Curbside Service
Hello, everyone – some difficult news this morning to share with you all:
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Garrett County, all branches of the Ruth Enlow Library will be returning to curbside service only as of Wednesday, November 18, at our normal operating hours.
As a reminder, here’s what our services will look like:
- Patrons can call when they arrive at the Library and staff will place materials in a bag on a table outside for pickup.
- Drive-thru window service is available at the Grantsville branch.
- Inter-branch deliveries will continue, as will deliveries from Washington and Allegany Counties as well as interlibrary loan.
- Our phone services will continue for anyone who needs assistance.
- Our bookdrops will remain open, but late fees will be suspended while we’re in the “curbside only” model. Materials will still be quarantined for 48 hours before being checked in.
- Library Wifi is still available from outside of the buildings for those of you who need to connect.
Your Library is still here for you, however!
- If you don’t have a card, you can register for one at https://catalog.wmrl.info/polaris/patronaccount/selfregister.aspx
- You can still place holds and have them sent to any branch for pickup using our catalog at http://catalog.wmrl.info/polaris/
- Or you can explore our 24/7 online options! We have ebooks, e-audiobooks, movies, music and more available for free with your library card here: https://www.relib.net/download
- And whether your kids are learning at home or being homeschooled, you can find great resources to help them get the best possible education at home at: https://www.relib.net/learningathome
Please stay safe, all of you – wear masks in public, maintain social distance and minimize social contact for a while, and we’ll all get through this – we’re looking forward to reopening and seeing you all again!
Thomas Vose, Director
