The library keeps records of the books sent so clients never receive the same book. Homebound Services also provides library programming and programming materials to senior living facilities. The program has been phenomenally successful and continues to expand. Since the grant's termination in August 1999, the Portsmouth Public Library has picked-up funding for all components of the project. Outreach Services receives a collection development budget just like the branch libraries.
New materials continue to expand the collection and they are continually in demand.
In September 1999 homebound delivery was being made to 20 individuals. This has grown to 49 individuals who receive a monthly visit from the homebound services coordinator with new materials. Circulation in June was over 400 materials to these individuals. Additionally, the project now includes drop collections at 8 senior care facilities in Scioto County. In an effort to reach out to more homebound individuals the library recently sent out flyers about the service to all Meals on Wheels recipients There have already been responses from this outreach effort.