UPDATE!

*Curbside pick-up of materials, book-drop open, printing and faxing begin Tuesday, May 19th!
*The library will take requests on Tuesdays from 10-1, Thursdays 1-4, and Saturdays 10-1 via phone (401) 737-3292, e-mail info@pontiacfreelibrary.org or Facebook message request.
*Requests are for materials located within the Pontiac Library ONLY.
*Patrons are limited to 2 adult books, 2 dvd/cd’s and 5 children’s books. 
*Checkouts are for a normal loan period. *All other materials will be extended until July 1st.

*We are also taking requests for printing and faxing of documents via e-mail only.  All printing and faxing will be at no charge.
*We will be slotting 15 minute pick-up times for curbside (either by car or folks walking up to the designated pick-up table).
*Patrons will enter our main parking lot to pick-up their bagged materials and the front book-drop will be open.  We will provide limited Reference Services via the phone.
*Holds will resume very soon, beginning with 5 items per library card.*THE BUILDING IS CLOSED TO ALL PATRONS.
*We are asking that all patrons wear masks (when possible) and practice social distancing guidelines (6 feet apart).

Thank you to all patrons!!

See our Phase I Plan for Reopening here.

 

A message from Ocean State Libraries:
https://www.oslri.org/osl-responds-covid-19/

Resources for Library Patrons:
https://olis-ri.libguides.com/online

FAQs and Information about Library closings:
https://www.oslri.org/library-closings/

For more up-to-date information regarding COVID-19, visit the RI Department of Health:
https://health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019/

Thank you all for your patience.

Stay safe and be well!
Stacey Anter and Joanne Tandy, Directors.

 

Although our building is closed, you can still check out these resources:
Ezone: https://riezone.overdrive.com
AskRI: https://www.askri.org

 

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JOIN US FOR OUR FACEBOOK LIVE
VIRTUAL SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS!
Like our Facebook Page and join us
Fridays at 6:30pm until May 15th

**For class handouts, email info@pontiacfreelibrary.org and I will send them to you.**

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NEW ON AskRI.org:
*You may need to sign in with your library card number*

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POSTPONED: Keegan & Eva — Tunes & Songs of Ireland!
Saturday, March 21st at 10am

 

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POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
Bone Builders
at Pontiac Free Library!
Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30pm
$2 suggested donation

“Bone Builders is an innovative exercise program based on
collaborative work of international bestselling author Dr. Miriam Nelson and Tufts University,
whose research has shown that moderate free-weight training
performed at least twice a week for six months
can improve strength and balance,
and increase energy levels,
while significantly increasing bone density.“

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POSTPONED: Miss Aileen returns for another art class!
Saturday, March 28th from 12-2:30.

All materials provided free of charge.
Call or stop in to register. Limited to 12.

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POSTPONED: Coming for April Vacation!
Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure!
Tuesday, April 14th at 3pm

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Stop in or watch our Facebook Page and Website for more details!