Robbins Library to open for short-term browsing by appointment
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Effective April 5, the Robbins Library is expanding services to include short-term browsing on all floors. The hours for browsing and all other library services will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
To book a pass for the General Collections (all floors except Children’s) or the Children’s Room and to learn more about other services available in this phase of reopening, visit “Get a Browsing Pass” at http://robbinslibrary.org. All visits are limited to 15 minutes, and the maximum number of passes complies with the state’s Phase III Step 2 indoor capacity guidelines. Passes must be reserved at least one day in advance.
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The Needham Free Public Library is located at 1139 Highland Ave. For more information call 781-455-7559.
When the library is closed, materials may be returned in the book and audiovisual deposit at the Rosemary Street Parking Lot entrance.
Curbside Pickup: The library is now offering curbside pickup. Borrowers will be able to call the library and request materials from the library’s many collections. In addition to adult, young adult and children’s books, the library’s collections of DVDs, blue-rays, audiobooks, CDs and magazines are available. To obtain items: check the library’s catalog to make sure that wanted items are available in Needham. No items may be placed on hold and there is a five-item limit; Residents can call 781-455-7559 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays; when calling, tell the library staff member your library card number, wh
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Amy Wilson Sheldon/Special to the Crier
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