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Culture/Recreation/Education

Goal 1: Provide Activities, Educational Opportunities, and Services that Meet the Needs of the
Community
Objective 1: Develop and Implement Programming Based on the Needs of the Community
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Core Homebound Library  Homebound participants Library
CRE Services, Implementation  Homebound items circulated
1.1.3 Phase  Survey response (excellent)
Summary:

The Library is in the implementation phase of a Homebound Participants
program to provide services to homebound patrons 200
who cannot visit the library in person due to
transportation issues, including health issues impairing
mobility. Though the Arlington Public Library offers a 150
variety of online resources for the community, including
e‐content, not all residents have the technology or the 100
knowledge to access these resources. Recent studies on
cognitive health suggest that keeping the mind active
and connecting socially helps with daily living for 50
seniors and other homebound residents.
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For the implementation phase in FY 2024, the Library 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
will expand homebound service to all locations,
delivering books and other library materials to
residents’ homes, pick up items to return, and providing
information on assistive technologies such as Talking
Books and technological assistance for digital content Homebound Items Circulated
access. Upon completion of the implementation phase, 700
Library staff will analyze data, including anecdotal
evidence and survey responses, to determine how best 600
to continue the program. 500

Update: 400
Promotional efforts continued throughout the fourth 300
quarter with grant‐funded contactors' outreach,
canvassing, and tabling activities. 41 residents applied 200
to participate this quarter, bringing the total number of 100
participants to 81. The Library and its volunteers made ‐
55 deliveries of 610 items for the Books on Wheels
patrons to enjoy during the 4th Quarter. During FY 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
2024, 1,112 items were circulated to Homebound
participants.

The ARPA grant that funded the contractors concluded By nature, this segment of the population is difficult to reach,
on September 30 . The contractors contacted over patrons with limited mobility, lack of transportation, and long‐
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1000 community organizations, churches, medical (and term or short‐term illnesses, so to have a team promoting in
support) offices/facilities, tabled and canvassed our these dedicated and creative ways has been a boon to the
communities throughout Arlington to promote the Library. The Books on Wheels Homebound services continue
Books on Wheels Homebound service. to grow and serve homebound members of our community.

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