What day is August 15? It’s officially National Relaxation Day, a gentle reminder to slow down, take a deep breath, and carve out time for yourself. It’s a good day to work through stress or find new ideas to relax. Your library card is your ticket to instant, cozy comfort—thanks to Hoopla Digital.
Hoopla allows you to relax on your terms—at home, on your commute, or even during your lunch break.
Things to Do to Relax on National Relaxation Day: August 15
Not sure how to spend your National Relaxation Day? Here are some things to do to relax, all using Hoopla’s free offerings:
Watch a Lighthearted Movie
Need something uplifting? Choose from comedies, family films, or even nature documentaries to help you de-stress without doomscrolling.

Dear Prudence
Dear Prudence: Prudence McCoy (Jane Seymour), a beloved TV advice host, is sent on vacation to Wyoming—only to get pulled into a mystery when a local friend’s son is found dead.

Murder and Cocktails
Murder and Cocktails: A cash-strapped couple turns their true-crime podcast into a real-time investigation after their neighbor is murdered, hosting cocktail-fueled interviews with fellow residents—until another body drops and everyone’s a suspect.

I.Q.
I.Q.: In this romantic comedy, Albert Einstein (Walter Matthau) plays matchmaker, helping a charming mechanic (Tim Robbins) pose as a genius to win the heart of his brilliant but engaged niece (Meg Ryan).

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever: In this whimsical musical, Barbra Streisand stars as quirky Daisy, whose hypnosis sessions to quit smoking reveal a past life that entangles her and her psychiatrist in a time-twisting romantic triangle.
Listen to a Soothing Audiobook
Let someone else do the reading while you relax. Hoopla offers a wide selection of calming fiction, motivational nonfiction, and even guided meditations.

Relaxing Green Noise Sounds
Experience true tranquility with this 16-hour audiobook, featuring 14 immersive chapters of expertly crafted green noise soundscapes designed to boost relaxation, focus, and overall well-being.

Mindfulness for Beginners
Unlock the benefits of mindfulness with this beginner-friendly guide, offering step-by-step meditations and techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate lasting inner peace.

100 Ways to Declutter Your Home
100 Ways to Declutter Your Home by Fiona Ferris: Simple, mindset-shifting tips to help you joyfully let go of what no longer serves you—turning decluttering into an easy, even fun, experience.

CBT Affirmations for Anxiety and Self-Healing
Combines proven cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with daily affirmations to help gently manage anxiety, reframe negative thoughts, and strengthen mental well-being one day at a time.
Read a Cozy Comic
Wrap yourself in a blanket and get lost in a charming comic. Hoopla features all sorts of comics to fit your vibe:

Cats Cafe by Gwen Tarpley and Matt Tarpley:
a heartwarming comic set in a cozy coffee shop where adorable characters support one another through life’s challenges with kindness, acceptance, friendship—and plenty of comforting coffee and tea.

A Great Big Visual Hug by Andrés Colmenares
A sweet collection of Andrés Colmenares’ beloved and delightfully clever comics, filled with adorable characters and uplifting humor that brings joy to readers of all ages.

Thinking About Thinking by Grant Snider
A charming and insightful comic collection that humorously explores the complexities of our inner emotions, offering thoughtful reassurance without easy answers to overthinking, self-doubt, and fear.

Milk and Mocha Comics Collection by Melani Sie
Cozy up with Milk and Mocha, the charming bears from the popular webcomic, as they share sweet, uplifting slice-of-life moments and new comics celebrating friendship and love.

Self-Love Club by Hyesu Lee
This heartfelt and humorous collection by Hyesu Lee invites readers on a healing journey of self-love and acceptance through art, comics, and reflections that celebrate vulnerability, empowerment, and nurturing the self.

The Art of Living by Grant Snider
Grant Snider offers a humorous and heartfelt collection of comics exploring mindfulness, empathy, gratitude, and self-care, inspiring readers to reflect, relax, and embrace life’s challenges with thoughtful awareness.
Read About Relaxing
Learn some tips and methods for leading a calmer, more organized life.

Hygge Simplified by Tim Rayborn
Discover the joyful Scandinavian mindset that brings comfort, balance, and personal growth through simple lifestyle changes—making it the perfect gift for anyone seeking happiness at home and beyond.

It’s Okay Not to Look for the Meaning of Life by Jikisai Minami
Zen monk Jikisai Minami challenges conventional wisdom in 35 short, thought-provoking essays that offer fresh perspectives on self, dreams, relationships, and death to help transform how we approach life’s challenges.

Mindfulness by Gill Hasson
In this updated second edition, mindfulness expert Gill Hasson guides you to slow down, reduce stress, and embrace the present moment with practical tips to cultivate calm, confidence, positive thinking, and deeper self-awareness for a more fulfilling life.

Love Your Life Even When You Don’t Like it All the Time by Rachel Awtrey
An authentic, hopeful guide filled with practical tools and inspiring reflections to help you find joy and embrace God’s work in life’s ups and downs.
Stream Calming Music
Create your own peaceful atmosphere with Hoopla’s extensive music library. From instrumental piano to ambient soundscapes, there’s something for every mood. Here are a few choices:

Meditation Music and Sounds Collection
Featuring calming nature sounds, slow tempos, and minimalist compositions, these albums offer soothing instrumental tracks and healing frequencies that create a serene atmosphere ideal for meditation and mindfulness.

The Healing Spa: Music for Rejuvenation
Nine tracks provide nearly an hour of restive sounds, with titles including “Inward Journey” and “Path of Discovery.” Many more albums from David Arkenstone, the prolific American New Age composer, are available in Hoopla’s David Arkenstone collection.

Disney Peaceful Piano Collection
Each of these piano albums has a vibe—Lullabye, Joy, Self-Care and includes piano-only versions of classic Disney songs. Disney Peaceful Piano: Calm, for instance, contains tracks like “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”

Relaxing Classical Cello
25 beautiful pieces of music for the cello, over 2 hours of music.

Classical Music for Relaxation Volume 1
Twelve relaxing pieces—4 from each composer including Beethoven, Chopin, and Mozart.
Calm Your Mind with Creative Tools
For more interactive ideas to relax, Hoopla offers:

Get Healthy U TV BingePass
Get motivated to work out at home with expert-led workouts in strength, cardio, yoga, and more—offering a variety of styles and levels to help everyone stay consistent and achieve their fitness goals.

Puzzmo puzzles and Games Collection
Dive into a variety of brain-challenging games and puzzles, from logic challenges to brain teasers, designed for all ages to enjoy solo or with friends for endless entertainment.
BingePasses give you instant access to entire collections and premium streaming services for a single borrow through your local public library. With a BingePass you get unlimited 7-day, free access to binge movies, magazines, books and more with your library card.
Relax, Your Library Has You Covered!
Whether you’re practicing mindfulness, watching movies, or listening to a good book, National Relaxation Day is the perfect day to unwind—and with Hoopla, relaxation is just a few clicks away.
All you need is your library card and a cozy spot to celebrate Relaxation Day the easy, free, and feel-good way.
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