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Project Linus: Knitting and Crochet Group

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join our weekly knitting and crocheting group and help make security blankets for children who need a little comfort.  We donate to Hospitals, Day Care Centers, Food Bank...

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join our weekly knitting and crocheting group and help make security blankets for children who need a little comfort.  We donate to Hospitals, Day Care Centers, Food Banks (such as L/M Food Pantry), and other places where there are child

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Younger School Age (Grades K-2)" group.

Story Art Club with Linnea

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
The Michael P. Coords Activity Room at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Arts & Crafts for Children, Storytime for Children
Age Group:
Children, Younger School Age (Grades K-2)
Story Art Club with Linnea:

Join Linnea for an art-focused story program. Each week Linnea will read a story with artistic themes. Then, participants will be guided step-by-step through a related projec...

Event Details:

January's art theme is Looking forward, Looking backward. We will be doing art projects that deal with perspective, foreground, and background.

Registration
Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Michael P. Coords Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Younger School Age (Grades K-2)
Program Type: Children's Program, Arts & Crafts for Children, Storytime for Children
Registration Required

Story Art Club with Linnea

Join Linnea for an art-focused story program.

Each week Linnea will read a story with artistic themes.

Then, participants will be guided step-by-step through a related project they can take home.

GRADES K-2

Event Details:

January's art theme is Looking forward, Looking backward. We will be doing art projects that deal with perspective, foreground, and background.

Disclaimer(s)

Kids Only - Adults in the Building

Kids attend the program on their own. This lets them engage with their peers. Caregivers must stay in the library building for the duration of the program.

Register for Each Session

*Please Register for Each Session*

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1-3)" group.

Young & Restless - TICKET REQUIRED

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Music for Children, Storytime for Children
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (1-3)
Young and Restless:

Explore the world of literacy with librarian Erin! She'll have themed songs, rhymes and books for your little ones to sing and clap to! AGES 0-3

Event Details:

*TICKET REQUIRED* tickets will be given out starting at 9:30am the day of the program *doors will close at 10:10am*

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (1-3)
Program Type: Children's Program, Music for Children, Storytime for Children

Young and Restless

Explore the world of literacy with librarian Erin! She'll have themed songs, rhymes and books for your little ones to sing and clap to!

AGES 0-3

Event Details:

*TICKET REQUIRED*

tickets will be given out starting at 9:30am the day of the program

*doors will close at 10:10am*

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Health Notice

**The health of our staff and our patrons is important to us. If your child is too sick to attend school or participate in other activities please use common sense and refrain from bringing them to the library**

 

TICKET REQUIRED

Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program begins.

Doors will shut 10 minutes after the program starts.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-4)" group.

Sensory Safari

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Michael P. Coords Activity Room at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, STEM for Children, Unstructured Children's Program
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3-4)
Sensory Safari:

Explore our sensory stations while practicing early literacy and fine motor skills. *Ages 2-4 with a caregiver*

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Michael P. Coords Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3-4)
Program Type: Children's Program, STEM for Children, Unstructured Children's Program

Sensory Safari

Explore our sensory stations while practicing early literacy and fine motor skills.

*Ages 2-4 with a caregiver*

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Drop-in Program

No registration is required for this program. Just drop-in!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1-3)" group.

Block & Roll

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Michael P. Coords Activity Room at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Unstructured Children's Program
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-12 months), Toddlers (1-3)
Block & Roll:

Meet and make toddler friends during this unstructured playtime full of blocks, balls, and stacking toys!   *This is a drop-in, self-guided program, please clean up when...

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Michael P. Coords Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-12 months), Toddlers (1-3)
Program Type: Children's Program, Unstructured Children's Program

Block & Roll

Meet and make toddler friends during this unstructured playtime full of blocks, balls, and stacking toys!

 

*This is a drop-in, self-guided program, please clean up when you are finished playing*

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Drop-in Program

No registration is required for this program. Just drop-in!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga with Franklin Shire

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All levels welcome.  Bring your own mat.  Franklin Shire is a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, teaching in Westchester since 2007.  His classes are gentle to ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

All levels welcome.  Bring your own mat.  Franklin Shire is a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, teaching in Westchester since 2007.  His classes are gentle to moderate, a breath based meditative practice of patient self-awaren

This event is in the "Adults" group.

QiGONG with Steve Goldstein

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join certified QiGong teacher Steve Goldstein and learn about the ancient Chinese form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times and ca...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join certified QiGong teacher Steve Goldstein and learn about the ancient Chinese form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times and can be performed by just about anyone.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1-3)" group.

Robert the Guitar Guy

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Music for Children
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-12 months), Toddlers (1-3)
Robert the Guitar Guy:

Come and experience the musical talent of Robert the Guitar Guy while you clap and dance along to the beat! AGES 0-3 with a caregiver

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-12 months), Toddlers (1-3)
Program Type: Children's Program, Music for Children

Robert the Guitar Guy

Come and experience the musical talent of Robert the Guitar Guy while you clap and dance along to the beat!

