Home Delivery Service

What is the home delivery library service?
Housebound borrowers in the Dublin City Council area can have a selection of library books, audiobooks or DVDs delivered to their doorstep. 

How do I get books delivered to my door?
Ring us at 01 222 4770, leave a message with your name and number and we’ll get back to you. Or if you prefer, email us at: [email protected]
 
What kind of books can I get?
When you contact us, we'll ask you a series of questions about what you like to read or listen to. You may enjoy sagas or romance for example. Or you may prefer crime and thrillers. Examples of genres include:

•    Crime/Thriller
•    Action/Adventure
•    Romance
•    Sagas
•    Sci-fi/Fantasy
•    Literary Classics
•    Short stories
•    Historical
•    Westerns
•    Large Print
•    Non-Fiction incl. biographies, history, hobbies and interests

How are my books selected?
Our experienced library staff will make a selection for you based on the information you give us about your reading preferences.
 
How many titles can I borrow?
We’ll select up to eight titles and issue them to your library card.
 
What if I’ve already read them or don’t like what you’ve chosen for me?
We will keep track of what you have borrowed and choose items based on your expressed preferences, ensuring that you get a different selection of books with each delivery.
  
I find it easier to listen to books than read them. Do you have audiobooks?
Absolutely. When you call us, we will ask you general questions about your preferences and guide you.  We have audiobooks, on CD, preloaded onto a device or we can help set you up with Borrowbox, so that you can download audiobooks straight to your smartphone or device.
 
What area do you deliver to?
The Dublin City Council area.  If you aren’t sure we will direct you to the relevant authority/service.
 
I’m not a library member. Can I still have books delivered?
If you’re not already a library member. Just give us a call and we’ll sign you up.
 
How do I return my books?
When you are ready for a new selection, contact us and we will arrange to collect your items when we delivery the new selection.
 
Will you let me know when my books will be delivered?
We will speak with you before each delivery to arrange the day for delivery.  We may not be able to commit to an exact time.
 

Anything else?
If you have any questions, please give us a call and we will do our best to help you. As we are often working in the community, if we don’t answer, please leave a number to reach you on and we will return your call promptly.