BOOK lovers are welcome to exercise their "Mind and Body" at libraries across Ryedale this month.
As part of the National Year of Reading, North Yorkshire County Council is exploring the link between reading and health at events ranging from hypnotherapy, through to hair styling and question and answer sessions.
Libraries will also stock books
on mental and physical health with self-help manuals on subjects including anxiety and depressions, anger management, bereavement and dealing with change.
And to reflect the growing Polish community in the district, there is a new collection of books for adults and children in the Polish language with novels by writers such as JK Rowling, AA Milne, Harlan Coben and Danielle Steel.
Events in Ryedale include:
l Norton Library, today until May 31, Show Me Happy photography exhibition
l Malton Library, today from 10am to noon, Home Library Information Service coffee morning
l Helmsley Library, Friday from 10am until 12.30pm, Home Library Information Service coffee morning
l Malton Library, next Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10am until 11.45am, Hair style demonstrations by The Academy
l Malton Library, next Tuesday, 10am to 11.30am, Drop-in Question and Answer sessions on health
l Norton Library, May 15, from 10am until 11.45am, Hair style demonstrations by The Academy
l Pickering Library, May 15, from 9.30am: Health and well-being morning and a stress management and relaxation session from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. To book a place call 0845 300 5157
l Norton Library, May 16, 2pm to 3.30pm, Drop-in Question and Answer sessions on health.
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