Coronavirus (COVID-19): No-Contact Library Services

 

Northfield Public Library is open. The health and safety of our staff and patrons is our first priority. Whether in person or remotely, we are here for you. Face covings are recommended to be worn in indoor, public settings by all individuals – vaccinated or not. No-contact library services are still available.

 

Get Your Requests

• Place new requests via the online catalog or receive requests you’ve been waiting for.
• You will be notified when your requested items are available for pickup.
• No-contact pickup is available. Call 507-645-1803 to schedule no-contact pickup or home delivery of your items.

 

Get a Library Card

Register for a library card online by emailing northfieldref@gmail.com, or by phone by calling (507) 645-1803.

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Online Access from Anywhere

The library provides a range of digital offerings, including eBooks and eAudiobooks from Libby, streaming movies on Kanopy, art and craft video classes on Creativebug, online databases for research and homework, and Lynda.com, an online learning platform with thousands of tutorials. Some library programs are available virtually, too.

 

Free Wi-fi Access

Access the library’s free wi-fi network from outside the building (even in the parking lot).

 

Personalized Information Service

Library staff are available by phone and email to answer questions and provide reading recommendations. Call 507-645-6606 or email northfieldref@gmail.com.