A MODEST PROPOSAL

In a short time we have learned about pick-up and drop off as evidenced by grocery stores, and of course liquor and pot stores.
I would like to propose that the Library follow suit. The current system allows a patron the go online and reserve a book. The library notifies that individual when the book becomes available. Simply add a specific time widow (for example 2 hrs) in which a patron could go to the library and pick up one's reserved book/books. It would also allow drop-off of books that have been read and are sitting in one's home. This would allow these returned books back into circulation. This can be done with no human interaction.(albeit, however unfortunate).
As of now, I have 4 library books that have been read that could go back into circulation and I have 2 books sitting on the library's hold shelf since the closure.
Also it would allow librarians to go back to work.

First off....I'm elated to see that others STILL need the tactile feel of a book in your hand...turning
physical pages and putting a book marker into the fold. I think it is a Fabulous idea....BUT, I don't think the "essential employees" is designated (I tend to disagree with that)......perhaps in two or three weeks,we can get there.....I know our community had to pass an initiative (last year)formore $$$$because hours were limited and days were reduced.

We just lost a LARGE business (Russell Stovers choc.) and THAT has really brought everything
into fine focus...this was before the outbreak.....we are a relative small rural community and
they are trying to find $$$$ for small business and unemployed populace.

Sounds feasible to me. Government workers need jobs too. A good way to minimize contact, but let the community still access the shelves.

For some, the pot or liquor is "essential", for me it is the library. Each to his own, unfortunately the government has decided to pick winners and losers.

While St. Lucie County Library buildings remain closed to the public, Library staff will call patrons to pick up items they've placed on hold through a curbside pickup service.Before coming to the library, you must place a hold on an item with a St. Lucie County Library card and you must have received a call from Library staff letting you know it's available for pickup. Holds on items can be placed through the online catalog or by calling 772-871-5470 from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday.

The State of Florida seems to get it right, once again.

During the closure to the public of Park County Public Library there will be no public entry, meeting room use or public programs. 
However, all of our online resources continue to be available for library cardholders: e-books, e-magazines, Universal Class, Mango Languages, EBSCO databases, BrainHQ, Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant. For Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant you can register yourself or your children by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Additionally, cardholders may still reserve Park County Library materials placing requests online, emailing or phoning your local library branch. 
You will be notified when the items are available for curbside pickup.
Our online catalog resides at  parkcounty.colibraries.org

Bailey Library 350 Bulldogger Rd. 303-838-5539 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fairplay Library 400 Front St. 719-836-4297 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Guffey Library 1625B County Rd 102 719-689-9280 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Lake George Library 37900 Hwy 24 719-748-3812 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We will not be able to request out-of-County materials at this time. Our WIFI will stay operational with access from your vehicle proximal to the library buildings.

We encourage you to participate in Census 2020 online at  www.my2020census.gov  or by calling 844-0330-2020.

Your Park County Public Library Branches are dedicated to meeting community needs including public safety. We will continue working to serve you during our regular hours through this closure to be reevaluated. Stay well.Will Jeffco library follow  suit?