Health and Wellbeing

What's On

Regular Events in Libraries

Feeling isolated? Our libraries are the perfect place to meet new people and relax in a welcoming space. Join us at our many sessions including reading groups, craft groups, and Places of Welcome. All our regular sessions are free to attend so there's nothing to lose - but lots to gain!

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Places to Connect

Reconnecting communities with nature through local libraries. Beginning November 2024, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Retford Libraries will become nature hubs, running nature-themed events and activities through until the end of Spring 2025.

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Reading Well

Reading Well helps you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using recommended books available from your library. The books provide information and advice for people with various physical and mental health conditions, their family, friends and carers.

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Health & Wellbeing

Much more than self help guides. Our booklists include high-quality titles specialising in mental health, wellbeing, autism awareness and related literature as well as dyslexia friendly books.

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Wellbeing for young people

If you're a young person in Nottinghamshire, there's tons of support out there for you. Take a look at the resources available in our libraries and where to go for further help.

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Wellbeing Bags

Wellbeing Bags are small collections of books, items and activities which aim to encourage adults to practice self-care and promote good mental health.

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Reminiscence Resources from Inspire Libraries

Inspire Libraries have created a collection of reminiscence resources to encourage interaction and communication between people living with dementia, their families, friends and carers.

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Health Information

Find books and information about your condition from a wide range of resources.

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Public Library Universal Health Offer

Universal Health Offer expresses the public library contribution to the positive health and well-being of local communities.

Arts & Culture

Community Film Screenings

Discover more about our series of Dementia Friendly Film Screenings at Mansfield Library

Adult Learning

Health and Wellbeing courses

Find courses to support your mental and physical health.