These book collections reflect the needs and interests of the different communities within Salford and have been chosen with the help of our community partners to enhance reading experiences for existing and new library customers.
Books can be borrowed at any Salford library and reserved online.
Discover a collection of books chosen by Salford Libraries in partnership with the Yemeni Community Association. The books can be borrowed from Eccles or Pendleton library or reserved for free to collect from any library in Salford.
Broughton library houses a popular Jewish collection for both and adults and children. These titles are chosen for the thriving Jewish community in the local area.
We know that reading for pleasure is a great mental-health boost, but did you know that our libraries have tailor-made reading well books.
Chosen by health professionals, these book collections for adults, children and young adults are designed to support your mental health and wellbeing. They feature relatable stories and information about lived experiences, providing support to better understand your feelings.
These books are also a fantastic gateway to approach difficult topics like bereavement and mental health with loved ones.
The Reading Well collection includes:
We have recently launched a new parent collection at Irlam library called the Parenting Toolkit. From potty training advice to cooking for a family on a budget, the Parenting Toolkit holds a range of books for parents, and the titles chosen to complement the books in the Reading Well for Families collection. There are also stories to share with young children including topics like starting school and going to the dentist. [SM1.1]
Explore the children’s parenting toolkit →
Explore the adults parenting toolkit →
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