AGES 0-3 with a caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Drop-in Program

No registration is required for this program. Just drop-in!

Health Notice

**The health of our staff and our patrons is important to us. If your child is too sick to attend school or participate in other activities please use common sense and refrain from bringing them to the library**

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Frank Conversations on Zoom

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this discussion focused on stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the World’s greatest sleuth: Sherlock Holmes. For this meeting the focus is on His Last B...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this discussion focused on stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the World’s greatest sleuth: Sherlock Holmes. For this meeting the focus is on His Last Bow.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-4)" group.

Preschool Palooza with Veronica

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
The Michael P. Coords Activity Room at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Arts & Crafts for Children, Storytime for Children
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3-4)
Preschool Palooza:

Join Veronica for a fun, theme based storytime followed by a science activity or a craft AGES 3 & 4

Registration
Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Michael P. Coords Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3-4)
Program Type: Children's Program, Arts & Crafts for Children, Storytime for Children
Registration Required

Preschool Palooza

Join Veronica for a fun, theme based storytime followed by a science activity or a craft

AGES 3 & 4

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Register for Each Session

*Please Register for Each Session*

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Project Linus: Knitting and Crochet Group

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join our weekly knitting and crocheting group and help make security blankets for children who need a little comfort.  We donate to Hospitals, Day Care Centers, Food Bank...

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join our weekly knitting and crocheting group and help make security blankets for children who need a little comfort.  We donate to Hospitals, Day Care Centers, Food Banks (such as L/M Food Pantry), and other places where there are child

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversations with María-Cristina Sánchez on Zoom

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Online at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join María-Cristina Sánchez and hone your Spanish skills. Ms Sánchez will propose discussion topics in Spanish for each session, providing participants wit...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join María-Cristina Sánchez and hone your Spanish skills.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1-3)" group.

Young & Restless - TICKET REQUIRED

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Music for Children, Storytime for Children
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (1-3)
Young and Restless:

Explore the world of literacy with librarian Erin! She'll have themed songs, rhymes and books for your little ones to sing and clap to! AGES 0-3

Event Details:

*TICKET REQUIRED* tickets will be given out starting at 9:30am the day of the program *doors will close at 10:10am*

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (1-3)
Program Type: Children's Program, Music for Children, Storytime for Children

Young and Restless

Explore the world of literacy with librarian Erin! She'll have themed songs, rhymes and books for your little ones to sing and clap to!

AGES 0-3

Event Details:

*TICKET REQUIRED*

tickets will be given out starting at 9:30am the day of the program

*doors will close at 10:10am*

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Health Notice

**The health of our staff and our patrons is important to us. If your child is too sick to attend school or participate in other activities please use common sense and refrain from bringing them to the library**

 

TICKET REQUIRED

Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program begins.

Doors will shut 10 minutes after the program starts.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1-3)" group.

Block & Roll

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Michael P. Coords Activity Room at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Unstructured Children's Program
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-12 months), Toddlers (1-3)
Block & Roll:

Meet and make toddler friends during this unstructured playtime full of blocks, balls, and stacking toys!   *This is a drop-in, self-guided program, please clean up when...

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Michael P. Coords Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-12 months), Toddlers (1-3)
Program Type: Children's Program, Unstructured Children's Program

Block & Roll

Meet and make toddler friends during this unstructured playtime full of blocks, balls, and stacking toys!

 

*This is a drop-in, self-guided program, please clean up when you are finished playing*

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Drop-in Program

No registration is required for this program. Just drop-in!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga with Franklin Shire

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All levels welcome.  Bring your own mat.  Franklin Shire is a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, teaching in Westchester since 2007.  His classes are gentle to ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

All levels welcome.  Bring your own mat.  Franklin Shire is a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, teaching in Westchester since 2007.  His classes are gentle to moderate, a breath based meditative practice of patient self-awaren

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Older School Age (Grades 3-5)" group.

Terrifying Tales Book Club

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
The Michael P. Coords Activity Room at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Book Group for Children
Age Group:
Children, Older School Age (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Are you an expert on all things eerie? A connoisseur of the creepy? A fan of the frightening? A devotee of the disturbing and dreadful? Join our Terrifying Tales Book Club! Each mo...

Registration
Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Michael P. Coords Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Older School Age (Grades 3-5)
Program Type: Children's Program, Book Group for Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an expert on all things eerie? A connoisseur of the creepy? A fan of the frightening? A devotee of the disturbing and dreadful? Join our Terrifying Tales Book Club!

