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Contactless holds pickup resumes the week of February 8


1/29/2021 • 3 years ago

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Main Library Exterior

Contactless holds pickup and materials return at Cambridge Public Library locations will resume the week of February 8. The winter schedule includes a dedicated hour for seniors and at-risk individuals at the start of each service day at the Main Library. The first day for contactless holds pickup will be Monday, February 8 at Central Square Branch and Valente Branch; Tuesday, February 9 at the Main Library; and Wednesday, February 10 at O’Neill Branch.

Contactless pickup hours and locations:

Main Library (449 Broadway)

  • Tuesday, Wednesday:
    • Seniors and at-risk individuals: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
    • General pickup hours: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Friday, Saturday:
    • Seniors and at-risk individuals: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
    • General pickup hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Central Square Branch (45 Pearl St.)

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

O’Neill Branch (70 Rindge Ave.)

  • Wednesday: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Friday: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Valente Branch (826 Cambridge St.)

  • Monday, Tuesday, Friday 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

In cold and inclement weather, holds pickup may take place in the library vestibule or lobby. Patrons are asked to limit their group size and must wear face coverings and maintain physical distance from library staff and other patrons. Per City requirements, visitors to City buildings must provide contact information (name, phone/email) in case contact tracing is necessary due to a COVID-19 exposure.

Due to the January suspension of pickup service we are temporarily extending the time items will be held. All library holds that are currently ready for pickup will be kept through the close of business on Saturday, February 20.

Starting the week of February 8, library returns will also be accepted again at Boudreau Branch, Collins Branch, and O’Connell Branch during advertised hours. Patrons may check the calendar on the Library website to find the most up-to-date return days and times for their neighborhood branch.