Your favourite books delivered to your home

If you find it difficult to visit your local library, because of age, disability, or any other special circumstance, we may be able to come to you.

Our 25 dedicated volunteers currently deliver books on a 3-weekly basis to over 100 homes across West Berkshire to make sure that everyone has access to the books they enjoy. The books are carefully chosen in line with customer preferences so that people get what they like.

Our volunteers love the feedback they get when customers have read the books, and it's a great opportunity for a chat.

David Richardson, one of our At Home Service volunteers says...

This service is worthwhile on so many levels. I signed up to volunteer when I retired to use my time constructively and have now been delivering books for 20 years!

Taking books to people who can't make the trip to their local library is a great thing to do, it brings joy, regular companionship, and I get a nice cup of tea.

The At Home service means that there's no need to miss out on your favourite reads. If you or someone you know is interested in using it please contact us by emailing library@westberks.gov.uk, phoning 01635 519827 or visiting westberks.gov.uk/mobile-library to find out more.

Welcome to your library

It is free to join and borrow books from West Berkshire Libraries for everyone who lives, works, or studies in West Berkshire.

Babies and young children can have their own library cards and borrow up to 15 books at a time.

There are also audiobooks (on CD), e-books and e-audiobooks, all available to borrow for free.

All details, including how to join and the current library opening hours, can be found at: westberks.gov.uk/libraries