Home Library Service

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The Home Library Service (HLS) is a FREE service that delivers library items straight to your door

Who is it for?

Residents of Burwood Council who are homebound for a variety of reasons. This includes people who are:

  • Unable to visit the library due to poor health or disability
  • Frailty
  • Residents in a care facility
  • Full time carers
  • Residents who require temporary service after a serious injury, illness, or other significant circumstances

Residents from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community are welcome.

What can I borrow?

  • Books (including large print and community language books)
  • Audio-books
  • DVDs
  • Magazines
  • Electronic tablets (iPads, e-readers)

How often do I receive items?

Deliveries every THREE weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Service Provided

The Outreach Services Officer will call to find out the types of books and material you would like to borrow. They then choose items based on these preferences. Most of the resources of the library are available for borrowing.

How do I join?

For more information please fill in our online form below, or contact Burwood library to speak with our friendly outreach staff and arrange an appointment for a home visit.

Phone: (02) 9911 9999
Email: library@burwood.nsw.gov.au.

Apply

Do you speak a language other than English?
Gender
Please provide any instructions or additional information to assist our courier in delivering your items e.g. visitor parking, type of building, leave items at front door, etc.
Do you have Burwood Library membership? * (required)
What service do you need?

 

 

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