Books by Mail

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The Library offers Books by Mail services to homebound patrons, making Library materials available to those who are unable to visit the Library in person due to short- or long-term disabilities. Audiobooks and nonfiction DVDs—as well as regular and large print books—are all included in this service. Items ship and return in a prepaid envelope provided by the Library. Items check out monthly with materials due back 4 weeks after they are mailed.

To apply for this service, fill out and submit the below application. A Library staff member will contact you to start services once your application is approved.

For more information, contact Linda Lovell.

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Purpose: The Homebound Services Books by Mail program helps fulfill the Library's mission by offering services to customers physically unable to visit the Library. Patrons must live in the city of Richardson to qualify.
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I understand that I assume financial responsibility for the materials I receive. I will make sure the materials are returned on time by placing the items in the labeled mailer supplied by the Richardson Public Library and mailing it back at no charge if the mailer supplied is used. I understand that I will become ineligible for this service if I do not return library materials in a timely manner.

I also understand that this service replaces in-person borrowing and use of the library materials.

By submitting the online application, your electronic signature represents and warrants that the answers you have given are complete and true and you understand and agree to all that is discussed within the application.

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