Library Services During COVID-19
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Updated July 26, 2021
We are ready to welcome you back! The Library is now open for in person service during the following hours. Please find information about Library services below.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday
10:30am - 8:00pm
Friday
10:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
More information about Library services and how to access them can be found below.
| In-Person Services |
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Come on into the Library anytime during open hours to access our services. We are back to our pre-covid service level with the exception of in library programming. |
| Curbside Pickup (to your vehicle) and Home Delivery |
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If you're not ready or are unable to come into the Library, we are happy to bring items to your vehicle. Please pre-arrange your holds and call when you arrive (519-284-3346) to let us know you are here. We will then bring the items to your car. We are also happy to offer home delivery to those who are unable to make it to the library. Please call the Library at 519-284-3346 for more information. |
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Book Drop |
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The Library's book drop in now open at the Queen St. entrance between the Town Hall and Tim Hortons. |
| 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. Items that are not returned in a reasonable time frame, will automatically be marked by our system. |
| Printing Services, Computer Use, and Makerspace appointments |
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All printing, computer use, and makerspace appointment services have resumed. |
| 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 at 519-284-3346. We are happy to receive inquiries, requests for library materials and more. |
| Virtual Programs |
| Virtual programs will continue on the Library's Facebook page and on Zoom. We are now hosting a storytime on the lawn on Friday mornings at 10:30am |
| 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. |
| Library Board Meetings |
| The Library Board is continuing to meet monthly via Zoom. These meetings are open to the public and can be viewed on Youtube. Please check the Council and Committee's Calendar for future dates and viewing links. |