Curbside Library Service

Note: Before coming to the library, you MUST schedule a pick up time. Details below.
For scheduling and any questions, call 608-437-5021 or email .
Staff are available between 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday.

WANT TO RETURN ITEMS? Info Here.

RECEIVE LIBRARY ITEMS IN THREE EASY STEPS!

Use LINKcat to place holds on items available in the Mt. Horeb Public Library
- View/Download Written Instructions on finding MHPL items.
- Video (YouTube) tutorial on right. More LINKcat tutorials here. If the resolution is low, change your settings by clicking on the little gearbox settings icon in the lower right part of video screen.
  - We can only provide items that are currently in our library because delivery service and returns are not safely possible. Not able to use LINKcat or looking for special items such as Lucky Day DVDs or Board Games? Library staff will gladly order items for you. Please call or email us.
  - Already have holds waiting that you received notification about before we closed? You can schedule a pick up time!
When you receive a notification:
- Call 437-5021 or email to schedule a time to pick up your items.
  Staff will schedule a time with you and guide you through the drive up process.
Use the Drive Up Window and pick up your items.
- Pick Ups will be scheduled
  - Monday - Thursday, 11:00am-6:50pm.
  - Friday, 11:00am-4:50pm
- In order to limit contact, we encourage one person pick up the entire family's holds at one time.
- Order as many items as you'd like! Unlimited pick up.

Due Dates have been extended.

Materials checked out via Drive Up show a due date of June 1, but this will be extended. We are working with our library system to update this. You will not receive overdue fines in the month of June.
Due dates for items checked out before our building closed have been extended to July 1, 2020.

Do not use our Drive Up Window to return materials of any kind. This is essential to ensure safe handling of materials. If you'd like to return materials, please visit our Returns page.

To ensure social distancing measures our library will be operating with extremely limited staff. As you might imagine, we have lengthy request lists and it might take a little longer to receive the holds you place. We appreciate your patience with this.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How can I request items that are currently on Mt. Horeb's shelves?

Written Instructions Here.

Video Tutorial Here.

You may also call (608) 437-5021 and we'll talk you though the process.

What are you doing to protect the safety of patrons and staff?

We are following recommended safety precautions and only lend materials that have been quarantined in our library. However, these items are coming in limited contact with staff while retrieving them. We recommend leaving library materials in your own quarantine for a period of time that you deem safe before accessing them. Please practice your own best judgment and only borrow library items if you feel it is safe for you and your family. Feel free to reach out to our library director at 437-5021, option 2, or email with any further questions you have.

Can I get Lucky Day DVDs and books?

Yes! These will need to be "special ordered" by calling (608) 437-5021 or emailing .

When can I return items?

You may return items:
Mondays, 9:30am-4:30pm (Book Drops may close early if they fill. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we need to follow quarantine procedures.)
Thursdays, 9:30am-4:30pm (Book Drops may close early if they fill. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we need to follow quarantine procedures.)

Memorial Day: Book Drops will be closed, but will open TUESDAY, May 25 and Thursday May 28 Memorial Week only.

Please note: We are unable to sanitize the book drop handles between each person. Please take precautions. If you do not feel safe returning items, it's okay. Due dates have been extended and you will not accrue fines during this time. Also, we are not able to check items in for at least 72 hours from when you put them in the book drop. Please don't be alarmed if you notice they are still on your account for a few days. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

We will be adjusting these times moving forward. The most current information will be posted on this website.

Due Dates have been extended so you do not need to worry about accruing fines right now. Materials checked out via Drive Up will still show a due date of June 1, 2020. However, we will not charge fines for the month of June and are working on extending those due dates to show up as July 1. This will take some time though. Please know you will not accrue any fines in June. Due dates for items checked out before our building closed have been extended to July 1, 2020.

Can you provide recommendations?

Before you arrive for your pick up, we'd LOVE to help you find items! Call or email us and we'll help you. Once you are at our window we cannot provide any services other than giving you the materials previously scheduled for pick up.