Public Library to resume book pick-ups

posted on: 5/7/2020

The Dover Public Library is pleased to announce the resumption of the Book Pick-Up Service on Monday, May 11. The book drops for returns will also open again on May 11.

The Book Pick-up Service will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Patrons who wish to pick up books on hold need to make a reservation via an online form at https://forms.gle/jFUHojpeT8cuADS47, through email at libraryquestions@dover.nh.gov, or by calling 516-6050. (Library staff can be reached by phone Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

The deadline for picking up books is as follows:

• To pick up items on Monday, make your reservation by Friday at 10 a.m.
• To pick up items on Wednesday, make your reservation by Tuesday at 10 a.m.
• To pick up items on Friday, make your reservation by Thursday at 10 a.m.

Reservations are limited to 40 patrons per shift to avoid crowding. Please follow social distancing rules, and patiently wait behind the taped line if there is someone already at the table. There will be a staff member on hand if you need help. Library staff will be wearing masks for your protection, and ask that you wear a mask to protect them.

To pick up books, go to the Children’s Room entrance and there will be tables under the portico. Holds for each patron will be wrapped in paper with the first three letters of your last name, and first initial, written on the paper. They will be arranged alphabetically, and the items will already be checked out to you. Just grab and go.

Please be patient as the Library explores how to best offer our Book Pick-up Service in the most efficient manner. The Library welcomes comments and suggestions at libraryquestions@dover.nh.gov.

The Library facility remains closed.