Congratulations to Danielle Miner whose name was randomly selected from all the submissions to the Library's Find the Elf Contest. Thank you to everyone who participated. We hope you enjoyed searching for the Elf and in doing so discovered some new pages on the Library website.
12/08/2023
Jennifer Muller
No Subjects
Many of us, including the library elf, will be making New Year's resolutions to form better health and wellness habits in 2024. For inspiration, motivation, and information checkout the library's Wellness guide.
Take a screenshot of the elf on our library website, and submit it using the link below to have a chance to win an Amazon gift card. Look for the elf each day in a new location! One submission per person per day.
https://south.libwizard.com/id/c405c8da34ae6a21794318e1a03e8395
12/07/2023
Jennifer Muller
No Subjects
Our elf knows that the holidays can make already tight budgets even tighter. So he is looking for some money management tips and personal finance advice on one of our library guides.
Take a screenshot of the elf on our library website, and submit it using the link below to have a chance to win an Amazon gift card. Look for the elf each day in a new location! One submission per person per day.
https://south.libwizard.com/id/c405c8da34ae6a21794318e1a03e8395
The holiday season can be very overwhelming. Studying for finals, traveling to see loved ones, and dodging the crowds of shoppers can fill up your calendar and cause increased stress. With all this added on, it can be hard to prioritize staying healthy. Listed below are a few ways you can stay healthier during the holiday season.
Wash hands regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
Manage stress in a way that works for you.
Give yourself grace and patience.
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
Stay mindful of road conditions and don’t drive if it is deemed unsafe.
Prepare food safely and avoid cross-contamination.
Bundle up in light, warm layers.
Practice fire safety.
Prioritize physical activity.
Try to get enough sleep.
(CDC, 2019)
It is important to stay healthy both physically and mentally, as these two often go hand-in-hand. When managing stress, it is important to remember that what works for one person might not work for someone else. So, find what works best for you and make it a habit.
For more information and healthy living tips, check out the library’s Wellness Guide. I highly recommend the guide’s section on gratitude. You can also use the search feature on the library’s homepage to look up peer-reviewed articles on seasonal depression and how to prevent the spread of germs.
The South College Library staff wish you a safe & healthy holiday season!
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019, November 27). 12 ways to have a healthy holiday season. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/holidayseason/index.html