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
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.)
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.
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.
For detailed information or other inquiries, call the library at 302-227-8044
Our reopening plan is subject to change depending on updated guidance from government and health officials.