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New Year's Resolutions

Time to make those resolutions for the coming year!

This year make a resolution and follow through, whether it's reading more and watching TV less, or making a commitment to help yourself and others. We have some great ideas and resources to help you reach your goals!

	Read More Turn off that TV and get lost in a great book. Try a recommendation from DPL staff. Join a book club, explore eBooks and audio eBooks, or find good books for kids and teens. Write a review on something you've read. Don't know where to start? Try our Books section or search the catalog!
	Spend More Time with Family This is the year to enjoy your family! Read a book to your kids, help with homework or check out a movie the whole family will enjoy. Try a Library event or take the family to the theatre.
	Eat Better Set a reasonable goal and stay focused. This is a great way to treat yourself and get healthy at the same time. Learn how to do it right with our health resources!
	Quit Smoking Drop the nasty habit and start enjoying your smoke-free life! We can help with health resources and distractions to get your mind off of those cigarettes!
	Exercise Get fit in 2008! Not only does exercise help maintain a healthy weight, it also enhances mood, lowers blood pressure and improves overall health.
	Put More Music in Your Life Enjoy a world of sound right from your computer with Smithsonian Global Sound or Classical Music Library. Get ideas from staff recommendations and customer reviews, see what teens are listening to or try our top 100 lists!
	Volunteer Get involved in your community, become a volunteer! How about becoming a Volunteer, Docent or Read Aloud Volunteer at the Library? We also have volunteer resources for teens.
	Get Finances Under Control Save your money, find free things to do! Check out books, movies and music or events (for kids and teens, too).
	Learn Something New It's never too late to learn something new! How about gardening and home improvement, computers, family history, languages...the possibilities are endless!
	Get a Better Education or a New Job Plan for college or try our Job Resources.
	Reduce Stress Slow down and relax. Listen to classical music online or check out a CD from the Library. Pop some popcorn and watch a movie (try a film from our International Collection).