What is Homebound
Service?
Homebound Service at the Monroe County Public Library
is a personalized delivery of library materials to persons confined to their
homes due to:
- Physical disability,
- Extended illness, or
- Extreme transportation problems.
Items are selected based on patron requests and
preferences, and are delivered once a month. This service is free to Monroe
County residents.
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How can
I request Homebound Service?
E-mail or call
Ann
Segraves at (812)349-3050, ext. 2058, to request Homebound Service. You
can also use this
online form to request Homebound Service.
If you prefer to use a printed form, simply print the
PDF version of the form, fill it out, and mail it to:
Monroe County Public Library
attn: Ann Segraves
303 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, Indiana 47408
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How
can I volunteer to help?
Community Outreach is looking for people who are willing to help select and
deliver materials to homebound patrons. Volunteers must:
- Donate 2-4 hours per month for delivery
purposes,
- Complete a 1 and a 1/2-hour training session,
and
- Provide their own transportation.
To volunteer, e-mail or call
Ann Segraves, (812) 349-3050, ext. 2058. You can also use this
online form
to volunteer. If you prefer to use a printed form, simply print the
PDF version of the application, fill it out, and mail it to the
address above.
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What other
library services can be accessed from my home?
- Research Tools (Library
Catalog, Inspire, community organizations, and Internet links).
- General reference assistance by phone (812)
349-FACT, or through the online AskUs
form.
- Indiana
Room reference assistance by phone (812) 349-3080, or through the
online Ask a Librarian service.
- Renew or reserve materials, access your library account and other information
by calling (812) 349-3090, or visiting the My
Account web page.
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