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Hoboken Library Adds Night Hours, Methods For Item Pickup

Residents can pick up items outside at lockers or in a self-service area inside. The library is open until 8 p.m. for pickup three nights.

Residents can pick up books outside at lockers or in a self-service area inside. Snoopy knows he and others must wear a mask to enter.
Residents can pick up books outside at lockers or in a self-service area inside. Snoopy knows he and others must wear a mask to enter. (Caren Lissner/Patch)

HOBOKEN, NJ — The city of Hoboken said as part of an Aug. 24 alert that the library was starting an indoor "grab and go" pickup service for items reserved through the library's online catalog.

People with library cards also have the option of picking up their items outside at a locker. They will use their library card to gain entry.

They can request books via bccls.org. The library sends an email when they arrive.

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The city said, "The library doors will be open for “Grab & Go” on: Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday (closed).

"Library patrons can come to the library at any time and pick up items from the reserve shelves and check them out at the self-checkout kiosk. The library is requiring face masks when inside, along with social distancing regulations. Computer appointments are also available by calling 201-420-2346."

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For additional details, visit www.hobokenlibrary.org/steps.

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