Library Services

Bringing the Library to you

This service travels to meet people who do not find it easy to get to a branch library. It operates across Milton Keynes and whether you live on a city estate or in a village we may have a stop near you.

Monday September 13 - the Mobile Library is off the road due to maintenance. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
New Mobile Library Launched by the Mayor

What services do we provide?
What if I have difficulty getting on the vehicle?
What happens if I miss the mobile library?
Is there a charge?
How do I join?
Mobile Library Timetable - Find The Route Closest to Where You Live
How to contact us
Home Library Service

What services do we provide?
The mobile library carries a wide selection of:

• books, both fiction and non-fiction
  
• large print books
  
• Books on tapes and CDs
  
• Films for all ages
  
• Music CDs
  
• Children's books, both fiction and useful non-fiction for homework.
  
• Board and picture books for toddlers and very young children.

Staff can access the library catalogue to check the availability of an item at any Milton Keynes' Library, and search the Internet to find information about local clubs and facilities near you.

What if I have difficulty getting on the vehicle?
Don't worry. The new mobile library has a lowered access and has a lift to help those who have difficulty using the steps.

What happens if I miss the mobile library?

• If the service is cancelled or unavoidably delayed because of bad weather or a breakdown where possible we will telephone a local contact for your stop who will attempt to notify customers.
  
• If you miss the mobile library visit and want to renew items on your library card you can do so by phoning one of our libraries. When you ring please make it clear to us that you use the mobile library as renewal dates take account of when the mobile library next visits your area.
• Items borrowed from the mobile library can be returned to any library in Milton Keynes.

Is there a charge?

• It is free to join the library and to borrow books and magazines.
• There are hire fees to borrow films, CDs, books on tapes and CDs and Playaways.
  
• All current library charges and fines apply to items borrowed from the mobile library service.

How do I join?

• If you already have a Milton Keynes Library card you can use that to borrow items from the mobile library immediately.
  
• If you do not have a card you can join on the vehicle. Please bring an official document relating to your identity and address. It is helpful if you can also show a copy of your signature.
  
• You can also join at any library and someone will be available to help you if necessary.
  
• The following are the forms of proof we would like you to use, though other documents may be acceptable at the discretion of library service staff.
  

  Proof of address documents must have been issued within the last six months

  driving licence bank/credit card statement electricity, gas, water or phone bill rent book council tax document state benefit document

• You will be given your card to start borrowing items on the same day.

Data Protection Act 1998

Mobile Library Timetable - Find The Route Closest to Where You Live
The mobile library stops at different locations and follows a regular timetable.
You can find out when the mobile library visits near to where you live by searching the Local Information Directory (COIN). The timetable gives approximate times.
Select the area you live in from the drop down list in the "Area (optional)" box and then click on "Search".

How to contact us:
All enquiries about the mobile library service should be made
to Milton Keynes Central Library

Home Library Service:
Do you love to read but find it difficult to visit a library, possibly because of mobility problems or poor health?
Are you over 80 years?
Are you a carer?
Is it difficult to find someone to visit the library for you?
Find out about our Home Library Service.

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