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Home Service

Home Service - May 2013
mobilelibraries.lic@kirklees.gov.uk

About the Home Service

Kirklees Home service van
Kirklees Home Service van
The Home Service brings the library direct to the homes of people who are unable to get to a branch or mobile library through a disability or medical condition. The service delivers books, including the latest titles in large print and talking books on cassette or CD for the visually impaired to people's homes. With many borrowers already taking advantage of this valuable service, there is capacity to take on more customers across the Kirklees area.

Items are chosen for each borrower by staff according to profiles drawn up in discussion with them. These are delivered every two weeks. This service is available to all age groups, not just the elderly.

"Having worked for the Home Service for over four years, I have seen our customers continue to rise during this time. Our service provides a lifeline to people who cannot reach their nearest library and still want to enjoy reading. Home Service vans travel across Kirklees every day, making fortnightly deliveries to customers. For the customers' peace of mind, deliveries are made by the same driver each time, on the same day and at the same time."

- Senior Customer Service Officer, Mark Redman

The Home Service for residential homes

The service also visits 85 homes for the elderly, providing them with a deposit collection of books and other items.

Contact us if you would like to receive the Home Service

Anyone who is interested in the Home Service for themselves or for relatives and friends whom they think would be interested should contact our team at Red Doles Lane.

Customer and Exchequer Services
Mobile and Home Library Service Red Doles Lane
Huddersfield
HD2 1YF
Telephone: 01484 226363
Email: mobilelibraries.lic@kirklees.gov.uk

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