Oregon City, ORE. – The Oregon City Public Library recently announced a new initiative aimed at helping expand access to their services.
The new “Library By Mail” program will give patrons who are permanently or even temporarily homebound the ability to still check out books and materials that they would otherwise be unable to use.
“We’re very excited to be able to bring this program to Oregon City,” said Library Director Greg Williams. “Access is a huge element of the library’s mission; mobility issues shouldn’t prevent someone from being able to take advantage of their local library. This will help remove that barrier,” he said.
Patrons can fill out the Library By Mail application form to apply. A staff member will review the document and contact the applicant to discuss details. Upon approval, the patron will have their library holds checked out and mailed to them in a black canvas bag every two weeks. The package will include a postage-paid return label and instructions on how to return the items.
“Whether you’re on temporary bedrest recovering from a medical issue or permanently homebound, we can still provide books and other resources through this program,” said Williams.
Patrons must be eligible for a LINCC Library Card and reside within the Oregon City Public Library service area. Interlibrary Loans, book bundles and “Library of Things” items are not included in the Library By Mail program.
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