Library staff and volunteers regularly take library materials to homebound persons in Boise retirement apartments, nursing homes, and individual residences.

Materials that may be borrowed include: large print, hardback and paperback books, recorded books, music and movies.  Choose from biographies, mysteries, westerns, romance, bestsellers and nonfiction. You may also want to see Resources for the Visually Impaired.

This service is provided without charge to residents of Boise City who are physically unable to come to Boise Public Library locations or to the Bookmobile. In addition, participants must have no other means of receiving library service (such as delivery through family members or friends). To find out whether you, a friend or family member are eligible, call 562-4002 to arrange a staff visit. (TDD/TTY 1-800-377-3529)

Volunteers bring books to the home once a month and pick up the books that are due. During the first visit, a library staff member will discuss your reading preferences in order to plan future selections. Subsequent requests are made through the volunteer visitor or by calling the library.

Would you like to be a Homebound Services volunteer?

You may visit someone you already know who needs the service, or the Library can match you with someone in your area. Volunteers visit individual homes once a month.

Homebound Services volunteers are asked to make a six-month commitment (about twenty hours). You will pick up pre-selected materials at the library, deliver them to the homebound person, and return the items that are due. On your initial visit, you will be accompanied by a staff member and there will be a short orientation meeting.

With just a few hours of time, volunteers provide a month of enjoyment for a homebound person. Meeting new people and having a flexible schedule are added benefits. Call to schedule a visit with the Homebound Services volunteer coordinator at 562-4002. (TDD/TTY 1-800-377-3529)

Last Updated: 03/12/2008