Using Your Library: Library Services

The Springfield Public Library is pleased to offer certain in-person services. Computer appointments are now available, and patrons may reserve items for curbside pick-up. We’re also continuing to offer Digital Library Cards, along with a ​full digital library​ and a​ ​calendar of virtual programs​.

Safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Our telephones are staffed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, so please call us at 541-726-3766 with any questions about library services.

Like most plans, the plan for phased reopening of your library, is subject to change. (Plan last updated 5/24/2021.)

Phase 1

• Online materials and services
• Phone service
• No checkout for physical items
• City Hall & Library closed to the public

Phase 2

• Virtual events and programs
• Curbside pickup service
• Digital library cards
• Online materials and services
• Phone service
• City Hall & Library access by appointment only

Phase 3

• Computer Appointments
• Remote print service
• Virtual events and programs
• Curbside pickup service
• Digital library cards
• Online materials and services
• Phone service
• City Hall & Library access by appointment only

Phase 4 (We are here)

• Browsing and checkout by appointment
• Computer Appointments
• Remote print service
• Virtual events and programs
• Curbside pickup service
• Digital library cards
• Online materials and services
• Phone service
• City Hall & Library access by appointment only

Phase 5 (TBD)

• Library open for limited hours at modified capacity
• Curbside pickup service by request
• Computer Appointments
• Remote print service
• Virtual events and programs
• Digital library cards
• Online materials and services
• Phone service
• City Hall & Library open for limited hours

Phase 6 (TBD)

• Library open for expanded hours at full or modified capacity
• In-person or virtual-hybrid events and programs
• Computer Appointments
• Remote print service
• Curbside pickup service by request
• Digital library cards
• Online materials and services
• Phone service
• City Hall & Library open for expanded hours

• 45-minute appointments are available:

  • Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

• Call in advance to schedule.

• Appointments are for browsing only: we do not have toys, games or activities available in the Kids and Tween area/no tables and chairs available for sitting and reading.

• Drop-in appointments may be accommodated if space is available.

• Patrons are required to wear face coverings while inside the Library.

• 45-minute appointments are available:

  • Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

• Access to library computers, scanner, printer and photo copier.

• Printing $0.15 per page black and white, with the first 10 pages being free. $0.25 per page color, no free color printing.

• Print remotely using your device for pick up at the library.

• Flash Drives and Headphones available for purchase.

• Call in advance to schedule

• One person per computer

• Drop-in appointments may be accommodated if space is available

• Patrons are required to wear face coverings while inside the Library

Each week  patrons can receive socially distanced but in-person assistance with their Smart Phones, Tablets, other personal devices or help with accessing websites and other tech help in general.

Three 30-minute appointments are available by appointment only.

• Appointments are on alternating Fridays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

• Call 541-726-3766 in advance to schedule

• Patrons are required to wear face coverings while inside the Library

• Place a hold to reserve library items, either by phone or online (click on ‘My Account’ at the top of the page to get started)

• Wait to receive an email with a subject line reading "Holds Available for Curbside Pick-up"

• Pick-up times are 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday

• More information about Curbside Pick-up

• Return items at our book drops 24/7
• A drive-up book drop is underneath the library, off A St. between 5th and 6th Streets
• Our remote, drive-up book drop is in the parking lot of Splash! at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Road

• Apply for a Library Card online!

• Libby/Overdrive:​ eBooks & eAudiobooks

• Access Video on Demand

• Treehouse coding lessons (Email us for more information:library@springfield-or.gov)

• Job Coaches

• Academic Tutors​ with Brainfuse ​and​ ​Test Prep with Learning Express Library

• Plus a range of​ ​additional databases​ accessible with your library card

The library is pleased to offer a range of online programs for all ages:

• Online calendar
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• Watch us on YouTube