Calendar Event

Art Therapy: Card Making

Location: Honor Currie Room
Date: Saturday, October 1st
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: It is well-documented that crafting is a wonderful way to decrease stress, improve social connections, reduce anxiety and depression and expand our mindfulness. One more benefit? The joy you get from giving a handmade card to someone! Online registration is required.
Registration: Register Online

Zentangle Art

Location: Legion Room
Date: Saturday, October 1st
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images using structured patterns. Come decompress at this enjoyable crafting program. Online registration is required.
Registration: Register Online

Mental Health Showcase

Location: Lower Level - Hallway
Date: Saturday, October 1st
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Description: Join us as we raise awareness about the importance of mental health and connect with local organizations that offer mental health support and services for children, teens, and adults

Youth Mental Health with CCT

Location: Honor Currie Room
Date: Saturday, October 1st
Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Description: Mental health is just as important as our physical health yet is often difficult to talk about, especially with our children. Join Community Coming Together (CCT) to explore ways that you can assist children & youth in being able to discuss issues related to mental health. Online registration is required.
Registration: Register Online

Riding the River of Wellbeing: Understanding and Addressing our Body's Response to Anxiety and Depression

Location: Honor Currie Room
Date: Saturday, October 1st
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Description: In this brief 45-minute introductory level workshop, Trenton Akers MSW, RSW will provide an opportunity to improve your understanding of the critical aspects of your biology impacted when you experience anxiety and depression. You will also learn about skills and coping methods that can aid you in addressing these feelings in everyday life. Online registration is required.
Registration: Register Online

Family Movie: Inside Out (G)

Location: Library Theatre
Date: Saturday, October 1st
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:35 pm
Description: Help your kids learn how to process their emotions with this Disney Pixar film. 95 min.

Healing Together Workshop

Location: Honor Currie Room
Date: Saturday, October 1st
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Description: Shannon Martin Counselling Services welcomes parents, caregivers, and spouses impacted by a loved one’s eating disorder to attend the Healing Together Workshop. Information around the underpinnings of eating disorders will be discussed. Additionally, strategies to support your loved one, as well as yourself, will be provided. Online registration is required.
Registration: Register Online

Self-Care Kits for Teens

Location: Information Desk
Date: Saturday, October 1st
Description: Teens: Grab a self-care kit packed with goodies and resources at the Information Desk to jump start your self-care game! Available while supplies last.

DIY Stress Ball Kits - (For Ages 6-12)

Location: Children's Library
Date: Saturday, October 1st
Description: Stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up a DIY Stress Ball Kit. Available while supplies last.