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Reading for Loneliness

May 10, 2022 by Ana Klein Leave a Comment

There are years’ worth of studies showing that reading can boost mental health and wellbeing. And not just books written for mental health, like those at the amazing Reading Well project. No, creative fiction and poetry have amazing benefits too! And what’s more, the benefits get more specific than stress reduction. They can actually help with loneliness, which is the theme of … [Read more...]

Iceland’s Christmas Eve Tradition

December 15, 2021 by Mhairi Poarch 1 Comment

Image of a bookshelf with a bow going across the screen. Text reading Iceland's Christmas Eve tradition with a Santa hat perched on the end of Iceland's and three ball balls hanging from the c in Christmas. Snow falling across the whole picture.

On Christmas Eve, the majority of people are rushing to get presents wrapped or snuggling up to watch a Christmas film. However, that’s not a normal Christmas Eve in Iceland. Since 1944, when the 2nd World War was still threatening society, the country started their Christmas celebration by snuggling together and reading a book. Many luxuries had been rationed due to expense … [Read more...]

Men’s Mental Health Awareness

November 19, 2021 by Brooklyn Halladay Leave a Comment

In November the annual international movement, Movember, takes place. Organised by the charity of the same name, Movember aims to raise awareness for men's mental health issues.  mentalhealth.org quotes that '[i]n England, around one in eight men has a common mental health problem such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)'. With so … [Read more...]

Transgender Awareness Week

November 13, 2021 by Erin Peacock Leave a Comment

Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week happens every November, aiming to raise trans visibility and address issues faced by the community in everyday life. It’s a time to learn, reflect and honour transgender lives lost to violence. SGS Library+ are proud to support this awareness week and have highlighted some resources below from our catalogues that celebrate the LGBTQ+ … [Read more...]

New Christmas Books and DVDs at WISE LRC!

December 15, 2020 by Robyn Olley Leave a Comment

There's still time to borrow book or film from WISE LRC to enjoy during the Christmas holidays! We have lots of Christmas resources to get you into the festive spirit, including: A Christmas Killer by Alex Pine - Book DI James Walker is ready for a quiet family Christmas in the sleepy village of Kirkby Abbey. But when he opens an early Christmas present left on his doorstep, he … [Read more...]

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