Books-By-Mail

Books-By-Mail

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Books-By-Mail is a fast, convenient
service that supplies books, books-on-tape, and videotapes to people who are unable to use the library system due to temporary or long-term physical and medical disabilities.

The rich collections of the Lee County Library System are as close as the mailbox through Books-By-Mail.

Who May Receive This Service?
Children and adults who cannot visit the library system's branches or the Bookmobile due to a physical or medical disability -- and their caregivers -- qualify for Books-By-Mail service.

How Does the Service Work?
Books-By-Mail sends materials through the mail in zippered, nylon bags to registered patrons. When the materials are due for return, the patron attaches postage and mails the bag back to Books-By-Mail. (Postage free service is available to those who qualify.) To save money, the bag may be dropped off at any branch of the Lee County Library System or the Bookmobile.

Patrons may request library materials by phone or mail. Books-By-Mail provides reader's advisory service upon request and alerts patrons to new arrivals through a quarterly newsletter.

Books-By-Mail patrons receive a library card that may be used at any library in the Lee County Library System.

How Do I Apply?
You may request an application by calling (239) 390-3232 (or TTY 498-6425) during Books-By-Mail service hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Long-distance patrons from Boca Grande, Cape Coral, Captiva, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, and Pine Island, can call 1-800-660-6420.

See Our List of Local Agencies for Patrons with Disabilities.

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