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Traveling Library Center

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About the Traveling Library Center
The Traveling Library Center (TLC) provides services to eligible residents of King County who are not able to visit their community libraries.

Retirement Homes
TLC staff visits and brings materials once a month.

Nursing Homes
Room-to-room service is provided once a month.

Words on Wheels
Delivers library materials monthly to the homebound..

Adult Family Homes
Service is provided once a month or with a deposit collection.

Current schedule of the TLC Van Runs

TLC staff can bring:

  • Books in regular and large print
  • Audiobooks
  • Compact discs
  • Videotapes & DVDs
  • Music cassettes
  • Paperbacks
  • Magazines
Library Cards

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
    Generally there is no limit on the number of items that can be checked out through TLC. Books, music, and movies can be requested and reserved.

  • Return
    All KCLS materials may be returned to TLC or to any KCLS community library.

  • Information Services
    TLC and KCLS provide reference information.

  • Fines No fines are charged at retirement or nursing homes.

  • 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



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Last Updated: July 31, 2007