If you have difficulty in getting to a library,
we offer
- a free volunteer service to collect and
deliver books*
- a longer loan period
- access to our services via this website
- access to our services by telephone
- a mobile library service
*You may be eligible for the free volunteer
service if you are housebound, because you
are getting on in years, or suffering from
a long term illness, or a disability, and
have no friend or relative able to collect
and deliver books for you.
The housebound library
service
If you are a resident of Brighton & Hove,
and are unable to get to a library, you can
apply for the housebound service by contacting
your local library, or via the Equal Access
Services Centre on
(01273) 296906. We will then try and match you with
a volunteer who will collect and deliver
your books to you. You can either ask your
volunteer to select books for you, or you
can reserve particular books that you want
to read, free of charge, via your volunteer,
or by using the library website. You and your
volunteer can decide between you how often
you would like a visit.
Housebound Service to Customers living in their own home
Please note that from July 07 until further notice we are unable to accept new Housebound applications for our Home Volunteer Delivery Service to customers in their own home.However we are taking names on our waiting list when normal services are resumed.
Extended loans
If you are eligible for the housebound library
service, you are entitled to a six week loan
period.
Library website
You can browse our library catalogue online,
and reserve items to be sent to the library
of your choice for collection
Library Catalogue
You will need your library card number and
PIN to make a reservation. You can
also check what you have out on loan and renew
items using the website. You are welcome to
email your enquiries to us via the contact
page.
Contact page
The mobile library
You may find it convenient to get to a mobile
library stop near your home. If you are interested
in using the mobile library, the stopping
places and timetable can be found via this link
Mobile Library
