Borrow by Mail

Borrow By Mail is a service that provides patrons access to library materials through delivery by U.S. mail.

Who can use Borrow By Mail?

Borrow By Mail is available to any resident of Onondaga County who is unable to access an OCPL Library due to disability, long-term or chronic illness, lack of transportation, or other difficulty.

What library materials can be checked out?

The following materials can be checked out through Borrow By Mail:

• Large Print Books
• Standard Print Books
• CD Audio Books
• DVDs
• Music CDs

There is a limit of six items per mailing.

Who chooses the library materials?

Patrons can request specific titles, have Borrow By Mail staff select materials based on personal interest, or a combination of both.

How do the materials arrive?

Materials will arrive in a maroon canvas mail bag to the address listed on the application. Materials will be returned in the same bag; a pre-paid shipping label will be included.

Enrolling in Borrow By Mail

Borrow By Mail Application

Complete the Borrow By Mail application, and

Mail:

Borrow By Mail
447 S. Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13202

Email:

borrowbymail@onlib.org

Or complete the form at the bottom of this page.

Contact:
315-435-1805

Borrow By Mail is a separate program from New York State Talking Book and Braille Library. Visit the New York State Talking Book and Braille Library to learn more about services available to eligible residents who are unable to use standard print materials due to a visual, physical, or reading disability.