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** Curbside service and item requests begin Monday, June 8 **
Hello, FCL patrons! Thank you for your patience as we all adjust to a new normal that is constantly in flux. Please know we are thinking of you, and trying to simplify and streamline services so you may have safe access to FCL items again.
As we resume lending services, keep in mind that loan periods remain the same: one three-week lending period and an additional two-week renewal that you can do on your own online or request by calling the library during normal business hours. Staff are following safety best practices and all returned items are quarantined for at least 72 hours. To pave the way for effective curbside services, we've made the following changes:
- Until further notice, we are not collecting fines (bills for lost or damaged items or items that were never
returned will still stand
- InterLibrary Loan (ILL) services are suspended until further notice, meaning you'll only be able to request
FCL items
- There is a limit of 10 holds per card
- There is a limit of 15 items checked out per card
- All returned items are quarantined for 72 hours (they will
still appear on your card for a little bit!)
It's important to remember that all of this is new for everyone. There will be hiccups and the occasional mistake, so we thank you in advance for your patience. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you have questions! Click here for more details about our curbside service.
Curbside Pickup will be available during the following hours:
- Monday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Please note that Curbside Pickup is NOT for placing hold requests. Items should already be requested and you will have been notified that your items are ready for Curbside Pickup. The two spaces immediately in front of the library by the flagpole are reserved for book drop traffic.
Click on the image below for a larger PDF map that outlines traffic patterns associated with curbside pickups.
You can also still visit our Virtual Library site which has lots of resources and info about:
You can see the books, movies and audiobooks for kids, teens and adults that we've added to our collection on our New Items page.
While the library building is closed to the public, you should be able to access the library's WiFi from outside our building.
The network is called FCL-Public.
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Freeport Community Library's building is closed to the public until further notice. We are taking our cues from RSU 5, the CDC, state officials, as well as from our community partners and area libraries. We are taking this proactive approach out of an abundance of caution and concern for our community in an effort to "flatten the curve" of COVID-19 cases in Maine. All library programs and use of our meeting rooms are temporarily suspended until further notice.
Thank you for your support and please stay healthy!
Freeport Community Library
Freeport Community Library's strategic plan
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