Libraries for health and wellbeing
Boost your happiness, reduce your stress levels, and connect with others.
Benefits of reading
Reading is a great way to relax and feel better and it can help you deal with some of life’s pressures.
Connect with your community
Your library serves as a community meeting place connecting you to local groups, clubs and societies and the people who live in your area. Come to the library to read, study, relax and socialise.
Reading Well: Books on Prescription
Reading Well Books on Prescription helps you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using self-help reading. The books in English and Welsh are chosen by health experts and people living with the conditions covered. You can be recommended a title by a health professional, or you can visit your local library and take a book out for free. There are books to help with dementia and a range of mental health conditions. Link to pre-selected search on catalogue 1 Mental Health 2 Dementia
Dementia friendly
All of the staff at Denbighshire libraries are trained as Dementia Friends and aim to provide the best possible experience for customers who are affected by dementia. Your local library is the perfect place to access dementia related services.
Home Library Service
If you are unable to get to the library because of ill health, disability, or caring responsibilities, the home library service can bring library books and resources to your home once a month. We can bring items to your home, sheltered accommodation, nursing home or day centre. You can use our online catalogue to request items 24 hours a day, too.
If you, or someone you know, would like to use the home library service, please call Ruthin Library on 01824 705274.
Talking Points
Talking Points are held in local libraries across the county where you can have a face to face conversation about what matters and is important to you.
People from a range of local organisations will be on hand to offer information, advice or assistance, and you can find out what help is available to support your health and well-being locally.
Integrated Autism Service
The Integrated Autism Service (IAS) provides support, advice and training for parents and carers of children and adults with autism. The service holds monthly drop in sessions at libraries across Denbighshire. For more information, please telephone your local library.