The Silver City Public Library will resume curbside pickup of library items starting Wednesday, July 15, 2020, while the library is closed to the public.
The curbside service system is designed with the goal of reducing the risk of virus contagion. Checkout limits are reduced to 5 per person, 10 per household; and appointments are spaced out in intervals in order to make the service safer.
There are four steps:
(1) Reserve items. Reserves can be placed by logging in to the library catalog at https://silvercity.biblionix.com, by email, or by phone.
(2) Make an appointment. Call library staff to choose an appointment time, Tuesday-Saturday. Appointment times are limited and are given on a first-come first-served basis. We ask that patrons keep their appointments and pick up on time.
(3) Pickup. Library staff will have the reserves waiting at a clearly designated pick-up spot near the Cooper Street doors at the appointment time. Just drop by and pick them up. If a patron misses their appointment time, the books will be held for 3 days; call back to reschedule.
(4) Return. Return books to the silver return bin outside the front doors of the library.
Curbside service availability is subject to change if there are changes in public health orders.
“This curbside service gives the community access to the library’s physical collection while we are closed, in a way that mitigates risk,” said Lillian Galloway, library assistant director. “We encourage community members to contact us if they need assistance accessing our e-books and other digital resources.”
The library’s summer reading program is also ongoing. Bingo cards for children and teens, and adults, will be available outside the library building, and downloadable on silvercitypubliclibrary.org. The new, extended deadline to submit completed bingo cards is July 24. There will be end-of-summer prize drawings. Participants are encouraged to share their activities and experiences on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag @scplsrp2020.
For more information, contact the library at 575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com.