Citizens who provide VPL with documented eligibility based on the following requirements will be considered for Homebound Services. Eligibility requirments include residence in Victoria County and
one or more of the following criteria:
 Inability to visit library due to long or short-term illness;
Inability to visit library due to physical or mental disability; and/or
Senior citizen unable to visit library due to inability to drive;
Final determination of eligibility will be made by the Library.
Basic Guidelines for Homebound Books-by-Mail Program
All applicants for Homebound Books-By-Mail Program must complete an Application for Homebound Books-By-Mail Program and return it to the Victoria Public Library, Homebound Services Department, 302 N. Main Street, Victoria, Texas, 77901. All applications must be signed by a certifying authority to document eligibility for the program.
Qualified applicants must reside in Victoria County and complete an application for a library card if they do not already have a library card.
Victoria Public Library will loan up to 3 items per Homebound Books-By-Mail delivery.
All materials are loaned for 21 days. Renewal of materials is not permitted.
Materials are mailed in reusable, nylon mailing bags. Each bag has a clear plastic address pocket containing a card bearing the patron’s name and postage. To return the materials borrowed, simply reverse the card to display the library’s return address and the return postage.
Requests for materials may be made in writing using the Homebound Books-By-Mail Program Request Form or by telephone.
If an item requested is not available, the item will be mailed when it becomes available. Be aware that some items, especially newer items, may have long waiting lists.
For further information contact the information desk at 361.485.3302
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