Library service for housebound

Kildare Library Service are operating a library housebound service for elderly and vulnerable residents of Kildare throughout the Covid-19 emergency.

If you, or someone you know, would benefit from this service, then please contact your nearest main library, which in this area are Athy Library - (045)980555 athylib@kildarecoco.ie; Kildare Town Library - (045)520235 kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie; Naas Library - (045)879111 naaslib@kildarecoco.ie; or Newbridge Library - (045)906130 newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie.

You can request five items from a wide variety of books, audiobooks, large print books and DVDs and a member of the library team will deliver these to your home. When you are finished with the items, the library team will also arrange to collect them, and deliver some new selections if you would like them.

The library service hopes that engaging with the service will provide some entertainment and help to lighten the days for those who are dealing with challenging and isolating circumstances.

This service is available to all over 70, and medically vulnerable residents in the county young or old, and you do not have to be an existing member of the library to take part.

Library membership is free to all and there are no fines for overdue library loans. 

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