Library offers
doorstep deliveries for self-isolators
24.11.20
DONEGAL Library has
launched a new book 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 ebooks and enewspapers, emagazines, online
courses and events - all of which are available
for free through the library website
www.donegallibrary.ie .
However 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. So if you are self-isolating and have read
everything on your bookshelf, this new doorstep delivery
service is here to help you.
Simply contact the Covid-19 Community Response Helpline
on 1800 928 982 or email
covidsupport@donegalcoco.ie . You will then be
referred to the Donegal Library Service where a staff
member will have a chat about what you would like to
read, listen or watch. They will 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 you simply ring the
helpline again and they will organise additional
material for delivery. All items are on long loan, there
are no overdue charges and access to the service is
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Not a member of the
library? 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.
Speaking about the new initiative Cathaoirleach of
Donegal County Council, Councillor Rena Donaghey said:
"It is great that our library staff adapted their
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."
All delivery personnel will adhere to social distancing
measures. To arrange a free doorstep delivery or to find
out more about the service please contact the Covid-19
Community Response Helpline on 1800 928 982. |
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