Curbside Pickup & Returns
NEW! On-Demand Holds
We’re pleased to introduce On-Demand Holds. Here's how it works:
- Call the Main (508-532-5570, press 2) or McAuliffe Branch Library (508-532-5636, press 4) with your requests.
- Staff will pull the item and have it on the hold shelf by the next day.
- Wait for your email (or mail, if you do not have email) notice that your items are ready for pickup,
- Make your appointment for Curbside Pickup at your convenience. Keep reading to find out how to schedule a pickup appointment.
Curbside Pickup for Holds
How to Schedule Your Pickup
Have you received notification that your materials have arrived and are being held for you? If so, make an appointment to pick up your items by signing in to the Capira reservation system using your library card number and PIN associated with your library account and then choosing a pick up time. Alternatively, you may call us at 508-532-5570 to have staff schedule your pick up time.
Note: The reservation system will not work unless:
- You received email or mail notification that your items are being held for you, or
- At least one item in the Holds section on your library account has a status of "Ready."
Hours for Curbside Pickup (Both Libraries)
Monday and Tuesday: 9am-2pm
Wednesday 1-4pm
Thursday 1-7pm
Friday and Saturday, 9am-2pm
When You Arrive
Main Library, 49 Lexington Street
Park anywhere in the parking lot on the Lexington Street side. There will be a table near the Main Entrance on Lexington Street outside on the landing. Your items will be in bags with your name and already checked out to your account, so you can take your holds and go! If you need staff assistance when you arrive, please call 508-532-5570 and press 1.
McAuliffe Branch, 746 Water Street
Park anywhere in the lot and walk over to the tables near the front of the building. Your items will be in bags with your name and you can take your holds and go! If you have questions, please call 508-532-5636 and press 4.
Returns
Main Library Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-3pm
Outside of these hours, you may deposit returns in the drop box on the Lexington Street side.
McAuliffe Hours
Monday and Tuesday: 9am-3pm
Wednesday 1-5pm
Thursday 1-7pm
Friday, Saturday: 9am-3pm
Outside of these hours, you may deposit returns in the drive-up book drop in the parking lot.
When You Arrive
Main Library, 49 Lexington Street
Park in the Library parking lot, and walk up the ramp. Place your returns in the boxes provided.
Christa McAuliffe Branch Library, 746 Water Street
Park in the Library parking lot and walk to the front of the building. Place your returns in the boxes provided.