Build Better Habits this September

If you are looking to reset this fall, check out a personal development book this September from the Pratt. They’re a great way to inspire new habits for a new season!

The world’s leading expert on habit formation shows how you can have a happier, healthier life: by starting small. B.J. Fogg brings his experience coaching more than 40,000 people to help you lose weight, de-stress, sleep better, or achieve any goal of your choice. You just need Fogg’s behavior formula: make it easy, make it fit your life, and make it rewarding.

Tiny Habits by B.J. Fogg

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving—every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people’s minds, which can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life. 

Think Again by Adam Grant

The Big Leap
by Gay Hendricks
eBook
Ten To Zen
by Owen O’Kane
eBook

Boundary Boss
by Terri Cole
eBook

Download the Personal Stories of Gold Medal Gymnasts

In honor of National Gymnastics Day (September 18th), celebrate these athletes that dazzle in the Gymnastics world! With stories of dedication and grit, we’re sure you’ll flip over these memoirs and biographies. Get inspired today!

Looking back at her incredible career, Simone Biles details her entry into gymnastics at just six years old and her rise to becoming the most decorated American gymnast of all time. With candor, she discusses her daily disciplines, the importance of speaking up, and why female empowerment matters.

I Know This To Be True: Simone Biles, by Geoff Blackwell and Ruth Hobday eBook

Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages—with never-before-seen photos!

I Got This, by Laurie Hernandez, eBook

In the official autobiography from four-time Olympic gold-winning and record-setting American gymnast Simone Biles, she shares how her faith, family, passion, and perseverance has made her one of the top athletes and gymnasts in the world—and how you too can overcome challenges in your life.

Courage To Soar, by Simone Biles and Michelle Burford, eBook

Memoirs from Across the Sports World

The Mamba Mentality
by Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson
eBook
One Life
by Megan Rapinoe and Emma Brockes eBook
Letters To A Young Athlete
by Chris Bosh and Pat Riley
eBook

Free Movie Night with DVDs from the Pratt

Stop by the Pratt to pick up a movie for your next night in.. Here’s a look at a few of our favorite DVDs available at your local branch. Don’t forget the popcorn!

Rolling Thunder Revue : a Bob Dylan story
Video
Black patriots : heroes of the revolution
Video
Chaos Walking
Video
Parasite
Video

Honest Thief
Video
Miss Bala
Video

Instant family
Video
Monsters and Men
Video
Aladdin
Video
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Video
X-Men. Dark Phoenix
Video
Hustlers
Video

Spotlight on PBS’s Frontline

Get in the know with Frontline! Watch full episodes go the the PBS documentary series on Kanopy. You can watch up to 10 films and television episodes each month on Kanopy. Check out the Frontline collection now!

Growing Up Trans
Series
Being Mortal
Series
Ghosts of Rwanda
Series
Poor Kids
Series
Generation Like
Series
League of Denial
Series
Money, Power and Wall Street
Series
Chasing Heroin
Series
To Catch a Trader
Series

Download Billboard Hits on Hoopla

Have you checked out the Music collection on Hoopla lately? It’s jam-packed with the latest from chart-topping artists, indie faves, and artists that are on the rise. Take a listen now!

Happier Than Ever
by Billie Eilish
Music
Solar Power
by Lorde
Music
Masquerade
by Darren Criss
Music

Good Things
by Dan and Shay
Music
Reverie
by Ben Platt
Music
Live From The Ryman And More
by Sheryl Crow
Music

333
by Tinashe
Music

A Style Not Quite Free
by Big K.R.I.T
Music
Vivo (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Italian Version)
Music
Bobby Tarantino III
by Logic
Music

Faith
by Pop Smoke
Music
Water & Garri
by Tiwa Savage
Music