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Mid-Columbia Library |
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Benton, Franklin and Adams County |
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Outreach 405 S. Dayton Phone: 509-586-3156, ext. 120 Angela Berrett, Outreach Coordinator |
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History The Outreach department of Mid-Columbia Library was started in the early 70's with a Library Services and Construction Act grant. In the beginning, deliveries were made to local Benton and Franklin County nursing homes and to the Walla Walla State Prison, many who now have their own libraries. With the assistance of 14 volunteers, cooperating with service agencies, services to patrons who could not come to the library included programs, activities, and movie showings. The Mid-Columbia Library Outreach/Homebound service now includes taking library materials to individuals, retirement homes, nursing homes, and private care homes for incarcerated youth and the elderly. In conjunction with The Friends of the Mid-Columbia Library, donated books are given to the Benton County Jail and any other organization that can use books or materials to help others learn to read English, or who don't have access to reading materials. Due to vision problems, many people are using audio books on tape, movie videos, CD's and large type books and magazines. 2002 Annual Circulation |
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Services Our homebound service delivers Large Type and regular print books, tapes and other materials to those patrons who are unable to drive due to advanced age, reduced vision or other physical handicap and who do not have ready access to other means of transportation to and from the library in Benton and Franklin Counties.
Homebound service will be provided to each patron in the most efficient and effective manner, taking into account the resources available to the library, distance from the operation base, staff availability and other considerations. |
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