The Mobile Library takes the service to parts of the Borough, both rural and urban, where there is no static community library within easy reach.
The stocks and services available are the same as those found in a community library but on a smaller scale. The vehicle carries adult fiction and non fiction in hard and paperback format, large print books and spoken word for the visually impaired. The books provided for children and young people range from picture books to teenage novels with a selection of non fiction to help with homework, hobbies etc. Story tapes and a small selction of junior videos for children are also available.
Open learning and language courses can be ordered and hired via the vehicle in the same way as they can through any Library. A small selection of music cassettes and compact discs is carried on board, particular titles may be requested for hire.
The Mobile Library has an Information service covering such topics as blood donor sessions, bus and train timetables, leisure courses, council services and facilities and so on.
The Mobile calls on a fortnightly basis on a set day and time and at a designated place. As there are occasions when we are unable to make our scheduled visit, due to such events as vehicle servicing, we do not charge overdue fines. We do however charge the reduced rate to reserve items.
Click on the Week 1 and Week 2 Route links for details of the Mobile Library timetable. For further information about the service or if you would like to make a comment or suggestion to improve it, please contact:Priority Services Section at Billingham Library, Bedale Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1AJ.
Tel. (01642) 528045 /
E-mail: priority.services@stockton.gov.uk
