Books by Mail

The James V. Brown Library provides books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs to handicapped and homebound individuals of all ages living within Lycoming County. Please complete a Books by Mail application to get started using this service.

To Borrow Items

Fill out the online form below. Items will be sent when available, in a reusable pre-paid mail bag.

To Return Items

Simply put the books back in the same bag in which they were delivered. Replace the address label with the pre-paid return label included in your package. Attach the zip tie as shown on the included instruction sheet. Bags must be returned to continue using the BBM service.

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Please note:

Reference items, local history books and audiovisual materials from other county libraries cannot be requested.

If you have any questions, call the Technical Services Department at 570-326-0536 x 122.

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Books By Mail Application
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The James V. Brown Library provides books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs to handicapped and homebound individuals within Lycoming County.

Patrons will be ask to complete a new books by mail application annually.
Do you expect to need Books by Mail services short or long term? *

If you have a reliable internet connection and a device, you can borrow immediately at no cost from Libby or HOOPLA (dependent on where you live).
To be a Books by Mail patron, you must have an active library card in good standing. By completing this application you confirm that you are homebound or handicapped in some way and unable to access traditional library services. 

Books By Mail Request
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Select a Format *

Please list Title, author, and/or call number where applicable.