Othello Library Opens for Curbside Pickup Only

Mid-Columbia Libraries’ (MCL) Othello Branch opens today for curbside pickup services. It is the first of MCL’s 12 branches to offer curbside pickup since temporarily closing in March due to the statewide stay home order; all other MCL branches and Bookmobile remain closed until further notice.

Customers can place books and materials on hold by visiting the library’s online catalog or by phone. Once customers receive notice that their items are ready for pickup, they can park on the right side of the alleyway just off Main Street next to the branch, located at 101 E. Main St., and call the phone number on the blue sign, (509) 546-8020. A staff member will collect held library items, check them out, and deliver them to customers waiting outside. Customers should open their trunk and wait inside their vehicle. Customers are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings when using curbside pickup services.

The service is available during regular branch hours, Monday through Friday from 11 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information visit the branch web page at midcolumbialibraries.org/branch/othello.

Books and materials can also be returned to the branch using the drive-up returns box, also located in the alley next to the building. Returned items will be quarantined for 72 hours.

Cardholders can access thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, streaming video, and more 24/7 at midcolumbialibraries.org.