The Ashtabula County District Library offers Books To Your Door Homebound Services to those patrons residing in the Library’s service district who are temporarily or permanently homebound. Homebound services are available to all age groups from children to senior citizens. Homebound patrons are those who are unable to visit an ACDL branch due to illness, disability, or caregiver responsibilities.
Eligibility:
Individuals who are temporarily or permanently homebound and in good standing, holding valid library cards issued by the Ashtabula County District Library and its branches, are eligible for Books To Your Door Homebound Services from the Ashtabula County District Library.
Materials:
Patrons who receive materials through the Books To Your Door service may borrow any circulating items, including books, magazines, music CDs and DVDs.
Patrons complete an initial survey to determine likes/dislikes and materials selections are determined based upon those preferences.
Materials may also be requested by the patron by accessing the library’s online catalog, or by contacting Homebound staff. Library staff may search outside of our system in an attempt to locate requested materials.
Popular items may not be immediately available, but a hold will be placed on those items for a future delivery.
All materials borrowed through the Books To Your Door service are on loan for four (4) weeks.
An item may be renewed only if there are no holds by other patrons.
Materials are delivered to and picked up from each participant's home at least every four (4) weeks by library staff or qualified volunteers. Materials are not to be returned by any other means unless arrangements have been made in advance with Homebound staff.
Homebound patrons are responsible for any materials that may be lost or damaged while in their possession. Borrowers’ accounts will be charged for any lost or damaged items. Fees charged to a borrower’s account must be paid before continuation of service.
