Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix, AZ. -- January 29, 2013 -- Phoenix Public Library will host free one-hour workshops on reducing stress through meditation at six locations in February. Learn a simple, yet powerful technique to reduce stress, improve concentration, and enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. Workshops are scheduled:

10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 2
Century Library, 1750 E. Highland Ave.

1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5
Desert Broom Library, 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd.

6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6
Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd.

6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7
Mesquite Library, 4525 E. Paradise Village Parkway N.

2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9
Juniper Library, 1825 W. Union Hills Dr.

7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12
Agave Library, 23550 N. 36th Ave.

Workshops are presented by retired Army Lieutenant Colonel William Smith, director of Darshan Meditation Children's Camp and practitioner for more than 30 years.

For more information, call 602-262-4636 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org. Phoenix Public Library is a system of 16 branch libraries and the Burton Barr Central Library. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/phxlibrary and "like" us on Facebook at facebook.com/phoenixpubliclibrary.