Contact us

County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF
Tel: 0845 600 6400
Fax: 01670 511 413
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri : 8.30am - 5pm

Home Library Service

also known as: Housebound Library Service.

This service delivers books free to your door if you are unable to visit the library yourself.

It's the library service delivered FREE to your door if you are unable to visit the library yourself, and have no - one to visit on your behalf.

  • You can choose what you want to borrow - books, CDs, DVDs or talking books.
  • You can tell us what you like to read and what you don't.
  • You can choose how many items you borrow - up to 20 at a time.
  • A volunteer will bring the books to your home every 4 weeks at a time that suits you. 

 

If you would like to receive the service, please complete the Customer Application form and return it to the address on the form.

 

Home Library Service Volunteers Needed

Help us make a difference to people in your community by volunteering for the Home Library service.

Northumberland Libraries wants to make its service accessible to everyone. We are looking for volunteers to deliver books to people who are unable to leave their homes and who don't have anyone to visit the library for them.

The Volunteer's Role:

  • You will deliver books, CDs, DVDs and talking books to people in their own homes. Visits are once a  month.
  • If you are keen reader, you can choose the books for your customer but library staff will do this if you prefer.
  • If customers request a particular book, simply pass it on to library staff.

 

If you feel you can help by becoming a Home Library Service Volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Application Form  and return it to the address on the form.

 

To read our frequently asked questions regarding the Home Library Service, please look at the related documents section below.