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The Happiness Lab

bi-weekly, 4 classes total
2026-02-14 13:00:00 2026-02-14 14:30:00 America/New_York The Happiness Lab Start the New Year off right with the Happiness Lab! Bi-weekly, 4 classes total, where attendees will discover the science of joy and how to naturally boost your body's happy hormones! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Saturday, February 14
1:00pm - 2:30pm

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James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Start the New Year off right with the Happiness Lab! Bi-weekly, 4 classes total, where attendees will discover the science of joy and how to naturally boost your body's happy hormones!

Discover the science of joy in this four-part, experiential workshop series designed to naturally boost your body’s “happy hormones”—dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. Each session blends science-backed insights, group discussion, and hands-on practices that make it easy (and fun!) to feel better every day.

From the motivation of dopamine and the connection of oxytocin to the calm of serotonin and the joy of endorphins—you’ll learn simple, sustainable practices like savoring dark chocolate, mindful movement, music, laughter, and gratitude practice.

By the end of the series, you’ll walk away with a personal toolkit to elevate mood and enhance well-being—all rooted in neuroscience and designed to fit into real life.

Register to save a space! 

ADULTS ONLY PLEASE

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | The Happiness Lab | Science | Mental Health | Hormones | Chemistry | Chemical Balance |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
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Mon, Aug 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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