Archive for July 2023

The chronic stress from the pandemic has put many people into a state of constant fight-or-flight which can affect women wanting to conceive or are already pregnant. Excessive stress hormones have been shown to affect the baby’s health. Reducing stress hormones has been shown to have more positive outcomes for both mom and baby. Join Renee Fera, RN CEHP, for a program that seeks to ease the process of pregnancy at all stages – before, during, and postpartum. Learn what you can do to reduce worry, stress less, and find strategies for relaxation to enjoy the journey and create better outcomes. Renee has years of experience with holistic modalities to reduce stress. She’ll help you reduce your fear so that you feel calmer, confident, peaceful, and loving.

Honor Flight Pittsburgh arranges tours of the memorials in Washington D.C. for veterans of American wars. Join us for an afternoon while we make cards that will be distributed to these veterans during their next trip. Limited card making supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. For teens and adults.

Teen and Youth Services Librarian, Carrie Lowery runs a weekly Sensory Storytime for children ages 2-6. It is a welcoming and friendly environment. During the storytime, children and caregivers listen to stories, sing songs, and do rhymes in a unique way. Following the storytime, the children can play with sensory activities. Ms. Carrie also brings in community partners such as occupational and physical therapists to speak to the parents. She has also brought in a service dog to meet the children and learn about safety when approaching unfamiliar animals