New Year resolutions flagging already?
Why not call into Torfaen Libraries for inspiration? If you want to improve your health, expand your skills and knowledge or just relax with a good book we can help.
Torfaen Libraries Health & Wellbeing Information & Support Service
• Leaflets and other resources that can be taken away for free
• Books, DVDs and CDs that can be borrowed
• Free internet access
• Shared reading sessions
We aim to provide support, by helping with all the things people want and need to feel the best that they can.
Whether you have a query about local health facilities (local NHS Services, patient groups), or health matters (conditions, treatments, local help & support) or if you just want to eat more healthily or give up smoking, this service is for you and those you care for.
We will support and listen to people‘s health and wellbeing queries and concerns by offering confidential one-to-one sessions to provide:
• Someone to talk to
• Help with finding and understanding health-related information
• Benefits awareness
• Sign-posting to other organisations
• Awareness of local support groups
• Guided access to IT resources and internet sites
These sessions are available on a drop-in basis as follows:
Cwmbran Library Monday 9.30am - 4pm; Tuesday 2pm – 4pm; Friday 9am – 4pm
Pontypool Library Thursday 10am – 1pm
Blaenavon Library Thursday 2pm – 4pm
(Appointments can be arranged outside of these times)
To find out more contact Norah Williams, Library Health & Wellbeing Officer
Tel. 01633 647654,
email: norah.williams@torfaen.gov.uk
or ask the library staff for further details
Torfaen Adult Learners Complete The Six Book Challenge
Pictured receiving their certificates from Jill Newton of Torfaen Libraries are,
( from the left)
Brian Tapper, Clair Francis and James Francis.
Five learners from classes at Pontypool Community Education Centre were recently presented with certificates and a selection of prizes for successfully completing the Six Book Challenge.
The Six Book Challenge is an annual Reading Agency initiative that is promoted by Torfaen libraries. Readers of all abilities choose six reads and record their reading in a diary. Learners who completed the challenge within Torfaen read a variety of texts including Quick Reads, newsletters and magazines.
Author Visit
This is a free event for Welsh speakers and higher level Welsh learners.
Blaenavon Library - Learn Something New
Do you want to get started with computers,discover your family tree or improve your skills and knowledge? Blaenavon Library has lots to offer:
Get Started With Computers Drop Ins – Mondays 10.00am-12.00 noon
Need help using a computer? Come to our friendly and informal sessions
Learn Direct (free Courses at your library) – Mondays 3.30-5.30pm
Family History: how to trace your family tree – Thursdays 10.30am-1.00pm
If you would like to discover how to trace your ancestors and start your family tree come along to these relaxed and informative sessions. We have a great selection of books and other resources available including FREE access to ANCESTRY – LIBRARY EDITION.
Staff from the Library and Blaenavon Museum will be available to offer help and advice.
For more information contact Blaenavon Library Tel. 01495 742802
Email: blaenavon.library@torfaen.gov.uk
In the next Blog we'll focus on I.T. courses at Cwmbran Library
