May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Solano County Library branches will feature programs and displays that promote mental wellness, connection, and access to helpful resources for all ages. We invite you to join us in learning, reflecting, and supporting one another.
Be sure to also explore the Solano County Behavioral Health event calendar below for additional programs and services happening throughout the community.
LIBRARY EVENTS
Let’s Talk About Stress – with Michelle from UC Davis Health
Friday, May 01: 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Rio Vista Library
A lively presentation designed especially for older adults. Learn how stress affects your body & mind, and discover practical tools to feel calmer, sleep better, and boost your overall well-being. Please register.
Healing Through Sound: Sound Bath Meditation – Creating Safe Spaces for Trauma Healing
Saturday, May 09: 10:00am – 11:00am, Vallejo JFK Library
What to Bring: yourself and your child(ren), mats (or borrow one from the library), a small blanket, a pillow for comfort, water, and space to let go and relax. Come out to relax.
Teen Chalk Art on the Sidewalk with SolanoConnex
Wednesday, May 13: 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Dixon Library
Showcase your creative side with SolanoConnex for Mental Health Awareness Month by using colorful chalk to create awesome art on the sidewalk! Registration recommended, but not required to attend.
Pet a Pupper: Meet a Therapy Dog- Fairfield Cordelia Library
Wednesday, May 13: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, May 14: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 19: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday, May 16: 10:00am – 11:00am
Stress relief for students and other folks.
Mocktails & Vibrations
Thursday, May 21: 5:30pm – 7:00pm, Vallejo JFK Library
Sip calm. Breathe slow. Heal loud. This is more than an event…it’s a wellness experience designed to help you exhale, reconnect, and feel supported in community.
All Ages Decollage Art!
Saturday, May 23: 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fairfield Civic Center Library
Commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month with a decollage art project courtesy of Morningstar Creative Arts Studio.
Mindfulness: A Pushup for Your Brain! – 12 Minutes a Day to Sharper Focus and Calm
Sunday, May 31: 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Vacaville Cultural Center Library
his workshop is for you if… You feel distracted or mentally drained most days. You struggle to focus when stressed. You want practical, science-backed tools to train your mind. Please register.
SOLANO COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
