Programme: Meath
WHO Theme: Communication And Information, Community Support And Health Services, Respect And Social Inclusion
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Positive Mental And Emotional Health, Staying Connected, Switching Off And Being Creative
Funding Stream: Community Resilience Fund CovidHealthy Ireland Fund
Resources Required: Community Support, Financial, Paid Staff, Services
Cost: 500-1000
Description
The library service provided a delivery service of reading materials to cocooners across Co. Meath during lockdown. By providing reading materials they have promoted positive mental wellbeing, staying connected and also allowing people to switch off through reading.
Aim of Initiative
Older and younger adults across Co. Meath
Who is it aimed at
Older and younger adults across Co. Meath
Steps critical to success
- Creating a delivery service
- Maintaining communication with members
- Getting Staff to adapt their roles
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Logistics
- Delivery
- Transport and packaging
Outcomes / Benefits
- Staying connected with members
- Allowing people the option of Switching of through reading
- Building new library membership
Evaluation / Report:
This project has been running successfully across the Meath Library service for the whole of lockdown.
Contact:
Shauna Henry, Meath Libraries, shauna.henry@meathcoco.ie
Website:
https://meath.ie/