The service is designed to meet the library needs of people who have difficulty visiting a library due to reduced mobility and have no-one who can regularly visit the library on their behalf. Two library vans visit people in their homes once every three weeks across all areas of Tameside.
Customers can choose from a selection of books and other materials.
Click here to complete an application form on-line. There are no age restrictions but the majority of customers tend to be older people or those who have difficulty leaving their home. We have as much choice as any library. On the assessment visit we will ask you what type of books you like to read so we can bring them with us. Customers can choose from a selection of standard and large print books, talking books on cassette, and compact discs.