Mobile library

Our mobile libraries

Our vans have literary names so keep an eye out for them. The Borrowers, Chitty Chitty Book Book, the Hardbacks of Notre Van, Great Transportations, Vroom with a View and Ride and Prejudice. They are making sure people who do not live close to one of the council's 64 libraries can still access all the great services they offer.

Our five mobile vans travel across the Lancashire region and are based at Heysham, Garstang, Brierfield, Clayton Green, and Ormskirk. Routes are covered on a three-weekly basis with over 700 stops and a wide range of books to suit all tastes. Titles are changed regularly, with new ones being added frequently. Books can also be ordered, just the same as in a static library. A variety of audio books and CDs are also available.

New customers are always welcome, and you can join simply by going to the vehicle to be signed up.

Mobile libraries cover the whole of Lancashire on a regular basis.

Watch our short video here and hear from Lesley, one of our library officers and why she loves the job so much.

Services available

Mobile libraries carry a selection of books suitable for all ages, including large print, and in some cases talking books as well. Any item in stock anywhere in Lancashire can be provided on request

Like all our libraries, mobile libraries are free to join. Come on board and see what we have to offer.

Internet access is not available from mobile libraries. However, as a library member you will get access to thousands of titles, including eAudiobooks and eBooks to download anywhere, anytime.

Access

Every mobile library is fully accessible, with a lift for people who may need assistance with their mobility. Our mobile libraries are unsuitable for large motorised wheelchairs due to the limited space available.

Contact the service

To find out where your nearest stop is contact the library service on 0300 123 6703 or email library@lancashire.gov.uk.

If you know where your vehicle is based, contact your local library to find out the date of the next visit.

Telephone: 0300 123 6703 and ask for the mobile library base nearest to you.

Email:

Brierfield Library

brierfield.library@lancashire.gov.uk

Clayton Green Library
claytongreen.library@lancashire.gov.uk

Garstang Library
garstang.library@lancashire.gov.uk

Heysham Library
heysham.library@lancashire.gov.uk

Library Service
library@lancashire.gov.uk

Ormskirk Library
ormskirk.library@lancashire.gov.uk