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Erik Oest and therapy dog Irish enjoy a good book together during Paws-to-Read at North Webster Community Public Library. Irish is a volunteer from Special O.P.S K-9 Academy. InkFreeNews photo provided by North Webster Community Public Library.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library invites the public to join them in the annual Take Your Child to the Library Day Saturday, Feb. 5.

This special day is an international celebration of the importance of libraries in the lives and education of children. To celebrate, the youth department will host special activities throughout the day that include storytimes, scavenger hunts, activity sheets, balloons, prize drawings, giveaways and take-home crafts. A photo booth will also be set up for families to commemorate their visit to the library. It’s an ideal time for parents and grandparents to spend time with their children exploring all the resources available at the library.

If your workout routine is getting boring, jazz it up with Let’s Move 6 p.m. every Thursday where participants dance as a form of exercise. The group has fun dancing along to a variety of videos and learning new dance steps while getting an aerobic workout. The weekly class is free and open to adults of all ages and fitness levels. No registration is required.

If you feel guilty for spending time reading a good book instead of tackling your to-do list, you can let go of the guilt. According to researchers at the University of Louisville, taking time to read every day slows cognitive decline by 32% and reduces your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 60%. The research found that reading stimulates the production of a compound that fuels the growth of healthy new brain cells. For a healthy brain, spend time reading. The library has a large selection of books and reading materials to exercise your mind.