We are delighted to welcome you to our Lending Library. Here, you will find a carefully curated selection of over 300 books, each chosen to inspire, educate, and provide solace for our readers. Our collection is dedicated to understanding and processing the profound experiences of end-of-life illnesses, caregiving, grief and loss, life, living, and letting go.
Our Collection
Themes and Topics
Our library collection is organized around several key themes to help guide you through your journey:
- End-of-Life Illnesses: Books that offer insight and understanding of various illnesses, helping to navigate the complexities and emotions involved.
- Caregiving: Resources for those providing support and care, with practical advice and emotional support.
- Grief and Loss: Literature that helps you process and understand the emotions surrounding loss, providing comfort and guidance.
- Life and Living: Inspirational reads that encourage reflection on life, purpose, and personal growth.
- Letting Go: Works that explore the art of letting go, both physically and emotionally, to find peace and acceptance.
Featured Authors and Titles
Our library is proud to host works by renowned authors known for their compassionate and insightful perspectives, including:
- Atul Gawande
- Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
- Ira Byock, M.D.
- David Kessler
- Paul Kalanithi
These authors, among others, offer valuable perspectives and narratives that resonate deeply with readers.
How to Borrow
Stop by our office, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm, to check out any of our books. No library card is necessary to borrow from our collection. Simply find the book(s) that resonate with you, sign them out, and return them when you’re ready, ensuring that others may also benefit from their wisdom. Our goal is to foster a community of sharing and support.
A Space for Reflection
Feel free to settle into one of our inviting spaces, whether it’s the comfortable living room or the sun-filled sunroom. These areas are designed to offer you a tranquil environment where you can take your time browsing through our selection and discovering the right book or two to accompany you on your journey.
The sunporch at the HVHC office is a peaceful place to pause and read.
The living room is warm and inviting and a wonderful place to sit with a book.
Books can be powerful allies in times of need, and we hope you find the support you seek within our shelves. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Donations
Do you have a book to donate on end-of-life topics or grief and loss? Consider donating them to our library. Books must be in very good condition or like new to be donated and must encompass these topics. We can only handle a few books at a time and ask that they be more recent books (within the past 10-years).