Homebound Delivery
Access to Resources, Wherever You Are
The Mattoon Public Library’s Homebound Delivery Service provides free delivery of library materials to community members who are unable to visit the library in person due to mobility, health, or other limiting circumstances.
This service is designed to ensure continued access to books, media, and library resources—wherever you are.
Who Is Eligible?
Homebound Delivery is available at no cost to:
- Individuals who are unable to travel to the library
- Residents with temporary or long-term mobility limitations
- Anyone for whom visiting the library is not currently possible
How to Get Started
Getting started is easy:
- Have a library card
- If you don’t already have one, library staff can help you obtain a card during your first delivery visit.
- Complete a Homebound Delivery request form
- The completed form can be returned:
- In person
- By mail
- The completed form can be returned:
- We’ll Contact You Once we receive your form, library staff will contact you to coordinate deliveries.
Questions?
Contact Stacy Fetters, Operations Specialist
Phone
217-234-1711
Borrowing Guidelines
Homebound Delivery patrons may:
- Borrow up to 25 items at a time
- Enjoy no late fines on homebound materials
- Choose materials in one of two ways:
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- Staff-selected items based on your interests
- Self-selected items you request in advance
Library materials are delivered directly to your home. If you are not available at the time of delivery, items may be safely left at your doorstep, if approved.
What Materials Are Available?
Depending on availability, materials may include:
- Books (large print, fiction, nonfiction)
- Audiobooks
- DVDs and other circulating items
- Library of Things items
If you have preferences or special requests, staff are happy to work with you.
Questions or Ready to Sign Up?
For more information or assistance with enrollment, please call us. We’re happy to answer questions and help you get started.
Phone
217-234-2621
