• Plymouth residents who are homebound due to temporary or permanent disability or physical infirmity can request books (and other circulating library materials) by mail through the Library's Outreach Department.
• Registration for the Books by Mail program may be conducted by mail or by a third person who can verify the requestor's residence and disability. An interview is conducted with the homebound patron to determine the patron's reading, listening or viewing preferences. Materials are selected by the Outreach Librarian depending on the patron's expressed interest.
• Items are sent to the patron and returned to the library using special mail bags designed for this use. The post office allows free delivery to and from handicapped patrons.
• For more information or to register for Books by Mail, contact the Outreach Department at 508-830-4250, ext. 219 or TTY 508-747-5882.
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• Plymouth organizations that house a resident population, such as nursing homes or assisted living centers, may elect to receive a "deposit collection" of library materials for use by their residents. Deposit collections are checked out to the organization on an Outreach Organization Card, and the distribution of library materials within the organization is managed by a designated organization representative, typically the Recreation or Activities Director. Deposit collections are picked up and returned to the library approximately every four weeks, according to a schedule agreed upon by the Outreach Librarian and the designated organization representative.
• For more information about deposit collections or to apply for an Outreach Organization Card, contact the Outreach Librarian.
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• Throughout the year, the Outreach Department offers a variety of programs of interest to older adults, such as the Seniors Travel Expo in May and a musical concert on the library's lawn in July. Other programs that have been offered include a series of workshops on money management, Internet for seniors, gentle yoga, and armchair travel presentations.
• To receive advance notice of outreach programs, submit you name, address and telephone number to the Outreach Librarian at plreference@hotmail.com.
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• Through a cooperative arrangement with the Perkins School for the Blind Braille and Talking Book Library in Watertown, Massachusetts, the Plymouth Public Library's Outreach Department has a deposit collection of approximately 150 talking books for loan to Plymouth patrons who are blind or visually-impaired. These recorded books or talking books, require the use of a special cassette player, which is available free of charge from the Braille and Talking Book Library to qualified users.
• For more information about borrowing talking books, contact the Outreach Department at 508-830-4250, ext. 219 or TTY 508-747-5882. You may also visit the Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library website at www.perkins.pvt.k12.ma.us/area.php?id=11
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• Reference assistance to people with disabilities or homebound patrons is available during normal library hours. You can contact the Outreach Department by telephone 508-830-4250, ext. 219, via TTY (508-747-5882) or email (plreference @hotmail.com attn: Outreach). Information requests may also be mailed to ATTN: Outreach, Plymouth Plymouth Library, 132 South St., Plymouth, MA 02360. A Reader's Advisory service is also available.
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• Administration on Aging
  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; provides information on the programs and resources of the federal agency.
• American Association of Retired Persons
  Offers information on insurance, housing, benefits, travel and more.
• ElderConnect
  Offers information on over 33,000 retirement communities, acute rehabilitation and long-term care facilities for the elderly.
• Elderhostel
  Provides information on educational adventures for older adults looking for something different in a vacation experience.
• Healthtouch
  Gives up-to-date information on health, wellness, medications, diseases, and illness, from trusted health organizations.
• Plymouth Council on Aging
  Gives contact information and a schedule of activities
  
• SeniorCom
  This award-winning web site designed just for seniors provides links to senior publications and information on finance, health & wellness, sports, travel and more.
• SeniorNet
  An online community of adults 55 and older, with information and instruction about computer technologies.
• Social Security Administration Online
  The place to go for any and all information on benefits, legislation and documents.

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