Library Services During COVID-19

We are committed to providing Library service to the community while keeping health and safety top of mind. We thank you for your patience as we become acquainted with curbside service and as services continue to evolve.

Starting June 9th, Curbside pick up services will be available at the Library!

Curbside Hours

Tuesday: 4pm-8pm
Thursday: 1pm-5pm
Saturday: 1pm-5pm

When Library materials are ready to pick up, you will receive an email or phone call based on your notification preferences.
Please come to the Library between the listed hours to pick up any hold items.
When you arrive, be sure to maintain proper physical distancing by standing on the markers painted on the sidewalk.
When it is your turn to pick up your items, please approach the door and ring the doorbell to notify staff that you are ready. Afterwards, please stand back from the door. A staff member will greet you shortly thereafter with instructions.

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

Book Drop

The Library's book drop in now open at the Queen St. entrance between the Town Hall and Tim Hortons. Please return items when possible. Note that it may take up to 4 days for items to be removed from your account to allow for an appropriate quarantine period.

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 now 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 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, between the following times to place holds or with any questions or concerns to ensure your call is answered: Tuesday: 12:30pm-3:30pm, Thursday: 9:30am-12:30pm, Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm.

Virtual Programs

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

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.