The Friends of the Anne West Lindsey District Library (“AWL Library”) Homebound Program is designed to get books to local shut ins. Through cooperation with the AWL Library, this program is operated by volunteers from the Friends of the AWL Library organization. This program is free to participants.
PATRON ELIGIBILITY
Homebound Program patrons must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- have a valid AWL Library card (the volunteer coordinator will work with patrons needing a library card)
- be in good standing with the library
- live within the AWL Library district (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)
- have access to a working phone
- submit a completed Homebound Program Patron Application for consideration, which includes a statement from a physician, nurse, clergy, or social worker of patron’s physical inability to go to the library
For more information on the program, view the Homebound Program Policy
Applications
You may print out an application below and email it to the Friends or submit it to the library by mail or in person. You may also pick up an application from the library, if you prefer.
If you do not have access to a printer or the library, please complete an interest form below and our volunteer coordinator will contact you to assist you in with your application.
Support
If you’d like to help support the Homebound Program and other library programs and initiatives, click here.
To learn more about the Friends organization, click here.
To become a member of the Friends of the AWL Library, click here.