The Body Keeps The Score, Bessel van der Kolk's 2014 book on trauma, has been on the New York Times Non-Fiction Bestseller List for the past 185 weeks! Given the collective uneasiness we have faced over the past few years, this does not come as a surprise. However, the popularity of this book may also reflect an increased awareness of how small, everyday traumas can shape our lives. Furthermore, it may be indicative of how we, as a society, are becoming more inclined to seek out ways to take care of our mental health.

The library aims to increase awareness and decrease the stigma that surrounds mental health issues in our community. Below we have highlighted a few resources that we hope you will find helpful.
*click on bookcover to request from BCCLS
Glen Ridge Library was recently chosen as one of 152 public libraries to participate in NJHealthConnect@YourLibrary, a statewide Tele-healh program. As a participant, the library was the recipient of two iPads pre-loaded with apps and links to telemedicine sites of major hospital systems in NJ by region, health information resources, mental health resources for adults and teens as well as apps for Zoom and Google Meet to conduct tele-med appointments.

The tele-health iPads are available to borrow for Glen Ridge residents through our Library of Things.
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June Programs
Back by popular demand! Join us for a "Farm to Glass" mixology class hosted by Tammy of Tammy's Tastings. Come learn how to drink your vegetables (okay, fruit too!) in this online class. Tammy will talk about all the ways you can incorporate wonderful local produce – herbs, cucumbers, berries, tomatoes – into cocktails. You’ll learn all about muddling, infusing, and even shrubs. Space is limited so register soon!
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