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This library launching bicycle book:
Since early July 2025. Therefore, the Victor Hugo community library, located in Ifs south of Caen (Calvados)offers a whole new home book portage service. Objective: to allow residents encountering travel difficulties, temporary or durable, to continue to access reading without moving from their home.
Books delivered to you … However, in bicycle
The principle is simple: once registered. Moreover, Each beneficiary receives a selection of personalized worksdirectly at home, thanks to a bicycle delivery system. To benefit from this device, nothing could be simpler: just contact the library By phone or email. Even people who are not yet registered with the network of Caen La Mer libraries can this library launching bicycle book take advantage of. it: membership is free.
During the first contact. librarians exchange with users on their literary tastes, in order to offer A selection of suitable books. Home visits are then planned, with a frequency about six weeks.
A Vélo-Cargo for a more sustainable service
In addition to its social utility. this new service is also intended to environmentally friendly. The journeys are made by bike-cargoa mild. non -polluting means of transport, which makes it possible to limit the ecological impact of travel. The vehicle. partly funded by the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs (DRAC) up to 70 %, can also be shared with other libraries in the territory if necessary.
Note: this service is reserved for IFS residents that cannot be moved. In the event of a change or unforeseen event, librarians and beneficiaries undertake to prevent one or the other.
Support for this library launching bicycle book reading …. ecological transition
With this device called “BIBLI-CHYCLETTE», The Municipality of IFS and the network of CAEN LABRIA LIBRAIRES READING their desire to make culture accessible to all, while being part of a lasting approach.
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