The Warminster Township Library Board will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 13th at 6 PM.
The agenda can be found here https://bit.ly/3s1VvHg.
Questions or comments on the agenda can be submitted to treed@warminsterpa.org.
The safety of staff and Library users is of the utmost importance.
The Library is open for reduced in-person and curbside services. While providing these services, our goal is to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Here is what we are doing to keep you safe:
We ask that you do your part to keep our staff and other Library users safe. We ask that you:
We appreciate your help keeping everyone safe and healthy.
Limited Services
There is a limited number of people allowed in the building at any time. Please be aware that you may have to wait to get into the Library.
The Library is open with in-building holds pickup and browsing, item checkout, limited computers and computer time, copying and fax services.
All item returns must be placed in the outside book drops. Staff cannot take items from you and the inside book drop is closed. When you return your items, they will be placed in quarantine for up to a week before being checked in. They will remain on your account during this time, but will be backdated to the date returned upon check in.
The Library’s wifi is available from the parking lot. You are welcome to use the green space in the center of the parking lot for wifi access. Please be courteous and practice social distancing while doing so.
Children’s room toys, the interactive wall, tablets, games, and other services have been removed or shut down.
Seating has been reduced in order to accommodate social distancing.
The number of computers has been reduced to accommodate social distancing. There is also a time limit for computer use.
Meeting rooms are not available at this time.
All programs are virtual; no in-person programs are taking place at this time.
When You Take Items Home
If you are concerned about having Library materials in your home, first, consider switching to digital materials for the time being. eAudiobooks and eBooks, as well as streaming music and videos, are available. Second, consider placing your checked out items aside for a day or two, like you would items that come from the grocery store.
Please do not expose Library materials to disinfectants, extreme heat (like from an oven), microwaves, or other cleaning chemicals/products. All of those things can damage books, CDs, DVDs, and other Library items.
Limited Time In the Building
Please keep your visit to less than one hour, as we must keep building capacity low. We look forward to a future date when you can hang out at the Library, but right now, please plan to come and go quickly.
Computer time is limited to one hour and you must sign in with Library staff.
Congregating, extended sitting, reading, and homework tutoring will not be allowed at this time.
Please do not bring food into the Library. You are welcome to bring drinks in tightly lidded containers. There is a vending machine with small snacks and drinks available, as well as a water cooler for your use.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work together in new ways.
Use the Library From Home
There are many options to use Library services from home.
Since our faces will be covered, you won’t see our smiles, but be assured, we are very happy to see you.
Contactless curbside pickup for previously placed available holds is available the following hours:
How Do I Use Curbside Pickup?
Contactless curbside pickup is available for library users who have holds waiting for them. When you have been notified that your hold is available for pickup, you can follow the steps below if you do not wish to come into the Library to pick it up.
Things to Note
The Warminster Township Free Library youth staff offer many educational and fun opportunities for children from birth to age 18. We also have a wide array of fiction and nonfiction books, films and music in print and online formats for our children and teens. The staff is devoted to providing information children, teens, and parents need to grow and learn throughout their lives.
While encouraging our youth to read is the cornerstone of what we do, we also offer programs that foster imagination, innovation, creativity and building social relationships through music, art, science, history & more! At the Warminster Library, children and teens can explore new passions, interests, and ideas that can help them be the adults of tomorrow.
For more information check out our programs below or contact us.
Like us online!
Facebook | Youtube | Instagram
Join us for our virtual Winter Reading Programs. Log books and complete activities all winter long!
We have volunteering opportunities for ages 13-17 all year round. Limited spots available. Please fill out our Fall-Spring Volunteering Application and submit to Ann Duffy (duffya@buckslib.org).
There have been some changes to volunteering requirements. All volunteers must have their Teen Application, PA State Police Clearance [Link to form attached], and Child Abuse Clearances completed prior to starting. An FBI fingerprinting clearance is only required for those volunteers who have not lived in PA for 10 or more years.
Please direct any questions with regards to Teen Volunteers to Ann Duffy [duffya@buckslib.org]
A library card is free to all Bucks County residents and may be used at all member libraries of the Bucks County Free Library system. When you borrow materials from the library, you are responsible for the proper care and return of all items and any fines and fees incurred. Your agreement also includes notifying the library of all changes to your information, including name, address, e-mail address, phone number or any other personal data. Your Bucks County Library card allows you to:
- Borrow books, DVDs, music, museum passes, and more
- Download eBooks and audiobooks
- Place holds and reserve items
- Search articles and databases
Apply Online
- Any Bucks County resident may also apply online. Online applications may take up to 3 days to process. You will have 3 months to pick up the physical card at your library.
- E-cards are available to Bucks County residents who want immediate access to e-library resources and prefer the convenience of online registration. This service requires a valid credit card and payment of non-refundable $1 processing fee. These cards are only valid for e-resource use, not for checkout of physical materials.
To get a library card, apply in person with:
- Completed Library card application
- Valid photo ID card
- Proof of current address if not shown on your identification
- If you live outside of Bucks County, you will need a current library card from your local library with an Access PA sticker
- Anyone under the age of 14 must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign the application and accept responsibility
- Questions? Phone the Library at 215.672.4362
Renewals, Loan Periods, and Fines
- More information about borrower services can be found in our circulation policies
Lost Library Card
- To prevent and limit misuse, library card holders should notify the library if their card is lost or stolen as soon as possible. The card will then be immediately suspended. Card holders will be responsible for materials checked out up to the time the library is notified.
Downloads
Category: Library
Power Library Network – Sponsored by the Pennsylvania state library, a comprehensive collection of research databases
Ancestry – Census and other historical records (in library use only)
Ask Here PA – Chat now with a real librarian for help on any topic. We’re open 24/7!
BrainFuse – Live online tutoring
Science Reference Center – Science-oriented full text references, images, and videos for children.
Heritage Center – Census data, Revolutionary War records, name catalogs, and more
Let’s Play School – is a fun, online badge program that prepares your child for school
Lynda – Online video classes from beginner to expert in productivity software, technology, business, and design
NoveList – Search tool for finding new and recommended books for adults, teens, and children
The following resources are funded by Bucks County Free Library through the support of the Hamilton G. Disbrow Trust: Brainfuse, Consumer Reports, Lynda.com, Morningstar, NewsBank, and The New York Times
BookFlix – Classic online storybook videos and non-fiction books on the same topic for children ages 4-8 – click here
cloudlibrary – Fiction and non-fiction e-books and audio downloads for children and adults. – click here
Hoopla – Borrow free video, music, and audiobooks with your library card – click here
Consumer Reports- Read reviews on thousands of products. – click here
Morningstar- Comprehensive financial information on stocks, funds, ETF’s and more – click here
NewsBank- Access to real time articles from local newspapers including Courier Times, The Intelligencer, Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Morning Call. – click here
The New York Times- Access to real time news present day to 1981 and archives available between 1851-1922. Each session will expire after 24 hours – click here
Watch over 30000 Documentaries, Classic and Indie Films. On Desktop, Mobile and Roku for Students, Professors & Library Patrons. – click here
For additional information on programs, contact the Information Services Desk at 267-317-1333.
