[photo credit: Altadena Library District]
The free program, aimed at students in grades eight through 12, frames the evening around a central question: “How to cope with the current upheaval of this world is a question many of us find ourselves asking…but what peace can come when we feel truly connected to ourselves? What joy is possible when we feel belonging with each other?”
“In this workshop, we’re going to explore how breath, simple movement, and play can help us feel more connected to ourselves, our community, and our world,” the workshop description explains, offering low-barrier practices to help young people manage stress after a year of disruption and loss.
The session will be led by Kiki Williams (she/they), a third-generation Altadenan described in library materials as a “multi-passionate human being in pursuit of both personal and collective freedom.” When not managing Octavia’s Bookshelf and “slinging juicy queer fiction,” Williams leads groups in “somatic and relational mindfulness.”
With support from Direct Relief, the library district is partnering with local organizations to offer wellness programming, create a collection of wellness materials and supplies for patrons, and host a forthcoming mental health fair featuring “engaging, evidence-based activities designed to support emotional resilience and connection.”
Threads of Connection: A Teen Wellness Workshop will run on Tuesday, January 27 at 5 p.m. Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center, 2659 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, California. For more information, call (626) 798-0833 or visit https://www.altadenalibrary.org/programs?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D193672529.
