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Carer centres and services Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council Library And Information Service Blackburn Central Library - Home Delivery Service

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This is a free, personalised service for people who live in Blackburn with Darwen and are unable to visit their local library. Please contact us to check eligibility.

How it Works.

Once we’ve registered your details a member of the team will ring or visit you to discuss your reading preferences.

The Home Library Service is run by library staff and items are delivered by a combination of library staff and volunteers.

Our friendly team will visit you every two weeks on an agreed day and deliver up to 10 books and / or audio books.

We will replace your reading or listening materials every two weeks with each new delivery, or you can just let us know if you would prefer to keep your choices for a little longer.

What Can You Borrow?

Up to 10 books in standard print or large print

Novels or information books

Talking books on CD

Talking magazines

Audio books (subject to equipment availability)

Opening times

Deliveries take place between Monday and Friday during working hours and will be agreed with customers and delivery staff in advance

Catchment area

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Target group

General public.

Referral method

Self referrals are welcome.

This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.