Madison Public Library To Reopen For Curbside. How It Works

MADISON, NJ - After months of being denied access to media resources due to the restrictions meant to stem the spread of COVID-19, the Madison Public Library is opening curbside pick-up service for books, music and other library materials.

After taking a few days to prepare, to ensure that necessary safety protocols are in place, Madison will launch contactless pickup on Tuesday. The building will remain closed to the public.

Library hours for contactless pick up:

• Tuesday- Wednesday, noon – 8 p.m.
• Thursday- Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Closed Sunday and Monday.

Of note:

• This service is currently available for Madison patrons and Madison materials only.
• Holds can be placed through our online catalog, phone, or email. Email reference@madison.mainlib.org for all adult requests and childrens@madison.mainlib.org for all children’s and teen requests.
• Requests are limited to 15 items per card per day.
• Normal limits on certain items still apply.
• Other items not available for pickup include museum passes and items too large for the bookdrop.

Pick up procedure:

• Staff will pick items off the shelves, check them out to you and package them for pick up. For your protection, materials will always be handled with gloves.
• You will be notified when your items are ready.
• Items ready for pickup will be available outside of the front doors during open hours.
• The hold will be labeled with the first letter of your last name followed by the last four digits of the phone number on file.
• Requests received within one hour of closing will be filled the next day of operation.
• Items not picked up by 15 minutes before closing time will be brought back inside for pick up the following day.
• Items will be held for pickup for 7 days.

If items are due, will I receive a fine?

No. There will be no fines issued while the library remains closed.

Can I return my library items to the outdoor bookdrop?

Yes. We are accepting returns through our bookdrop. We encourage patrons to return materials to the library you pick them up from as there is no delivery service. We will be quarantining returned items for 72 hours. This means that they will not be discharged from your account until 72 hours after you return them.

If I have any questions about digital resources, is there any way to contact a staff member?

Yes. Staff members are monitoring social media and department emails to help answer any questions you might have. You can email the Youth Services Department at Childrens@madison.mainlib.org and the Adult Services Department at Reference@madison.mainlib.org.

For more information and COVID-19 resources visit Rosenet.org.

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