Reading for pleasure is incredibly good for your mental health and wellbeing.
Research shows it promotes empathy and emotional intelligence, lowers stress levels, boost self-esteem, reduces depression - it even leads to better sleep.
The Library is the home of reading for pleasure! Join online and borrow up to twelve books at a time. Search our online catalogue and if you're in need of inspiration, ask our friendly librarians for recommendations - or check out our blog to find out what we've been reading lately. And come along to our monthly Reading Group for discussions with fellow readers.
Want to find out more about the science behind how reading helps us? Take a look at the infographic and article on the subject here.
Sunshine Reads
Our Sunshine Reads collection is a special set of our favourite feelgood books.
Including ‘The Midnight Library’ by Matt Haig, ‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Simsion, and ‘A Walk in the Woods’ by Bill Bryson.
See the full list here and pick up a book today that's guaranteed to boost your mood.
