Special Services

Housebound Service

Masterton District Library offers a Housebound Service for those people who are unable to get to the library or find it difficult to carry their borrowed items home.

The housebound service is available as an ongoing service, or, on a short term basis for those who have had recent surgery, accident or illness, that means they are temporarily unable to access the library. Take advantage of the friendly and personal service from Maureen Bull, who is happy to talk to you about the service you receive. For Housebound Borrowers there is no charge for reserves or overdues but any lost or damaged items may incurr charges.

Maureen visits all new Housebound Borrowers and discusses with you what you like to read. Housebound materials are chosen, by Library staff, each fortnight for a family member, carer, or Rest Home operator to collect. Book bags, which hold up to 10 items, are provided for transporting the loans and returns.

If there is no-one to bring your books to you, a volunteer driver will deliver to residents within the urban area each fortnight.

Rural residents can still make use of the service and need to make arrangements for delivery and return.

Housebound borrowers can access any issueable items from the Masterton District Library collection including:

• Fiction or non-fiction books
• Large print books
• Talking books
• Coffee table-type pictorial books
• Magazines

If you, a friend or a relative would like to use the service,  or you have any further questions about becoming a Housebound borrower, Maureen will be very happy to talk to you by phone (06) 370 6255 or in person. Maureen is available in the library each week day between 8am and 3pm.

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