HomeWord Bound


The HomeWord Bound program provides access to Deschutes Public Library's materials for homebound Deschutes County residents. This free service is available for Deschutes County residents who are homebound due to short or long term disabilities or illness. To contact us regarding this service, please call Outreach Services at 312-1035 or sign up online. You can request specific titles or ask us to select titles for you. Materials are mailed to your home every three weeks through the U.S. Postal Service. You have access to all Deschutes Public Library's circulating materials (except items with a 7-day loan period). Items available include audio books, large print, magazines, music compact discs and much more!

How We Select Your Materials

Prior to your first delivery a library staff member will contact you about your reading preferences so we can provide you with the materials you want. Next, a HomeWord Bound volunteer will be assigned to you, and based on your reading preferences,will choose library materials for you. Let staff and volunteers know what your reading likes and dislikes are by completing a Reader's Rating form (provided with each delivery). You can also request library materials by calling Outreach Services at (541)312-1035.

How to Return Your Materials

• Use the postage paid return address label. Place it over the label used to send the books to you.
• Put the label card into the holder on the mailing bag.
• Place the books and the filled out reader’s rating sheet in the bag.
• Zip it shut. Put the white fastener through the holes and zipper-pull to secure the bag shut.
• Put the bag out for your postal carrier to pick up.

Renewals & Fines

Call 312-1035 for renewal requests. As long as there are no holds on the item, it will be renewed.

No overdue fines will be charged to "HomeWord Bound" patrons, but patrons will be notified of any overdue items on their library account. If an item gets lost or damaged while in your care, you would be charged for the replacement cost and processing fee for the item. If an item gets lost or damaged in the mail, you will notify Outreach Sercies staff immediately at (541) 312-1035.

Qualification for this service

Deschutes County residents with a short- or long-term disability, or a person who is confined to their home because of illness is eligible. The Oregon State Library also offers TBABS (Talking Books and Braille Service) for free to Oregon residents who are print-disabled. For more information about TBABS, call (800) 452-0292 or visit www.osl.state.or.us/home/tbabs

Other Help

Library staff is available to help you answer your questions and assist you in conducting your research. Looking for title recommendations? Library staff can help you here too! Just leave a message at Outreach Services (remember to leave a return phone number) and a staff member will respond by the next business day.

Last modified on Tuesday, July 27, 2010