SOMERSET - If you've already read your way through your quarantine pile of books, you are in luck: Somerset and Swansea libraries are now offering curbside pickup service, according to their websites.
Items that are available are only items that are currently on the shelves of each library (check their online catalogs). Library staff is also willing and able to offer suggestions based on what you like.
For Somerset, submit your request through email at somersetpl@sailsinc.org or by phone at 508-646-2829. Include title(s) that you are looking for or types of items, your name, phone number and library card number.
Library materials will be checked out to your card in advance of pick-up and banded with a rubber band.
A pick-up time will be scheduled for you. All pick-up times are 15 minutes apart from one another, and will be on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pick-up location will be alongside the building on the North side. This is the side that is next to the Old Town Hall. There will be a sign indicating where you can wait.
For Swansea, holds may be placed online, by phone at 508-674-9609 or the online curbside form.
The Library will be in touch to schedule a pickup day and time. Do not come to the library until you have received confirmation by phone. For safety reasons, please wear a mask, follow signs for pickup, and practice social distancing.
According to the governor's reopening plan, the earliest libraries can reopen to the public is June 8, when Phase 2 is set to begin.
Please wear a face mask at the time of pick-up. Our staff member will also wear a mask.
A staff person will come out to you at your assigned time and ask you the name of the person for whom you are receiving the items. We will not need to see your i.d. or library card when you arrive.
You CAN be on bike or foot when you pick-up your library items.
Friends or family members can pick up for others.
You can accept your items by hand or open your trunk for us to place them inside.
Library materials will not be due until at least July 9th. There is no need to return items until then. If you choose to return items prior to the reopening of the library, you may do so in the book drop only. Please do not hand returning items to the staff person.
We reserve the right to not provide service to anyone who jeopardizes the safety of the staff and other patrons.
We are unable to perform any other library services at this time (photocopying, answering reference questions, etc.).