Books on Wheels

Round Lake Area Public Library offers a free home delivery service to adult library residents who can not visit the library either temporarily due to illness or accident, or permanently due to illness, disability, or other mobility issues.

We can deliver books, movies, magazines, music, or games.
Delivery takes place once per month and is scheduled by the Home Delivery Coordinator.

      


Books on Wheels Home Delivery Service Application


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS HOME DELIVERY SERVICE?


Home Delivery service is a service the Round Lake Area Public Library offers to adult library residents who can not visit the library either temporarily due to illness or accident, or permanently due to illness, disability, or other mobility issues.

HOW DOES THIS SERVICE WORK?


Delivery of the library materials will be made once per month as scheduled by the Home Delivery Coordinator. We will deliver to the door or the porch, but will not enter your home. Home Delivery patrons must have a library card in good standing or a card application can be filled out during the first visit

WHO QUALIFIES FOR THIS SERVICE?


Adult library patrons who reside within the Round Lake Area Public Library district are able to take advantage of this service.

IS THERE A CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE?


There is no fee for the Home Delivery Service. Overdue fines will not be charged, but the Library’s standard fee schedule will apply for damaged or lost items.

WHAT LIBRARY MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE?


We can deliver books, movies, magazines, music, or games.

HOW DO I REQUEST SPECIFIC MATERIALS?


Patrons registered for Home Delivery service may request materials by using the library’s website or by calling or emailing the Home Delivery Coordinator.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?


A Home Delivery Service request can be filled out either on the library website, (insert web link) or by calling the Home Delivery coordinator. Verification will need to be completed before delivery begins.

WHAT ARE MY OTHER OPTIONS?


As an alternative to this program, you may prefer to have library materials selected and delivered by a friend or family member. With your written permission, library staff can authorize use of your library card by a person of your choice.

Have any additional questions? You can contact the Home Delivery Coordinator, Karan Storlie, by email at kstorlie@rlalibrary.org.

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