Urban mobile library
Mobile Library Service
Willenhall Lane
Bloxwich
Walsall WS3 2XN
Telephone 01922 710625
Email mobilelibrary@walsall.gov.uk
Urban mobile library
Who are we?
Walsall's Mobile Library Service has been serving the Borough since 1982. From its base in Bloxwich, the Urban Mobile Library visits several sites across the borough on a weekly timetable.
The Urban mobile library has a lift for easier access for wheelchair users or anyone who has difficulty in using steps.
How do I join?
If you already have are a member of Walsall libraries you can use your card with our mobile library.
If you are not a member please ask for a form from us or pick one up from any library in walsall.
Where do we visit?
Area visited are those designated to be half a mile from a static branch library. We also particularly target areas with a tradition of low usage of library services.
Timetable
Have a look at our timetable to find your nearest mobile library stop.
What can I borrow?
The Urban Mobile Library vehicle houses a considerable amount of stock which is updated daily. Stock includes:
- A range of adult fiction in regular and large print
- Asian language books (Gujarati,Urdu,Bengali,Panjabi)
- Popular non-fiction titles including biographies, history, travel, health, crafts, hobbies, and home & garden
- Books to help with projects, assignments and homework
- Picture books
- Beginning readers’ books
- A special Teenage Collection
- Talking books for children and adults
- Special collections of materials including a Parents’ Collection and the BBC Big Read titles
- Videos on request
We also have local and council information and a selection of leaflets on places to visit, events and activities in the area.
If you are looking for a particular item you can use our free request service. This gives customers access to the resources within Walsall Libraries and beyond.
What else is provided?
We have public access PC’s for use by children and adults, providing access to office applications. In addition we have internet provision allowing access to the library catalogue, email and the World Wide Web.
Vehicle Specifications
A look at the specifications of our Urban Mobile Library.
This page was last updated on 12 May 2008