Reading Well
Reading Well Books on Prescription titles have been recommended by Health Professionals, patients, and carers and are available to borrow free from all Luton Libraries. They can be suggested by your GP or you can come along to a library and borrow any of the titles.
The collections are:
- Mental Health
- Dementia
- Young People (Reading Well for Teens)
- Children
- Families
The Mental Health, Dementia, and Families collections can be found in the Health Information Points, the Reading Well for Teens Collection is in the T+ section and Reading Well for Children can be found in the Children’s Library. Some titles are also available in the eLibrary.
New: Reading Well for families recommends reading to support parents and carers to look after their wellbeing in pregnancy and the early years (from conception to aged two). The scheme is aimed at parents, carers and anyone supporting people from pregnancy onwards.
Some of the recommended books provide information and advice; there are also personal stories, illustrated books and poetry.
For more information visit The Reading Agency - Reading Well
Reading Well Mood Boosting Books
Readers and Reading Groups have recommended a number of uplifting books, which include fiction and non-fiction. These can be found in our general book stock.