Hey there!
I think you're awesome! And you're making good choices! You're here, looking at the library's web site!! Keep it up!
Sometimes we all need a little reminder that we're doing good things, we're on the right track, we're awesome! And it motivates us to keep doing those good things! That's called a pep talk, and here's a definition from dictionary.com:
a vigorous, emotional talk, as to a person or group, intended to arouse enthusiasm, increase determination to succeed
Pep talks give us energy to keep doing the good things we're doing. They make us want to do better by filling us with positive feelings. Keep scrolling for some more stuff that will make you feel good!
-Sam
The next time a friend or family member is having a hard time, you can give them a pep talk. You can also give yourself a pep talk!
Here are some tips! (I found this information here.)
You are strong!
You are brave!
You've got this!
These kinds of statements are called affirmations. Starting with good things like this reminds us of reasons why we should be confident. And when we remember these things, our brains produce chemicals that help us feel happy! Then we're ready to believe in ourselves.
If you're giving yourself a pep talk before doing something you're nervous about, it helps to talk to yourself by name. For example, if I were about to go on stage and talk in front of a bunch of people, I could say, "You can do this, Sam! You've done hard things before, and you can do this too!"
Calling ourselves by name helps us overcome our self-doubt. It makes it easier for us to believe the good things we're saying.
Click this image to watch a video of one of my favorite pep talks ever, from Kid President!
"This is your time,
This is my time,
This is our time!
We can make every day
better for each other!"
Do you need a Pep Talk? Ask an adult to help you call (707) 8PEPTOC --- (707) 873-7862 for some words of encouragement from kindergarteners! Click on the image above to read more about it!
Click this image for a song full of affirmations by Snoop Dogg! When you're feeling discouraged, you can sing it to yourself to feel better.
Click this image for instructions about making a daily affirmations jar! You can find a huge list of affirmations on the site, and even more here!
Watch this video with an adult or friend. What happens when we surround ourselves with positivity? What happens when we believe negative things about ourselves?
There are plenty of books in the library about positivity. Here are just a few.
Click on the picture to see the book in our online catalog. If it sounds like something you'd be interested in reading, you can put it on hold and check it out!
I Am: Affirmations for Resilience
Bela Barbosa
Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself
Susan Verde
I Am Thinking My Life
Allysun Atwater
I Am, I Can: Affirmations for Kids
Wynne Kinder
Be Your Own Best Friend Forever!
Gary Robinson
Upcoming Kids' Events
Stop in the Central Library for a drop-in craft every week this summer. This week we will make an Otter with brown paper bags and newspaper.
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Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
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Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Smokey the Bear's Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
Batman vs. The Rogues Gallery Scavenger Hunt
Batman, Robin, and their team of super-powered friends are at the library to face off against Gotham City's most fearsome collection of villains, The Rogues Gallery! Find them all and win an amazing prize! Best for ages 6+
I Spy: National Parks
Come find all your favorite National Parks at the Central Library! Find all the pictures in the Youth area to get a prize!
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your child for school.
Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! This week we'll have watermelon games and crafts, and of course ... we'll eat watermelon!
Disclaimer(s)
Central Parking
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
