Traveling Library Center

Services to Senior, Disabled, or Homebound Patrons:

The Traveling Library Center’s mission is to provide access to residents of King County who are not able to visit their community libraries due to physical impediments such as age or disability.  Using bookcarts and mobile computers, TLC staff bring the library to you by providing a limited browsing collection, offering reading recommendations and some reference, and delivering requested materials.  TLC visits eligible retirement homes, nursing homes, and assisted care facilities once a month.

Our Words on Wheels service uses TLC staff and volunteers to deliver materials to homebound individuals in private residences or adult family homes.  Click here for more information or to see you or someone you know is eligible to receive service.

Retirement communities, nursing homes, and other facilities currently served by TLC

TLC staff can bring:

Individuals may apply for a card through TLC or any of the King County Library System branches or apply online . Institutional cards are available through TLC for activity directors at nursing and retirement homes.

Services

• Check Out
  Patrons can have up to 100 items checked out at any given time.  Up to 8 DVDs or videotapes can be checked out in addition to any requests delivered during a visit.
  
  
• Return
  All KCLS materials may be returned to TLC or to any KCLS community library.
  
  
• Information Services
  TLC and KCLS provide reference information.
  
  
• Fines
  Late fees are not charged when patrons are registered with TLC.  Patrons are responsible for lost or damaged items. 
  
  
• Large Print Booklists
  Eyefuls are annotated lists of staff selections of large print books.
  
  
• Register to Vote

To find out more information or register for service, call: 425-369-3456 or toll free 1-877-905-2008

Seattle residents may wish to check Seattle Public Library Home Page for Mobile Service programs

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Last Updated: February 8, 2010