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Your Library, Reimagined
Welcome Back
Pick up books, movies and more at Library Curbside!
The library buildings are closed to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and we are here to serve you with library services at the curb.
Download the Library’s Mobile App – curbside pickup will be launched through the app where you can add your card, place holds, renew materials and connect to research. You can also get Library Curbside through the website or by calling a library.
Track your Summer Reading and sign up online at http://summerreading.pcls.us.
We’re very glad to offer curbside service.
- Access Holds Pickup.
- Be surprised with a Grab Bag of staffs’ pick of three books or movies chosen just for you.
- Spark ideas and creativity with Activity Packs designed for all ages.
- Get Print Pickup.
Current locations for Library Curbside include Buckley, DuPont, Eatonville, Fife, Gig Harbor, Key Center, Lakewood, Milton/Edgewood, Orting, Parkland/Spanaway, South Hill, Summit, Sumner, Tillicum and University Place. We plan to offer Library Curbside at additional Pierce County Library locations this summer.
All customers must wear a face covering to receive service and socially distance while on library grounds.
Follow these steps to use Library Curbside:
- Using a Pierce County Library card, select the books, movies or other items through the Library’s online catalog. If you do not have a library card, you can get one immediately online.
- The Library will text, email or call when items are ready for pick up.
- Once notified hold requests are ready, reserve a time to pick up items at Library Curbside, the mobile app or by calling your local Pierce County Library.
- At your appointment time, visit your selected library and follow onsite signage to receive your contactless vehicle or walk-up/bike-up service
No Fines
The Library System will not assess fines for overdue books and materials for the remainder of 2020 given the ongoing economic burden brought on by the pandemic as well as the overall disruption to library service.
For now, we extended all due dates for books and materials to Aug. 24, 2020.
Holds
Also, we extended the date for items you may have placed on hold to Aug. 31. If you no longer want the items you put on hold, please call your local Pierce County Library or 253-548-3300 or email webref@piercecountylibrary.org. You can also cancel or put your hold on hold on your own. Learn how.
Book Drops Open
Book drops are open at all locations.
Wi-Fi Available
Free Wi-Fi service is on for limited use outside of the buildings in parking lots. Please be sure to social distance – keeping a minimum of six feet away from others when you are in the parking lots and respecting all library instructions. Connectivity issues may arise as Wi-Fi coverage is intended for use inside the library buildings. Staff is not available to assist with connecting with this service. If you need assistance, please contact your mobile service provider or other support.
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Get a Library Card
Sign up for an online library card and access books, movies and digital resources. Check out e-books and audiobooks without having to leave home. Download the Libby App and get started!
Flip through numerous popular magazines on your computer, tablet or device. Choose from titles such as Oprah, Newsweek, Country Living and more!
Read local newspapers, access homework tools, learn a new language and explore your ancestry with online resources.
Personal Book Recommendations
Call 253-548-3300 and leave your name, phone number and request for book recommendations or fill out a My Next Read form and a staff member will get back to you with a suggestion.
Find story time videos, cooking classes, author interviews and more on the Library's YouTube channel. Videos are available in both English and Spanish.
Visit the Library System's calendar to find online classes and events including book discussions, story times and more.
Download the current calendar of virtual events.
No volunteers or Friends of the Library activities will be underway during this time. Friends will not be accepting donations.
More to Come We are starting with limited services, as we ready our operations and offerings to bring you more services safely in the coming weeks and months. |
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