Embracing Wellness:
A Collaborative Series brought to you by York Public Library, the York, Maine Rotary Club, and Community Partners
Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2025
York Public Library and community partners are pleased to present a month of programs focused on mental health and well-being.
Schedule of Events
To learn more about each program, click below to be redirected to the library’s calendar listing. View all wellness events on the library’s general calendar here.
JUST FOR KIDS! The Youth Services team is excited to share wellness programs for children and families, tweens, and teens throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, including takeaway Teen Wellness Kits, Canine Cuddles, a new “trail tale” by the pond, special wellness-themed story hours, and more! Check out youth wellness events.
May 1 & May 2
Mental Health First Aid Training (Adults)
with Katie Michaud MS, OTR/L Community Care Director Cornerstone VNA
May 5
YCSA: How Our Programs and Services Can Support Your Mental Health Needs
with York Community Service Association staff
May 7
Community Read Discussion: A Man Called Ove (Rotary)
with York, Maine, Rotary Club at St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge
May 14
Community Read Discussion: A Man Called Ove (YPL)
with Kerry Cronin, Assistant Director, York Public Library at York Public Library
FEATURED EVENT: COMMUNITY READ
A MAN CALLED OVE by FREDRIK BACKMAN
Fredrik Backman’s beloved first novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. “If there was an award for ‘Most Charming Book of the Year, ‘ this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down” (Booklist, starred review).
THREE CHANCES to join the discussion: With Rotary (May 7), with the Center for Active Living (May 14), and with York Public Library (May 19). See calendar for details.
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This Community Read is generously sponsored by the York, Maine Rotary Club. Copies of the book are available at the Main Circulation Desk, or may be requested in the Library Catalog.
May 15
Living Well with Anxiety
with Katherine Michaud, MS, OTR/L, Community Care Director, Cornerstone VNA
May 21
Promoting Wellness from Substance Use: Prevention Through Recovery
with Sally Manninen, MA PS-C, Director of Community Health at York Hospital, Dr. Christine Munroe, Medical Director of The Recovery Center at York Hospital, and Erin McGann
May 29
Mental Health First Aid (Youth)
with Laura Cashell, Program Manager, Community Health, York Hospital
Community Partners
