During the COVID19 pandemic the Home Library Service is offering a free home delivery service for residents of the city who are over 65 years of age.
Normally this service is only available to residents who are unable to visit one of the Blacktown City Libraries in person, by reason of age, sickness or other incapacity.
How to apply
- Please print the Home Library Service application form and Reader Profile form or contact the library to request a Home Library Service application package to be posted to you.
- Complete both forms. Please note that at this time the Home Library Service application form does not need to be signed by a doctor or a registered nurse.
- Staff will conduct a telephone interview to introduce you to the service. Books and other library materials will be selected according to your preferences, and delivered to your home on a fortnightly or monthly basis.
Frequently asked questions
| What can a Home Library Service member borrow? |
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Our Home Library Service members can borrow items from any of the library's lending collections including large print books, regular print books, audiovisual material (including audiobooks, CDs and DVDs) magazines, and items from the community languages collections.
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| How often will I get my library items? |
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We can deliver your items on a 2 week or 4 week cycle. We will arrange this with you when you join the service.
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| Can a Home Library Service member request a particular item? |
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Yes. To request a particular item from the collection, please contact the Home Library Service team on 02 9839 6687 or reserve it online through the library catalogue.
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| Can I stop the service for a short period? |
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When you go on holidays, or go to hospital just keep us informed and we can stop and start the delivery as required.
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| I am a diversional therapist at an aged care centre in the Blacktown Local Government Area. Can I access this service too? |
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Yes. We can organise bulk loans for residents, or even assist in addressing the needs of individual residents. Please contact our Home Library Service team on 02 9839 6687 to make an appointment.
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