Libraries making a difference during lockdown
The Carnegie UK Trust recently commissioned a report into UK public library services exploring their role supporting individuals and communities during lockdown and the barriers they faced during this time.
It also explored their role in supporting the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and what it would take to unleash the full potential of what public library services have to offer us all.
They have identified four key messages. Public library services had a positive impact on those who engaged with them during lockdown; public library staff made a valuable contribution to the Covid-19 response; public library services and their staff could have delivered much more but faced barriers in doing so; and public library services have huge potential to support individuals and communities as they navigate the short, medium and long-term impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. If you would like to read the full report please visit https://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/publications/
Open all hours – even during lockdown
Did you know you could access your library 24 hours a day seven days a week? From the comfort of your armchair, you can have access to thousands of e-books, e-audio books, e-magazines and e-comics, plus you can renew your books or even reserve any titles from the online catalogue. And as if that wasn't enough you can have access to a huge range of research and factual information, such as Access to Research and the Theory Test Pro - all without having to put your shoes on! All you need is a valid library card and your PIN number. What are you waiting for check it out at www.wrexham.gov.uk/library and follow the online services link.
Reading Well: Mental Health
The Reading Well for Mental Health collection of books provides helpful information and support for managing common mental health conditions, or dealing with difficult feelings and experiences.
Some books also include personal stories from people who are living with or caring for someone with mental health needs. The books are chosen by health experts and people living with the condition covered. There are special collections in Wrexham, Brynteg and Rhos libraries but in the meantime visit www.reading-well.org.uk for more details.
Free audio books
Are you fed up with watching the TV? Or do you like whiling away the time whilst walking the dog? Whatever your preference, your local library will have a wide variety of audio books to keep you occupied. You can download them to your device for free using our special Borrowbox app which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for Android. For more details visit www.wrexham.gov.uk/libraries
Sweet dreams
In these uncertain times are you having difficulty sleeping? If so Wrexham Library has a selection of books all about sleep that you can add to your next order and collect list.
Titles include Richard Wiseman's 'Night School'; Arianna Huffington's 'The Sleep Revolution'; Tracey Kelly's '50 Tips for Peaceful Sleep'; Dr Nerina Ramlakhan's Fast Asleep Wide Awake; and Alice Gregory's Nodding Off. If you are sleeping well but want help to interpret your dreams, why not add Theresa Cheung's The Dream Dictionary; Rosie March-Smith's Dreams; Rosalind Powell's How to Use and Interpret Dreams for Healing; or Tony Crisp's Be Your Own Dream Interpreter to your next order and collect list. You can still place your orders online over the next two weeks where we can process them after November 9, go to www.wrexham.gov.uk/libraries and select Order and Collect.
Welsh language book review
Plethu gan Rhian Cadwaladr
Dyma stori am berthnasau. Mae Elin wedi penderfynu gadael ei gŵr gan feddwl basa pethau yn gwella pan ddechreuodd perthynas newydd gyda hen ffrind sy'n byw yn Yr Iwerddon. Ond dydy pethau ddim yn gweithio allan fel yr hoffai. Mae'n darganfod bod trio cynnal perthynas o bell yr un adeg a threfnu i gael ysgariad yn achosi problemau ac mae yna sawl basa'n hoffi chwalu ei breuddwydion. Beth yw'r ateb i sefyllfa Elin a Rhys? Ydi pethau yn mynd i weithio allan neu basa'n well iddi ildio a dychwelyd adref?
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