In addition, to celebrate Wellbeing Month in March, West Sussex County Council Library Service are holding special ‘Live Well for Longer’ events at the following locations:
- Littlehampton Library – Tuesday 3 March 10am-2pm
- Chichester Library – Thursday 12 March 10am-2pm
- Horsham Library – Thursday 19 March 10am-2pm
- Crawley Library – Wednesday 25 March 10am-2pm
- Worthing Library – Friday 27 March 10am-2pm
At these events you’ll be able to get a health and hearing check, pick up helpful advice from local organisations, get information on future independence and care as you age, and even pick up a new pair of safe, comfy, slip-free slippers (subject to availability).
Also in March, some libraries will be adding new regular activities to the range of free sessions available, including Tea and Chat, Relax with Colouring, and Chess.
All year round you can borrow blood pressure monitors to check your heart health at home, reminiscence packs to help with dementia care or to delve into history, and access booklists for information about menopause, bereavement, neurodivergence, and to support your mental health and wellbeing.
And of course, there are tens of thousands of books and eBooks to borrow as reading for pleasure is proven to reduce stress and boost your wellbeing.
Councillor Duncan Crow, Cabinet Member for Community Support, Fire and Rescue, said: “Our libraries offer a vast array of clubs and activities, free of charge, all year round, that support people’s wellbeing in a wide variety of ways.
“We have 36 libraries located right across the county, plus the eLibrary, and volunteers who can deliver books to your home if you are unable to visit a library or use it online. Libraries provide a vital service to the people of West Sussex and fulfil one of the county council’s key aims which is helping people and communities fulfil their potential.”
Councillor Bob Lanzer, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, said: “I’m delighted Wellbeing Month is taking place again, building on the success of previous years. With lots of events and free resources, I really encourage people to visit their local library to find out more.”
For more information on Wellbeing Month visit Wellbeing Month | West Sussex Libraries.
It’s free to join the library if you live, work or study in the county. Find your nearest library.
