Bernards Township Library Reopening For Curbside Pickup

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Bernards Township Library will be reopening for curbside pickup and book drop returns following its closure due to the coronavirus.

Murphy announced on Friday that libraries can begin to provide contact-less pickup for library materials starting on June 15. Read More: Gov. Murphy Announces More NJ Business Coronavirus Reopenings

"In the continued interest of public health, we will be taking some time to ensure that necessary safety measures are in place for our staff and patrons," stated Director of Bernards Township Library Lyn Begraft.

Book drop returns will resume at Bernards Township Library on June 22 and on June 29 contact-less curbside pickup will begin.

Returned library materials will be quarantined for 72 hours and all fines will be waived until July 31.

"Thank you for your ongoing support and patience during this time. We can’t wait to see you again in the coming weeks!" Begraft said.

The library is located at 32 S Maple Ave. in Basking Ridge. For more information visit bernardslibrary.org.

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