Los Angeles Public Library recently launched a pilot program to offer library services to homebound patrons. We partnered with ONEgeneration Senior Center and Menorah House, a low-income senior housing facility. A committee of librarians and community partners worked together to plan and implement a service to bring the library to patrons who were unable to visit it.Â
The Senior Book Stop allows seniors to browse a selection of books and check out materials. It first took place in January 2016 and will occur on a monthly basis, alternating at ONEgeneration Senior Center and Menorah House. An additional component is the Book Delivery Service, which piggybacks on the meal delivery service offered by the senior center.
Problem: older adults have trouble getting to the library. Solution: bring the books to them.