Frequently Asked Questions

Is the library open?

Union Library has reopened in a limited scope. Appointments are available for browsing and computer use. Appointments last up to 60 minutes for computer use, or 30 minutes for browsing. One appointment per person, per day.

You need to make an appointment before coming to the library.

Click here to make a browsing appointment.

Click here to make a computer appointment.

Call to make a computer appointment: (215) 672-1420. Staff must maintain a 6 foot distance from patrons at all times; we are not able to offer computer assistance at this time. We are still offering pickup service for the foreseeable future. More details below.

Will I have to wear a mask?

Yes. Masks are required in the library. Please note:

• To help stop the spread of COVID-19, patrons and staff are required to wear a mask covering nose and mouth at all times and maintain six feet distance from other persons inside the library
• If you have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus within 14 days, been exposed to it, or have symptoms, please make use of our online resources from your home. Do not come to the library if you are ill with this or any transmittable condition including cold and flu
• Children below age two are exempt from wearing a face covering. We encourage parents to make childcare arrangements for children under two if possible
• Reasonable accommodations are available to those who are medically prevented from or decline to wear a face covering. Entrance into the library without a face covering is not a valid accommodation. Call or email the library to request an accommodation

Click here to view the Mask Wearing Policy.

Are you still offering contactless pickup?

Yes. We offer contactless pickup of books and materials in our parking lot. This option will be available for the foreseeable future.

You can request and check out books and other materials, and we’ll bring them out to your car. We also accept returns this way.

To make an appointment, email us at Staff@HatboroLibrary.org, or call (215) 672-1420. Tell us your name and which books you want. You can also request new book purchases at this email.

What about e-library resources?

You can access over a million titles 24/7 in our e-library. We encourage patrons to access these resources as much as possible.

Visit http://HatboroLibrary.org/e-library/

Hatboro residents can apply for a new library card at this link

Can I bring back books I’ve checked out?

Yes. We are accepting returns.

We are not accepting book donations at this time. We will post a notice when we begin to accept donations again.

Are you quarantining books before I check them out?

Yes. Following best practices, we quarantine all returned materials for at least 48 hours.

Please do not disinfect books yourself.

Can I request a meeting room or use the library for group study?

No. Based on the guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Education, we cannot currently host group study, tutoring, meetings, or any gatherings of the public that don’t allow social distancing.

We will return to these services as soon as we can do so safely. We will post information on this as soon as we have it.