Fanwood Library Begins Curbside Pickup Monday

FANWOOD, NJ — Fanwood Memorial Library will be reopening for curbside pickup on Monday following its closure due to the coronavirus.

Gov. Phil 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

Fanwood patrons can place up to five holds at a time on books and DVDs through the online catalog or by calling the library to speak to a staff member. Patrons are asked not to leave a message requesting a hold.

Patrons will be notified by email or phone when their holds are available. Once notified, patrons must call the library to reserve a pickup time.

Holds can be picked up in the lobby at the reserved time. The checkout period begins at the reserved pickup time. Patrons must wear a mask during pickup.

The new library hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

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