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Sept 2020
Home library service maintains morale
The home library service has earned praise in Harrogate for its support for local people as lockdown restrictions are eased.
The service delivers books to those who cannot select them in person, including people with disabilities, illness and caring responsibilities.es.
The service is run by volunteers and was operating out of libraries across North Yorkshire since before lockdown. As libraries began to reopen, the service has also been restarted.
Doris Guiseley, 92, from Harrogate, said:
The Harrogate library volunteers have been praised for their support over lockdown.
Edith Beckley, a 96-year-old from Harrogate, said:
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The service has now been adapted to ensure the protection of both volunteers and the community. All books are left in a secure place on a pre-arranged date and quarantined after collection.
In July, a Select and Collect service was also launched to allow customers to limit contact whilst collecting books.
County Councillor Greg White, executive member for libraries, said:
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