How Do I Join the Book Buddy Program?

What Is The Book Buddy Program?

The Book Buddy Program is an outreach program of the New Castle County Libraries. The service is designed to provide access to library materials for the homebound and their caregivers who are unable to get to the library or to those living in Assisted Living communities in New Castle County, Delaware. Book Buddy volunteers deliver library materials to those enrolled in the program on a regular basis. There is no fee for this service.

Who is eligible to receive Book Buddy services?

The main eligibility requirement for receiving this service is a long-term inability to get to the library. In addition to this basic requirement, all those enrolled in the Book Buddy Program must have a library card issued by New Castle County Libraries. If the individual does not already have a card at the time of his/her enrollment, one will be issued.

What types of material are available?

Our objective is to make the material in our collections accessible to Book Buddy patrons. Book Buddy patrons may borrow books, audio books, music CDs, magazines, and DVDs.

Does the library have anything to offer the visually impaired?

Yes. For those people with a vision impairment, the library offers large-print books, audio books, and CDs. Additional services are available through the Delaware Library Access Services at 1-800-282-8676 or email debph@lib.de.us.

What is the next step?

An application can be obtained at your County Library, by contacting our Book Buddy Coordinator at 302-395-5656, or by downloading the forms below.

Return application to your County Library. The Book Buddy Coordinator will contact you.