Home Reader Service

The Truro Branch provides delivery of library materials to the homes of area residents who are not able to come to the Library due to physical restraints or disabilities. Eligibility includes those with temporary as well as permanent disability.

If you are interested in this service but live outside the Truro area please see our Books By Mail section. 

In addition, the Outreach Services department provides a rural delivery service to senior’s apartment complexes throughout the region.  Deliveries are made every 4 weeks. Please see the schedule below for a list of apartment complexes.

If you or someone you know would like to take advantage of these services please contact the library by calling (902)895-0235 or by e-mailing anstc(AT)cehpubliclibrary.ca *Please substitute @ for (AT) when sending an email

Our outlying branches also provide book deposits to senior’s apartment complexes and continuing care facilities in their areas.  Deliveries are made monthly.  At this time deliveries are made to the Magnolia in Elmsdale (1^st Tuesday of the month). 

Please contact your local branch to have your facility added to our deliveries or for more information.  You may also contact Outreach Services by calling 1-888-632-9088 or emailing anstc(AT)cehpubliclibrary.ca *Please substitute @ for (AT) when sending an email

Continuing Care Facilities

The Colchester-East Hants Public Library provides delivery of library materials to a number of senior's homes in the area. Materials are chosen by staff and delivered on a monthly basis. If you are an employee or resident of a facility that is interested in this service please contact the library by calling 902-895-0235 or e-mail us at anstc(AT)cehpubliclibrary.ca *Please substitute @ for (AT) when sending an email

Rural Senior's Delivery Schedule - Summer / Fall 2017
North Colchester

July 19, August 16, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 6

Truro Area Senior's Delivery Schedule - Summer / Fall 2017
South Colchester - East Hants

July 5, August 2, August 30, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 20