Limited Browsing and Curbside Pickup Procedure as of June 16, 2020

Dear Clark Memorial Library Community,

In accordance with the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Governor’s orders regarding public safety during this pandemic, we are pleased to continue to offer curbside pickup of library materials as well as some limited browsing inside the library. Guidelines for each of these services are provided below. We are excited for the opportunity to get library materials out to our community while we practice and encourage safe procedures. All patrons either inside or out are required to wear a face mask and stay at least 6 feet away from anyone else. No one will be allowed inside the library without a mask.

Curbside pickup will continue to be offered, as well as, limited in-person browsing and check out during the following hours.

Tuesdays 1 - 5 pm

Wednesdays 10 am – 2 pm

Thursdays 4 - 8 pm

Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm

Borrowers who would prefer contactless curbside pickup must call during hours the library is open to request items and make an appointment for pick up. Patrons will receive a 15-minute window for a pickup time. Patrons requesting items will receive a reference number when they call; the requested items will be clearly labeled with this number (not your name) and placed on a table on the porch outside the library. Participants should wear masks and engage in social distancing while picking up materials.

All library materials should be returned in our book drop even if you are planning on going into the building. All returned items will be disinfected in the library before they are loaned out again. As an added precaution, we recommend you place library materials you take home in an undisturbed area for 24 hours before you use them.

Browsing in the library will be limited to 5 patrons at any one time. Please limit your browsing to the displays, children’s books, DVDs, and the new book section. Please follow the markings on the floor which provide directional guidance for each row in which you will be allowed to browse. If you’d like something from our stacks, you can request it while present and one of the staff can get it for you.

Clark Memorial Library will be able to provide materials available in our collection with a speedy response. You are now able to place holds on items that are not currently available in our collection, but delivery times may be longer than usual since we are no longer receiving daily material transfers. To search our collection visit: https://catalog.oslri.net/ and under "View Entire Collection" select the drop down menu and scroll down to Clark Memorial. Borrowers may request specific items or they may ask for items on a certain topic or by a certain author – or they may ask for library staff suggestions! OSL is limiting holds to 10 items per borrower.

Unfortunately, at this time, there will be no newspaper and magazines available for viewing. As well, we will not be able to accommodate studying inside the library at our study carrels.

Only 2 computers will be available with a 15-minute time limit per patron. After each use of the computer the library staff will disinfect the computer before another patron is permitted to use it. Remember our WI-FI is always available, even out in the parking lot.

There will be 1 public restroom available to patrons.

Thank you for your understanding as we navigate the course to reopening over the next few weeks, pending any future changes to guidelines per, the Rhode Island Department of Health, the Governor and OLIS policy. Please stay up to date for any changes to this procedure via our website, Facebook, and Instagram. Finally, stay well!

Clark Memorial Library Staff

ONGOING Programs

Due to Covid-19

these events are

currently postponed

until further notice.

Tech Help Hours

Wednesdays and Fridays from

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Mondays and Thursdays from

6:00 to 7:30 PM

Book Discussion

2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 PM

Toddler Time (18 months - 3 years)

September to June

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM

Craft and Fiber Arts Group

Wednesdays at 1:00 PM

Cookbook Club

4th Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 PM

Preschool Story Hour (3-5 years)

September to June

Fridays at 10:00 AM

Hours

Monday 1:00PM to 8:00PM

Tuesday 1:00PM to 8:00PM

Wednesday 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Thursday 1:00PM to 8:00PM

Friday 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Saturday

(Sept. 1 to June 30th) 10:00 AM to 4:00PM

(July 1 to August 31st) 10:00 AM to 2:00PM

Upcoming Events

WiFi Availability

Library WiFi is Available

Even with the library closed, our WiFi can be accessed.

From the parking lot many devices can still connect to our secure public WiFi.

If you need to check email, download eZone materials or check in remotely with friends, hopefully this will help out

Stay healthy and safe out there!

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Resources for Patrons During COVID-19 Closures

A brief list of some great resources to keep everyone reading while we all help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Patron Resources

Tax Forms

RI State Forms

Federal Form

Forms can be printed for free at the library. No printing of instruction books please.

Get a Library Card

Your library card can be used at any Rhode Island Public Library, allows you to return books to any location and facilitates ordering desired items ( for FREE!) from any library in the state!

All you need is this application (also available at any branch) and an ID.

Find a Book

Use the Ocean State Libraries Digital Catalog to find your next great read. You can request books from any Rhode Island Library, place holds on popular titles and see the entire state's collection of books, CDs, DVDs and more!

Find an e-Book

Use the Ocean State Library's e-Zone and get books, audio-books, music and movies on your Overdrive equipped devices. Need Help? Stop by our Tech Help Hours, Mondays from 5:30 to 7:00PM and get set up with the e-Zone.