Provides mostly fiction books and some popular non-fiction books for patients.  Also loans games, jigsaws, music cassettes, CDs, talking books and a video service.  This service also includes equipment for loan, eg walkmans, CD players and reading aids.  There is a book trolley service around the hospital twice a week.  There is also a Cancer Information Service with books and information for patients, carers and the public.  Runs group demonstrations and regular activities for patients.