At FirstLight Home Care of Sunnyvale, we love reading. Books can take you to new places, bring you on adventures, and help you see the world in new ways. They can also bring comfort and joy. Reading helps keep the mind active and the imagination strong.
But for some adults and seniors, getting to the library is not always easy. Health needs or limited mobility can make travel hard. The good news is that many local libraries can bring books right to your home.
For many people, something as simple as getting a new book can make the day feel special. It gives them something to look forward to.
Here are some local programs that help people keep reading from home.
Sunnyvale Public Library: Homebound Delivery
At the Sunnyvale Public Library, there is a program called Homebound Delivery. Once a month, the library delivers a selection of materials to your home. Staff create a profile based on your reading preferences.
You may borrow up to eight items each month. Choices include books, audiobooks on CD, magazines, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. You can also request specific titles, authors, or topics.
How to sign up:
Sunnyvale residents can call the library at 408-730-7306. You can also visit the Sunnyvale library website for details on this program.
Mountain View Public Library: Homebound Service
The Mountain View Public Library also offers a homebound service. This program helps residents who cannot travel to the library. Library staff deliver books and other materials so people can keep reading and learning at home.
How to sign up:
Mountain View residents can complete an application online. After that, you can share your reading preferences, including favorite authors and genres. You can also request specific titles and formats like large print or audiobooks.
Once you are enrolled, you will receive a custom selection of materials each month. The library will deliver them to your home or care facility. Returns are easy. Place the items in the provided bag, and the library will pick them up during the next delivery.
For more details please visit the Mountain View Public Library website. If you have questions, you can call 650-903-6887 or email [email protected].
Santa Clara City Library: Special Delivery Program
Similarly, the Santa Clara City Library offers Special Delivery Program. Once a month, the library will deliver books and/or audiobooks on the third Wednesday of each month. Items are selected based on each person’s reading preferences.
How to sign up:
City of Santa Clara residents can contact the library at [email protected] or call 408-615-2900. You can also visit the Santa Clara Library website for more details.
Milpitas: BookDash Home Delivery
Residents of Milpitas can use the BookDash Home Delivery program from the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD). Each month, eligible residents receive books and other materials at home.
BookDash is a free service where library materials are delivered to your front door. This program is available to the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Saratoga, and the nearby unincorporated areas of the county.
How to sign up:
Santa Clara County Library District cardholders can fill out a short application. If you have any questions, you can contact the Bookmobile Office at 408-883-6959. More details and the application form are available on the Santa Clara County Library District website.
San Jose Public Library: Library-by-Mail
The San Jose Public Library offers the Library-by-Mail program. This free service provides books and other materials to members of all ages who live in San José and are unable to visit the library due to a disability, meaning they are not able to travel to the library because of health or mobility reason.
How to sign up:
Residents of San Jose can complete a short application online or by mail. After you apply, the library will send a certification form. A doctor, nurse, or social worker will need to complete this form to confirm your need for the service.
Once approved, you will receive a welcome letter with details about how the program works and how to request materials.
If you need help with the application or certification process, you can contact the library at [email protected]. More information is available on the San Jose Public Library website.
Why This Matters to Us
At FirstLight Home Care of Sunnyvale, our goal is to help seniors and adults stay independent, connected, and engaged. Reading is more than a hobby. It brings joy, keeps the mind active, and supports imagination and lifelong learning.
We are grateful that our local libraries offer these services, and we are excited to share them with you. They make it possible for people to keep doing what they love, even when leaving the house is not easy.
Sometimes connection comes from a helping hand or a warm smile. And sometimes, it comes from the simple gift of a book delivered right to your door.
If you or a loved one could benefit from home care, companionship, or help finding helpful resources like home library delivery, FirstLight Home Care of Sunnyvale is here to support families in Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Milpitas, and San Jose.
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