Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
2 Library Lane
Old Lyme, CT 06371
860-434-1684
The Library has a New Service!
Homebound Services for Older Adults
What is it?
The free delivery of library materials to town residents through the Meals on Wheels Program and library volunteers. The service is open to residents who are temporarily or permanently homebound due to disability, health problems, lack of transportation, or other reasons.
The homebound service lets you or someone you know enjoy the library’s collections without having to visit the library building.
Who can participate?
Older adults who are homebound for a variety of reasons
We are looking for participants to contact and get started in our program!
Do you know someone who might benefit from this service?
What may you borrow?
Any of our materials that circulate: books including large print and paperbacks, magazines, movies, music CDs or audio books, can be borrowed through the homebound service. You can check out up to 5 items per delivery.
How do I sign up?
You simply have to register for a library card either through a visit by a library volunteer, by mail or phone at 434-1684. You will be put in our computer system.
How frequent are deliveries? How long may I have them?
There are two ways to participate: Through the Meals on Wheels service provided by the Lymes’ Senior Center or by signing up directly with the library. Books and other materials will be delivered and picked up weekly and loaned for 4 weeks. DVDs and magazines will be loaned for 1 week.
Can I reserve a book?
You can make request and reserve an item by phone or online at the library’s website. You will be added to the waiting list and receive your item when a copy becomes available.
Are they any fines or fees?
There are no fines and no charges for this service.
Have questions? Want to sign up? Contact our librarians at 434-1864.
Funded in part by The Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent federal agency that grows and sustains a “Nation of Learners”, because lifelong learning is critical to success.
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