Rehoboth Library Take-Out & Visiting

Rehoboth Beach Public Library has curbside pick-up and homebound delivery. Here’s how it works:

Hours

Monday – Friday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 am – 3:00pm
Browsing Library shelves & Library Computer Use
Computers by Appointment Only! Call or visit the library during business hours to schedule appointments

Visiting the Library

Tuesdays and Thursdays the library is open to the public to browse the shelves and use library computers.

Wear cloth mask covering nose and mouth at all times
Maintain 6ft of Social Distance when possible
Browsing is limited to 20 minutes

Computers

Computer use is by appointment only. See or call the Circulation Desk for an appointment.

45 minute maximum per day
Computers closed last 15 minutes of every hour for cleaning
Staff can only assist with logging on and logging off of the computer

Take-Out

Order

Books, movies, music, and audiobooks available in a variety of formats. You can give us a call, or order online.

- - Rehoboth Library Take-Out Form
    Place a hold on a specific title or Librarian’s Choice (Request a librarian to select up to 10 titles available now based on your preferences.)
  - Delaware Library Catalog (DLC)
    Browse or search the entire state collection online. Place holds on specific titles.
Printing

Need something printed? Send your print requests to rehobothbeachlibrary@gmail.com and we will print them out for you to pick up later. Maximum 10 pages per day.

Schedule

After notification, call us and arrange a pick-up or homebound delivery.

- - Notification
    When your items are ready you will receive a text, email, call to call the library and schedule a time to pick your holds
  - Appointment
    Appointments are scheduled in hour blocks. You will have anytime in that hour to pick up your holds.
  - Rescheduling
    If you cannot make your scheduled pick up, please call us to reschedule. All items not picked up by end of day without notice will be returned to circulation.
  - Homebound Delivery
    Homebound is a program that promotes the use of library materials and services to homebound patrons (illness, age, infimity or diability) who reside in the 3 mile radius service area of the library.

Pick-Up

Come to the library to pick up during your schedule hour block. All returns go in the book drop. Staff will not accept any returns.

- - Arrival
    When you arrive at the library text or call the phone number posted outside to let us know you’re here. See below for pick-up method details:

Contactless Curbside

- - Text:
  - 1. Name
  - 2. Appointment Time
  - 3. Car Make/Model/Color
  - Open Trunk
  - Stay in car when staff arrive
  - Close Trunk

Lobby Pick-Up

- - Text:
  - 1. Name
  - 2. Appointment Time
  - When requested, go to front lobby
  - Wear a mask
  - Practice social distancing protocols
  - Pick up holds from table

Please Note:

- - - Library building will remain closed to the public Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
    - Returning items will be quarantined for 72 hours to eliminate potential pathogens.
    - Wait times for holds may be longer than usual.
    - Rehoboth Beach Public Library will be Fine Free until at least December 31, 2020.
    - We are accepting donations at this time. Please call the library to arrange a drop off.
    - All Library Programs continue to be virtual.

Adult Calendar Youth Calendar

- - Computers are currently Tuesdays and Thusdays by appointment only. There is free Wi-Fi access daily 6am-9pm outside all public libraries through the Library_Outdoors network.
  - Faxing is currently unavailable. You may visit or call the local UPS Store or Staples for more information.
  - We are currently unable to process cards in house. However, virtual library cards may be obtained to access Overdrive, Hoopla, Flipster, and much more.

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