Newspapers delivered direct to your device

During lockdown Denbighshire Libraries have been discovering innovative new ways to deliver services.

Traditionally many people enjoyed visiting the library to read the newspapers and while that is not possible, you can use PressReader. This fantastic service delivers your daily newspaper direct to your device, 24/7. Get access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re available on shelves.

All you have to do is download the app and sign in with your library card. If you aren’t already a library member it is quick and easy to join online.

For more information visit www.denbighshire.gov.uk/libraries

Memory Bags

Denbighshire Libraries are delighted to be able to offer a new collection of Memory Bags that are available to borrow from your local library.

They contain a collection of books, poems, artefacts and smells that are designed to stimulate the senses and promote reminiscence and discussion. They have been themed around the ‘Pictures to Share’ books, which are designed specifically for people living with dementia, and are part of the Reading Well for Dementia Scheme. They offer prompts that can help people living with dementia and their family or carers engage in meaningful activities. They are ideally suited for use in one to one situations, or small groups.

The bags also include a Creative Wellbeing Activity Toolkit that gives ideas for creative activities for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

The eight themes are:

• At The Seaside;
• Childhood Days;
• In the Garden;
• Memories of Music;
• Shopping;
• World of Work;
• Travelling;
• Leisure Time.

The Memory Bags have been created by Denbighshire Libraries in partnership with Life Story Network CIC and Denbighshire Leisure Ltd and funded by the Dementia Aware Community Led Grant Programme 2019/20.

Contact your local library to reserve a Memory Bag using our Order and Collect Service, or request one via our Library Catalogue.

Further information is available on our website.

Reading Well for children

If your children are dealing with BIG or difficult feelings, reading can be a useful tool to open up conversations about feelings with children.

You can find specially chosen books, endorsed by experts, through your local library with the brand new Reading Well for children booklist.

You can download the full bilingual booklist here and order the books you want from your local library over the phone or online via our website.

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Feedback cards

You might find a feedback card in your next Order and Collect bag – we would love to hear what you think about our service.

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