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.
• Created a Mars Area Public Library App featuring a self checkout option so that you can borrow books without visiting our front desk

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.
• Use our Book Pickup Service when possible
• Limit the time spent in the library (15-20 minutes)
• Limit the use of seating and tables unless absolutely necessary
• Download the Mars Area Public Library App in your App store, register your library account using your barcode number on your card, and use the self check out option on your phone 

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.