Do you love reading but can't access the Library?

Do you love reading but can’t access the Library?

28th October, 2021
By SCC Kirsty Jenssen

Dear All,

I am writing to you to introduce you to Somerset libraries, which is a free service provided by Somerset County Council.

The service is available to anyone who loves reading but is unable to access the library due to long term illness, mobility issues or caring responsibilities.

Reading can really lift mood and spirits and a visit from a volunteer can help ease loneliness.

The way in which the service works is:

When an individual contacts us we will arrange for a volunteer to visit you. They will ask you what you like to read and the best times to visit you, usually on a fortnightly or monthly basis.

The volunteer will choose books based on your preferences and deliver them to you .

Our volunteers can also support you in accessing free-e- book, e – audiobooks and e-magazines. They can provide you with audio books and DVDs for free.

All our volunteers are DBS checked and have provided references and undertaken training.

I have attached to this email information about volunteering for this service and how individuals can access the service by contacting:

Home Library Manager: Kirsty Jenssen

Email: kjenssen@somerset.gov.uk

Tel: 07814 079831

We would be very grateful if you can help raise awareness of this service in your local community and if possible can you please place a small piece in your local parish news as detailed below;

Did you know Somerset libraries offer a Home Library Service to individuals who cannot access the library due to ill health, mobility or caring reasons?

Our volunteers will choose and deliver books to you on a regular basis. If you or anyone you know might be interested in volunteering or receiving this service please contact the Home Library Manager on tel: 07814 079831 or email at KJenssen@somerset.gov.uk who will be happy to help you .”

I have also attached informative posters about this service which can be displayed on Community Notice boards or in Community Centres.

For any further information about this service feel free to send myself (Kirsty) an email.

Kind Regards

Kirsty Jenssen

Home Library Service Manager

Tel: 07814 079831

My normal working days are Monday 12-4pm, Tues, Wed, Friday 8.30-4pm

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