Bluffton Public Library's Library Visits Procedure
Library Visits Hours:
Monday-Thursday | 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Friday | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Children ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult (ages 18+) who will remain with them during their visit.
During library visits, patrons may:
- Peruse the library and select items to check out
- Make black-and-white, single-sided copies on the public copier
- Use a public computer/printer to print black-and-white or color, single-sided
During library visits, the following precautions must be taken:
- We require patrons ages 10 and up to wear a face mask that covers the nose. Curbside Pickup remains available for checkout of library items.
- Hand sanitizer is available upon entry.
- Leave any touched items you are not checking out on designated areas.
- Items will be quarantined and library staff will disinfect areas/items that have been used during visits.
- Children ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult (ages 18+) who will remain with them during their visit.
- Practice social distancing. All patrons and staff are asked to maintain a distance of at least six feet.
The following library services are not currently available:
- Access to The Shannon Local History Room
- Color Copies
***If you or someone in your household is sick, please use the Curbside Pickup option.***
Curbside Pickup
Curbside Pickup Appointments continue, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m
Returns
Returns must still be made using the library’s 24/7 Outdoor Bookdrop. This includes items received through interlibrary loan by placing a hold through the library consortium to which we belong. All borrowed library items are to be returned through the outdoor book drop. No returns may be made through Curbside Pickup Appointments.
Book Donations
The library is not currently accepting donations of materials for the Friends of the Library book sales. We thank you for your patience.
