Eating well is key to maintaining healthy blood sugar levels! Find out what a diabetes diet entails and the resources for modifying one's diet. Discover what meals can replace some foods that trigger spikes, as well as which foods are good for you. Discuss healthy blood sugar levels and how to maintain them. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, you don't want to miss this series!

Sarah Cote is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Education and Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns and operates a private diabetes-focused practice in Southern ME.

Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option is the subject of a great deal of confusion and false information. Although Maine's Death with Dignity Act has been in place since September 2019, most patients and medical personnel are still unaware of it. Learn how to talk about it with your doctor, how to comply with the law or how to help a family member who might qualify. Registration closes at noon on 1/15.

Val Lovelace founded the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Maine Death with Dignity and also serves as its executive director. She spearheaded a grassroots campaign from 2014 to 2019 to pass Maine's aid-in-dying statute, the Maine Death with Dignity Act. She is committed to providing factual information regarding medical aid in dying in the United States to politicians, healthcare professionals, patients and their families.

Learn why blood sugar monitoring is important for diabetics. Discover how to take your blood sugar correctly and how new technologies are enabling all diabetics to track their blood sugar in real time. Discuss the whys and hows of blood sugar monitoring. It might well save your life. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, you don't want to miss this series!

Sarah Cote is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Education and Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns and operates a private diabetes-focused practice in Southern ME.

What's happening in the community? Curious about something new? Looking for more information about a topic? Local libraries serve as crucial hubs for residents who want to get involved in their communities. Libraries are also dynamic community resource centers, giving users the information and tools needed to understand and handle both big and little problems. They spark curiosity and ignite discovery. They have spaces to work, gather, or hang out. Learn about the different activities and programs offered to people of all ages on a variety of topics. Don’t forget about all the materials you can borrow like movies, music, magazines, books and even fun digital resources like ebooks. Come learn about what the library can offer you and the greater community. If a resident, bring a photo ID and sign up for a free card! Preregistration required, registration closes at noon on 3/20.

Lee Koenigs has lived in OOB since 1999. She started working at Libby Library in 2004, becoming Director in 2012. She is currently the Co-chair of the OOB Community Friendly Connection, the Treasurer of the Maine Library Association and a member of both the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and York Region Digital Inclusion Coalition.

Chandra Weigle has been a Library Assistant at Libby Memorial Library for almost two years. She has also worked in libraries in other exciting places like Nebraska and Pennsylvania.

Learn about the different types of diabetes medicines available and how they work in the body. Discover how medical providers choose the best medicine for each of their patients to help each meet their health goals. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, you don't want to miss this series!

Sarah Cote is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Education and Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns and operates a private diabetes-focused practice in Southern ME.