Self-Care During the Winter Holidays

Snowy forested background. Text: Winter Reading San Jose Public Library.

Take Care of Yourself This Holiday Season

Each holiday season, it’s easy to be caught up with taking care of family and loved ones, as well as finishing up year-end work.  We often get so busy, we forget to take care of ourselves. Remember to slow down and get some rest.  Don’t forget to breathe.  Take a walk and get some exercise when you can.  Unplug and unwind.  

If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to join Winter Reading. There's no better time to practice self-care and unwind with a cozy book, pick up some free giveaways, and earn a chance to win a cool grand prize!  If you’ve registered and need to pick up your sign-up or completion prize, feel free to come in anytime during open hours. Please note that SJPL will be closed on these three days: Wednesday, December 24th; Thursday, December 25th; and Thursday, January 1st. To get started, here are a few reading recommendations while you practice self-care:

Children’s Titles

Breathe Like A Bear

Steam Train, Dream Train

Young Adult Titles

The Giver

The Agathas

Adult Titles

Murder at A Cape Bookstore

How to Fly (in Ten Thousand Easy Lessons)