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Captain READ's Books On the Go!

What are Captain READ's Books On the Go! ?
Captain READ's Books On the Go!
are themed kits of books available for a six-week loan period from the READ Center. Because of the extended loan period, kits cannot be renewed in person, by phone, or online.

Who can check out Captain READ's Books On the Go! kits?
Any Vanderburgh County pre-K to middle school classroom or home educator with a valid EVPL library card is eligible.

What's inside a Captain READ's Books On the Go! kit?
Most kits contain 10-20 books on a particular theme or topic. Some kits may contain one or two paperbacks with accompanying cassette tapes.

What themes or topics are available?
Click here for our extensive list of available kits. You'll then be able to see what books are included in each kit.

How many kits can I check out at one time?
An educator may have a maximum of 2 kits at any one time.

What happens if materials become lost or damaged?
The educator who checked out the kit assumes responsibility for damage to, or loss of, materials and/or container. In addition, fines will accrue if materials (and container) are not returned to the READ Center by the due date.

What happened to the Classroom Collections and Treasure Boxes that I've checked out before?
Captain READ's Books On the Go!
kits replace all previous long-term classroom and home school loans, as well as Treasure Box collections.

How can I make sure I'm returning all materials in the kit I've checked out?
Each Captain READ's Books On the Go! kit comes with a list of all the materials included in the container. This list can be found in a pocket attached to the inside of the container's lid.

What happens if the kit I want is checked out?
The READ Center staff will add your name to a waiting list for that kit. You will be called when the kit becomes available.

How can I check out a kit?
Call 428-8225 or visit Central Library's READ Center to reserve a kit. Please allow 2-3 days. A member of the READ Center staff will call when your kit is ready for pick-up.

All kits are to be picked up and returned to Central Library's READ Center ONLY!!