What is "Books on Wheels"?
"Books on Wheels" is a FREE home delivery library service for Darwin residents that are unable to visit the library for a prolonged period of time in person as a result of health, mobility or other issues. This includes customers that:
- cannot carry items home from the library;
- are engaged in full-time care for others;
- have temporary, recurring or permanent illness or disability;
- recovering from an injury or illness and need the service temporarily;
- live in a private home, aged care facility, hospital, hostel or supported accommodation house;
- are young children who are in the care of any of the above groups.
If you are not sure if you fit the criteria, please contact us at darwinlibraries@darwin.nt.gov.au or on 08 8930 0211.
How does it work?
After you join, a library staff member will be assigned to choose items on your behalf based on your preferences. The items will then be delivered direct to your door by our friendly volunteers every three weeks. Besides books, you can access a wide range of other items including:
- Audio books
- Large print books
- DVDs
- Magazines.
If you would like to order specific items, you can request these by contacting us. You can also request the items via the Library catalogue using your own member log in.Â
How do I join? Can I sign someone up on their behalf?
Yes! To register for the service for yourself or on the behalf of someone else, please download the following form and fill it out then email it to us at darwinlibraries@darwin.nt.gov.au.
I have other questions - who do I contact?Â
For any other questions, please contact us at darwinlibraries@darwin.nt.gov.au or phone us on 08 8930 0211.
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