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All programs are FREE and subject to
last minute change or cancellation.
Wednesday, 17 September at 6:30 P.M.
Author @ the Library presents: "A Three Dog Life," and
"Thinking About Memoir," with Abigail
Thomas.
A reading and discussion by the author of the acclaimed memoir,
A Three Dog Life, which describes her life in the wake of disaster
and her struggle to make something useful of it. Thinking About
Memoir is her latest book and helps adults look back at their past
and use writing as a means of figuring out who they used to be and
how they became who they are today.
Mid-Manhattan Library
The New York Public Library
40th Street and 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-340-0883
Tuesday, 7 October at 6:30 P.M.
"Nurturing Health via Qigong and Taiji (T’ai Chi)," with
Dr. Yang Yang.
In this interactive workshop, Dr. Yang will lecture on traditional
Taiji and Qigong practice. Participants will also learn and experience
Taiji and Qigong exercises which they can practice at home. Absolute
beginners and longtime practitioners will all benefit. Yang Yang,
Ph.D. is a traditionally trained and internationally recognized
Master Taiji and Qigong instructor and adjunct faculty of Kinesiology
at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Mid-Manhattan Library
The New York Public Library
40th Street and 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-340-0883
Wednesday, 19 November at 6:30 P.M.
Author @ the presents: "Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips:
A Workbook for Detecting, Diagnosing, and Eliminating Pesky
Pests, Stinky Stenches, Musty Mold, and Other Aggravating Home Problems,"
with Jeffrey C. May.
A certified indoor air quality professional, will be discussing
his new book designed for people concerned about the air quality
in their home. He will describe the health problems that can be
caused or exacerbated by such airborne contaminants as fungi, mold,
mildew, moisture and odor and what to do about it.
Mid-Manhattan Library
The New York Public Library
40th Street and 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-340-0883
Monday, 1 December at 6:30 P.M.
"Eating for Personal Power, Energy and Work-Life Balance,"
with Jena la Flamme.
Learn quick and easy food and lifestyle strategies to increase your
energy levels, boost your sense of personal power and balance, and
decrease your cravings. You will take home concrete ideas you can
incorporate immediately in order to have more energy, feel more
empowered and balanced and cope better with stress. Speaker: Jena
la Flamme is the founder and director of Jena Wellness.
Mid-Manhattan Library
The New York Public Library
40th Street and 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-340-0883
Tuesday, 2 December at 6:30 P.M.
Author @ the Library presents: "Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua
in the Coal Mine," with Marion Nestle.
The acclaimed author of “Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences
Nutrition and Health,” now tells the gripping story of how, in early
2007, a few telephone calls about sick cats set off the largest
recall of consumer products in U.S. history and an international
crisis over the safety of imported goods ranging from food to toothpaste,
tires, and toys. She uncovers unexpected connections among the food
supplies for pets, farm animals, and people and identifies glaring
gaps in the global oversight of food safety.
Mid-Manhattan Library
The New York Public Library
40th Street and 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-340-0883
Wednesday, 3 December at 6:30 P.M.
"The Flu: What You Need to Know," with
Beth Nivin from The Bureau of Communicable Diseases.
Tis the season for sneezing, coughing and fever. Learn what the
flu is, the effectiveness of vaccinations, and how to avoid getting
it in the first place.
Mid-Manhattan Library
The New York Public Library
40th Street and 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-340-0883
These programs are supported by a grant from the Sergei
S. Zlinkoff Fund for Medical Research and Education.
