Libraries generic picture. Gwynedd Council could scrap its current mobile library service amid the success of a home book delivery scheme introduced during the pandemic. The mobile service previously used to visit around 140 rural communities at designated times, offering locals a chance to borrow from the limited selection of books and audio materials carried in the vans at any one time. But when the library service was partially restored last year, ongoing social distancing restrictions meant that it was no longer possible for people to climb onboard and browse. This saw the introduction of a new on-request home book delivery service, which saw users select a book of their choice – either over the phone or online – or alternatively to allow libraries staff to select books on their behalf based on their their preferences.