Library Services During COVID-19

After almost five months of closed doors, we are pleased to announce that we are reopening our doors! We are committed to providing Library service to the community while keeping health and safety top of mind.

Patrons will be able to pick up holds, borrow materials, use computers and printing services, and interact with staff.

Our new hours are as follows:
Monday and Saturdays
10am-2pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4-8pm
Wednesdays and Fridays
1:00pm-5:00pm

More information about Library services is available in the table below.

What you need to know about coming into the Library and Safety Precautions in place.

We're committed to a safe reopening.

You will be asked to sign in at the Service Desk upon arrival as per contact tracing requirements.
Please help us keep our library healthy by wearing a mask in the Library and making use of the hand sanitizer stations.
We will be increasing our cleaning throughout the day and are asking all patrons to maintain a 6 foot physical distance from others.
No more than 40 patrons will be permitted in the Library at one time, in accordance with provincial orders.

Curbside Pickup Services (available during open hours)

If you aren't ready to come into the Library yet, we understand. We will be offering curbside pickup of holds to patrons vehicles during open hours. Please arrange for your curbside pickup by placing your holds on www.stmarys.bibliocommons.com or by calling us at 519-284-3346. Then call us when you arrive for your pickup and we will arrange to deliver your items outside.

Book Drop

The Library's book drop in now open at the Queen St. entrance between the Town Hall and Tim Hortons.

Even though the Library is now open, ALL ITEMS must be returned to the drop box so that they can be appropriately quarantined. Please do not try to hand them to staff as we cannot accept them. Please expect a delay of up to 4 days for items to be removed from your account.

Fines

All overdue fines incurred during the closure will be waived and fines are on hold indefinitely. Patrons will still be responsible for the cost of any lost items.

Placing Holds on Library Materials

You can place holds on Library materials using bibliocommons or calling the library between the hours listed below. Please access your account to place holds and manage loans at https://stmarys.bibliocommons.com/when possible. For more details on how to use bibliocommons, check out this tutorial video.

Phoning the Library

You can phone the Library with questions at any time, however, please note that due to high call volume, you may need to leave a voicemail and staff will get back to you as soon as possible. Please call the Library at 519-284-3346.

Virtual Programs

Virtual programs will continue on the Library's Facebook page and on Zoom.

Online Resources

The Library has numerous online databases and resources available for free to Library cardholders. Check them out on our Online Resources page.

E-books and Audiobooks

The Library provides an extensive library of online e-books and audiobooks. You can find them on DownloadLibrary or by downloading the Libby app on your tablet or smartphone. To access these items, you will need your library barcode and pin number. Please reach out to us by telephone at 519-284-3346 or email if you need a reminder of either your barcode or pin number. For more details on how to use the Libby app, check out this tutorial video.