Health and wellbeing in Cheshire West and Chester Libraries

Our Libraries offer a range of activities and resources to help people lead happier and healthier lives. All of our activities connect with the Five Ways to Wellbeing, which is a great way for everyone to make positive changes to their health, and the way they feel about themselves.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing encourage you to Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give:

Connect

Libraries are about so much more than books and can help you connect with the people around you. 

Cheshire Memories is a collection of 22 themed Memory Boxes containing a range of material, including objects, photographs, poetry, music, books and smell boxes. They are ideal for using in reminiscence activities and are available for use with social/community groups and other local organisations. They can be borrowed on a library card for three weeks, and are subject to a £1.20 reservation fee.

Information about ordering/reserving a memory box can be found on the Cheshire libraries catalogue.

Be Active

Borrow a book from the Library that will help you to Be Active. We’ve got books on all sorts of activities, from football to yoga, mountain climbing to pilates. Read an eMagazine for free, via Libby.

Take Notice

Next time you visit your local library take notice and discover what is on offer. Look at the book displays and notice boards, and see what is available online through the eResources and eBook collections. There is a whole world of information available at your fingertips, 24/7.

Keep Learning

We've lots of regular activities that take place in our libraries, for all ages. Just ask at your local library for more information. Get ideas about new hobbies and ask about clubs and societies in the area, or adult education classes. Further information can be found on Live Well Cheshire West.

Give

It’s always rewarding to give something back to your local community. Could you volunteer as an IT Buddy and help other people to get online? More information can be found on our volunteering page.