FAQs
Library
Is the library fully open?
The library is open 6 days a week, we look forward to resuming 7 days a week service in May!
What are the library’s hours?
The library is open Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am to 7 pm, Friday-Saturday 10 am to 5pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5pm. In May we will add Mondays, 10 am-5 pm.
Do I need to wear a mask in the library?
Masks are not required in the Library; we will have some masks available if you would like to have one.
What safety precautions are in place at the Library?
- Sneeze guards are installed at the circulation, reference and Youth reference desks.
- We request that staff members and patrons do not enter the building if sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19
How does the Library curbside pickup work?
Patrons can put items on hold online or by calling the library at (360) 385-3181. Once patrons are notified that their items are available, come to the library. When you arrive, call our main line at (360) 385-3181 and we will bring your items to your car, or to the table outside the library’s front door. You can press 1 to bypass the phone message and talk directly to staff.
Are there computers for public use at the Library?
There are computers available for use on the second floor of the Library and two computers for teens in the teen room. We also have catalog computers for quick searches or placing holds, iPads in the Children's room as well as on the first floor, and laptops available for use within the Library.
Can I print documents at the Library?
Yes, you can print from one of the public computers or wirelessly from your device. The first 5 pages are free. It's $.10 after that.
Does the library have WiFi? Hours? Password? Parking lot?
Yes, the library does have WiFi which can be accessed in our parking lot. It is available 24 hours a day, with no password required. You do have to sign into the network and agree to the terms and disclaimer agreement.
Can I get in-person technology assistance at the Library?
We are available for technology assistance at the circulation and reference desk, and offer assistance from the Digital Equity Navigator, Jaime Pena on the second floor of the Library on Wednesdays.
Can I bring book donations to the library?
You may put book donations into the donation drop box at the front of the library. For more information on donating materials to the library please visit the Friends of the Port Townsend Library donation page here.
Will the library have storytimes or other in-person programming?
We are offering outdoor storytimes on the Pink House lawn, just outside the doors of the Library on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 11 am. We are offering Zoom programming for adults, Take and Make Spice Kits on the second Tuesdays of the month, and offering STEAM Take and Make kits for children as supplies last. Check out more information on programs at https://ptpubliclibrary.org/calendar.
How do I log in to Washington Anytime Library?
You can log into Washington Anytime Library on your computer at https://anytime.overdrive.com/, or by using the Overdrive or Libby App on your devices. When logging in you will use the number on the back of your library card (do not enter any spaces) and your PIN (the last 4 digits of your phone number, unless you changed it) Be sure to sign up using the correct library, Port Townsend Public Library and Jefferson County Library are not interchangeable.
