Alameda Free Library Home Delivery
"Bringing the Library to Every Body"
What is Home Delivery?
The Alameda Free Library offers free delivery of material to residents unable to visit the Library. We offer material selection, delivery and pick-up services.
Materials are carefully selected to reflect your interests and are delivered to your home or residential living location.
Getting Started
Just give us a call at: 510-747-7742
Someone from our friendly Home Delivery staff will contact you to conduct a simple interview with you to learn about your favorite topics, authors, and interests.
If we are unable to answer the phone when you call, please leave a message and we will call you back as soon as we can.
Home Delivery Items Include:
- Fiction
- Large Print
- Non-Fiction
- Magazines
- Audiobooks
- DVDs
- Music CDs
What Can I request?
Any material that can be checked out, can be requested. You may request specific titles or our staff will be happy to select materials based on your interests. Basic reference information is also available by phone.
Reference Desk phone number: 510-747-7713
How many items will I receive?
This depends on your preference. Our delivery bags hold about 4-5 standard print adult fiction books and most people find that they are engaged with that amount.
When will I receive the materials?
Materials are delivered to your residence or the front desk of your living community on Tuesday or Thursday afternoon, usually between 12:00 and 2:00 PM.
Books are checked out to you for four weeks, and we do not charge overdue fines to Home Delivery patrons. Please be aware that others may be waiting for the more popular books.
When you wish to return your books and receive new ones, please call the Home Delivery number ahead of time to schedule a date.