Auckland City Libraries believes every member of the community should have access to our resources.
Library to You is our home delivery service for those who cannot physically visit the library.
You may be eligible for the service if:
- You live in Auckland city
- You are unable to visit a library yourself
- You have no one to get library items on your behalf
- You are confined at home due to age, permanent or temporary disability or illness
- You may receive support from an agency to enable you to remain in your own home, for example, Age Concern, Meals on Wheels, Home Help from social support etc
- You do not live in a rest home where Auckland City Libraries services are already provided.
What is involved?
- Library staff will visit you to determine your reading preferences and to establish a delivery schedule
- You will be allocated a volunteer to deliver when one is available. If we do not have volunteer for your area you will go on a waiting list until one is found
- Library staff will select books, magazines, music CDs or audio books (books out loud, books on tape) for you according to your preferences
- The choices are based on what is available on the shelves at the time of selection
- Library to You volunteers are selected and interviewed by us; they will deliver items to you, and return items that are due back
- The volunteer will not handle any money on your behalf
- Your library account must be managed so that items are returned on time, the volunteers may help with the recovery of lost or overdue items
- You are responsible for all items delivered to you – lost items will be charged for.
How to apply
Print off, complete and send this
application form (PDF, 53kb) to your
local library. They will contact you to discuss your application.
For more information
Please phone Central City Library reception on (09) 377 0209 or contact your
local library.
Or, read more about becoming
a Library to You volunteer.
