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Breathe Easy at Your Library

Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress for Seniors

2026-11-10 14:00:00 2026-11-10 14:45:00 America/Chicago Breathe Easy at Your Library East -

Tuesday, November 10
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Join us for a four-part monthly series focused on breathing techniques to relieve stress for seniors, as well as caregivers!

In partnership with Cornerstone Caregiving, the East Branch is hosting a four-part monthly series focused on breathing techniques to relieve stress for seniors, as well as caregivers! Each session runs 30 minutes and is structured so that you can attend all four or drop in for just one. All four sessions will take place in the Community Room at RPL's East Branch on East State Street. Join us at the library and learn to breathe a little easier! 

Session 1: The 30-Second Reset: Simple Tools for Stress Relief (11/10/2026 at 2:00pm)

An introduction to quick nervous system resets using simple body and breathing techniques. 

Session 2: Micro-Breathing for Daily Stress (12/8/2026 at 2:00pm)

Focused entirely on simple, low-impact breathing tools to help ease immediate stress or anxiety.

Session 3: Gentle Movements for Better Sleep (1/12/2027 at 2:00pm)

Very subtle body-based releases designed to relieve tension and help the mind and body wind down for rest.

Session 4: Building a Daily 30-Second Routine to Relieve Stress (2/9/2027 at 2:00pm)

Combining the tools from previous sessions into easy habit anchors for everyday home routines.

East

ebirdsong@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: (815) 965-7606
Fax: (815) 963-7843
Branch manager
Erin Birdsong

Hours
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Mon, Nov 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 Closed

About the library

Come visit the East Branch, located in the former Barnes & Noble building on East State St. The East Branch offers a 65-seat meeting room, free Wi-Fi, quiet study rooms, special areas for children and adults, and an expanded collection of books and media, as well as a Friends of RPL book shop.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Nov 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Friends of RPL Community Room
NEW to East Branch! This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Join us for a four-part monthly series focused on breathing techniques to relieve stress for seniors, as well as caregivers!

Tue, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Friends of RPL Community Room
Join fellow backgammon enthusiasts to refine your skills and enjoy some exciting games of backgammon!

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Area
Tuesday evening stories and music topped off with a little coloring time - meets in the Children's Area. Will not meet 10/20, 10/27, 11/17, 11/24, 12/15 (Polar Express), 12/22 and 12/29.

Thu, Nov 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Meet new friends, listen to stories and get moving in an interactive storytime that builds social and early literacy skills. Meets weekly except 10/22, 10/29, 11/19, 11/26, 12/24, 12/31.

Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Friends of RPL Community Room
Join the Rockford Symphony Orchestra at the East Branch Library for a special musical storytime series designed for young children and their families!