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Thurston Library Takeout

By TRL January 14, 2021

Services will vary by location, check with your library, or see the library list below for details. Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility as we navigate this time together. 

COVID-19 Available Library Services Information:

Safety is our priority, during your visit:

  • Cloth masks required
  • Follow instructions on the signs for call/walk-up service on arrival (varies by the library)
  • Maintain physical distancing of 6 ft.
  • Hand sanitizer provided by the library must be applied by patrons before entering the library
  • Occupancy will not exceed 25% of maximum building capacity but may be lower in some libraries
  • Sneeze guards will be placed in locations of high potential interaction between staff and patrons
  • Distance markers will help encourage social distancing
  • No bathroom access at this time
  • All returns will continue to be contactless. Please place returns in designated return bins
     

Library Takeout Service:

  • Contact-free holds pick up with Takeout service
  • Libraries set up for self-serve holds pick up will continue, limited to 5 minutes per visit
  • Access Wi-Fi (6 a.m. to midnight)
  • Remote Printing:
    • Enter your library card and PIN number
    • Click UPLOAD and select your document on your device
    • Repeat for multiple docs. Upload is good for 24-hours
    • Pick-up during library hours
  • Phone in or place an online request for pre-assembled themed grab bags of books, movies, and music available the same day. For customized grab bags, it may take 2-4 days before you are notified it is ready for pick up

Returning your items:

  • Place your materials directly in bins
  • Do not hand materials to staff 
  • No bags, please place only library materials in the bins
  • No donations are being accepted at this time
  • Returned materials are quarantined for 24 hours prior to check-in, based on current research, best practices, and state guidelines. Items will remain on patron accounts until processed. TRL no longer charges fees for overdue materials. 


Thurston County 

Lacey Timberland Library

500 College Street SE
Lacey, WA, 98503

Services Provided: Takeout Only
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Hours:10 am to 6 pm
Return Hours: 24/7
Call: 360-491-3860

Olympia Timberland Library

313 8th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA, 98501-1307

Services Provided: Library Takeout and self-service holds pick up
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Hours:10 am to 6 pm
Return Hours: 24/7
Call: 360-352-0595

Tenino Timberland Library

172 Central Avenue W
Tenino, WA, 98589-4017

Services Provided: Library Takeout, self-service holds pick up & checkout
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Hours:
Tue, Wed: 10 am to 6 pm
Thu, Fri: 10 am to 5 pm
Sat: 10 am to 4 pm
Return Hours: 24/7
Call: 360-264-2369

Tumwater Timberland Library

7023 New Market Street
Tumwater, WA, 98501-6563

Services Provided: Takeout Only
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Hours:
Tue - Fri: 10 am to 6 pm
Sat: 10 am to 5 pm
Return Hours: 24/7
Call: 360-943-7790

Yelm Timberland Library

210 Prairie Park Street
Yelm, WA, 98597-7699

Services Provided: Takeout Only
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Hours:
10 am to 6 pm
Return Hours: 24/7
Call: 360-458-3374