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Mindful Breathing, Gentle Movement

2026-02-21 11:00:00 2026-02-21 12:00:00 America/New_York Mindful Breathing, Gentle Movement Take time for yourself with breath and movement to reduce stress and restore calm. The practice will include movement between chair and floor, with modifications offered. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Saturday, February 21
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-21 11:00:00 2026-02-21 12:00:00 America/New_York Mindful Breathing, Gentle Movement Take time for yourself with breath and movement to reduce stress and restore calm. The practice will include movement between chair and floor, with modifications offered. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Independence Branch

Meeting Room (75)

Take time for yourself with breath and movement to reduce stress and restore calm. The practice will include movement between chair and floor, with modifications offered. Bring a yoga mat or towel.

The holidays and winter can be and are a difficult and stressful time for many. To prepare for this season, we'll learn mindful breathing techniques and gentle movement postures you can turn to to keep the anxiety and stress away! Mindful breathing enhances focus and reduces stress by centering attention on the breath, promotes relaxation and emotional regulation contributing to improved mental wellbeing. Combined with gentle movements we can learn to tap into our resilience, gain a greater sense of control, increase self-awareness, and establish a greater sense of calm, peace, and happiness within.

Please bring a yoga mat or large towel. The practice will include movement between chair and floor, with modifications offered as needed.

Registration begins on Wednesday, January 21 at 9:00 a.m.

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Independence Branch

indmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.447.0160
Fax: 216.447.1371
Branch manager
Chad Lowther

Hours
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Mon, Feb 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Feb 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Independence Branch began as a collection operated out of City Hall. After outgrowing that space, the library moved into its own facility and since 1992 the branch has been a part of the city’s municipal complex that includes a recreational facility and senior center.

Upcoming events

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Wed, Feb 04, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.

Wed, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Get crafty and make your own mini heart-shaped pillow! Learn the blanket stitch, a super simple and fun way to sew while creating something cute and cozy.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Mon, Feb 09, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Feb 11, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Feb 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on community. Registration is requested.

Wed, Feb 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (75)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on community. Registration is requested.

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Veteran newsman and investigative reporter Paul Orlousky will share his behind-the-scenes experiences while working at several Cleveland television stations.

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Create a vibrant vase design by weaving colorful string around nails on a wooden board. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.

Mon, Feb 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Children ages 3-7, and their caregivers, join us as we explore our North and South Pole animal friends. We'll share books, make crafts, and dance and waddle like a penguin!

Wed, Feb 18, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.

Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Feb 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.

Wed, Feb 18, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.

Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Feb 19, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.

Fri, Feb 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Here’s the story of the 1960’s Cleveland legend. We will talk about Ernie Anderson as Ghoulardi, his outrageous antics, the films and songs of Ghoulardi, and Anderson’s life after Ghoulardi.

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Take time for yourself with breath and movement to reduce stress and restore calm. The practice will include movement between chair and floor, with modifications offered. Bring a yoga mat or towel.

Mon, Feb 23, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Volunteer at the library, earn service hours. We will work on a project benefitting the library or for a need in the community.

Wed, Feb 25, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.

Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Mon, Mar 02, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.