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Services to At Home Customers
At Home Services The library provides books and other materials to customers who have barriers in getting to the library. The service is provided to residents who can not visit a library due to illness, disability, or visual impairment. At Home is a free service to residents of Hennepin County.

At Home by Mail
Customers can request materials via At-home by mail phone line, and the items are sent postage-free to the customer.

At Home by Volunteer
A volunteer determines with the customer what he or she would like, and requests it from the library. The volunteer brings the materials to the customer's home.

Sign up or learn more about At-Home service online or call 952-847-8850.

At Home Reader
Customers who receive At Home service also receive the 'At Home Reader,' a bimonthly publication of book reviews, listings of new materials and library news items of interest.

Reference, Help!
Customers of At Home Service can have their reference questions answered, titles recommended and all the usual service received in a traditional library setting. Just call 952-847-8850. The At Home Line is open Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm, excluding holidays.

 
CONTACT US
 
At-Home 952-847-8850
Corrections 952-847-8852
Senior Housing 952-847-8858
VOLUNTEER
 
•  Deliver books to customer's homes, assist at senior assisted living facilities, or donate magazines for correctional facilities.
•  Complete an Online Information Request form if you are interested in any of the above opportunities or call the Volunteer Coordinator, 952-847-8545.
RESOURCES
  Accessibility
Eliminating barriers that make it difficult for people with disabilities to use library services.
Life Stages & Caregiving
Information resources of particular interest to seniors and those who care for older adults.

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