December 15, 2024

BOOKS

New Jersey strikes a blow against banning books 

Nice News More than just hubs for bookworms, libraries are becoming destinations for nourishing your mind and body (and possibly your soul in the process). Public health programs are making their way into libraries throughout the U.S., offering everything from fitness classes to blood pressure monitors to group discussions about loneliness. The best part? Most of these services are free, and everyone is eligible to partake in them...

Libraries for Health, an initiative offering mental wellness services in central Texas, has received over $3 million from St. David’s Foundation — and it’s focusing on advancing health equity in the state. “It’s in no way taking the place of clinical-directed psychologists,” Abena Asante, the foundation’s senior program officer, told Public News Service. “It’s just one community response in addressing the lack of mental wellness resources in rural communities.”

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