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Reading Well For Families

Family Service Directory

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Contact Information

Address:
Central Library,
YO1 7DS
Web Site:
https://bit.ly/4lwGKbP
Telephone:
01904 552828
Email:
contact@exploreyork.org.uk

Additional Information

Availability:
Open All Year
Age Groups:
Up to 18 years

Costs

Costs:
Free

Service Description

Service Description:
Parenting in the early years can be a rollercoaster. Whether you're an expectant parent, a new mum or dad, or caring for little ones, your local library is here to help.

Explore York Libraries now has a brand new Reading Well for families booklist. These free, expert-recommended reads cover topics like mental health, wellbeing and coping with loss.

You’ll find practical advice, personal stories, illustrated books, and poetry, all chosen to support you through this time. Many titles are also available as e-books or audiobooks.

Browse the titles on our online catalogue here:

https://bit.ly/4lwGKbP

or explore the booklist online: www.readingagency.org.uk/reading-well/families

Other Reading Well collections include Reading Well for dementia, Reading Well for children and Reading Well for teens.

Developed by The Reading Agency with library partners across the UK and funded by Arts Council England and Welsh Government.
Information Last Updated:
20/03/2026

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Disclaimer—important information about the Family Service Directory

Whilst the Family Information Service works with service providers to try and ensure that the information contained within this directory is accurate and up to date, no warranty is given as to the accuracy of the information. The FIS does not accept any responsibility or liability for the information or links to information on websites supplied by providers or the service that is provided. FIS is an impartial service and does not recommend, support or endorse any services. It is the responsibility of families to choose services carefully and FIS has developed some guidelines to help you that are detailed below.

The FIS also reserves the right to refuse or delete publication of any organisation or information which it believes, or for which evidence has been provided, contravenes the laws of the UK. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damages whatsoever arising from use or loss of use of data or profits arising out of or in connection with the use of the Family Services Directory.

If you can't find what you are looking for, or have any questions get in touch. 

  • York Family Information Service 01904 554444, fis@york.gov.uk 
  • Young People's Information 01904 555400, YPSG@york.gov.uk 

Disclaimer: Whilst the Family Information Service works with service providers to try and ensure that the information contained within this directory is accurate and up to date, no warranty is given as to the accuracy of the information. The Family Information Service does not accept any responsibility or liability for the information or links to information on websites supplied by providers or the service. The Family Information Service is an impartial service and does not recommend, support or endorse any services.