Parking Lot Construction: As part of our ongoing work to maintain and improve Central Library, the parking lot will be closed for construction from Tuesday, July 28, to Saturday, August 1. Visit the Central Library page for more details. 

CLOSURE: Central Library will be closed Tuesday, July 21, through Saturday, July 25, while emergency repairs are made to the building’s cooling system. We expect to reopen Monday, July 27.

Notice of Public Meeting: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees | July 27 | 5:30 pm | Central Library/Van Deusen Room. The packet of information for the meeting can be found on the library’s website

Positive Psychology for Less Stress and Happier Workdays

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Explore the insights of positive psychology, the popular branch of psychology that focuses on what helps people thrive.

Are you trying to minimize stress and create a more purposeful, happy career? In this course, instructor Andrea Bonior gives you an overview of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive strategies drawn from positive psychology, a popular branch of psychology that focuses on what helps people to thrive. Explore proven ways to remove expectations that you should be happy, embrace all your feelings (not just the positive ones), and connect with others with genuine gratitude. Along the way, Andrea shares tips and techniques for weaving creative risk taking and mindfulness into everyday work scenarios, so you can stay focused on what really matters—proactively flourishing in your role.

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