a new venture with getting fit. We exercise to Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds series. If you need a workout partner, join us. Water will be provided for these Wellness programs. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. (Adults)
Healing Bath Salts: For Mental Wellness Month, adults are invited to learn calming remedies for mental health. We will be making natural healing bath salts using organic materials and essential oils. Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 11 a.m.
Golden Meadow
Healthy Eating with LOSH: Lady of the Sea Learning Center will be here to teach you ways to eat healthy. We will serve light refreshments. Friday, January 18, 12:30 p.m.
Larose
Afternoon Yoga: A yoga class centered-around gentle, easygoing movements intended to exercise joints and maintain mobility. Mondays at 2 pm and Fridays at 3:00 p.m. (Adults)
Lockport
Get Fit: Need to lose weight or just want to work out to be healthy? Come join us for a fitness program four times a week in which we workout to Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds. No registration is required. Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 a.m. (Adults)
Raceland
Cardio Crew: Move and groove to the beat while losing weight and having fun. Every Monday and Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. (Adults)
South Lafourche
Yoga: Relax and exercise with yoga at the library. (Adults) Wednesday, January 23, 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2 p.m.
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget with LSU Ag Center: Are you trying to stretch your SNAP benefits and feed your family a healthy meal? Join LSU Ag Extension Agent, Amanda Gibson, as she leads a four part seminar on healthy eating. Amanda will provide tips and tricks on how you can use your monthly budget in the best way possible. (Adults) Friday January 18, 11:15 a.m. Friday, January 25, 11:15 a.m.
Family Fitness: Is your family ready to get in shape this year? Join Mrs. Emily for a fun hour of family fitness. (All Ages) Thursday, January 24, 4:30 p.m.
Thibodaux
Calming Coloring Sheet: Come and join the fun of coloring a variety of calming sheets for all ages. Friday, January 25, 3:30 pm
- Ann, Branch Associate