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What is Homebound Service?
Homebound Service is the free delivery of library materials to Grayslake Area Public Library District residents who are unable to come to the library due to physical disabilities or illness.

Who Qualifies for This Service?
Any resident who lives within the Grayslake Area Public Library district and is homebound due to a temporary or long term physical disability, handicap, illness, or condition resulting in limited mobility.

Is There a Charge for This Service?
Homebound delivery is a free service.

What Library Materials are Available?
Books in large print or regular size print, audio books in cassette and/or CD format, music CDs, VHS and DVDs. New items will not be available for homebound delivery until after they have been removed from “New” status.

How Does This Service Work?
Homebound deliveries are made once a month. The Outreach Librarian will be in contact with you prior to each visit to discuss your reading preferences and material selection.

How Do I Sign Up?
Fill out the form below or call Cathy Johnson, Robert Krause, or Dawn Miller at 847-223-5313 x 200.

Please read the following before you begin:

Fill out the form and click Submit to apply for Homebound Delivery Service from the Grayslake Area Public Library.
We will contact you when we get this form and before delivery each month.
This service is for Grayslake Area Public Library patrons only. If you are not a Grayslake Area Public Library patron, please contact your home library to inquire about Homebound Services.

Your name:

Your Grayslake Area Public Library barcode number:

Your phone number:

What type of information can we bring to you? Check all that apply.

Please describe subjects and types of fiction
(i.e. romance, mystery, westerns, or regular fiction) you would like to read or listen to, and tell us what items you do not want. Also, include authors you like and those you dislike. We will contact you for further information about your likes and dislikes.

Please take a moment to review this form.