Read, exercise, dance…even explore space at the county library

Next week, the library is offering the Lunchbox Program, “Aging in Place with Confidence,” on Jan. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. with Jessica Adkins.  Getting older is more difficult without the resources you need. Join Jessica Adkins, Marketing Director from Access II Independent Living Center, as she discusses programs and services offered in our local community for seniors, the disabled, and their caregivers. Understand what free resources and programs are available to increase independence and confidence in relation to care options, transportation, durable medical equipment and much more. Bring your lunch and get informed.

The library is offering a new program, Musictime@thelibrary, beginning Jan 18, from 10-10:30 a.m. for walking babies through pre-school aged children and their parents.  The program will take place the third Friday of the month now through April. This is a 30-minute creative movement/music time when a child and a parent can dance, play, and keep a rhythm together using rhythm sticks, multi colored scarves, maraca eggs and sing along songs. It is taught by Mariah Demke.  Staff librarians will read at the end of each session to further encourage the connection between rhythm and phonological and print awareness-fundamental skills for growing successful readers.  Share Mariah’s fun curriculum that involves both parent and child in becoming familiar with keeping a rhythm and developing motor skills in a fun musical way.  Mariah grew up in Gallatin, graduated from The Stage Crew Performing Arts Center with training in ballet, jazz, tap and clogging, and is currently teaching dance and creative movement at Midwest Dance Synergy School of Dance in Trenton.

Finally, Kathy Hensley, of Hearts & Hands Reflexology will be at Daviess County Library Jan. 19, beginning at 10 a.m. Come and learn a little bit of the history of the ancient practice of reflexology and many of its health benefits. Kathy will also include an active demonstration. Kathy established Hearts & Hands Reflexology in August 2017; it is currently a strictly mobile service. Her clients enjoy this therapy in the comfort of their own homes. Home treatment is especially helpful for those who struggle with mobility and transportation issues. After a long career in healthcare, and going through some serious health challenges of her own, Kathy was introduced to reflexology.  She was amazed at how quickly her health improved and from there, developed a strong desire to work with other people. During her work, Kathy stumbled upon foot zone therapy, which incorporates reflexology, and also teaches one how to replace negative thought patterns with positive ones. “I have seen some pretty amazing outcomes with this approach. While reflexology is not a cure, it is an amazing way to alleviate many symptoms of a vast array of common ailments,” states Ms. Hensley. Currently, Kathy is studying at International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaches to become a certified Trauma Recovery Coach, working with clients who have suffered emotional trauma and assisting them overcoming its effects, such as complex post traumatic stress disorder. This program is a part of Adult Winter Reading programming.

All of these events may be combined with an enjoyable, educational visit to EXPLORE SPACE:  A Cosmic Journey, a traveling exhibition for libraries, and part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute.  Exhibit partners include the American Library Association, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and Afterschool Alliance.  Explore Space is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation. Daviess County Library received through its designation as a NASA@MyLibrary partner.

For more information, visit the library or call 660-663-3222.