Public libraries offer amazing resources for those looking to make some progress on their New Year’s resolutions.
 Looking to make some changes in your career? Or do you have a teen who is approaching the end of their time in high school and not sure what to do next? With your Collier County Public Library card, you have access to Peterson’s Career Prep presented by Gale. This site gives you access to their 5-minute career survey to help you figure out which career path is right for you, their résumé builder tool to help you land a new job, and their virtual career library to help guide you through the career-seeking process.

For those interested in making some inner changes or learning a new skill, look no further than our selection of programming and events. Our branches offer activities such as meditation, crochet, in-person as well as virtual book club discussions, and lectures on a variety of topics. Check out our events page for more information about our upcoming events. If you can’t make it to the library in person, check out our assortment of digital resources. Mango will provide you with the tools to learn a new language and Hoopla has a diverse collection of educational video classes on topics such as writing fiction, wine tasting, and photography.

No matter what your New Year’s resolution is, Collier County Public Library is here to help you accomplish your goals! To learn more about the tools mentioned above, visit the links below.
Links
Peterson’s Career Prep: https://bit.ly/3W7OoeT
Events: https://bit.ly/3UK2Pog
Mango: https://bit.ly/3VOlAbF
Hoopla: https://bit.ly/3FGPGbf

Many of us can agree that holding a physical copy of a magazine feels better, however getting a hold of a magazine often requires us to leave the house or wait for it to appear in the mailbox, which doesn’t always happen on time. With Flipster, our E-resource, you can read new magazines at the moment they become available on your phone, tablet, or computer. Plus, Flipster is free with a Collier County Library Card. You can even find issues from up to 4 years back. Flipster has a plethora of magazines available: PEOPLE, Country Woman, National Geographic, and TIME are just a few of the magazines offered.

Next time you really need a recipe from the Food Network Magazine or want to check Consumer Reports for the best brands and deals- just open Flipster! You can find more information at Magazines & Newspapers | Collier County Library (collierlibrary.org)

January Fun Facts

Start the new year off right by visiting the children's library at your local library to check out books or attend a program. While you are at the library, participate in fun activities such as: completing a puzzle, coloring, or a scavenger hunt. See you in 2023!

- Happy New Year! January 1st is the first day of 2023
- Try a variety of soups for National Soup Month
- January is National Skating Month
- National Bird Day occurs on January 5th
- Fly your favorite kite on January 14th for International Kite Day
- Dress up your pet on January 14th for National Dress Up Your Pet Day
- Martin Luther King Day is observed on January 16th
- The beginning of the Chinese New Year is January 23rd, the Year of the Rabbit
- National Florida Day Happens on January 25th
- Sip some Hot Cocoa for National Hot Chocolate Day on January 31st

Virtual Book Discussions

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Tuesday, Jan 24 @ 2:00pm

Tuesday, Jan 31 @ 2:00pm

In-Person Discussions

Mystery Book Club
Monday, Jan 9 @ 2:00pm 
Naples Regional Library

The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger
Tuesday, Jan 10 @ 2:00pm
Vanderbilt Beach Library

Irena's Children by Tilar J. Mazzeo
Wednesday, Jan 25 @ 2:00pm
South Regional Library

We Are the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter
Wednesday, Jan 25 @ 6:00pm
Naples Regional Library

Find us at collierlibrary.org/events to check for more events and sign up online to get back to talking about books!

Collection Corner: Scrumptious Treats

The Moon Cycle Cookbook: A Holistic Nutrition Guide for a Well-Balanced Menstrual Cycle by Devon Loftus & Jenna Radomski
In the Moon Cycle Cookbook, bakery founder Devon Loftus and nutritionist Jenna Radomski empower women to nourish themselves with recipes for sweets, savory meals, and snacks, organized around each of the four phases of the menstrual cycle, that can be customized to suit their bodies’ fluctuating needs.

The Healthy, Happy Gut Cookbook: Simple, Non-restrictive Recipes to Treat IBS, Bloating, Constipation and Other Digestive Issues the Natural Way by Heather Finley
Registered dietician and gut-health expert Dr. Heather Finley shares her secrets to managing your IBS and other gastrointestinal symptoms without having to give up your favorite foods.

The Everything Easy Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook: 200 Recipes to Naturally Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, Arthritis, Dementia, and Other Inflammatory Diseases by Emily Weeks
Reduce inflammation and the risk of chronic diseases with these 200 easy, satisfying recipes utilizing whole-food ingredients that are proven to reduce inflammation.

The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer's Through Food by Annie Fenn
Eating to maintain brain health is easy, accessible, delicious, and necessary for anyone in midlife. Author Annie Fenn, physician and chef, identifies the top 10 brain-smart ingredients and provides 100 incredible recipes to make with them.

