Sunday, June 21 is Father's Day and also the official start of the summer. What better time to thank the father figures in our lives for helping to make us who we are?
Our librarians have many new booklists that might be of interest to dads. These include Fiction categories of Fantasy, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels, Historical Fictions, Horror, Mystery, and Thriller and Nonfiction categories of Health & Fitness (local parks and trails), Home & Garden, Science & Technology, Music & Movies, Business & Money, Sports & Games, Travel & Outdoors.
Our Kanopy and Hoopla online resources have a wide variety of TV shows and movies to stream, along with classic and recent eBook and eAudiobook selections. Do the kids want to make something crafty for dad? Try Creativebug or one of our eBooks, eMagazines, or eVideos in the Crafts, Hobbies & DIY section of our Online Library.
June is also Men's Health Month. Men are less likely to seek out medical attention for routine health concerns that if left unaddressed can become serious. Groups like the Men's Health Network advocate around the need for men and boys to receive preventative health care and early treatment for disease and injury. The County's Health System advises regular screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, and prostate health.
Mental health is equally important. Sometimes it can be hard to talk about difficult topics, especially for men. The library has many resources, just for men on the topic. In addition, the County's 988 phone number, staffed by trained counselors at the Behavioral Health Department, can help connect callers with a variety of services to assist with finding a therapist, connecting with treatment for substance abuse, or dealing with a mental health crisis.
