Health and Safety Precautions

What we’re doing to keep you safe

• Offering contactless book pickup.
• Maintaining 6 feet of distance between each other.
• Wearing face coverings while inside the library.
• Following cleaning and disinfecting protocols put out by the CDC.
• All toys have been temporarily removed from the children's area.
• Coming soon: a Mars Area Public Library App featuring a self checkout option

What we’re asking you to do

• Do not enter the library if you currently have or recently had a fever, cough, shortness or breath, or are feeling unwell.
• Keep your hands clean. Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the library.
• Maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others.
• Wear a face covering while inside the library.
• Follow all directional signs and floor markings.

Contactless Book Pickup

1. Order your items through your online account or call 724-625-9048 to ask the library staff for assistance in ordering your items.
2. When your items are available to pick up, the library will send a notification via email or phone. Please let staff members know if you would like to schedule a contactless book pick up time.
3. All pick up items are located in the front entryway during your designated time frame.

Limited Computer Use

• Call 724-625-9048 to schedule an appointment. Appointments can be made up to 3 days in advance. Walk ins are welcome based on availability.
• Appointments are limited and are made on a first come, first serve basis.
• Patrons are limited to one hour per day.
• You must wear a mask at all times.
• The computer keyboard, mouse and nearby surfaces are cleaned between each use.
• Staff is available to provide assistance in a socially distant manner.

Returning Items and Due Dates

• Our book drop is now open 24/7 for you to return your checked out library items.
• ​PLACE ALL RETURNS IN THE EXTERIOR BOOK DROP. Do not place the returns on top of the front desk.
• Returned items will be quarantined for 3 days before getting checked in.
• Fines will not accrue during the quarantine period.
• All borrowed items are on loan for a two week time period.