Health and Wellbeing in your Libraries

Here is some handy information helping you to look after your health and wellbeing, and making best use of your local library.

Cost of living 

Visit our Cost of Living Support page for a range of useful advice and support.

Debt and Money Advice 

Find out where to seek help on repaying debt and managing your money using our Debt and Money Advice information . Seek out trustworthy help if you are worried about money.

Warm Spaces, or Winter Wellbeing Hubs

Newcastle Libraries are part of a network of warm spaces, or Winter Wellbeing Hubs which welcome everyone in the community. Spend a while in your local library. We have books to read, newspapers, computers, jigsaws and board games to enjoy. Come along and try out an activity or event to see if you like it, or just sit and relax with us.

Mental Health and Wellbeing 

Having good mental health can help us feel better, sleep better and support us in doing the things we want to do. Get advice from our Mental Health and Wellbeing page for places to go for information or support.

Library events and activities

Don’t be a stranger, come along and make new friends. Try a new  club, activity or event together with new people or old friends. Have a look at What's on in our libraries. Why not take out a board game to play at home with friends or relatives?

Digital Support

Learn how to make best use of your own device, or the basics of using a computer with our Get Online team in one of our libraries.

Books and eBooks

Come in and browse our books, whether you like fiction or facts, we have something for everyone. Try a book recommended by staff, or try something totally new. We have audiobooks if you'd rather listen to a story and eBooks and eAudiobooks and digital magazines. To explore our eBooks, eAudiobooks  and magazines you'll need BorrowBox.