Connect and Collect
This service is currently unavailable.
To access this service, all you have to do is contact your local library by phone to have a
chat about your requirements and to make arrangements to collect the books available for you.
For a list of temporary operational hours and branch phone numbers, please
visit our Library opening hours page.
- Contact your local library by phone within its reduced operational hours.
- Staff will take your requests for up to 5 titles, either by author or genre.
- You will be allocated a time slot to collect your books.
- Please bring your own bag to put your books in.
Returning books - Books can also be returned to libraries within these reduced operational hours
and there is no need to make an appointment.
No fines will be added to any items returned.
Book Requests
Our request service for books in stock will be available on our online catalogue or by phoning
your local branch library (check opening hours before phoning). As we are following government guidance this service may operate a little slower than
before, but we aim to deliver your hold to your chosen pickup point as soon as possible.
DVD Lending Service
Our DVD Lending Service is being added to our current Connect and Collect phone only service. DVDs will be available for loan from
Ayr, Carnegie, Troon, Prestwick, Alloway, Forehill, Maybole, and Girvan Libraries and The Marr Educational Resources Centre only. You can discuss
your preference with staff over the phone, and they will select a maximum of 2 DVDs from their stock for you to borrow for a week free of
charge. (Young adults 12-16 years can also use this service but will be limited to 1 DVD).
Mobile Library
The Mobile Library will be returning in a reduced capacity to communities across South Ayrshire from Monday 12th October 2020.
- Contact the mobile library by email, by phone or by requesting items using our online catalogue for the next visit
- We will take your requests for up to 5 titles, either by author or genre
- Please bring your own bag to put your books in
- Books can be returned in the drop box provided
For Mobile Library stops, dates and times visit our
Mobile Calendar.
Contact our Mobile Library
To enquire about our Mobile Library Service phone 07971 349523 or email
carnegie.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk.