The Alden Ewell Free Library is being renovated! 

Beginning Monday, September 21, the Alden Ewell Free Library will be closed for some much-needed renovations.

The drop box (located along the side of the building) will remain open, and returns will be processed as often as the renovations and quarantine restrictions allow. As long as your items are returned on or by their due date, they will not incur fines.

DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS IN OR NEAR THE DROP BOX. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT ANY MATERIAL DONATIONS RIGHT NOW.

Stay tuned for details about when we will reopen--we can't wait for you to see our new look!

When we reopen, walk up borrowing and in person browsing will continue with COVID-19 restrictions in place

Walk Up borrowing:

• Fill in our 24-hour online form at https://forms.gle/KxNqkJU5J1GSVWxj8 or call 716-937-7082 during open hours (see below) with a request of up to 5 items

• All items must be available at the Alden Ewell Free Public Library, search the online catalog (here) and limit your search to Alden Ewell Free Library (this option can be found in the left hand column of an active search page)

• A pick up time will be arranged

• A face covering is required for pick up; if there is someone inside the foyer area, step away from the door and wait outside at a socially acceptable distance of at least 6 feet until they leave the area.

• Walk up service is available Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 AM until 3 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 PM until 6 PM

• If you have hold items that are showing as available on your account, call us to schedule a pickup.

• For more information, see our more detailed Q&A here

Library reopening:

• The library will be open on a modified schedule, identical to the walk up schedule (Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 AM until 3 PM and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 PM until 6 PM)

• Face coverings are required for all patrons aged 2 and up, and patrons are asked to observe social distancing inside the library

• Public computer access will also be modified to observe social distancing protocols
   
• Holds on new materials and materials from other libraries will resume on July 1

• Walk up service will still be offered for those who prefer to utilize it

• Returned library materials will be quarantined for 96 hours to ensure the safety of patrons and staff. Though your account will show that the materials are checked out an additional number of days, as long as items are returned on time they will not accrue fines or fees.

Precautions are being taken to help contain the spread of COVID-19.

Reopening Plan

Safety Plan

DONATIONS UPDATE: We are not accepting any book donations at this time.  Thank you for your understanding!

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