Bringing reading from the Library to your front doorstep

Walkerville Library is relaunching its Home Library Service, with deliveries kicking off in September.

The Home Library Service is intended for people who are unable to physically attend the Walkerville Library due to disability, illness, mobility restrictions or caring commitments.

Applications are now being accepted from residents living in the community who are interested in signing up to the service.

The Walkerville Library is excited to be bringing this service back to the Township. Home Library Service recipients will be able to access books, DVDs, CDs, magazines and more!

Lisa Ellershaw, Team Leader Customer & Library Services at Town of Walkerville, said that the Library has long wanted to bring the Home Library Service back to the Township, after it was put on hiatus due to COVID-19.

“Having a service like this is so beneficial to the vulnerable in our community who may be unable to access our Library services for a range of reasons,” explained Ms Ellershaw.

“Walkerville Library want to provide free access to the Library to all of our residents, and that includes delivering to their front doorstep if need be!

“All people should be able to experience what is available through Libraries SA, and we are really pleased to be supporting vulnerable people in our community to do just that.”

Participants will have a 10-book or item limit, and these will be delivered every third Wednesday of each month between 10am and 12pm.

To be eligible, participants will need to be a resident and a library cardholder. Prior to commencing services, Council will undertake a home safety and risk assessment at each applicant’s home.

To sign up to the Home Library Service, contact the Library on 8342 7150 or talk to the friendly Library staff for a form.