Comfort Reading: a podcast from Awen Libraries

October 7, 2021

Librarian Bryn Weatherall speaks with literary, health and library professionals on the subject of bibliotherapy, exploring the ways reading has enhanced their lives, and how they use books and reading to help others.

Episode 1: Rhiannon Davies, Awen Libraries Engagement Officer

Episode 2: Rhian Edwards, Award winning poet

Episode 3: Claire Davies, Well-being Activity Coordinator for Mental Health Matters

Head to our Virtual Events page to listen now.

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