Library run in Exeter
Professional library run services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
Up to 1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
Library books returned, new ones borrowed based on your preferences. Perfect if mobility makes the trip difficult, or you're overdue and can't face the fines conversation.
When the Library Trip Keeps Getting Postponed
You love reading. But getting to the library is increasingly difficult - mobility issues, no parking, those steps at the entrance, or just no time in your schedule.
Books are piling up. Some are overdue. You're itching to read something new but can't face the physical effort of the trip.
💡 Pro tip: Devon Libraries has 150+ branches, but if getting there is the barrier stopping you reading, that's daft. Let someone else do the travelling.
Why a Library Run Service Helps
| ❌ Struggling Yourself | ✅ Library Run Service |
|---|---|
| Books overdue, fines mounting | Returned on time, account clear |
| Can't browse for new books | Books chosen to your taste |
| Mobility makes trip exhausting | No physical effort required |
| Miss out on reading entirely | Keep enjoying books as normal |
What You Get
📚 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Collection | I collect your books to return (and library card) |
| Return | Books returned, any fines paid |
| Browse | New books selected based on your preferences |
| Deliver | New books brought back to you, ready to read |
✨ Extras I Can Handle
- Renew library membership
- Pay fines/fees
- Request specific titles
- Handle DVD/audiobook returns too
- Register for library services
Pricing
| Service | Time Taken | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Library run (return + borrow) | Up to 1 hr | £60 |
Plus reimbursement of any fines/fees paid on your behalf.
Perfect For
✅ Elderly with mobility issues - stairs, distance, or health make trips difficult
✅ Post-surgery recovery - can't drive or walk far yet
✅ Busy professionals - love reading, never get to the library
✅ Overdue books - can't face returning them yourself
Why Choose Us for Library run in Exeter?
Books returned before they're overdue
New books chosen based on your preferences
Saves you the trip when mobility's difficult
Can renew memberships and handle paperwork too
What to Expect
Step 1: Collection
I'll pop round to collect your books for return and your library card. You'll tell me what kind of books you like - favourite authors, genres, topics.
Step 2: Library Visit
I'll return your books (pay any fines if needed), browse for new ones matching your preferences, and check them out on your card.
Step 3: Delivery
New books delivered back to you, ready to read. I'll tell you a bit about each one so you know what you're getting into.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to make library access easier yourself? Here's how:
📚 Alternatives to physical library visits
Devon Libraries Online Services:
- BorrowBox - e-books and audiobooks free with library card
- PressReader - newspapers and magazines online
- RBDigital - more e-magazines
- Download the apps, use your library card number
- No travel needed, books on your phone/tablet
Making physical visits easier:
- Home Library Service - Devon Libraries offers free delivery for housebound people (ask at your library)
- Click & Collect - reserve books online, they'll have them ready at the desk
- Longer borrowing - explain your situation, they often extend loan periods
- Accessible parking - most libraries have disabled spaces nearby
🔧 Setting up e-library access
- Find your library card number
- Download BorrowBox app (or use website)
- Register with card number + PIN (usually DOB)
- Browse and borrow - returns happen automatically!
- Read on phone, tablet, or e-reader
⚠️ Common issues
- Forgotten PIN: Visit library with ID to reset
- Expired card: Can usually renew online or by phone
- Fines blocking account: Pay online or in person to clear
- Tech confusion: Library staff are genuinely helpful with this
💡 Pro trick: Large print and audiobooks are brilliant if sight's declining but you love reading. Don't struggle with tiny text when alternatives exist - libraries have huge large print sections most people don't know about.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📖 Exeter Central Library is the main branch with the biggest selection, but smaller libraries (Heavitree, Pinhoe, etc.) are often quieter and have lovely staff who know their regulars. Let me know which you prefer.
Book recommendations: I read a lot, so if you trust me to choose, I'm pretty good at finding books people enjoy. Give me two authors you love and I'll find similar stuff. Worst case, you don't like something and I swap it next visit.
Regular service? Some customers have me do a library run monthly - return last month's batch, get new ones. Costs the same as a couple of shop-bought books but keeps you in fresh reading material indefinitely.
DVDs and audiobooks too? Yep, libraries still lend those. If you prefer watching to reading, or like audiobooks for long car journeys, I can borrow those instead. Same service.
Housebound? Ask about Devon Libraries' official Home Library Service - it's free and volunteers bring books directly to you. My service is more flexible/on-demand, theirs is more regular/scheduled. Worth knowing both options exist.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this work if you're choosing books for me?
You tell me what you like - authors, genres, topics - and I'll browse for similar books. I can also take a list of specific titles if you've seen reviews. Most people are pleasantly surprised by what I pick based on their preferences.
What if I've got overdue books with fines?
I can return them and pay the fines (you reimburse me). Better late than never - libraries are pretty forgiving, and it clears your account so you can borrow again.
Can you renew my library card while you're there?
Yes - as long as you give me your card and any ID/proof of address needed. I'll handle the renewal paperwork and bring back your new card.
Is this just for people who can't get to the library?
Mostly yes - elderly people, mobility issues, post-surgery recovery, or just ridiculously busy professionals who love reading but never have time for a library visit. I'm not trying to replace the joy of browsing yourself if you can manage it!
Which libraries do you cover?
Exeter Central Library mainly, but I can do Heavitree, Pinhoe, Exmouth, Topsham - any library within the 30-mile radius I normally cover. Just let me know which one's yours.
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