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Home My WebLink AboutHomebound and Outreach Procedures and ApplicationsCurrent Webpage as of 9-25-18 Outreach Services Books on Wheels If you can't get to the library, we're happy to bring the library to you! As a service for seniors and those with disabilities, the Port Townsend Public Library provides free home delivery service to those who live within Port Townsend city limits. Library volunteers deliver selected materials in all formats (books, Large Print books, audio books, DVDs, videos, and music CDs) to individuals both at home and in care centers. Just complete the online request- for-services form to get started, or call, Lynn Ring at 344-3061. Current application Books on Wheels Sign-up Form Port Townsend Public Library Request for Books on Wheels Services Name Address *Please include room number if applicable. Phone *Patron must reside within the City limits of Port Townsend to be eligible for Books on Wheels. SELECT THE MATERIALS OF INTEREST: Books Large Print Books Magazines Books on Tape Video Tapes DVDs SUBJECT OF INTEREST Fiction Non-fiction FICTION Adventure Stories Mystery Historical Fiction Romance Family Stories Best Seller Horror Western Classics Suspense Humor Short Stories Science Fiction War Stories Chrisitian Fiction NON-FICTION Science Bible, Religion Humor Cooking Craft Business Career History Music Travel Government Health Psychology Self-Help Submit Form Submit Reset Form Reset Suggested changes to webpage, procedure, and application: Outreach/Homebound Services Books on Wheels Outreach If you can't get to the library, we're happy to bring the library to you! Port Townsend Public Library provides Outreach services to Port Townsend residents who, because of age, illness, or long-term disability of three months or more, are unable to visit the library in person. Assisted Living / Health Care Centers Monthly service is scheduled at # facilities in Port Townsend: • San Juan Commons • Victoria Place • Seaport Landing • Discovery View • More venues to be listed Residents provide reading profiles and library staff pre-select materials, including: • Regular print fiction and nonfiction books • Large print books • Paperbacks • Audiobooks • Music CDs • DVDs • Magazines • Residents may also place holds on specific titles. Homebound Service The Port Townsend Public Library provides free home delivery service for city residents who are unable to visit the library due to age, disability, or illness. Caregivers are also eligible. Library volunteers deliver selected materials in all formats (books, Large Print books, audio books, DVDs, videos, and music CDs) to individuals both at home and in care centers once per month. Homebound patrons must meet at least one of these criteria: 1. Homebound (Requiring special assistance with transportation, such as Para-Transit or Chore Service.) 2. Reside in a continuous-care facility. 3. Temporarily bedridden, or recuperating from surgery or illness. (Eligibility is reassessed every three months.) Please note that lack of transportation alone does not qualify an individual for Homebound Services. Just complete the online request-for-services form to get started, or call, Lynn Ring at 344-3061. Let us know how we may help you and your loved ones! Washington Talking Book and Braille Library Books on Wheels is also your link to the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library, which provides free public library service by mail to individuals who are unable to read standard print material. For more information, visit www.wtbbl.org or call 1-800-542-0866. Home Delivery Service Application & Agreement (from Kitsap Regional Library) Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Apartment complex or facility name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ Apt. or Room ____________________ City: ________________________________________________________ Zip: ____________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________ Birth date: _______ /_______ /_______ Email: _______________________________________________________________________ Please provide emergency contact information for a friend or family member, not a paid caregiver or care facility staff member. Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________ __ Which one of these best describes your situation?  I am primarily homebound and cannot travel to a Library location.  I can travel to library but cannot carry materials back home  I reside in a care facility and cannot travel to a Library location.  I am temporarily homebound, but expect to regain mobility within ___________________ months. With some training, would you be able to use your computer to access the Library’s online catalogue to place your own holds?___________ Home Delivery Patrons’ Rights & Responsibilities To ensure your Home Delivery visits are safe and enjoyable for all, please review this statement of your rights and responsibilities. Your Rights  We will treat you with courtesy at all times.  We value your privacy and will not divulge any of your personal information or your use of Library materials unless compelled to do so by a court of law.  To those who want our assistance, we will provide reader’s advisory service and do our best to provide you with materials that reflect your interests and information needs.  So that we may serve you better, we will keep a record of your reading history.  We will provide full access to the Library’s collection of materials and services and do our best to provide materials in the formats you prefer.  We will provide your material on a reliable monthly schedule and will attempt to notify you if we have to deviate from the schedule.  We will spend 15 minutes with you during each visit to discuss your satisfaction with materials we’ve provided and take your requests for future deliveries.  We will communicate with you regarding overdue items and holds. You will not receive overdue or hold notices directly unless you tell us you want to receive them.  This service is reserved for those with significant barriers to accessing Library service at one of our locations. We are committed to providing you with this service as long as your circumstances require it. When appropriate, we may reassess your eligibility for this service and may suggest other service options. Your Responsibilities  When you are enrolled for this service, there are special privileges offered such as longer loan periods and more leniency regarding fines. For this reason you may not allow other people to check out materials on your card.  Please treat our staff members with courtesy at all times.  Materials must be returned after one month so other Library patrons can enjoy them. You may place a request for items you would like to borrow again in the future.  Damaged, overdue or lost materials may result in fines or temporary suspension of service.  Please ready materials for pickup before your delivery time.  We value a safe and healthy work environment for our staff. If you smoke in your home or have pets, we may arrange for pickup and delivery at the door. In extenuating circumstances, we reserve the right to suspend service.  Please be modestly clothed when receiving your delivery. Signature _____________________________________________________________________________ Date____________________________ Kitsap Regional Library Mobile Services 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310 Phone: (360) 405-9123 Email: homedeliveries@KRL.org