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Sarah Stewart Bovard  Memorial Library
  156 Elm St. PO Box 127
  Tionesta, PA 16353
  Phone: (814) 755-4454
  Fax:  (814) 755-4333
   Carla Woodside, Director   
librarydirector@zoominternet.net
Dawn Baird, Assistant         
ssbml@zoominternet.net
HOURS FOR CURBSIDE SERVICE:
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10-2
Wednesday 2-6
Closed Monday, Friday, & Sunday  

RE-OPENING FOR PUBLIC ACCESS BEGINNING JULY 21
SAME HOURS AS ABOVE
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WE WILL RE-OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS ON JULY 21 
 We are excited to see you again. While Curbside Service will still remain available, the Sarah Stewart Bovard Memorial Library will be open for public access as of Tuesday, July 21.  In the interest of public safety, we have a number of measures in place including modified hours and social distancing protocols.
Here's what you need to know:
  • NEW HOURS: Due to the uncertainty of the State Budget, we have to be very conservative with our service hours.  The library will be open for public access Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 10:00 – 2:00 and Wednesday from 2:00 – 6:00.  We will be closed on Mondays and Fridays. 
  • FACE MASKS: SSBML staff and all visitors are required by state mandate to wear masks at all times for the well-being of everyone. (Those under age 2 are exempt).   No entry into the library is permitted without a mask.
  • SOCIAL DISTANCING: When visiting our library, we ask that all patrons maintain appropriate distance from each other.
  • 30-MINUTE VISITS:  All library visits will be limited to 30 minutes.  This time limit is for your protection & to allow our staff to perform enhanced cleaning measures.
  • NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES:  Newspapers and magazines are not available for in-house reading.  However, magazines are permitted to be checked out. 
  • CHILDREN’S SECTION:  All toys, tables, & computer have been removed from the children’s section.
  • COMPUTERS:  Patrons will be able to access public computers for a time limit of no more than 30 minutes.  Please understand that staff can verbally answer questions but will be practicing social distancing.   
  • MONEY HANDLING:  Our copy and fax services will resume. However, due to district policy, no change will be given.
  • BOOK/DVD DONATIONS: We are unable to accept any outside donations at this time. 
  • CURBSIDE SERVICE:  SSBML will continue to offer this service. Call us (755-4454) or email us (librarydirector@zoominternet.net or ssbml@zoominternet.net)  your requests and an appointment will be made for you to pickup your material. 
  • SAFETY: Please remember that the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, PA Department of Education, and PA Department of Health have determined that these procedures are the best options for what public libraries are currently able to offer in terms of community health and safety.   These measures are in place to keep our community on the right track.   Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. 
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Since we had to close our doors to the public, we sure do miss you!


CURBSIDE SERVICE
  • To request physical items (books, DVD's or audiobooks) for checkout, we ARE accepting phone calls (755-4454) and emails (librarydirector@zoominternet.net and ssbml@zoominternet.net).
  • We will make an appointment that suits your schedule and you can pick up your checked out items at the curb or in foyer (if inclement weather.)
  • The due date for all items currently checked out and those that will be checked out is August 31, 2020. This will allow extra time for you to return items during our limited open hours.  All fines will be waived over this time.
  • If you have any questions about your library card or anything at all, please call 755-4454 or email librarydirector@zoominternet.net or ssbml@zoominternet.net 
  • Not sure about what titles to order for your child for curbside?  If you aren’t picky, you can request book bundles to make selection easier.  Just let us know the age of your child and we will provide a bundle of 5 books.    
  • There will be changes in daily operations. 
We appreciate your patience while we learn to adapt to our new protocols to best protect our community and our staff.  We look forward to safely serving you soon.
 

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****Reminder:  Even though the library building is closed, we are still accepting any monetary donations.   Memorial and tribute gifts are very popular. When you donate in memory or in honor of someone, we will place a bookplate inside a brand new book in the library's collection. Simply visit or mail a check to the library, enclosing all necessary information. A gift to the library is a meaningful and long-lasting way to remember a loved one!
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