The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be offering no-contact pickup of books, movies, music, magazines, and other items at the side entrance, beginning Tuesday, June 23. Patrons may reserve any circulating item owned by the Mattapoisett Library by placing a hold in the SAILS library catalog, emailing the library at mfpl@sailsinc.org, or by calling the library at 508-758-4171. If you are unsure of your library barcode and PIN number to reserve materials, please contact the library.
General requests are also welcome, such as books about a particular subject, or by a certain author, even if exact titles are not known. The staff is welcoming all types of requests for recreational reading and information.
When a patron’s request is received, the items will be retrieved, checked out, and placed in a bag. The patron will be contacted to arrange for a pick-up time. Items will be placed on a table inside the side door of the library. Pick-ups will be scheduled between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Friday. Some hours will also be available on Saturdays.
If someone else is retrieving their items at the same time, patrons are asked to wait until they finish their pick-up. Social distancing is very important. Please do not remove anyone else’s bag of library materials. All library patrons must wear a mask during pickup.
Items from other libraries are not yet available because there is still no inter-library delivery service.
Staff will be taking all required precautions to ensure your materials are safe to pick up. All staff will be wearing masks and handling materials in the manner recommended by the CDC.
If you are unable to pick up your materials due to illness or disability, please call us at 508-758-4171 or send an email to mfpl@sailsinc.org. Please request home delivery only if circumstances make it difficult for you to pick your materials up yourself.
The book drops are not yet open. Patrons are asked to not return any library materials at this time. Do not leave them on the pick-up table. Due dates will be extended.
The library staff is happy to finally be able to provide patrons of all ages with books and other library materials. They look forward to seeing everyone (from afar) during materials pick-up at Library in the weeks ahead, and can’t wait for the day when they can open the doors and invite patrons inside once again at a date to be determined. In the meantime, the library continues to offer a wide variety of virtual programs and links to helpful information. Please check the website mattapoisettlibrary.org and/or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram for daily updates.