Kirkland Public Library began to offer curbside pick-up for Kirkland Public Library patrons on Monday, June 1st.
Our goal is get to get books to
our patrons while at the same time ensuring our staff and patron safety.
Patrons will be allowed to have ten items checked out at any given time. If you currently have items checked out that you no longer are using, please return them to the book drop outside the library.
To place an item on
hold for curbside pick-up please contact the library in the following ways:
You may email the
library at kirklandlib@hotmail.com to request that a hold be placed at any
time. Please be sure to include your name, library card number (if known),
phone number, and email.
You may also call the
library at (815) 522-6260 to place a hold during curbside pick-up hours. If you
call during non-curbside pick-up hours, please leave a message with your name,
phone number, library card number, and we will call you back as soon as
possible.
Only items owned by
the Kirkland Public Library are available at this time. Holds cannot be placed
on items held at other libraries. As we do not have on-line ordering available,
we will need you let us know what title, author or genre you would like. We’ll do our best to get books to you that
fit your criteria. Once your items are available for pick-up you
will receive an email or telephone notification. Materials on hold will be checked
out to your account as soon as they are processed for pickup. Returned items
will be quarantined for seven days after being returned to limit the spread of
COVID-19. During this quarantine period they will remain checked out to your
account, and will only be processed after the quarantine period has passed. Late fines have been suspended at this time, materials
will not accrue late fines. Fees for
lost or missing materials will still accrue, and must be paid before more
materials can be placed on hold.
Curbside pick-up hours
are as follows:
- Mondays from 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
- Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. —1:00 p.m.
- Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. —2:00 p.m.
When picking up items, please park in front of the library on Rte. 72. Call the library and staff will give you instructions on retrieving your items. You will need to return items to the outside materials drop box.
When using curbside pick-up please respect social distancing protocol, wear a mask, and follow library instructions. Our staff will be wearing masks and gloves when your books are brought to you. We are pleased to be able to begin offering this service. The health and safety of our staff and patrons is our top priority.
Some
hints on requesting books –
Amazon.com has a synopsis of each
book.
Goodreads.com will not only tell you
about books, but will also tell you which authors are similar to ones you
presently enjoy reading.
Bookbrowse.com guides you to the best new and current books, includes
reviews, excerpts, reading lists, find a book tool, info for book clubs.
OrderOfBooks.com shows a complete list of all
book series in order.
Prairiecat.info will allow you to see what
books Kirkland Public Library owns.
Click on the subheading Libraries, enter Kirkland and select public for
what type of library. Click the black
box to find the library and scroll down to search catalog. You can search by title or author. This will show you what titles we have
available, however, you will not be able to request it thru this page. You will see the book, but then you will
need to email or call to have it put on hold for you.
I’m hoping that this will help with people being able to get
books they want to read.
I’ve missed visiting with you all and am looking forward to a time when things are back to normal and we’re browsing the shelves again.
Stay Healthy!
Linda Fett
Kirkland Public Library Director