Books On Wheels

Books on Wheels drivers deliver books and other materials to senior residences, whether a single-family home, assisted living facility, or senior living apartment complex. Invest a couple of hours twice a month to make a real difference in someone’s life who has difficulty coming to the library!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Picking up designated materials in tote bags from the library
  • Driving to retirement villages or assisted living facilities to deliver and retrieve designated materials
  • Driving to patron’s homes to deliver designated materials and retrieve materials
  • Respect privacy and confidentiality of requests for materials from the patron
  • Take adequate notes (if any) to relay back to library staff about patron needs, communicate with the program specialist regarding questions, scheduling, patron needs and materials requests

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Have reliable transportation
  • Must be 18+, hold valid driver's license and insurance
  • FOR HOMEBOUND: Be willing to drive a short route(s) every three weeks
  • FOR FACILITIES: Be willing to drive once a month Be punctual on scheduled days, and ability to communicate any conflicts with library staff
  • Have a pleasant and friendly attitude and demeanor
  • Maintain positive relationships with homebound and assisted living patrons, other volunteers, and library staff
  • Ability to communicate well with others
  • Show patience and respect for those in a homebound situation
  • Ability to work with and get along with diverse groups of people

TIME/COMMITMENT

2-3 hours per week; dependent upon patron program participation and needs

BENEFITS

  • Acquire new skills and gain work experience
  • Use as job reference/resume
  • Give back and participate in community outreach
  • Gain service hours
  • Make a difference in someone’s life
  • Build new relationships Support library staff

 

AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES (Updated 02/02/26)

Downtown: N/A

 

East Branch: N/A

 

Lake Arlington Branch: N/A

 

Northeast Branch: N/A

 

Southeast Branch: N/A

 

Southwest Branch: N/A

 

Woodland West Branch: N/A

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