Curbside Or Drive-Through Service Available At Clearwater Libraries

Press release from the City of Clearwater:

Originally posted on May 18 2020

Updated June 17, 2020

The Clearwater Public Library System currently is offering curbside or drive-through materials pick-up service to assist patrons in maintaining CDC-recommended social distancing practices.

This service is available at the Beach, Countryside, and East Community library locations during open hours until 30 minutes before closing.

Beach Library
69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, FL 33767
(727) 562-4970, option 8
Mon.-Tues.: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m.
Wed.: 1-1:30 p.m., 3-5:30 p.m.
Thu.-Fri. 1-1:30 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m.

Countryside Library
2642 Sabal Springs Dr, Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 562-4970, option 3
Mon.-Thu.: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 3-5:30 p.m.
Fri.-Sun.: Noon-2 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m.

East Community Library @ SPC
2465 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 562-4970, option 6
Mon.-Thu.: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 3-5:30 p.m.
Fri.-Sat.: Noon-2 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m.

East Community Library @ SPC
2465 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 562-4970, option 6
Mon.-Thu.: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 3-5:30 p.m.
Fri.-Sat.: Noon-2 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m.

Requesting items

• Search the library catalog to find items you would like that are currently available at your preferred Clearwater library. Because county library deliveries are suspended, you may only choose items that are currently available at the Clearwater library you plan to visit. To do so, please click on the “All Libraries” drop-down menu in the upper left-hand corner of the catalog screen.
• Select your preferred Clearwater library (Beach, Countryside, or East Community), then conduct your search. You may request up to 10 items at a time.
• After you have identified your items, please fill out this request form and click “Submit” to place your request. If you prefer, you may call (727) 562-4970 to place your request. You must submit your library card number with your request.
• You will be notified via phone or email within 24 hours of the time of your request when your items are ready for pickup.
• If your items have not been picked up within three days of notification, the hold(s) will be removed from your account.

Picking up items

• After you are notified by library staff that your requests are ready, please proceed to your library. Staff will be wearing masks and gloves. We recommend patrons wear masks as well.
  • At the Countryside and East Community libraries,
    • please proceed through the drive-through and show your photo ID to the library employee at the window. Your items will already be checked out to you and will be handed to you through the window in a bag. A receipt/due-date slip will be included.
  • At the Beach Library,
    • please park in the closest available open parking space and call to let staff know you have arrived. A staff member will meet you at the agreed-upon location outside of the library’s entrance. Please maintain CDC-recommended social distancing. Please show your photo ID to the library employee. The employee will have your items checked out to you, bagged, and ready for you to take from a cart. A receipt/due-date slip will be included.

This press release was produced by the City of Clearwater. The views expressed here are the author’s own.