Mobile Library
What services do mobile libraries provide?
There is a wide selection of books, including fiction, some non-fiction, DVDs, and books for children. Books in large print are available for those who prefer them and audiobooks are also available for hire. Enquiries and requests for information can be passed to our static libraries for a reply. Babies and toddlers can join the Bookstart Bear Club, which is guaranteed to get even the youngest members of the family hooked on books, with a set of bright and colourful posters to collect, and older children can take part in the Summer Reading Challenge.
How do I join?
Joining is free. Just tell the librarian your name, address, and telephone number, and you can join on the spot and start borrowing straight away.
What happens if I miss the mobile library's visit?
There are no fines on books borrowed from the mobile library, so it doesn’t matter if you miss a visit.
I have a disability. Will I be able to get onto the mobile library?
All our vehicles have lift access for people with disabilities and the librarian will help if you have any difficulties. The mobile libraries are also fitted with hearing loops for people with hearing aids.
Can I reserve a book or other items?
You can reserve any book for a small fee. There is no charge to reserve non fiction books, DVDs, CDs, or language courses, so long as the reservations are placed in person on a mobile library, although you will of course have to pay the appropriate hire fee for DVDs and CDs. All large print reservations are free, as are those placed by under 18s on their own library cards. You can check what is in stock online at www.devon.gov.uk/library_catalogue
If you want to place reservations online to be collected from the mobile library, please tell the mobile librarian. You will be asked for your name, library card number and preferred PIN. This will be used to modify your borrower record and add details of your stop number, which has to be done at the base library. Next time you visit the mobile library, you will be given a flyer telling you how to reserve items for collection from the mobile library and how the system works. Once you have this, you will be able to start reserving online.
There is a standard fee for all online reservations, including non fiction books, DVDs, CDs and language courses. Please ask the librarian what the current charge is.
There is a wide selection of books, including fiction, some non-fiction, DVDs, and books for children. Books in large print are available for those who prefer them and audiobooks are also available for hire. Enquiries and requests for information can be passed to our static libraries for a reply. Babies and toddlers can join the Bookstart Bear Club, which is guaranteed to get even the youngest members of the family hooked on books, with a set of bright and colourful posters to collect, and older children can take part in the Summer Reading Challenge.
How do I join?
Joining is free. Just tell the librarian your name, address, and telephone number, and you can join on the spot and start borrowing straight away.
What happens if I miss the mobile library's visit?
There are no fines on books borrowed from the mobile library, so it doesn’t matter if you miss a visit.
I have a disability. Will I be able to get onto the mobile library?
All our vehicles have lift access for people with disabilities and the librarian will help if you have any difficulties. The mobile libraries are also fitted with hearing loops for people with hearing aids.
Can I reserve a book or other items?
You can reserve any book for a small fee. There is no charge to reserve non fiction books, DVDs, CDs, or language courses, so long as the reservations are placed in person on a mobile library, although you will of course have to pay the appropriate hire fee for DVDs and CDs. All large print reservations are free, as are those placed by under 18s on their own library cards. You can check what is in stock online at www.devon.gov.uk/library_catalogue
If you want to place reservations online to be collected from the mobile library, please tell the mobile librarian. You will be asked for your name, library card number and preferred PIN. This will be used to modify your borrower record and add details of your stop number, which has to be done at the base library. Next time you visit the mobile library, you will be given a flyer telling you how to reserve items for collection from the mobile library and how the system works. Once you have this, you will be able to start reserving online.
There is a standard fee for all online reservations, including non fiction books, DVDs, CDs and language courses. Please ask the librarian what the current charge is.