Updated! Services available now!

Library service is permitted to continue during the new state of emergency, and Merrickville Library is committed to providing you with access to our collections under this Stay-at-Home order.

The Library building will be closed to the public during this period; however, many Library services continue to be available.
Curbside Pick-Up Service will be available: 
Monday – Friday 1:00 – 4:00 pm
and Saturdays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. 

Other pick-up times may be available by appointment, contact the Library for additional information or assistance with this or any of our services.

Available services:

• Curbside pick-up (porch pick-up) of library materials (details below)
• Wifi access outside the Library (please use from your vehicle to remain safe)
• Online collections and services
  • Library website
  • Search the Library catalogue
  • OverDrive ebooks/eaudiobooks
  • Kanopy film streaming
  • eResources (databases etc) and Student eResources
• InterLibrary Loans (some reductions of service)
• Virtual meeting space for community groups (contact staff to schedule)
• Printing, Faxing, Scanning, Copying   (some limitations, please contact staff)
• Virtual programming
  • Online stories (YouTube)
  • Adult programming (via Zoom) – TBA
• Reference services, including genealogy requests  (contact staff)
• Return of Library materials.  The Library will be using recommended quarantining procedures before returning items to circulation.

 Unavailable Services:

• In-Library access and browsing
• Computer use
• In-Library programming or meeting room use
• Public Washrooms

Curbside Pick-up / Porch Pick-Up

1.  Find out what’s available now by searching the Library’s catalogue.  Not sure what you want?  Staff are happy to help find something you’ll like.
2. Login to your account to place items on hold from the catalogue – or contact the Library by phone (613-269-3326), email, contact form, or social media to request items.  All circulating items in the Library are available for loan.
3. When your items are ready, staff will contact you to arrange a time for pick-up.  To ensure everyone’s safety, we will do contactless pick-up on the Library porch.
4. When you arrive for pick-up, we ask that you wait until staff have left your items on the porch and returned to the Library before you approach to pick-up or return items.  If you require delivery, please contact us to see what arrangements can be made.
5. If you are returning items, please use the return slot to minimize contact.