Mobile Library Service in Milton Keynes
This service travels to meet people who do not find it easy to get to a community 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.
View all of the timetables here.
Check for any planned or unplanned changes to the mobile library service.
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Find out more about the service using these links
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?
Does it visit my area?
How to contact us
Home Library Service
Check for any planned or unplanned changes to the mobile 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 three 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.
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Does it visit my area?
The mobile library stops at different locations and follows a regular timetable.
View all of the timetables here.
To find out if the mobile library visits your area,
search our area listing. If your area is not covered by the mobile library, it will show you which is your nearest community library.
Check for any planned or unplanned changes to the mobile library service
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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