Community events at local SF Bay Area and San Diego libraries

Art & Mental Wellness

Workshops at the Library

About the Library Workshops

Since Summer 2023, My Good Brain has been delivering high-quality arts and mental wellness workshops for elementary-aged youth in community rooms across the San Francisco Bay Area—and now in San Diego libraries as well. These free, 1-hour community events are led by our dedicated MGB Volunteers and take place monthly. Children learn about relevant mental health topics—such as mindfulness, gratitude, and emotional awareness—and engage in related arts and crafts activities that reinforce deep learning of the material.

Events

SF Bay Area

San Diego

Art x Mental Wellness Workshop - Fremont Main Library - DONE

JAN 18
3:30-4:30PM
FREMONT MAIN LIBRARY

FALL 2023-SPRING 2024 Art x Mental Wellness Workshops - DONE

NOV 8 | JAN 3 | MAR 13 | MAY 8, 2024
4-5PM
FREMONT MAIN LIBRARY

SUMMER 2024 Art x Mental Wellness Workshops - Union City Library - DONE

JUL 11 | AUG 1 | AUG 29
6-7PM
UNION CITY LIBRARY

SUMMER 2023 Art x Mental Wellness Workshops - Fremont Main Library - DONE

JULY 19 | AUG 2 | AUG 9, 2023
11:15AM-12:15PM
FREMONT MAIN LIBRARY

Meet the Co-Hosts

MGB is powered by our incredible group of volunteers in the Bay Area community. Learn more about our Library workshop co-hosts below.

Hey everyone! My name is Jenni Liao and I currently attend American High School in Fremont as a sophomore. When I’m not busy, I enjoy running, hiking, and baking for family whenever I can. Taking care of my three new guppy fishes has also been exciting as my first pets. In the past, I volunteered with various organizations, ranging from local libraries to gardening for the community. Volunteering for MGB has allowed me to further my interests as well as be passionate about expanding the importance of mental health. I hope to succeed in promoting healthy ways of mental wellness towards youth through this role.

Hello everyone! My name is Jessica and I am so happy to be volunteering for MGB’s Teen Programs & Community Outreach & Events Team. I love running, scrapbooking and my cat, parsley! Ever since young, I have always been immersed in psychology, pondering wonders of the brain. I hope to use my voice and experiences to advocate for mental health and inspire children to navigate challenges of their own. I look forward to this journey and cannot wait to witness the impact we'll make as a team!

Hello! My name is Riya Shelar, and I'm currently a sophomore at American High School! My interests are volleyball, volunteering and robotics. I'm on FRC Skywalkers and Storms Volleyball!! Besides that, I enjoy watching Netflix and love reading. I love drawing and painting in my free time, but most of all I like getting boba with my friends. I'm passionate about helping people, and love the MGB programs I've taken part of. I use art as a de-stresser at times, and I’m excited to teach young kids about that! I’m excited to work with everyone and be part of this amazing team!

Hi everyone! I’m Haasini and I’m super excited to be a part of My Good Brain! I’m a rising junior at Mission San Jose High school, and I’ve loved doing art since I was in elementary school. Primarily, my artistic abilities involve dancing and crocheting, but I sketch from time to time as well. My hobbies mainly include Bollywood dance, reading, and watching sitcoms! I love everything to do with the outdoors, and I frequently go camping, hiking, and backpacking with my scout troop. I’m really looking forward to being a part of MGB and I can’t wait to work with you all!