An honest, interactive conversation about bone health for curious minds of all ages.
Our bones are living tissue - constantly being broken down and rebuilt - yet most people don't think about bone health until a fracture has already occurred. This presentation by physicians from Adventist Health Glendale will walk you through the basics of how bones change as we age, and what factors put us at risk for osteoporosis and fracture.
You'll learn which screening tests are recommended, when to ask your doctor for a bone density scan, and what medications & supplements are available if lifestyle changes aren't enough.
Whether you're looking to protect your own health or support a family member or friend, this talk will give you the tools and knowledge to take action early - because when it comes to bones, prevention is always better than repair.
This presentation is brought to you by The Glendale Healthier Community Coalition in partnership with The YMCA of the Foothills + AHG Family Medicine Residency.
PARKING
Visitors to the Glendale Central Library receive 3-hour FREE parking across Harvard Street at the Marketplace parking structure with validation at the service desk. Accessible parking is available on any metered space for free with the use of an ADA placard when displayed. This includes parking in Lot 10 (parallel to Brand Blvd behind BevMo). ADA parking spots on the South side of Adult Recreation Center are also available for library patrons.
For additional information about this event, please contact Central Library at (818)548-2021 or send us an email at LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov.
Established in 1906.
Library services in Glendale were first provided in 1906. The women of the Tuesday Afternoon Club, a social and philanthropic organization, raised money through a series of lectures to fund a library collection. The library opened in a renovated pool room at Third and E (Wilson and Everett) Streets with seventy books, soon supplemented by a State Traveling Library of fifty more, and served a population of 1,186.
In 1907, the City Trustees passed Ordinance 53 which established and supported a library which "...shall be forever free to the inhabitants and nonresident taxpayers of the City of Glendale..." The first year the library had 251 books, 165 registered patrons, and a budget of $248.88.
In 1913, a Carnegie grant of $12,500 made possible the construction of the main library at Kenwood and Fifth (Harvard Street). The building was completed and dedicated November 13, 1914.
