Outreach Services
The Library Away From the Library
Geauga County Public Library’s Outreach Services is where the Library is brought to you. Through services like Books By Mail and Care Facility Delivery, we bring our collections and services to patrons who have special needs or may experience difficulty using the library via traditional means.
Why We Do It
We are committed to ensuring library and information access for all Geauga community members. We embody this commitment by making bi-weekly stops to assisted living spaces, retirement facilities, private residences, and community centers, connecting individuals with accessibility issues to our services and collections.
Who We Serve
Outreach Services are available to individuals and community organizations located in Geauga County. This includes individuals and groups of all ages, as well as those with disabilities, extended illnesses, or any other type of condition that makes it physically impossible to access our branches.
Available Services
Books By Mail
Books By Mail is a service that connects outreach-eligible patrons with our collection using the postal service.
Patrons may not use this service and borrow materials at a library branch at the same time. Participating patrons may either place specific materials on hold or express reading interests to the Outreach Librarian, who will select materials according to their preferences. All circulating materials are eligible through this service.
Care Facility Delivery
Care Facility Delivery is a bi-weekly service delivering materials to individuals at care facilities within our service area. Participants may place materials on hold or express interests to the Outreach Librarian, who will select materials accordingly. All circulating materials are eligible through this services.
This service is reserved for home- or facility-bound patrons due to disability, extended illness, or any other conditions which makes it physically impossible to access our facilites; lack of transport is not a qualifying access issue.
Homebound Services
Homebound Services is similar to Care Facility Delivery, though library materials are delivered to the participant’s home rather than care facility.
Participants may place materials on hold or express interests to the Outreach Librarian, who will select materials accordingly. All circulating materials are eligible through this services.
Outreach Programming
Are you or someone you know an outreach-eligible patron interested in attending or hosting a library program? Outreach programming is available by request both in-person and virtually, including programs at local adult day care facilities in collaboration with the facilities’ management and to interested non-profit community events and organizations.
For more information, including programming details and questions, contact out Outreach Services staff.
Talking Book Program
As an Ohio resident, patrons who are blind, visually impaired, and print and/or reading disabled are eligible to participate in Ohio’s Talking Book Program. Participating patrons can borrow audio, braille, and downloadable materials from the program’s Talking Book Library.
This program is not administered by Geauga County Public Library. Call 1.800.362.1262 to determine eligibility and for additional information.
Outreach Services
Available Services
Books By Mail
Books By Mail is a service that connects outreach-eligible patrons with our collection using the postal service.
Patrons may not use this service and borrow materials at a library branch at the same time. Participating patrons may either place specific materials on hold or express reading interests to the Outreach Librarian, who will select materials according to their preferences. All circulating materials are eligible through this service.
Care Facility Delivery
Care Facility Delivery is a bi-weekly service delivering materials to individuals at care facilities within our service area. Participants may place materials on hold or express interests to the Outreach Librarian, who will select materials accordingly. All circulating materials are eligible through this services.
This service is reserved for home- or facility-bound patrons due to disability, extended illness, or any other conditions which makes it physically impossible to access our facilites; lack of transport is not a qualifying access issue.
Homebound Services
Homebound Services is similar to Care Facility Delivery, though library materials are delivered to the participant’s home rather than care facility.
Participants may place materials on hold or express interests to the Outreach Librarian, who will select materials accordingly. All circulating materials are eligible through this services.
Outreach Programming
Are you or someone you know an outreach-eligible patron interested in attending or hosting a library program? Outreach programming is available by request both in-person and virtually, including programs at local adult day care facilities in collaboration with the facilities’ management and to interested non-profit community events and organizations.
For more information, including programming details and questions, contact out Outreach Services staff.
Talking Book Program
As an Ohio resident, patrons who are blind, visually impaired, and print and/or reading disabled are eligible to participate in Ohio’s Talking Book Program. Participating patrons can borrow audio, braille, and downloadable materials from the program’s Talking Book Library.
This program is not administered by Geauga County Public Library. Call 1.800.362.1262 to determine eligibility and for additional information.
Outreach Services
Available Services
Books By Mail
Books By Mail is a service that connects outreach-eligible patrons with our collection using the postal service.
Patrons may not use this service and borrow materials at a library branch at the same time. Participating patrons may either place specific materials on hold or express reading interests to the Outreach Librarian, who will select materials according to their preferences. All circulating materials are eligible through this service.
Care Facility Delivery
Care Facility Delivery is a bi-weekly service delivering materials to individuals at care facilities within our service area. Participants may place materials on hold or express interests to the Outreach Librarian, who will select materials accordingly. All circulating materials are eligible through this services.
This service is reserved for home- or facility-bound patrons due to disability, extended illness, or any other conditions which makes it physically impossible to access our facilites; lack of transport is not a qualifying access issue.
Homebound Services
Homebound Services is similar to Care Facility Delivery, though library materials are delivered to the participant’s home rather than care facility.
Participants may place materials on hold or express interests to the Outreach Librarian, who will select materials accordingly. All circulating materials are eligible through this services.
Outreach Programming
Are you or someone you know an outreach-eligible patron interested in attending or hosting a library program? Outreach programming is available by request both in-person and virtually, including programs at local adult day care facilities in collaboration with the facilities’ management and to interested non-profit community events and organizations.
For more information, including programming details and questions, contact out Outreach Services staff.
Talking Book Program
As an Ohio resident, patrons who are blind, visually impaired, and print and/or reading disabled are eligible to participate in Ohio’s Talking Book Program. Participating patrons can borrow audio, braille, and downloadable materials from the program’s Talking Book Library.
This program is not administered by Geauga County Public Library. Call 1.800.362.1262 to determine eligibility and for additional information.