Welcome to PARL's Health & Wellness information centre
Looking for Health & Wellness information? Your local public library can help. We have lots of resources to assist you.
Magazines @ PARL
You can borrow magazines as well as books and other materials from any branch of the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library. Visit a branch library near you to select an issue or search the online catalogue and place a hold. You will be notified when the material is available. If you live in the rural area of Pictou or Antigonish County and are registered with our Books by Mail service, we will mail them to you.
Here are just a few of the magazine titles that may be of interest:
Online Databases @ PARL
Visit our Health & Wellness Resource Center database for hundreds of electronic articles and up-to-date information on health issues and topics. This service provided by your public library is accessible and free to those having a Pictou-Antigonish Regional library card. If you are a resident of Pictou or Antigonish County and do not have a free library card you can register here.
Books @ PARL
These books are just a small sample from our collections. Please search our catalogue for a more complete listing.
- Healing our Autistic Children: a medical plan for restoring your child's health
- Dancing with Fear: controlling stress and creating a life beyond panic and anxiety
- Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer: a survivor's guide for when treatment ends and the rest of your life begins
- Headaches that Persist: 14+ years of research on headaches, migraines & rare headaches
- What's age got to do with it?: living your healthiest and happiest life
- The 10 Best Questions for Recovering from a Heart Attack: the script you need to take control of your health
- Stroke Diaries: a guide for survivors and their families
- The Baby's Table: over 150 easy, healthy and tasty recipes your baby will love
- Living with Crohn's & Colitis: a comprehensive naturopathic guide for complete digestive wellness
Programs / Events
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library often offers special programs with guest speakers sharing their expertise on health and wellness topics. Check our Events calendar often for updates on upcoming programs.
For information on upcoming programs call toll free 1-866-779-7761 and ask for Trecia or Steve.
Need Help?
If you need assistance finding any resources, please don't hesitate to ask. Our friendly staff will help you. Contact any of our branch libraries, or contact our helpful reference staff.