To enrich and enhance the lives of individuals and communities through providing and promoting a range of high quality Library services.

Libraries NI is the public library authority for Northern Ireland and is the lead partner for Health in Mind; its services are regionally planned and locally delivered through a network of local libraries and mobile libraries. 

Libraries provide a range of high quality services which inform, empower and enrich individuals and communities and help people to develop their skills and realise their hopes and aspirations.

Services include: 

• Books and other resources including online information, DVDs, CDs,
   
• talking books, newspapers and magazines,
   
• Learning opportunities,
   
• Heritage and Local Studies materials,
   
• Opportunities for cultural and creative development,
   
• Access to information,
   
• Computers with free internet access,
   
• Reading activities and groups,
   
• Storytimes and other activities for children,
   
• Shared social spaces.
   

Working with Health in Mind, Libraries NI provides a range of health, wellbeing and mood –boosting information and books, IT facilities and training, and venues for Health in Mind activities.