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Outreach and Senior Services
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Large Print books are available for circulation at the
Main Library and at the Senior Center Library. Audio
books are also available at both locations. A tape player
and headphones is available for checkout at the
Senior
Center Library.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Mini-branch collection of large print titles at the
Senior Center. Rotating deposit collections at nursing
homes and senior residences. Delivery to homebound residents.
Nursing home library service. Programming for special
populations on a monthly basis. Kurzweil Reading edge
reading machine at the Main Library. Optelec Closed
Circuit TV enlarger at both libraries. Talking Book
Service through the Library for the Blind and Handicapped.
Phonic Ear "hearing devices" available for
programs at the library. Computers and printers for
public use at the Main Library. Information service
for both family and professional caregivers.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Homebound book delivery and visiting program. Read-Aloud
programs at nursing homes.
Boomer's Blog
Outreach Services
Head Penny Peterson discusses local history, homebound service,
the Senior Center Library, large print titles, book discussions,
upcoming events and more.
Senior Sites
Web Sites of interest to seniors.
Web Pages Relating to Disabilities
The Outreach Services Department selects and delivers
materials, free of charge, to any resident who is unable
to visit the library because of limited mobility due
to age, illness, or physical handicap. This service
can be arranged on either a temporary or long term basis.
We also develop and maintain collections of special
books and other materials appropriate for special populations.
For more information, please contact:
Penny Peterson, Head of Outreach Services
(248) 693-3000 ext. 303
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