Delivery and Senior Services at the Library
By Cambridge Public Library
We offer a monthly delivery of library materials to Cambridge residents who are unable to visit a library due to short- or long-term disability or infirmity.
This is an ongoing program.
We will deliver your materials during the second full week of the month on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. We will pick up your returns from the previous delivery at the same time.
Ages: Adults.
Cambridge residents only.
Contact
Registration required
- Sign-up is ongoing
Homebound Delivery Application.
Delivery and Senior Services Page.
Our service must be scheduled in advanced. To request homebound delivery, please fill out the application and return it to the Main Library (449 Broadway). We generally respond within one week of receiving your application.
Free!
Library bags will be supplied for deliveries.
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The program serves people at their homes or wherever it is needed or online.
- Only virtual (online or over the phone).
Visit https://www.cambridgema.gov/cpl/Services/Homebound to learn how to request support.
Additional information
This service must be scheduled in advance and is reserved for eligible patrons. All circulating library materials are eligible for homebound delivery, including books, audiobook, DVDs and music CDs. Items are checked out for 4 weeks and can be renewed 2 times.
Last updated December 7, 2022.
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