Contactless Services
The Manchester-by-the-Sea (MBTS) Public Library building is open to the public for in-Library browsing sessions during the hours indicated below. Masks are required in the Library. Please continue to social distance when inside the building. Curbside pickup is available during open hours.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday, Thursday 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday 1 – 4 PM
Take advantage of all the virtual offerings the Library has for our patrons.
- Curbside Pickup / This is a contactless service. Place holds on items through the Online Public Access Catalog.
- Home Delivery / Patrons finding it difficult to take advantage of Curbside Pickup, can arrange to get items delivered to them.
- ThinkPad Notebooks, YOGA Tablets, Hotspots / MBTS Patrons can borrow for 7 days.
- Library Card Registration / If you are a Manchester resident and would like to avail yourself of all that your library card can offer, but you don’t have a card, register online for a temporary card.
- Personalized Recommendation Forms / Our online readers’ advisory form will let a Library staff member create a reading list for Adults, Teens, Children.
- Virtual Library / Free access to online resources that bring the Library to your home. Take a course, do research, stream a movie.
- Virtual Programs and Events / See what virtually exciting, instructive offerings are available for:
- New Book Groups