Hackettstown Library Open For Curbside Pick-Up

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ - After months of being denied access to media resources due to the restrictions meant to stem the spread of COVID-19, the Hackettstown Library opened curbside pick-up service for books, music and other library materials on Monday.

Contactless Curbside Pickup Hours:

Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Closed Sunday

Who can use Curbside Pickup?

All Hackettstown Public Library cardholders in good standing (no fines over $5.00) can use the service.

How do I request an item from the library?

Place items on hold using the online catalog found on our website, or call the library at 908-852-4936. Library staff will prepare your items for pickup. It may take up to 24 hours for us to get your items ready. You will be notified via email or phone when your hold is available.

Borrowers are temporarily limited to 5 adult books, 10 children’s books, and 5 DVDs (including series, with a limit of 2 series) upon each checkout.**

What’s the pickup procedure?

• Go to the designated Curbside Pickup Location in front of the library.
• When you arrive at the library, call 908-852-4936 to let us know you are here. If you do not have a cell phone to call us from outside the building, please use the buzzer at the library’s side door adjacent to the staff parking lot. When we know you are here, we will leave your items in the front of the library.
• Staff will place your items on a table outside the library. Items will be marked with your last name.
• In the event of inclement weather, provide the make and color of your car to assist in the delivery of your materials. If we cannot leave items out on a table for pickup, staff will place items in your trunk, which you will open without exiting your vehicle. No congregating in front of the library.

How do I return my items?

Our book drops will open on June 22 as well. Please deposit all returns in the book and media drops outside the library.

What safety measures are in place with regards to returns?

In order to safeguard the health of patrons and staff, the library is quarantining all items for three days after their return.

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