Using the Home Library Service
Are you housebound or unable to get to your local library? If you have no one who is able to collect books or other material for you we may be able to arrange for them to be delivered to your home at regular intervals.
People who live in sheltered housing and are unable to visit their local library are also eligible for the housebound service.
If you live in a residential establishment we have another service available.
Are you a carer who finds it difficult to get out to your local library for the person you are caring for? If so, we may be able to assist you.
Library materials are delivered to your home by volunteers and visits are made every three weeks, to a regular timetable.
All volunteers who work with the Library Services have been properly vetted.
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Amongst other things:
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A wide range of fiction as well as books on, for example, country life, cookery, travel, biography and other popular subjects. Most books available in large print.
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Spoken word items including books and talking magazines on tape.
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Subtitled DVDs and videos for people with a hearing impairment. Video caption decoders to attach to your TV and video recorder are also available.
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If you would like to borrow talking books, but don't have an audio cassette player, we can lend you one for up to 3 months.
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Information on request on all subjects including health and disability.
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Large piece wooden jigsaws.
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Special Learning materials.
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There is no charge for the Library Service to people who are housebound, other than for some DVDs. Overdue charges are not made for items kept for more than one visit.
You can request specific books or subjects if you wish, free of charge
If you think you are eligible for this service, contact your local library or the Home Library Service (contact numbers below) and a member of staff will call to see you to talk about your needs and to see if we can help you.
Home Library Service
Tel: 547879
Minicom 517179
or contact your local library.
Home Library Service leaflet (opens as a PDF in a new window)
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