East Brunswick Public Library

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Keep Calm & Carry On: Top Tools to Help Parents Cope & Connect with Their Kids (Part 1)

This engaging presentation by Dr. Andrea Temkin-Yu will explore essential, evidence-based strategies that empower parents to enhance family dynamics and support their child's mental health. The presenter will highlight the importance of parent well-being and share practical techniques to build emotional resilience and manage stress. The second part will focus on useful tools for creating deeper connections with kids and teens, emphasizing quality time and fostering trust and communication.

Memory Café

Join us at our November Memory Café and enjoy all things to celebrate the art of Vincent Van Gogh, including creating art with resident artist Barbara Smith.

Memory Cafes will be held on the First Friday of the month from 10:30am-12:30pm.

Stuffed Animal Clinic

Brought to you by HIPHOP-CHI at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

 

Bring your cutest stuffed animals and give them a checkup, just like a real doctor!

 

Kids will learn from future doctors how to perform the doctor's exam, including taking their temperature, listening to the heart, and putting on a bandaid.

Learn About NJ SNAP

Join staff from the RWJBarnabas Health SNAP Navigator Program at their outreach table at the library. A SNAP Navigator can help you apply and help you keep your benefits so you can get the food assistance you need.

SNAP Navigators will walk you through:

Healthy Hands: Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Common Hand Conditions (in person)

Join us for an informative presentation on hand therapy – an essential part of recovery for many hand and upper extremity conditions. Learn about common diagnoses such as carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, trigger finger, and repetitive strain injuries.

Presented by DR. Alisha Sharma, OTD, MS, OTR/L of ProFysio Physical Therapy

We’ll discuss: