Healthy Living Series 2026

Participate in this year’s winter class series, four events covering different topics/skill areas for supporting your well-being! All events are offered at no cost, though two of our classes this year require advance registration.

February 2 - Sourdough Bread Making, 6-8pm

Learn sourdough basics so you can make tasty, healthy, and economical bread at home. Furthermore, sourdough bread-making can grow into a hobby through which you can explore creativity and build mastery, which supports your mental health as well! Because space is limited in this hands-on class, advance registration is required.

February 9 - Gut Health and Healthy Weight Essentials, 6-7pm

Learn from Brittney Johnson, RDN, LD, about how to support your gut health and maintain a healthy weight. This presentation will be held at the Ambulance Barn at 98 W 300 N. No registration is required. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for a grocery store gift card.

Week of February 16 - Yoga

Attend any of the library yoga classes this week courtesy the Healthy Kane County Foundation. By registering and bringing your “ticket” to any of the classes, or by picking up a yoga voucher at the library or Active Living Centers, the Foundation will cover the cost of the class.

February 23 - Helping your Child Identify and Regulate Their Emotions, 6-7pm

Learn from Austin Soderquist, ACMHC, about how to support your kids or other young people in your life in developing the ability to identify and regulate emotions. This presentation will be held at the Ambulance Barn at 98 W 300 N. No registration is required. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for children’s that support building emotional skills. This event pairs nicely with Austin’s ongoing series, which includes a session on identifying and regulating one’s own emotions on the 2nd Wednesday of February (Feb. 11)