Disclaimer(s)

Kids Only - Dropoff

Kids 10 and older can be dropped off for this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

QiGONG with Steve Goldstein

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join certified QiGong teacher Steve Goldstein and learn about the ancient Chinese form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times and ca...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join certified QiGong teacher Steve Goldstein and learn about the ancient Chinese form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times and can be performed by just about anyone.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1-3)" group.

Robert the Guitar Guy

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Music for Children
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-12 months), Toddlers (1-3)
Robert the Guitar Guy:

Come and experience the musical talent of Robert the Guitar Guy while you clap and dance along to the beat! AGES 0-3 with a caregiver

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-12 months), Toddlers (1-3)
Program Type: Children's Program, Music for Children

Robert the Guitar Guy

Come and experience the musical talent of Robert the Guitar Guy while you clap and dance along to the beat!

AGES 0-3 with a caregiver

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Drop-in Program

No registration is required for this program. Just drop-in!

Health Notice

**The health of our staff and our patrons is important to us. If your child is too sick to attend school or participate in other activities please use common sense and refrain from bringing them to the library**

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-4)" group.

Preschool Palooza with Veronica

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
The Michael P. Coords Activity Room at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Arts & Crafts for Children, Storytime for Children
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3-4)
Preschool Palooza:

Join Veronica for a fun, theme based storytime followed by a science activity or a craft AGES 3 & 4

Registration
Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Michael P. Coords Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3-4)
Program Type: Children's Program, Arts & Crafts for Children, Storytime for Children
Registration Required

Preschool Palooza

Join Veronica for a fun, theme based storytime followed by a science activity or a craft

AGES 3 & 4

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Register for Each Session

*Please Register for Each Session*

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Project Linus: Knitting and Crochet Group

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join our weekly knitting and crocheting group and help make security blankets for children who need a little comfort.  We donate to Hospitals, Day Care Centers, Food Bank...

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join our weekly knitting and crocheting group and help make security blankets for children who need a little comfort.  We donate to Hospitals, Day Care Centers, Food Banks (such as L/M Food Pantry), and other places where there are child

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1-3)" group.

Young & Restless - TICKET REQUIRED

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Music for Children, Storytime for Children
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (1-3)
Young and Restless:

Explore the world of literacy with librarian Erin! She'll have themed songs, rhymes and books for your little ones to sing and clap to! AGES 0-3

Event Details:

*TICKET REQUIRED* tickets will be given out starting at 9:30am the day of the program *doors will close at 10:10am*

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (1-3)
Program Type: Children's Program, Music for Children, Storytime for Children

Young and Restless

Explore the world of literacy with librarian Erin! She'll have themed songs, rhymes and books for your little ones to sing and clap to!

AGES 0-3

Event Details:

*TICKET REQUIRED*

tickets will be given out starting at 9:30am the day of the program

*doors will close at 10:10am*

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Health Notice

**The health of our staff and our patrons is important to us. If your child is too sick to attend school or participate in other activities please use common sense and refrain from bringing them to the library**

 

TICKET REQUIRED

Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program begins.

Doors will shut 10 minutes after the program starts.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-4)" group.

Sensory Safari

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Michael P. Coords Activity Room at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, STEM for Children, Unstructured Children's Program
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3-4)
Sensory Safari:

Explore our sensory stations while practicing early literacy and fine motor skills. *Ages 2-4 with a caregiver*

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Michael P. Coords Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3-4)
Program Type: Children's Program, STEM for Children, Unstructured Children's Program

Sensory Safari

Explore our sensory stations while practicing early literacy and fine motor skills.

*Ages 2-4 with a caregiver*

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Drop-in Program

No registration is required for this program. Just drop-in!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1-3)" group.

Block & Roll

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Michael P. Coords Activity Room at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Program, Unstructured Children's Program
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-12 months), Toddlers (1-3)
Block & Roll:

Meet and make toddler friends during this unstructured playtime full of blocks, balls, and stacking toys!   *This is a drop-in, self-guided program, please clean up when...

Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Michael P. Coords Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-12 months), Toddlers (1-3)
Program Type: Children's Program, Unstructured Children's Program

Block & Roll

Meet and make toddler friends during this unstructured playtime full of blocks, balls, and stacking toys!

 

*This is a drop-in, self-guided program, please clean up when you are finished playing*

Disclaimer(s)

Caregiver Must Attend

This program is designed for children and their caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Drop-in Program

No registration is required for this program. Just drop-in!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga with Franklin Shire

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library) at Larchmont Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All levels welcome.  Bring your own mat.  Franklin Shire is a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, teaching in Westchester since 2007.  His classes are gentle to ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Larchmont Public Library
Room: The Village Center (entrance at rear of Library)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

All levels welcome.  Bring your own mat.  Franklin Shire is a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, teaching in Westchester since 2007.  His classes are gentle to moderate, a breath based meditative practice of patient self-awaren