SENIOR SCENE

Oct 01, 2023

The Garland County Library meets patrons where they are.

Library Outreach Coordinator James Nowlin has been instrumental in growing the library's services in the community. Nowlin said "even though the library serves all residents of Garland County, for some, making the trek to the library may seem more like a pilgrimage. That is why we offer a variety of programs to help folks use the library, like the GCL Bookmobile, which functions like a mini-library. Other services include free home delivery for most residents, Books by Mail for homebound folks, and our remote book lockers in which reserved items may be picked up and returns can be tossed in the book drop."

The Bookmobile is a brand new service that has a temperature-controlled browsing collection with a wheelchair accessible lift at the rear of the vehicle. Borrow from the collection, pick up holds, and return items all at the bookmobile or use free 5G Wi-Fi internet near the vehicle. This new service is subject to change, so watch for details at http://www.gclibrary.com/bookmobile.

The library continues to offer free delivery of available holds to the majority of Garland County residents' home or workplace. Deliveries are made weekly on a set route and returns can be taken when other held items are delivered.

Use one of the convenient remote lockers in Garland County located outside the library, outside the Sunshine Store in Royal, inside the YMCA, and at 401 Mid-America Blvd. Remote lockers are for self-service hold pick up and returns.

Eligible patrons can enroll in the Books-By-Mail program, which is designed for patrons who are unable to use traditional library services. BBM patrons are paired with a staff member who personally curates and mails materials safely through the USPS.

More about Remote Connections:

Holds are available for sevenb days from notification.

Place items on hold through the Library's mobile app (http://www.app.gclibrary.com) or at www.catalog.gclibrary.com. Choose where to retrieve holds from the drop-down menu during the holds-placing process.

Learn more about any of these services by emailing [email protected] or calling 501-623-4161.

For more information about the library's services and offerings, visit http://www.gclibrary.com, call 501-623-4161, or visit the library in-person at 1427 Malvern Ave. in Hot Springs.

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