Are you a resident of Summit County who is having difficulty getting to the library, as often as you would like, due to illness or disability? Perhaps you are permanently homebound, recuperating, or caring for a family member that is experiencing these hardships. The Akron-Summit County Public Library can offer home mail service free of charge to customers of all ages!
Eligibility
Registration is required. Call LEDS at 330.643.9060 between 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday to see if you qualify and to register.
Please note: Summit County has numerous library systems supported by local taxpayers. For this reason, the Akron-Summit County Public Library is not able to offer LEDS service to residents of Barberton, Stow, Hudson, or Cuyahoga Falls (with the exception of customers living within the Woodridge school district).
Library Materials and Returns
As a member of the LEDS program, you can receive almost anything the library has to offer.
- Books
- Magazines
- Audio Books (Books on CD and Playaways)
- DVDs
- Music CDs
- Movies (DVD and described DVD)
The LEDS librarian can handpick items for you based on your preferences. LEDS customers may also request specific materials in the following ways:
- They may place their own holds using the ASCPL online catalog.
- They may call LEDS at 330.643.9060 or Mobile Services at 330.643.9055 from 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.
- They may provide a list of requests with their return materials.
Library materials are sent to LEDS patrons in library bags through the U.S. Postal Service. Postage is paid. This service is FREE both ways from Library to Home and back to the Library.
To Return Materials, follow these instructions:
- Turn address card over in the pocket so that library address and postage are showing and tape in place.
- Remove return plastic tie from date due envelope.
- Make sure that library materials and date due envelope are in pouch.
- Zip pouch shut and place self-locking plastic tie through these two items: a) Mailing Pouch b) Zipper Pull
- Secure and mail.
For additional instructions, please view our LEDS Packing Instructions PDF.
