Books with Wheels

Delivery service for homebound East Greenbush residents. Apply now

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Books with Wheels service?
Residents of East Greenbush and Schodack who are temporarily or permanently unable to visit the library in person are eligible.

How does the service work?
Once we have received your application, we will schedule your first delivery. A Books with Wheels volunteer will bring you a tote bag of 5-8 large print books that match your reading preferences. We will arrange a mutually convenient date and time – approximately a month later – to collect your completed bag and deliver another.

May I request certain books or authors?
We cannot guarantee the availability of specific titles or authors, but we will gladly accommodate requests whenever possible.

Is there a delivery fee?
No, Books with Wheels is offered free of charge.

How can I receive other types of materials?
The New York State Library loans audiobooks and magazines to eligible individuals through the Talking Book and Braille Library program. We would be happy to assist you in applying for access to this free program. For more information, call the Talking Book and Braille Library at 518-474-5935.

May I borrow DVDs?
Because DVDs have a shorter loan period than other items in the collection, we cannot include them in the Books with Wheels program.

What if I do not have a library card?
You can apply online or we will mail a library card application to you. The application must be filled out and returned to the delivery volunteer at your first scheduled delivery. You will also need to show the delivery volunteer your driver’s license or other picture ID and a utility bill or other document indicating proof of address. We will deliver your new library card at the next delivery time.

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Library Card Registration Free to any individual who resides or pays taxes in the East Greenbush Community Library taxing district or Town of Schodack. Cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Free to any individual who volunteers or works at the EGRN Library. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Free to partner educational agencies with verified employment. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Those that live outside the UHLS area may purchase a temporary card at the price established by our Table of Fines and Fees. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

 Free to residents residing in a community served by a UHLS library.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

 The UHLS MyCard is a fine-free, limited-access library card for youth. It is intended to address multiple barriers to serving youth and families, including:

  • Barriers to access related to fines (e.g. computer access, checking out materials)
  • Parents not present for a child’s library card registration
  • Previous fines on a child’s card

Free for youth residing in a community served by a UHLS library.Applicants 18 and under who are applying for a limited use, UHLS Youth Only MyCard, need to provide name, address, and date of birth.UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.Youth ages birth to 18 can register unaccompanied, or with the help of a caregiver or relative who is not the child’s parent/guardian.This card may be used at all UHLS Libraries except for the Colonie Town Library.

Card blocked at $10 or more in replacement costs.

No fines for late items
Limits on # of Materials Borrowed Unlimited checkouts Unlimited checkouts Limited total items: Can only have 3 items checked out on their card at a time
Types of Items All eligible item types. All eligible item types except Museum Passes, ILL, and Hot off the Press. Active paid members of the Friends of the East Greenbush Community Library have access to all lending collections. Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Databases/Digital Content EGRN and UHLS subscription databases and digital content UHLS subscription databases and digital content Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Interlibrary Loan Nationwide UHLS Libraries UHLS Libraries
Program Registration Unlimited except by limited program capacity Preference given to resident cardholders Preference given to resident cardholders