Celebrate YOU during Self-Improvement September!

September 17, 2022 Genealogy, Library Programs, Reading Suggestions
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Why wait for January to make a fresh start? September is National Self-Improvement Month, a time to reflect on yourself, set new goals, and try new things.
Here at AAPLD, we're all about helping you find what's fresh, fun and yes, FREE! All you need is a library card! Don't have one? Good news, September is also National Library Month. Kick off your self-improvement journey by signing up for a card today!

Learn Something New!

Great Courses- Our Hoopla and Kanopy video streaming apps offer the Great Courses video lecture series. Learn about ancient and modern history, the arts, science and more.
Mango Languages logo: multi-colored letter MLearn a New Language- Mango Languages lets you study and practice more than 70 languages! Download the app, and sign in with your AAPLD library card. And be sure to register for the Sept. 21 class on using Mango.
Make Music- Check out a keyboard or guitar from our Library of Things, along with an instructional book or video to get started.
Library Programs- Take a class at the library! Fall topics include Native American Voices, Polish Genealogy, the true story behind The Great Gatsby, and more!

Get Creative!

close up of a woman using crochet hook Try CreativeBug- A video library containing over 1,000 classes, from drawing and painting to crocheting to jewelry making, and more! Just sign in with your AAPLD library card. Check out crafting kits and tools from our Library of Things.
Join a Club! - Interested in photography or writing? Attend an upcoming meeting of the Worth a 1,000 Words Camera Club or Algonquin Area Writers Group. Writers and photographers of all experience levels are welcome!
Check out the Makerspace- There's something fun happening every day in the Makerspace. Try our drop-in craft of the month, sign up for a class, schedule time to use equipment, or get help on a project from a Maker specialist!

Live Better

Exercise online with our Chair Tai Chi classes, taught by local instructor Allison Deputy. Seated classes are held each Tuesday. Friday classes include standing moves.
meatballs cooking in a skilletStart a new fitness routine. Check out the Yoga Awareness display in the Adult Services area at the Main Library. Find how-to books and videos in the Adult Non-Fiction section. Learn about aerobics, pilates, running, and cross-fit. Read up on good health at all stages of life-- both physical and mental.
Then, browse our cookbook collection for recipes and ideas for tasty fall meals. Stop by the Adult Services reference desk, a staff member will be happy to help.