Library Outreach Services

For those who are not able to get to the mobile library because of an accident, illness or disability.

Housebound Services

Your library authority in Wales may offer a library housebound service for those who are not able to get to the mobile library because of an accident, illness or disability. Difficulties in using the library may be short term or permanent. You (or the person you care for) may be unable to:

  • Leave home or other place of residence
  • Travel to the library
  • Gain easy access to the library
  • Carry materials to and from the library
Flintshire Mobile Library Service

Torfaen Library@Home Service

As well as providing reading materials, the service helps to alleviate loneliness and Isolation Service users are very appreciative of the service and look forward to their deliveries and chatting with the friendly drivers.

The value of the service is demonstrated in the following responses gathered in the Torfaen Libraries annual service survey:

‘I am housebound so to get new books to read as a regular service means a great deal to me’

‘The week the library arrives is the week to which I look forward. An excellent service. It makes my day!’

‘This service means that I can still enjoy my books without the need to ask or need someone else to be involved – it is a very positive part of my life’

Torfaen Housebound Library Service

Mobile Library Services

Mobile library services in Wales visit communities on a regular basis where it is difficult for residents to access static libraries.

The mobile library service will usually carry a selection of books suitable for all ages, including large print and audio books in English and Welsh. Residents can usually use their current library card or join the library on board.

Flintshire Mobile Library Service