A library-goer checks out a book at Salem Public Library. (Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter)
Salem Public Library patrons can once again pick up and return books and other items through a curbside service starting next week.
The library is resuming appointments for patrons to pick up holds outside the main library branch at 1400 Broadway Street N.E. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Patrons can sign up here and get more information about the service here.
The library building has been closed to the public since March, but began a curbside offering in late May, then suspended it in November as local Covid case numbers rose steeply and Gov. Kate Brown ordered all businesses to allow working from home as much as possible.
Library staff are still available for virtual services including helping patrons check out audiobooks and ebooks. The library also has a Book Match service where readers can fill out a short survey and get custom book recommendations from librarians.
