THE LIBRARY BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BUT STAFF IS AVAILABLE DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES FOR PHONE CALLS AND CURBSIDE PICKUP SERVICE (see below for details):
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10am – 5pm
Wed: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm
In observance of the holiday, library staff will not be available for service on Fri, July 3 and Sat, July 4.
Website is under construction. Please pardon our appearance.
LIMITED LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE!
UPDATE 6/14/20: Curbside Pickup Begins Monday, June 15!
Here’s how our contact-free pickup works:
- -Call the library to request materials: 570-595-7171. Please call during the times listed below. Sorry, we can’t take requests through Facebook or email.
- -Limit of 6 items per pickup.
- -Staff will call you when your materials are ready and arrange a time for pickup.
- -Drive to the back of the library at your designated time and pull into one of the parking spots facing the building. If you have a cell phone, call to let us know you are here.
- -Pop your trunk and staff will place your bagged items in the trunk.
- -Smile and wave as you drive away with your fresh batch of library books and/or DVDs!
Staff is available to answer phones and provide curbside service at these times:
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10am – 5pm
Wed: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm
Last pickup is 15 minutes before closing each day.
This is a brand new process for all of us, so please be patient as we work out the kinks. We’ll adjust and change things as needed. We’re just so excited that we get to see patrons again (even if it’s only through the car window) and that you can get library materials!
FAQs
What are you doing to make curbside pickup safe for patrons and staff?
- -Items returned to the library are “quarantined” for three days and cleaned before being put back into circulation.
- -Staff are wearing masks, using gloves, and washing hands often when processing requests to pick up materials. We’re maintaining social distance and ask that you remain in your car when you come for your pickup.
How do I know what books and DVDs are available?
Browse the online library catalog: http://circ.wpcl.lib.pa.us/search~S10 We’ve been having difficulty with our website recently and are in the process of redesigning it. Even if you can’t access our website to get to the online catalog, this link will still be available.
How do I return my materials?
All items can be returned to the Drop Box near the back entrance to the library. Items that were checked out prior to the closure have been renewed until June 30. If you’re unable to return your materials before then, please call the library to let us know.
Since the county is in the Green Phase can we come into the library to get books?
Not yet. The building will remain closed to the public for a while longer. We are taking a cautious approach in the best interests of everyone’s health and safety–patrons and staff. Once we have additional safety measures and procedures in place and we’re confident that we can provide in-person services safely, we’ll gradually add more offerings like computer use by appointment and eventually shelf browsing. In the meantime, please take advantage of our curbside pickup service!
Can I donate all of the books and DVDs I cleaned out of my house the past few months?
Sorry, we cannot accept donations of any materials at this time. It is unknown when we will be able to start taking them again.
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Teens: Connect with our new Teen Librarian Michelle on Instagram (@mcteenlib) and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeenLibrary/
**We have been experiencing problems with the “my record” feature of our online catalog. Unfortunately, this means that if you don’t already have a PIN, you won’t be able to create one to access some of our resources. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that the issue is resolved soon.**
Visit the following sites for up to date information on the Coronavirus-Covid-19:
Centers for Disease Control (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Pennsylvania Dept. of Health: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/
Stay safe and healthy!
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The Board of Trustees of the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.
The Board meets every month except December.
Please note: We have been holding “virtual” meetings using Zoom video-conferencing software. Board meetings are open to the public. If you would like to attend a virtual meeting, please send an email to brfpubli@ptd.net to request the sign-in information by 3pm the day of the meeting.