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Summer reading has gone virtual!

Go to http://aldenewellfreeny14.readsquared.com/ to sign up and for more information. Programs are included for Pre-K (through age 4), children (5-12), and teens (13-18). Participants can win virtual badges and real life prizes–check it out today!

Walk Up borrowing will begin on Monday, June 15, and the library will reopen to patrons on Monday, July 6!

How to get library materials through walk up:

• 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 items that were placed on hold that are showing in your account as available at the library, call us to schedule a pickup time.

• 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 72 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.

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