Grossmont Healthcare District's Health & Wellness Library

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April 2, check your blood sugar, blood pressure, and get vaccines at our Community Health Clinic from 10am-1pm. See flye...
04/01/2026

April 2, check your blood sugar, blood pressure, and get vaccines at our Community Health Clinic from 10am-1pm. See flyer for info:

Some of our Library wellness programs labeled as either "Program" A or "Program" B, now have multiple times added on the...
03/24/2026

Some of our Library wellness programs labeled as either "Program" A or "Program" B, now have multiple times added on the same day. See what time works best for your schedule and sign up today! We also have some featured programs coming up:

-AudAbility: Music Therapy for People Living with Parkinson's is back every Thursday beginning April 9th!
-Book a 15-minute free hearing screening on April 28th with SDSU
-And Legal Aid Society will be providing Healthcare Legal Help Clinics with the first session beginning April 24th

Learn more at the Programs & Events page: https://bit.ly/3ibAvy1

Parkinson's patients, join our fun and therapeutic Music Therapy class. Meets weekly from April 9 to June 25. Open to pa...
03/24/2026

Parkinson's patients, join our fun and therapeutic Music Therapy class. Meets weekly from April 9 to June 25. Open to patient and a caretaker. See Flyer for RSVP:

Join us on Wednesday, March 25th at 10 am, and learn about fats and your health!
03/24/2026

Join us on Wednesday, March 25th at 10 am, and learn about fats and your health!

03/24/2026
KNOW THE SIGNS: 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a r...
03/18/2026

KNOW THE SIGNS: 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with, and SD County has been identified by the FBI as a top destination for human trafficking in the U.S. But these types of violence and exploitation can be prevented when teens, families, and communities work together.

Join us on Thursday, April 16th from 5-6:30 PM to learn from local law enforcement and human services agencies about how to identify risk factors, respond to survivors in need of support and assistance, and encourage safe and healthy relationship behaviors and online activity. RSVP by calling 619.825.5010, emailing library@grossmonthealthcare.org, or visiting us in person to let us know you'll be in attendance.

Stay cool!❄️ Grossmont Healthcare District's Health & Wellness Library is a cozy space with A/C where you can relax, rea...
03/18/2026

Stay cool!❄️ Grossmont Healthcare District's Health & Wellness Library is a cozy space with A/C where you can relax, read a book, and escape this week's heat wave.

Visit here for tips on staying safe during extreme heat: https://bit.ly/3YgZAtQ

Today, March 16th, is Freedom of Information Day - a day reminding the public of their right to access information relat...
03/16/2026

Today, March 16th, is Freedom of Information Day - a day reminding the public of their right to access information related to their interests, ensuring transparency and civic trust.

Part of this is being able to access reliable health information. While Google searches, AI results and ChatGPT answers might be convenient, they often make mistakes and should not be used in place of proper medical advice.

At GHD's Health & Wellness Library, we are here to help! Our Library staff is trained to be able to help you navigate both online and print resources to find the right type of information, supporting your freedom to make more informed health decisions.

We still have some openings for our afternoon Memory Cafe on Thursday, March 19 at 1 p.m. RSVP per the flyer below:
03/16/2026

We still have some openings for our afternoon Memory Cafe on Thursday, March 19 at 1 p.m. RSVP per the flyer below:

Join Miss Marae for another fun storytime! Tuesday, March 17th, at 10 a.m. Open to all children from 0 - 5 years and the...
03/12/2026

Join Miss Marae for another fun storytime! Tuesday, March 17th, at 10 a.m. Open to all children from 0 - 5 years and their caretakers. RSVP per the flyer below:

03/11/2026

March is National Nutrition Month! Check out what's new at the Library:

Knit & Crochet Club is back! Come share your project and/or ideas and socialize with others. March 16th at 1 pm. See fly...
03/10/2026

Knit & Crochet Club is back! Come share your project and/or ideas and socialize with others. March 16th at 1 pm. See flyer for details:

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9001 Wakarusa Street
La Mesa, CA
91942

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+16198255010

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About the library

The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library is operated by the Grossmont Healthcare District to meet the health information needs of local residents. It is a comprehensive consumer health library that is free, open to the public, and accessible via the Internet. The Library provides access to the latest medical information from authoritative and reliable sources, in both print and electronic formats. The collection includes books, journals, newsletters, pamphlets, DVDs, models, charts, online computer databases, and its website with extensive links covering all major health topics. The Herrick Library is a public library and offers many free services. It has 10 public computers (8 PCs and 2 iMacs). Library cards are issued with appropriate ID to community residents as well as those who work, go to school, or have health-related ties to the Grossmont Healthcare District (East County region of San Diego). The Library is named in memory of the late Dr. William C. Herrick, who served as a member of the Grossmont Healthcare District board of directors from November 1994 until the time of his death in March 1998. Dr. Herrick devoted his life to the improvement of the Grossmont Healthcare District and to the health of residents of San Diego's East County.