Health, Fitness & Wellness

Stop by the library's ALS Awareness Table May 8-15 in the library lobby as we celebrate ALS Awareness Week. We are creating awareness about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.  This is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Roughly 1 in 400 people will develop ALS in their lifetime. 

The HEAL initiative is a student-run initiative from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School that provides education on high blood pressure management, with a focus on lifestyle modifications. They will also provide information on local community sites to check blood pressure and steps on how to properly track blood pressure at home.

Would you like your children to be healthy and happy? Join our fun and educational storytime to help your kids establish healthy habits early in childhood.

Each month we explore a different health topic through songs, cartoons, storytime (in English, German or Russian), games or craft activities.

For children ages 3 and up with an adult.

The program is brought to you by Just For The Health Of It! Initiative, The Library's Prescription for Quality Health & Wellness Information.

Appointments recommended. For an appointment go to nybc.org/drive 

Sponsor Code 68743

Or Call 800-933-2566

Donors 76 years old and over need a doctor's note unless one is already on file. 16 year olds need signed NYBC parental consent form.

Appointments recommended. For an appointment go to nybc.org/drive 

Sponsor Code 68743

Or Call 800-933-2566

Donors 76 years old and over need a doctor's note unless one is already on file. 16 year olds need signed NYBC parental consent form.