VISITING libraries regularly can boost health and wellbeing according to the Liberal Democrat group in York, who are urging people to support Libraries Week this week.
They said libraries can bring communities together, which helps fight loneliness and promotes good mental health.
Cllr Nigel Ayre, executive member for culture. leisure and tourism, said: “Our libraries play a key role in supporting our local communities here in York and their positive impact on improving a persons well-being is often understated. We are deeply proud of our libraries here in York and during the course of this Libraries Week, I would strongly encourage everyone to visit their local library and see what fantastic services are on offer.”
For more information visit exploreyork.org.uk.
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