Come see our red!

     If you thought red is one of our favorite colors, you'd be right!
     We have our red paper books and audio books out on display, not only for adults but for children too.  And the wonderful items we're showing this month in our lighted display cases in the front foyer are all red...great items like toys, flowers, jewelry, clothing, hearts, etc.  Our free bookmarks even have red writing.
     So, what's all this red about? 
     First of all, it's American Heart Month.  A time when everyone should be aware of how much they need their heart and how they should take care of it.  We have informational heart displays in the adult reading area to share with the public, and this coming Tuesday the 8th we will have Colquitt Regional Medical Center Corporate Health Nurses doing free blood pressure checks 9:30 to 11:30 a.m in the reading area.  Having your blood pressure checked is one of the easiest ways to find out how your heart is doing.  If you miss the 8th, plan to come in on Tuesday the 22nd.  The nurses will be back again from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
     Of course, another reason for our red displays is because of Valentine's Day.  We couldn't miss doing something for that special day.  It's also a gentle reminder to all of you love birds to be sure and get your sweetie something nice for Valentine's Day.
     Our red for tomorrow, Friday the 4th, will be for National Wear Red Day.   It's associated with your heart also and our staff has promised wear red to promote (again) awareness of heart disease.  Women especially will be wearing red tomorrow.
     Surprise fact?  Do you know that the number one killer of Hispanic women is heart disease?  On an average, Hispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than other women.  And despite the heightened risk, most are still unaware of the threat to themselves and their families.  The good news is that heart disease can be prevented.
     So, tomorrow put on your red...shirt, pants, tie, cap, iPod buds, whatever.  Help spread the word that red is an important color for very important reasons.  Stop by the library and pick up a red book to read, get a red-cased audio book to listen to, find a red-cased DVD or video to watch, and check out our display of red items that will bring a smile to your face.
     We just love red!
(Source: http://english.goredcorazon.org/)

Have You Checked Your Blood Pressure Lately?

In conjunction with American Heart Month, the American Heart Association, and Colquitt Regional Medical Center, the library is sponsoring a blood pressure screening program on Tuesday, February 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the reading area of the library. This service is free to the public and should be taken advantage of by all who have blood pressure! That means you! Because everyone has blood pressure!
Do you know what high blood pressure is? What high blood pressure does to your body? How you know if you have high blood pressure? And what you can do about high blood pressure?
Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms at all. There are no specific warning signs. If high blood pressure continues for a long time, your heart and arteries may not function as well as they should. And other body organs also may be affected. It increases your risk of stroke, heart failure, kidney disease and heart attack.
The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have your doctor check it or visit a local blood pressure screening program.
And that's where the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library comes in. Put Tuesday, February 12, on your calendar and come in for a free check-up by qualified CRMC nursing staff. It will be from 2 to 4 p.m.
There will be handouts, provided by the American Heart Association, available for you to pick up. Handouts such as "Warning Signs and Action" for heart attacks, cardiac arrest and stroke emergencies. And a guide to physical activity called "Just Move!" as well as "Easy Food Tips for Heart-Healthy Eating."
Come join us. It's American Heart Month. Treat your heart with love. Have your blood pressure checked. It's all free at the library!!!