One of the places I've missed the most during our stay at home advisory is the library. I usually visit at least twice a week and always have a stack of new (to me) books ready to read. I've been going through serious library withdrawal. Thankfully, now that the MA Reopening Plan has begun, the libraries are beginning services again. None of them are open for visits but you can browse their online catalogs and order books for curbside pickup. You can also finally return the books that you've been holding since March. (Anyone else bring home a massive library haul in early March, when they announced they were closing??)
Important: We've all been sorting through the clutter at home while we've been sheltering but libraries are not accepting book donations yet. Please continue to hold your donations until they are ready to take them.
Summer Reading programs are starting soon and it looks like most, if not all, libraries will have some fun online programs! More details to come.
Here's the latest status at all libraries in Greater Lowell. We will update this article as more changes occur.
Billerica Public Library
- Book returns now accepted in the book drops. If you have specialty items to return, call 978-671-0948 to make arrangements.
- Many online resources are available, including e-books, movies, etc. but you must have a library card. Billerica residents can get a library card online at https://billericalibrary.org/templibcard/
- Curbside pickup starting May 27. Details HERE.
Chelmsford Public Library
- Curbside Pickup now available. Request and check out books online (you must have a library card; Chelmsford residents can sign up for one HERE) and pick up outside the library. Pick up is open from 10-8 Monday to Thursday and 10-4 Friday and Saturday.
- Many online resources are available, including e-books, movies, etc. but you must have a library card. Chelmsford residents can get a library card online at http://www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/getacard
- Book returns now accepted in the book drop
- Book donations are not currently accepted
Parker Memorial Library, Dracut
- Book returns now accepted in the book drop
Groton Public Library
- Curbside Pickup available Tuesday to Saturday 10-4. See instructions at http://www.gpl.org/ You must have a Merrimack Valley Library Consortium library card.
Reuben Hoar Library, Littleton
- Curbside pickup begins Wednesday May 27. Limited to Reuben Hoar Library inventory only. Instructions to place a request are found HERE.
- Book returns now accepted in the book drop
- Book donations are not currently being accepted
Pollard Memorial Library, Lowell
- If you don't have a library card yet, Lowell residents can register for a library eCard in order to access all of the library's online resources, including eBooks, movies, etc. When the library reopens, come in to convert your eCard to a regular card.
Tewksbury Public Library
- Curbside Pickup coming in June. Request and check out books online and pick up outside the library. Limited to Tewksbury Library inventory only.
- Book returns now accepted. Note that books will not be checked in for 3 days, so don't fret if your account isn't updated with returns right away.
- Tewksbury residents or town employees can register for a library eCard in order to access all of the library's online resources, including eBooks, movies, etc. When the library reopens, come in to convert your eCard to a regular card.
Tyngsborough Public Library
- Tyngsborough residents, need a library card to access digital resources? Email the library at circdesk@tynglib.org and they will help you.
- Book donations are not being accepted at this time.
- Borrowed library books can be returned in the book drops.
JV Fletcher Library, Westford
- Book returns now accepted in the book drop behind the library.
- Curbside pickup begins June 1 and will be limited to items located in the Westford inventory.
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