Donegal Library Service launches FREE delivery service

Friday November 13, 2020
Doorstep Delivery

Self-isolators to get library deliveries direct to their door

DONEGAL County Council Library Service has launched a new FREE delivery service for those self-isolating during the current Covid-19 restrictions. 

While the doors have been closed, the library service has expanded its significant digital resources to offer as comprehensive a service as possible.

These include a range of e-books and e-newspapers, e-magazines, online courses and online events – all of which are available for free through the library website www.donegallibrary.ie.

However, the service appreciates that not everybody who is self-isolating has access to digital resources.

The delivery of books and other items to those at home will help alleviate some of the effects of social isolation and difficulty accessing services.

If you are self-isolating and have read everything on your bookshelf, Donegal Library Service is there to help.

Simply contact the Covid-19 Community Response line on 1800 928 982 or e-mail covidsupport@donegalcoco.ie.

You will then be referred to the library service where a staff member will speak to you about what you would like to read, listen or watch.

The staff member will then endeavour to find some suitable items, and possibly a wild card, too! The selection of books and other items is then delivered to your door. Please have your Eircode available for the call.

If you need a top up selection, simply ring the community response line again and the library service will organise additional material for delivery.

All items are on long loan, there are no overdue charges and access to the service is FREE.

Not a member of the library, yet? No problem. This service is for anyone who is in self-isolation whether you are a library member or not. You can join over the phone and your new library card will be included with your first delivery!

Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Rena Donaghey said: “It is great that our library staff adapted its services to find a safe way to bring books and other items to our community members who are self-isolating.

“Reading is a great way to escape for a few hours and during this current crisis we need this more than ever.

“Library staff are experts in selecting books and DVDs and will do their utmost to make sure that people are well stocked up with both over the coming weeks and months.  This new service will be a lifeline for many and will help reduce the effects of social isolation.”

The library service continues to observe public health guidance and health and safety measures are in place.

All delivery personnel will adhere to social distancing measures. To arrange a free delivery or to find out more about the service please contact the Covid-19 Community Response Helpline on 1800 928 982.

The Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny is proudly funded by Donegal County Council and Arts Council Ireland.