The Home Library Service
Books delivered straight to your home
Some readers are unable to get to the library
to choose their books and don’t have anyone to come to the library
for them. For those readers we have the Home Library Service,
delivered by selected volunteers who bring a big bag of books or
talking books chosen from the stock at their nearest Library.
Readers are generally visited once a month and
can be issued with up to ten items which are stamped for four
weeks. Books can also be reserved online.
This scheme is entirely free but is dependent
on having sufficient volunteers to deliver the books to our
readers. There may occasionally be a waiting list.
If you think this service is right for you a member of staff
will visit you to discuss eligibility and have a chat about your
reading interests and tastes.
You will then be paired with a volunteer
who has been CRB checked and issued with Vale of Glamorgan photo
ID.
If you know someone else who may be eligible for this
service or you have further questions, please contact Andrea
Griffiths, Community Outreach Officer, on 01446 725381 or email
ADGriffiths@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk.
Do you have time to spare?
Our Home Library Service can only exist with the help of a
dedicated team of volunteers, based at their local libraries and
delivering books to Home Borrowers in their area.
Any adult can apply to be a volunteer with Vale Libraries.
You will need: a friendly personality, an interest in
books and reading, experience of working with people and an
understanding of the needs of older people and those with
disabilities. You will also have a valid driving licence and
access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance and MoT.
All volunteers are interviewed and asked to
provide references. They are CRB checked and given photo ID and in
return are paid expenses at the standard mileage rate.
Interested? Contact Andrea Griffiths on Barry
725381 or email ADGriffiths@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk