Make Health and Wellness a Priority with Free Events at Broward County Libraries

DATE: September 1, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine McElrath
Libraries Division
EMAIL: cmcelrath@Broward.org
PHONE: 954-357-7402

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Make wellness a priority with events, resources and classes at Broward County Library that emphasize healthy living.

African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282
-September 12^th and October 10^th, 17^th, 24^th - Free meditation class, 11AM to 1PM

Carver Ranches Library, 4735 SW 18 Street, West Park, FL 33023, 954-357-6245
-October 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st - Meditation for your health, 10 to 11AM
-October 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st - Tai Chi, adults and teens welcome, 11AM to 12PM
-October 14^th - Stress Management for Your Health, Adults and teens welcome
-October 22^nd - Caregiver Support Group (for spouses and children of the elderly), 10:30AM to 12PM

Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW 9 Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, 954-357-7670
-October 19^th - Health Bodies, Healthy Mind, 5:30 to 6:30PM

Lauderdale Lakes Library, 3580 W Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311, 954-357-8650
-October 17^th - Health and Resource Fair in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 10AM to 12PM

Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-357-7444
-October 3^rd, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th - Chair Yoga with Ester, 12 to 1PM
-October 13^th - Author Bradette Michel discusses her book, For Their Own Good that reveals the world of 19th century insane asylums, 6 to 7PM
-October 15^th- Author Janet Roseman discusses her book If Joan of Arc Had Cancer, 1 to 2PM

Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025, 954-357-8090
-September 14^thand October 19^th - Meditation for Peace and Illumination, 6 to 7PM
-September 28^th and October 26^th - Hatha Yoga: Breathing, balance, strength and stretching exercises followed by guided relaxation and meditation, all levels welcome
-October 10^th - What You Should Know About Breast Cancer: Types and stages of breast cancer, conventional therapy options, clinical trial information, newer breakthrough treatments, and more, 1 to 3PM
- October 20^th- Coping With Your Emotions Workshop: Learn how to keep positive emotions and to relax in order to maintain your health, 6 to 8PM

West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324, 954-765-1560
-September 8th, 15th, 22^nd, 29^th and October 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th - Community Lecture Lunch n' Learn Series presented by Westside Regional Hospital, 12 to 1PM

About Broward County Libraries Division
Broward County Libraries Division, named 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974, is the largest library system in Florida by square footage and one of the busiest, with more than nine million walk-in customers visiting its 38 locations annually. Broward County Libraries Division provides convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation. Visit our web site, Broward.org/Library or follow Libraries on Facebook and Twitter.

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