South Plainfield Public Library
CONTACTLESS CURBSIDE PICKUP

• Instructions for curbside pickup
• No titles in mind?
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Expanded library hours begin March 1, 2024! Click here for new schedule.

Instructions for curbside pickup

1. Once you know how to place holds, we suggest that you take a look at our book lists (for all ages). They cover a variety of genres and link directly to the catalog to make placing holds easy. They will be updated frequently, so be sure to check back often! If you can't find something you want from our booklists, we also offer customized recommendations if you don't have a specific title in mind.
2. Place your request. We encourage you to use our online catalog to make requests. If you prefer, you may request a hold for pickup by phone at (908) 754-7885 ext. 2, or by email at spcurbsidepickup@gmail.com (for adult materials) or spkidscurbsidepickup@gmail.com (for children's materials). Please be sure to include your full name, address & telephone number when making requests via email!
3. Library staff will contact you either by phone or email when your materials are ready. Please make sure the library has your correct phone number and/or email address on file! PLEASE NOTE: We can fill most requests within 24 hours, but there may be some delays. Please be patient with us!
4. Please do NOT pull up to the curb to collect your materials but instead park in one of the designated spots across from the library entrance; then call (908) 754-7885 ext. 2 to let us know you have arrived. We will ask for your last name and the last 4 digits of your telephone number. Items may be picked up during our normal open hours.
5. Someone on our staff will come out and place your bagged order on a table on the front porch for you to pick up. For your own safety and the safety of others, please maintain a 6-foot minimum distance from library staff and other library patrons..
6. All book drops are now open, including our new drive-up book/AV drop. The drive-up book/AV drop is located directly across from the library's entrance and provides a quick and easy way to return materials without having to get out of your car or climb the stairs.

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No titles in mind?

Looking for something to read (or watch, or listen to), but unsure of what you are looking for? Let us choose something for you! Please fill out one of the short surveys linked below and we will pull a selection of materials tailored to your tastes. We understand that many of our patrons prefer to come in and browse the stacks to find just the right read, so we have developed these surveys to help us help you find something suitable!

• Customized reading recommendations for adults survey
• Customized reading recommendations for kids, tweens, and teens survey

If you are requesting materials for more than one person, please fill out a separate form for each person! (These forms are meant for requesting items only when you DO NOT have a specific title in mind).

Another option is to check our book lists for ideas. They cover all age groups and a variety of genres, and link directly to the catalog to make placing holds easy. We add new lists frequently, so be sure to check back often!

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