This Week at the New Orleans Public Library for Adults

Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser. NAMI: In Our Own Voice Representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness will speak openly about their own experiences with mental illness, with an opportunity for dialogue, questions, and resources. This presentation will provide: An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic. A chance to ask presenters questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions. The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams, and goals. Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community. In partnership with NAMI New Orleans. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. Register here. Algiers Regional Library Monday, May 13 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm "Mother's Day Bus Crash on 610" - A Documentary by Royd Anderson On the 20th anniversary of the worst vehicular accident in New Orleans history, watch the uncut documentary, which runs about 40 minutes.  Mid-City Library Monday, May 13 from 6pm - 7:30pm Mental Health: Stigma and Treatments A presenter from Jackson Hands of Change, a behavioral health agency, will be on hand to discuss mental health, stigma, and local treatment options. In partnership with Jackson Hands of Change. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. Register here. Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center Tuesday, May 14 from 6pm - 7pm Transcending Trauma: How Yoga Heals Join certified trauma-informed yoga teacher Sheetal Kandola to learn about different types of yoga, how it can help in the healing process, and tools for relaxation and stress management. Sheetal will briefly cover Ayurveda, and participants will learn about their own mind-body constitutions. She will also teach some basic meditation practices, breathing exercises, and physical poses. In partnership with the Institute for Women and Ethnic Studies. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. Register here. Nora Navra Library Tuesday, May 14 from 6pm - 7pm Children's Mental Health & Wellness Learn about childhood mental health and wellness while participating in family-friendly interactive discussion, games, and art-based tools with a licensed counselor from Daughters of Charity. In partnership with Daughters of Charity. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. Register here. Children's Resource Center Library Saturday, May 18 from 11am - 12pm Occasionally, event dates and times change. To ensure you are viewing the most current event information, visit nolalibrary.org or contact the Library. Learn a New Language Choose from 80 languages to learn with Pronunciator, our free language learning service.

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