Library Books, Other Resources Available For Pickup

SAN LEANDRO, CA — Do you absolutely love holding a book and reading it, instead of reading an e-book on your phone or tablet?

There's good news for you — San Leandro Public Library patrons can now pick up library materials they check out materials by following five steps, library officials said Monday.

Pickup is offered Thursdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the main library branch at 300 Estudillo Ave.

Patrons can place a hold on materials through the online catalog or by calling the virtual reference phone line at (510) 577-3971 during regular business hours. Patrons must then wait for a notification that the materials are ready to be picked up.

A notice will come by email or phone, depending on the preference a patron chooses for their library account.

From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, patrons should follow signs to park in a designated spot and follow instructions for calling library staff members. Items will be on an assigned pickup table and when staff members are back inside the building, the items can be picked up.

Patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering when picking up the materials from the table.

— Patch editor Bea Karnes and Bay City News contributed to this story