Platform Housing Group and The Hive Worcester have introduced the pilot project at Bilford Court.
It sees a local resident volunteer take on the role of community librarian, offering fellow residents access to a rotating collection of books supplied by The Hive.
New titles will be delivered every two months, allowing residents to borrow, return, and enjoy a variety of books without having to travel.
Katie Mace, team leader at The Hive, said: “This partnership is a wonderful way to bring the joy of reading to people’s doorsteps.
“It’s all about improving accessibility and keeping the love of books alive, especially for those who may find it harder to visit a library in person.”
If successful, the pilot could be rolled out to other Platform retirement living schemes across the region.
Paul Edwards, community engagement officer at Platform Housing Group, said: “This is such a brilliant example of partnership working.
“Not only does it give residents something fresh and engaging to take part in, but it also helps us make improvements by replacing dusty, unused books with curated collections people actually want to read.
“It’s about enhancing wellbeing, offering volunteering opportunities, and bringing people together through stories.”