Press Release

(Woodland, CA) – The Yolo County Library is introducing Books by Mail, a new free service that delivers library materials to Yolo County residents through the mail.

This program is designed for residents who have a disability, illness or lack of regular transportation that prevents them from visiting a Yolo County Library branch. After completing an application and speaking with library staff, residents can request specific materials be mailed to them directly, and may even request library staff to select materials for them based on personal interest.

“The library is excited to bring this new program to our residents,” said Yolo County Librarian Patty Wong. “It is important that all residents of Yolo County have access to library materials. This service, along with the library’s new Book Bike, help us to reach residents that have been underserved in the past.”

Residents can be sent items such as audiobooks, regular and large print fiction and non-fiction books, international language materials, music CDs, magazines and DVDs in the library’s collection. Items will be loaned for four weeks and may be renewed by contacting Books by Mail staff.

There is no cost to sign up for this program and no cost to return items, as residents will receive library materials in a reusable canvas book mailer with postage pre-paid by the library. Fees will only be charged to a resident to replace damaged or lost items.

This program is made possible by a Institute of Museum and Library Services grant, the Pinkerton Foundation, the California State Library and donations from the community and the Friends of the Davis Public Library. To learn more about this free service, contact Books by Mail staff at: (530) 757-5580 or BooksbyMail@yolocounty.org. For more information about Yolo County Library, visit: www.yolocountylibrary.org or connect with the library on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.