Meals That Heal One Pot: 100+ Recipes for Your Stovetop, Sheet Pan, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer; Reduce Inflammation for Whole-Body Health by Carolyn Williams, Ph.D.
From the author of Meals That Heal, an anti-inflammatory cookbook with quick, 15-minute recipes for your instant pot, air fryer, sheet pan, and more, including science-based info on reducing inflammation and preventing or reversing disease through healthy eating.

The Mediterranean Migraine Diet: A Science-Based Roadmap to Control Symptoms & Transform Brain Health by Alicia Wolf and Shin C. Beh, M.D.
This cookbook features more than 70 delicious recipes and dozens of helpful tips to help combat migraine symptoms by eating a Mediterranean-style diet.

Cook Smart, Eat Well: Mayo Clinic Recipes and Strategies for Healthy Living by Jennifer A. Welper
Mayo Clinic’s Wellness Executive Chef brings you her expert tips, strategies, and more than 100 recipes to make healthy cooking at home more flavorful, less time-consuming, and a routine part of a healthy lifestyle.

Rise & Run: Recipes, Rituals, and Runs to Fuel Your Day by Shalane Flanagan & Elyse Kopecky
This part cookbook, part training manual, features more than 100 nutrient-dense recipes that are crafted with the ideal balance of protein, complex carbs and healthy fats to keep you sustained.

The Complete Guide to Healthy Drinks: Powerhouse Ingredients; Endless Combinations; Smoothies; Juices; Teas; Kombucha; Infused Waters; Broths and More by America’s Test Kitchen
Featuring America's Test Kitchen's customary scientific method to perfect recipes, this newest effort does not disappoint. Recipes cover a wide variety of healthy drink options such as smoothies, juices, teas, and flavored waters that one can make at home to save money and insure the wholesomeness of ingredients.

Cultured Food for Health: A Guide to Healing Yourself with Probiotic Foods by Donna Schwenk
If you’re having digestive problems or feeling sick and rundown—or if you simply want to feel better and have more energy—this is the book for you. In Cultured Food for Health, Donna Schwenk opens your eyes to the amazing healing potential of cultured foods.

The Healing Diverticulitis Cookbook: Recipes to Soothe Inflammation and Relieve Symptoms by Terri Ward
Living with a painful gastrointestinal disease like diverticulitis can make eating a challenge—but it doesn’t have to be that way. This cookbook has expert nutritional guidance and diverticulitis-safe recipes to help you prepare delicious, easy meals that won’t trigger unpleasant symptoms.

Beat Cancer Kitchen: Deliciously Simple Plant-based Anticancer Recipes by Chris & Micah Wark
Supply your body with an abundance of life-giving nutrients to repair, regenerate, detoxify, and heal, all while providing the comfort that all good food should. Following the success of Chris Beat Cancer, Chris Wark and his wife, Micah, share whole-food, plant-based recipes that appeal to the whole family, whether you are healing from cancer, actively eating a diet to prevent it, or simply seeking a healthy lifestyle for you and your loved ones.

Simple Keto: Over 100 Quick & Easy Low-carb, High-fat Ketogenic Recipes by Coastal Kitchen
This cookbook simplifies everything keto, and you’ll not only lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol, control blood sugar, and increase energy levels, but benefit from a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. Reclaim control of your health with hassle-free recipes that will have you eating and feeling great.

The Vegetarian Reset: 75 Low-carb, Plant-forward Recipes from Around the World by Vasudha Viswanath
In her debut cookbook, Vasudha Viswanath takes readers on a little trip around the world, drawing inspiration from an array of traditional and global cuisines that are rich in whole foods like vegetables, legumes, and healthy fats. Seasonal vibrant recipes are moderately low-carb and put vegetables front and center, while also being gluten-free!

Easy Allergy-Free Cooking: Simple & Safe Everyday Recipes for Everyone by Kayla Cappiello
Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarians—this book welcomes everyone. Kayla’s recipes focus on resourceful ingredient substitutes to satisfy any dietary need so you never have to miss out on your favorite comfort meals while still providing new and innovative recipes to keep things fresh.

Cristy's Kitchen: More Than 130 Scrumptious and Nourishing Recipes Without Gluten, Dairy, or Processed Sugars by Cristina Kisner
A charming and inspirational cookbook featuring healthy gluten-free and dairy-free recipes, from Cristina Kisner, owner of Cristy’s Kitchen and subject of a celebrated viral series on Humans of New York.

Interlibrary Loan

Are you working towards a certification and need a textbook that the library does not own? Do you need a scholarly article for your research paper?  Are you searching for a book, but the library doesn’t have it in the current collection? You might want to consider interlibrary loan, a free service that allows patrons to borrow books from participating nationwide. All you need to do is fill out an online form, and that will notify the library of your request.

For more information or to request a book please visit: collierlibrary.org/services/inter-library-loan/