Home Library

older person reading a book

Kempsey Library provides a free home delivery service for residents living in Kempsey and surrounds who are unable to visit the library due to illness, injury, disability or carer responsibilities.

All library resources are available through this service.

For more information, or to discuss your eligibility, please contact Kempsey Library’s Home Lending Coordinator on 6566 3210 or email us at kempsey.library@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Who is eligible?

You may be eligible if you:

  • are frail, aged, or have an illness or disability which confines you to your home
  • are a full-time carer and are unable to visit the library in person
  • have temporary ill health preventing you from getting out and about.

A full range of materials is available in a variety of formats:

  • Large print books
  • Standard print books
  • Magazines
  • Talking books (books on CD)
  • DVDs
  • CDs

You will be asked for:

  • your personal details
  • the name and phone number of your emergency contact person
  • your reading, listening or viewing preferences
  • how often you would like to receive your deliveries
  • permission to enter your property for the purpose of delivering and collecting library items

Please note, to assist staff in confirming your eligibility for this service, you will be required to obtain the signature of either a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, social or community worker.

 

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