Homebound Delivery Service

*Please note that the Homebound Delivery Service has been temporarily suspended while we review and update the program. We intend to begin offering this service again as soon as possible, and thank you for your patience.*

The Robbins Library is pleased to offer Homebound Delivery Service for Arlington residents in need. Through this program, library materials are delivered to residents who are permanently or temporarily homebound. Books in a variety of languages, magazines, DVDs, audio books, and other materials can be dropped off and picked up by our Homebound Delivery Volunteers.

Eligibility

Patrons requesting homebound delivery services must:

Be an Arlington resident.
Complete a Homebound Delivery Service Request form
Have a viable means of contact: phone and/or email.
Have a valid Minuteman library card (if needed, the Homebound Delivery coordinator or volunteer will help with library card registration before the first delivery).
Provide a safe and appropriate environment for volunteers to make their deliveries.

If you have questions, want to sign up for the Homebound Delivery Service over the phone, or want to become a Homebound Delivery Service volunteer, please call the library at 781-316-3231 or email arlcirc@minlib.net.

Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Homebound Recipient Name*
First Last
Homebound Recipient Address*
Participants requesting Homebound Delivery Services must be residents of Arlington.

Street Address Address Line 2 ZIP Code
Homebound Recipient Email
Homebound Recipient Phone*
Homebound Recipient Library Card
Homebound Services Term*
- Ongoing Need
- Temporary Need
Temporary Services Start Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Temporary Services End Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Email
Emergency Contact Phone
Relationship to Homebound*
Interests
Select all that apply.
Other Interests
Add rows as needed to list additional interests.
Magazine Titles
Add rows as needed to list magazines.
Formats: Books/Audio Books
Select all preferences that apply.
Formats: Movies/Music
Select all preferences that apply.
Formats: Foreign Language Books
Select all preferences that apply.
Other Foreign Language Book Preferences
Add rows as needed to list additional languages.
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Requirements for Homebound Delivery Service Volunteers

An automobile or access to other reliable transportation is necessary.
A general volunteer application and an interview with the Homebound Delivery Coordinator must be completed.
Volunteer will be given a homebound patron’s completed Homebound Delivery Service Request form.
Volunteer will contact the patron (or contact person) to set up service. Deliveries are typically done every 2-3 weeks.
Volunteer will keep Homebound Service Coordinator informed of active patrons monthly.

Monday - Wednesday	9 AM - 9 PM
Thursday	1 PM - 9 PM
Friday - Saturday	9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday	2 PM - 5 PM

Monday - Wednesday	9 AM - 9 PM
Thursday	1 PM - 9 PM
Friday - Saturday	9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday	2 PM - 5 PM

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday	12 PM - 8 PM
Thursday - Saturday	9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday	Closed