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Your Library, Reimagined

Library Curbside

Your Library, Reimagined

We are reopening Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, with some in-building services so people of all ages can browse bookshelves and find books and movies on their own. These locations join Bonney Lake, Buckley, DuPont, Eatonville, Fife, Gig Harbor, Graham, Key Center, Milton/Edgewood, South Hill, Summit, Sumner, Steilacoom, Tillicum and University Place Pierce County Libraries which opened recently.

Pick up books, movies and more at Library Curbside, available at 19 of the Library System's 20 locations!

Masks required in building (5 and older) unless you are fully vaccinated. Children ages 2-4 are strongly encouraged to wear a mask per the Department of Health.

Welcome Back

We are thrilled to welcome you safely back inside library buildings for browsing and technology services. Please use self-checkout stations and limit your time in the buildings.

What’s open:

Find and check out books, movies, magazines, other materials
Free use of computers, printers, Wi-Fi
Free limited scanning, copying and faxing
Limited seating, primarily for technology services

What’s not open:

Study rooms, conference rooms, meeting rooms
In-person classes and events
Volunteer opportunities
Friends book sales and donations.

Please call the library to get ideas for alternate donation places in your community.

Throughout the summer, the Library plans to open 18 of its 20 locations for browsing services, as it learns from this pilot.

Library Curbside

We’re very glad to offer Library Curbside service.

Pick up held items.
Select a Grab Bag of library materials chosen just for you by staff.
Pick up copies of prints you send remotely.

LEARN MORE

Pick up a COVID-19 Test Kit from your Pierce County Library. Call your library to find out how to pick up a free kit during curbside hours.

Continue to Enjoy Online and Virtual Services

No Fines
The Library System will not assess fines for overdue books and materials for the remainder of 2021 given the ongoing economic burden brought on by the pandemic as well as the overall disruption to library service.

Book Drops Open
Book drops are open at all locations. Materials will be checked in after being quarantined for several days and there are no late fines in 2021.

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.

Get a Library Card Sign up for an online library card and access books, movies and digital resources. Download E-books and Audiobooks Check out e-books and audiobooks without having to leave home. Download the Libby app and get started. Digital Magazines Flip through numerous popular magazines on your computer, tablet or other digital device. Choose from titles such as Oprah, Newsweek, Country Living and more. Online Resources Read local newspapers, access homework tools, learn a new language, and explore your ancestry with online resources. Personal Book Recommendations Call your library or complete a My Next Read form and staff will recommend some new titles for you. Online Videos Find story time videos, cooking classes, author interviews and more on the Library's YouTube channel. Videos are available in both English and Spanish. Online Classes and Events Visit the Library System's calendar to find online classes and events including book discussions, story times and more. No volunteers or Friends of the Library activities will be underway during this time. We will not be accepting donations.