East Hartford Public Library Modifies Services

Posted on: November 16, 2020 - 4:25pm
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East Hartford, CT—The East Hartford Public Library will shift to a reduced service model effective Tuesday, November 17 in response to public health conditions. Hours of service will remain the same: Monday and Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM – noon, and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. During these hours, we will provide circulation services at our walk-up window on the Central Avenue side of the building and computer use by appointment. Browsing will no longer be permitted.

At our walkup window, no appointment is necessary. Drop in during library open hours to get a library card (or update your old card), check out books, DVDs, and music, or pick up a craft kit (for all ages). Masks and social distancing are required. Request materials for pickup at the walkup window in one of three ways:

  • Over the phone: call us at 860-290-4330 to request materials. We will take your request and pull the materials (maximum 10 items, please).
  • Via our library catalog: log into your account and place holds on the items you wish to pick up (no limit). When you receive the "holds available" notice via e-mail, you may pick them up at your convenience during our open hours.
  • Via our "Book Selection Service." Don't have a specific title in mind? We can help! Fill out a form to tell us a little bit about what you're looking for, and our expert staff will help you to find good reads. To request materials for an adult, click here. To request materials for children or teens, click here. 

To schedule a computer appointment, call us at 860-290-4330 during library open hours. Computer users may choose between a 15-minute session or a 60-minute session. Printing will be available (exact change required).

In the reduced service model, we will not be offering access to our copier or fax machine.

For more information about our current services,  including a full lineup of virtual programs, check out our website: www.easthartfordct.gov/library. The East Hartford Public Library is located at 840 Main St., East Hartford, CT.