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Visiting Library Home Delivery

Volunteers provide library service to those members of the Georgina community who are generally unable to visit the library for an extended period of time, due to disability, illness, or surgery.  Georgina Public Library will make reasonable efforts to ensure that it provides accessible service to all and respects the core principles of independence, dignity, integration, and equal opportunity.

Description of Service:

  • A volunteer service run by the Friends of the Library with assistance from the staff at our three locations.
  • A means by which library resources are made available to Georgina residents who are unable to access our locations for one month or more.
  • A bimonthly (every 2-3 weeks) delivery service, with library materials being selected, checked out, delivered, picked up, and returned back to the library.
  • Visiting Library Service (VLS) members are encouraged to make in-person visits with friends or family, when they are able, although normal restrictions will apply to the use of the VLS card. VLS volunteers are not authorized to transport VLS patrons.

Special Library Considerations for VLS Patrons:

  • Magazines may not be borrowed by VLS patrons in nursing homes as it is very difficult to keep track of these items.
  • Items which have to be returned to the library in less than a week (e.g. DVDs) may not be borrowed by VLS patrons.
  • Overdue charges for regular books, audio books, or music cds will not apply to VLS patrons.
  • Books may be returned or renewed; regular rules apply. For example, if the book is on hold for another patron, the book cannot be renewed.
  • Books borrowed on a patron's behalf through interlibrary loan from libraries other than Georgina Public Library may have restrictions - speak to library staff for details.
  • Volunteers and VLS patrons will not be held responsible for lost materials. Lost materials must be reported to the circulation staff.

Volunteer to bring library items to those who can't visit the library.

How it works:

  • You must be over 18, have a car, and valid driver's license.
  • You can apply at any of our locations.
  • You must fill out an application and obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC).
  • Our Visiting Library Service Co-ordinator will meet with you.
  • Training will be provided.
  • You will be matched with a library patron who needs your help.

To receive an application package, please email georginavls@yahoo.ca or contact any library location. 

Questions?

Please contact Wendy.

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