Reminiscence Sessions
Dementia
Living with Cancer
Meditation and relaxation
Eating Disorders
Mood Boosting Books
Pictures to Share
Health
Autism and Aspergers Syndrome
100 Books 4 families
Share your memories of the good old days with Christine Motley author and reminiscence facilitator.
- Sporting Heros - Scartho Library - Thursday 17 May 10.30 - 11.30am
- Games, Hobbies and Pastimes - Grant Thorold Library - Tuesday 29 May 10.30 - 11.30am
- Games, Hobbies and Pastimes - Grimsby Library - Monday 18 June 11 - 12 noon
To book a place contact the Library Service 01472 323620.
For more information go to the download section.
Discovering Memories is a collection of books, CDs and talking books in Grimsby Central Library for people with dementia, their families and carers. Find out more about Dementia.
You might also be interested in the Memory Cafes that the Alzheimer's Society run. These are a friendly and relaxed cafe environment for people with dementia and their carers to come and meet others in similar situations.
For further details please contact the North and North East Lincolnshire Alzheimer's Society on 01652 680474 or adminnlincs@alzheimers.org.uk.
For more information go to the download section.
We can help you
- Macmillan and Cancer Research Information Point at Grimsby Library
- There will be a chance for people affected by cancer to have one to one chats with local health professionals. Regular drop-in session mornings at Grimsby Library on the second Friday of every month.
For more information telephone Grimsby Library on: (01472) 323600.
At Grimsby Central Library 12.30 - 1.30 pm.
With Sallyann Marshall (Dip, Holistic Therapies)
To reserve a place ask at the library or ring 01472 323620.
You can come to one or all of the sessions.
The booklist can be found in the download section at the side of this page.
Why not boost your mood with a recommended read?
Research shows that reading improves mental well-being and reduces stress.
Eight reading groups around the UK have read, reviewed and recommended a selection of mood-boosting titles. Why not try one?
- The Beach Cafe by Lucy Diamond
- Being Human edited by Neil Astley
- The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde
- Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani
- Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee
- Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson
- The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford
Books can increase communication and combat isolation. Find out about Pictures To Share, a collection of books for people with dementia.
Your local library has:
- Books on gentle exercise, fitness and sport
- Books on cooking, healthy eating and special diets.
- Books on all sorts of health issues: arthritis, blood pressure, cholesterol...
- Read Yourself Well books and CDs, recommended by local health professionals covering topics such as anxiety, depression, confidence. More information about Read Yourself Well can be found in the downloads section of this web-page.
- BBCHeadroom titles to help you cope with life’s ups and downs
- Free internet access to find more information about your health or book a hospital appointment
A wide range of books is available from North East Lincolnshire Library Service. To find out about recently added titles please have a look at the book list in the download section.
If you want to suggest books that you may find helpful telephone (01472) 323620
All libraries have some of the titles in the 100+books4families collection. From Teenager owner's manual to Bake and cook with kids there are books with ideas, information and advice for making the most of the time spent with our children. Find our more about 100 books 4 families