The Southeast Branch coordinates our Books by Mail service
The St. Johns County Public Library System is committed to providing equal access to library materials and services for all residents. The Books by Mail service enables homebound patrons to conveniently request and borrow materials from the Library’s collections and receive them through the U.S. mail.
How does the Books by Mail service work?
Books by Mail is a free service available to all St. Johns County residents who are unable to leave home due to temporary or permanent disability. Requested items are mailed to the patron’s home address free of charge in a special Free Materials pouch. The patron returns the materials in the Free Materials pouch through the USPS free of charge.
Once your Books by Mail Application and Certificate of Eligibility has been processed, you may request materials through the library’s online catalog or the Books by Mail office. All materials are available to Books by Mail patrons, including Regular Print, Large Print, Books on CD, MP3 and DVDs. (Over-sized books cannot be mailed, but may be Reserved and picked up in person at any branch.)
How do I become a Books by Mail patron?
- Books by Mail is available to St. Johns County residents only.
- Residents must hold a SJCPLS card in good standing.
- Library patrons must complete a Books by Mail Application and Certificate of Eligibility to begin using this service.
- Applications are available at the public service desk of any SJCPLS branch, online at sjcpls.org, or by calling the Books by Mail Coordinator at 904-827-6977.
- After reviewing your application, the Books by Mail coordinator will contact you to confirm your registration in the service.
How can I learn more about Books by Mail?
Call: (904) 827-6977 to speak with the Books by Mail coordinator
Email: BooksByMail@sjcfl.us
Write:
Southeast Branch Library, attn: Books by Mail
6670 U.S. 1 South
St. Augustine, FL 32086
View the Books by Mail Policy