Home delivery of library items from the Gaylord Memorial Library branch is now available to South Hadley residents who have health or transportation issues that keep them from the library. This service allows patrons to have materials selected and delivered on a monthly basis. Homebound delivery recipients must be home or have a household member available to receive the contactless delivery at the scheduled date/time. Details are available at: gaylordlibrary.org/homebound-delivery.
Registration for Library Programs can now be done through the library calendar. As the number of virtual programs for children and adults increases, residents will need to register in order to receive information needed to attend Zoom programs. While you’re browsing the calendar, check out the many summer programs being offered in July and August.
Upcoming virtual lectures include: Racism is the Suffrage Movement, Wed 7/15 from 6:30-7:30pm; The Pink Tax, Sat 8/1 from 11am-12pm; Susan B. Anthony, Wed 8/5 from 6:30 to 7:30pm; Economics of Voting and Game Theory, Sat 8/29 from 11am-12pm (to register, go to the Library calendar and click on the event).
Library Card Applications are now available online for people who do not have a library card! From the library catalog, click on the option to “Request Library Card” at the bottom of the page or you can click here to go directly to the form. The submitted application will be reviewed by staff and a new library card will be mailed to your address.
Lobby service is available at the main South Hadley Public Library, Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 5:00. Items from the South Hadley library’s collection (CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE CATALOG) can be requested online or by phone and patrons will be contacted when the materials are ready for them. You must wear a mask when visiting the library. Details are available at: www.shadleylib.org.