Healthy You

Make your health and fitness goals a reality with the library! Through events, online resources, and books and DVDs, a successful doctor's visit, weight loss goal, or new healthy habit can be within arm's reach.

Upcoming Events

Registration Required
Monday May 12 8:00am

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Health & Wellness

Get moving with this energizing and relaxing Chair Yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Requires use of a chair.

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Blood Pressure Monitor Checkout Program

Part of May Your Health Be With You Week

No Registration Required
Monday May 12 3:30pm

Windermere Branch

Event Categories: Health & Wellness

Learn a simple and efficient way to monitor your blood pressure at home, view diagrams on how to check your blood pressure accurately, access logs to track monitor readings, and more!

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Registration Required
Tuesday May 13 6:30pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Education & Learning; Health & Wellness

Join Jessica Daly, Assistant Professor and Health Literacy Coordinator with AdventHealth University, as she shares valuable information and resources on menopause.

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Tai Chi Chuan

Part of May Your Health Be With You Week

Registration Required
Wednesday May 14 10:30am

Windermere Branch (Windermere - Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Health & Wellness

Join us for light exercises from the traditions of Tai Chi Chuan. Get rooted in a system of coordinated body-posture, movement, breathing, and meditation. Recommended for all ages.

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Therapeutic Pottery Program

Glide Across the Pond: Swans

Registration Required
Wednesday May 14 11:00am

Orlando Public Library (Albertson Room - Third Floor)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning; Health & Wellness

Learn about the history of clay and the benefits to your body of working with clay while being led through a step-by-step air-dry clay pottery event. Registration required. Ages: 18 and up.

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You Hold the Keys. Safe Mobility For Life.

LIFE Information for Elders

No Registration Required
Thursday May 15 12:10pm

Orlando Public Library (Albertson Room - Third Floor)

Event Categories: Education & Learning; Health & Wellness

Join Libertad Acosta-Anderson from the Florida Department of Transportation as she explores how aging affects driving, shares safety tips and provides resources to help you stay mobile and connected.

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Outreach Event: Windermere Branch: Meet the Book Bike!

Part of May Your Health Be With You Week

No Registration Required
Friday May 16 10:00am

Windermere Branch

Event Categories: Community & Citizenship; General Events; Health & Wellness

The OCLS book bike will be at Windermere Branch Library for a morning of health and happiness. Stroll on by to join the fun.

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Registration Required
Friday May 16 2:00pm

Windermere Branch (Windermere - Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Health & Wellness

Embark on a transformative journey with Jasmine Win, a modern qigong instructor, and discover the ancient practice of qigong. Learn at your own pace and ability in this joyful and relaxing class.

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Registration Required
Saturday May 17 10:30am

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: General Events; Health & Wellness

Learn beginner line dance steps to all types of music. Discover a fun way to exercise your body and mind. Partners not needed. Bring water. Non-stick sole shoes recommended. 15 to 18+

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StoryBike

Part of May Your Health Be With You Week

Registration Required
Saturday May 17 10:30am

Windermere Branch (Windermere - Ask at Desk)

Event Categories: Education & Learning; Games & Activities; Storytime

Enjoy a short, bike-themed storytime, then ride your bike or trike and follow the path to see how the story ends. Bring your own bike or trike. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.

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