Let the Library come to you

Do you love to read but find it difficult to get to the Library because of age or disability? Why not let the Library come to you? The Housebound service is available to you in your own home, and with the help of volunteer couriers, can provide books in standard and large print as well as audio books, magazines, videos, DVDs, and music CDs. This is a free service for those people who live within the Invercargill City Council rating area.
If you are interested in becoming a member or know of someone else who would benefit from the service, please contact me. I will then arrange for a home visit to discuss your requirements and explain how the service operates. Please phone me on (03) 211 1444 or email me at housebound@ilibrary.co.nz I look forward to meeting some new housebound members.

Alison Fraser, Housebound Librarian.

Rock and Roll 50s

Last week we had our annual housebound party. The theme this year was the rock and roll era so the show feature young rock and roll dancers, and Elvis impersonator and that old classic game show; The money or the bag.

For those who aren't aware we have a housebound service for roughly 100 patrons who are unable to get into the library. Our hard working housebound librarian, Alison, picks books, DVDs and spoken word for each housebound patron. These are then delivered by volunteer couriers.

Once are year we organise for as many housebound patrons and their couriers as possible to come along to the library were we give them afternoon tea and put on a show.

This years show was a great success due to many staff members and other helpers donating their time and skill. I made the ultimate sacrifice this year dressing up as a woman for the show. It disturbs me how many people told me I made a good woman. As I have promised that I will never do this again the only evidence is the photos below.....

Well those and the video other staff are threatening to put on You tube.