Phoenixville Library News & Job Openings
Ballot Drop Box Available Outside Library
A drop box for mail-in and absentee ballots for the May 20th Primary Election will be available outside the Library beginning Tuesday, May 6. For important instructions and ballot box hours, visit https://www.chesco.org/4758/Ballot-Drop-Off-Locations. For all voting related questions, contact Chester County Voter Services at https://www.chesco.org/156/Voter-Services or 610-344-6410.
Non-Partisan Voters Guide Available in Library
The Chester County League of Women Voters has produced a “Non-Partisan Voters Guide” to the November 5 election. Copies are available for in-Library use only at the Adult Circulation Desk and the Information Desk.
Library is Drop-Off Location for “Show Them Our Love” Valentine’s Drive
Changes to DVD/Audiobook Rentals
Two-for-One Media Rentals Extended to Thursdays
The Library has expanded its two-for-one media rental deal to Thursdays! Now you can rent two feature DVDs, audiobooks, or videogames for $2.00 on Tuesdays AND Thursdays! Call 610-933-3013 x121 for more information.
Library Named Mail-in Ballot Drop-off Location, Beginning October 13
Phoenixville Public Library has been designated a drop-off location for mail-in ballots for the November 3rd election. The ballot boxes will not arrive at the Library until Tuesday, October 13. Please do not drop off ballots at the Library and do not place them in the book drops.
Contact Chester County Voter Services with any questions on voting at 610-344-6410 or https://chesco.org/elections. Thank you!
Library Book Bundles for Adults
Since you can’t browse the Library’s shelves right now, we can do it for you! Fill out this form or call 610-933-3013 x132 to receive a surprise book bundle for checkout at the Library with your Chester County Library System card. Library staff will select 4 books for you from the Adult Library’s fiction or nonfiction sections. See our website for more information on this free service.
Support the Library: Buy a Book Surprise Bag!
Looking for more great reads? Enjoy surprises? Want to support your favorite Library? Purchase a Book Surprise Bag! For $3.00, you can take home 3 books selected for you at random from the Library’s book sale carts. You CAN ask for books from a specific genre — like mystery/thriller, science fiction, biography, etc., but otherwise, it’s a surprise! So ask for a Book Surprise Bag on your next visit to the Library!
Updated Library Service Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: In-Library Pickup of Holds
2:00 – 6:30 PM: Curbside Pickup of Holds
10:00 AM – 6:45 PM: Computer Center Open (45-minute appointments on the hour required)
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM: Passport Application Acceptance Appointments
Notary Appointments 10:00 AM — 6:30 PM on Monday and Thursday only
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: In-Library Pickup of Holds
2:00 – 4:30 PM: Curbside Pickup of Holds
10:00 AM – 4:45 PM: Computer Center Open (45-minute appointments on the hour required)
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Passport Application Acceptance Appointments
Notary Appointments 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Curbside Pickup of Holds
10:00 AM – 1:45 PM: Computer Center Open (45-minute appointments on the hour required)
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Passport Application Acceptance Appointments
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Curbside Pickup of Holds
10:00 AM – 4:45 PM: Computer Center Open (45-minute appointments on the hour required)
COVID-19 Library Patron Use Policy
This policy has been adopted by the Phoenixville Public Library Board of Trustees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rules outlined below address the changes in services and procedures due to the pandemic and shall remain in effect for the duration of the pandemic or until amended by the Board of Trustees. The principal consideration in the adoption of these rules is the health and safety of library staff and users. The library is operating under limited hours and services.
- Access to the library will be limited to one visit per day.
- The number of people simultaneously in the library and the duration of their stay will be limited and that information will be posted at the entrance to the library.
- All library users 2 years of age and older must wear a face covering which completely covers the nose and mouth while the in library.
- For those unable or unwilling to wear a face covering, reasonable accommodations will include delivery of library services (checkout of materials, reader’s advisory, and reference) via contactless pick-up, phone, and email.
- People who are sick or have a fever shall not enter the library even if they have face covering.
- All library users will practice social distancing during their visit.
- While in the building, library users will practice good hand hygiene by using hand sanitizer.
- Children (those under 12 years of age) must always be accompanied by and under the supervision of their own parent or caregiver.
- No food and drink will be allowed in the library.
- Restrooms are available for patron use on the upper level of the library. Access is with a key available at the Circulation Desk.
- Meeting room spaces are not available for use.
- All borrowed materials shall be returned via the outside book returns.
- There will be no loitering on library property.
The existing Behavior Policy remains in effect.
Approved by the Board of Trustees 7/7/2020