Updated: Cincinnati In-Person Service Paused Temporarily

Cincinnati OH

03 July, 2020

12:11 PM

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Press release from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County: July 2, 2020 Updated 1:55 p.m. on July 2, 2020 Written by Kathy Taylor, Regional Manager, Downtown Main Library Between now and the middle of July, the Library is phasing services back in, with new locations being added each week. Our goal is to be providing services at all locations by mid-July. The exception is Price Hill, as that location is currently closed through the end of 2020 for a major renovation and expansion project. We'll use this space to keep you up to date on what is going on. We are excited to see you again! Hours of Service Beginning June 15, all open locations will be operating from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Book Drops All locations are accepting returns through their book drops, except Price Hill. Materials are being quarantined for 3 days before being checked-in, so it will be a few days before you see any changes reflected on your account. Madeira's book drop will be closed while the branch undergoes a refresh. Curbside Service Curbside: Avondale, Blue Ash, Clifton, College Hill, Delhi, Forest Park, Green Township, Hyde Park, Loveland, Madisonville, Mariemont, Monfort Heights, North Central, Oakley, Pleasant Ridge, St. Bernard, Sharonville, Symmes, Walnut Hills, Westwood, West End and Wyoming Beginning July 6th these branches will open curbside service: Madeira, Mt. Washington Beginning July 13 these branches will open for curbside service: Bond Hill, Cheviot, Corryville, Deer Park, Green Hills, Miami Township, Northside, Norwood Scheduled appointments are not required for curbside service, but calling ahead will make the process more efficient for you, especially if you need to do something other than pick up a hold.  When you arrive at your location for curbside pick-up, look for the curbside service sign, park, and call the branch at the number on the sign. Drive-Thru Service Drive-thrus are at these locations: Anderson, Covedale, Groesbeck, Harrison, Reading, and the Downtown Main Library Scheduled appointments are not required drive-thru service, but calling ahead will make the process more efficient for you, especially for curbside service, or if you need to do something other than pick up a hold. Find phone numbers for all branches on this web page. Holds/Borrowing Items If you would like to borrow an item from the library, search our catalog, find the item you want, place a hold on it, and choose which location you'd like to pick up the item from. Or you can call us, and we'll place the hold for you. When the item is ready, you will receive an email notice. You can pick it up anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.  If you'd like, you can call the location and schedule a time for pick-up. In-Person Services Due to the wide community spread of the virus in Hamilton County right now, the Library made the decision to temporarily suspend in-person services. Read more in this blog post from the director. We're Here for You Online and on the Phone Our eBranch is always open, and we are continuing to provide events like storytimes online on a regular basis. Check our calendar for more information. Call, email or chat with us seven days a week for help with job searching, finding trusted health information, getting assistance with a library resource, and more. For the latest Library service updates and resources, please visit our COVID-19 resource page. This press release was produced by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. The views expressed here are the author's own.