Summer Reads - Bedford display

If you are on Campus please take the opportunity to browse the Summer Reads display at Bedford. It has plenty of suggestions for books to read over the summer and offer you an inviting summery space - even when the weather isn't very obliging - to choose your favourites.

Summer Reads - The Island

The Island by Victoria Hislop

Aptly named for a summer read – ‘The Island’ immediately conjures up images of sun drenched beaches and glistening seas. Spinalonga? The Island in question however is not fictional; it’s a real place with an intriguing history: Greece’s official national Leper colony until 1957.

The main character Alexis, an educated young woman, is at a crossroads in her life and decides to delve into her family background to see if the past can influence her decisions in the future. She discovers a tale of sadness and hope, family tension and dramas; more importantly, why her mother was always reticent about talking about her background.

A book with two stories, equally fascinating and captivating – well worth packing in your suitcase!

Books Unlocked - Summer Reads

Exams over dissertaions, presentations and assignments all safely handed in? Thoughts turning towards long lazy days in sun? Well this month's Books Unlocked theme is summer reads. Those books you can lose yourself in while sitting in the garden on the beach or even at home. Look out for the displays at the Luton and Bedford. This is Luton LRC's display

Books Unlocked - Exam de-stress

Lots of advice on BBC web pages on what to eat to help you improve your exam performance here

www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3xdq6f

Seeds and unprocessed nut with lots of water is a good place to start. Learning Resources' Relaxation Stations have recipe leaflets for meal suggestions during the exam/dissertation season.

Books Unlocked - Bedford Library's Relaxation Station

Following the installation of the Relaxation Stations at Bedford and Luton yesterday I am very happy to be able to post some pictures of Bedford's Relaxation Station today. Come and have a look!

Books Unlocked - Exam De-stress

I have been asked what a Relaxation station is well... I could say a lot but as they say a picture paints a thousand words there are some photos of the Luton Relaxation Station below, hope it gives a clear indication of what's available.

Books Unlocked - Exam de-stress

As summer approaches the busiest time of the academic year kicks in. Throughout May Learning Resources will have Relaxation Stations at Bedford Library (ground floor) and Luton LRC (first floor) where anyone can take  some time out to:

• pop bubble wrap
• do some colouring in
• try some origami
• recipe suggestions
• graffiti wall for venting and supporting

Why not drop by and have a look?