Living Well

Road to Effective Estate Planning

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  • Thu, 08/24/2023 - 7:00pm
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August 24 | Join Attorney Brittany O’Diam Horseman as she explains and answers questions about estate planning.

ARC Basic Life Support Training (8/23)

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  • Wed, 08/23/2023 - 5:00pm
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American Red Cross first aid, CPR, AED blended coursesRevive CPR, a provider of  American Red Cross first aid, CPR, and AED training will be offering classes at Wright Library.  An ARC Basic Life Support class will be offered Wednesday, August 23, at 5:00 pm.  The class will be held in the library's Community Room.

ARC Basic Life Support Training (8/7)

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  • Mon, 08/07/2023 - 5:00pm
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American Red Cross first aid, CPR, AED blended coursesRevive CPR, a provider of  American Red Cross first aid, CPR, and AED training will be offering classes at Wright Library.  An ARC Basic Life Support class will be offered Monday, August 7, at 5:00 pm.  The class will be held in the library's Community Room.

ARC First Aid/CPR/AED Training (8/16)

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  • Wed, 08/16/2023 - 5:00pm
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August 16 | Register for an American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED class, offered by Revive CPR. This Wednesday, August 16, at 5:00 pm in the library's Community Room.

World Alzheimer's Day with Christina Consolino

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  • Thu, 09/21/2023 - 7:00pm
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September 21 | Local author Christina Consolino gives a look at her second novel, "The Weight We Carry," which showcases the toll that navigating parents' health crises can have on a family.

Compost Kickstart

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  • Wed, 06/28/2023 - 7:00pm
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June 28 | A practical guide to starting or improving a compost system at home. Speaker: Tim Pritchard, Sustainability Manager for Five Rivers MetroParks.

Travel Tales with Author Kara McWest

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  • Thu, 05/04/2023 - 7:00pm
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Best-selling author, Kara McWest, joins us for an evening of tales and tips as she discusses her experiences of traveling both solo and with children.

Recycling Update

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  • Sat, 04/22/2023 - 3:30pm
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Saturday, April 22, 2023

3:30 PM | In-Person event

Get the latest Oakwood recycling news at this panel discussion featuring local experts and advocates. 

  • City of Oakwood Recycling Program - Doug Spitler, Oakwood Public Works Director
  • Charitable Recycling - Steve Binder, Green Oakwood
  • Dorothy Lane Market & Unity Garden Project – Bruce Kidney, Green Oakwood
  • Styrofoam and Wishcycling – Joleen Cook, Green Oakwood
  • Smith School Eco Action Team

In partnership with Green Oakwood.

Foster Habitat in Your Own Backyard

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  • Sat, 04/22/2023 - 12:30pm
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Saturday, April 22, 2023

12:30 PM | In-Person event

Replacing invasive species with natives and mimicking regional ecosystems can help re-establish vital habitat. Regional ecosystems like prairies, wetlands, and forests are also typically carbon sinks, meaning they accumulate and store carbon, which is good for the planet.  

Join Tim Pritchard, Sustainability Manager with Five Rivers MetroParks to learn practical steps you can take to help restore habitat and make your yard not only beautiful, but wildlife and climate friendly.