Wickham Library Re-Opening: Monday, May 8, 2023
Posted on: May 5, 2023 - 10:17am
What's next for the Wickham Memorial Library?
On Monday, May 8, the Wickham Memorial Library will launch daily open hours, Monday - Friday:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Tuesday, Thursday: 1 PM - 8 PM
We are excited to welcome the public into our beautiful renovated building! Please note that programs, services, and hours are subject to change as we transition into a two-branch service model. Over the next weeks, we'll be filling the shelves with books, working out the tweaks with our technology setup, adding activity stations for children, and resolving a few final construction issues, including the installation of our outdoor bookdrop. When we're fully operational, we'll offer a full range of programs and services:
- New and popular books and DVDs for circulation with your library card
- Tables for reading and studying
- Public computers (laptops) for use inside the building
- WiFi
- Printing and copying
- Digital navigation appointments
- Library programs for all ages
- Reference and reader's advisory service
- Meeting room for community use (anticipated Fall 2023)
FAQ
What if I visit Wickham and discover that the book or other library item I want is only available at Raymond?
No problem! We will be moving items back and forth between branches to meet requests. If you request a Raymond item to be picked up at Wickham, it will work just like any hold: after the request is fulfilled, we'll notify you when it is ready to pick up.
I like the staff at Raymond and I don't want to get used to new faces. Who will be working at Wickham?
You will be happy to learn that our staff will split their time between the two branches! We aren't hiring a separate branch staff: you'll find familiar faces whether you visit us at Raymond or Wickham.
Where can I learn about programs at Wickham?
We will list Wickham programs on the same online events calendar that we use for Raymond events. One-stop shopping! You'll notice that the Wickham events are labeled differently for easy browsing.
The Wickham Memorial Library is located at 656 Burnside Avenue. The parking lot is accessed through the same driveway as the public safety complex, from School Street. Travel around the traffic circle to enter the designated lot adjacent to the library.