Lovers of literacy rejoice as NPSP expands its Library Home Delivery Services

At this week’s Council meeting, the enhancement of the Library Home Deliver Service was unanimously endorsed.

As a result of the covid-pandemic – and when physical access to the Council’s libraries was restricted - a review of the Service was undertaken, resulting in changes to eligibility criteria which had been in place since 1997.

Mayor Robert Bria said he was very pleased the Service – which plays an essential role in enriching lives and fostering Community Well-being – would now be available to many more residents in the Council area.

“The Council’s Library Home Delivery Service assists citizens by connecting them with ideas, information and accessible facilities and services,” Mayor Bria said.

“The intent of the expanded Service is to facilitate equal access to materials regardless of age, capability, or access to transport services.

“The provision of Library Home Delivery Services also assists in combatting social isolation which is often experienced by people who may be frail, or living with an illness or disability who cannot easily visit Library locations or access services,” he said.

The expanded Home Library Service will continue to be resourced by a full-time position based at the Payneham Library, with the assistance of Volunteers, who undertake the deliveries to residents across the City.

In 2019, 5,343 items were provided to Home Library customers, and in 2020, this increased to 6,340.

It is expected this number will continue to increase as more residents become aware of the expanded service.

For more information visit: Home Library Services

Media enquiries: Mayor Robert Bria on 0431 754 077