ECCLS: Books-By-Mail Program

Recently, a friend of mine told me about our local library's "Books-by-Mail" program. I was skeptical at first figuring it would be lined with red tape.  After our summer reading program last Friday, I stopped by the front desk to inquire about this program.  The guy at the front has never been overly friendly, so I was glad to hear he was going to get the "girl in the back that knows about this program".

Out came a smiling, sweet young lady (that has ref'd my sons soccer games at the Y) that was very happy to see our interest.  She gave me all of the information (there is even a program for ADULTS, too!!!)  It is totally free and I am pretty excited! Basically, you choose four books from a catalog that they give you. Then, you send in your card (or give it to her in my being a first timer) in and they will send you a big green bag full of your choices. :) It is THAT easy! 

Here is a snapshot of the cards that are included in your "big green bag". You choose the books you want out of the catalog and fill in the requested information!

The "big green bag" our books were mailed to us in. :)

Here are just some of the books that we got. Isn't it cute how she put a post-it note on each stack with each kid's name? :) I thought that was pretty cool. She did the chooing this time because my kids forgot their inside voice and she offered to pick something out for them, but I looking forward helping the kids pick out their next set.

The best thing about this program is that I don't have to try and drag my three kids in the library each week to check out new books. I don't mind taking my children, but with a two year old that doesnt want to play computer games or sit and read-it is a challenge. So, I think this program is fabulous-not to mention it is all year long-not just the summer.

For more info contact Escambia County Cooperative Library System OR just got to the front desk at APL and ask about the "Books-by-Mail" program!