You can find previous editions of me pouting HERE.
This post is not entirely serious, but maybe a little bit.
***Our library system is now open for curbside pick-up!***
...And I am happy to say they are not messing around with this COVID-19 bullshit. You call ahead to get an appointment, and you pick your books up within that half hour time frame. When you get to the location you've chosen to have your books sent to, you call and let them know which numbered parking spot you are in, and your name. A librarian brings the books out and sets them next to the parking stall sign. Once the librarian goes inside, you can exit your car to get your books. When you return books, they are left in a bin for three days before anyone touches them to check them back in.
Originally this list was ebooks only, but now that curbside has started, I am including all books I have requests in for.
Books I Am Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiting For
1. The Woman in Cabin 10 
Hold Date: April 21st
Starting Position: 24 on 3 copies
Current Position: 5 on 3 copies
2. The Nanny 
Date Requested: May 24th
Starting Position: 5 on 6 copies
Current Position: In Delivery
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Okay, so I realize in the grand scheme of things this is not a huge issue. But I really want these books, never mind the fact that I have a pile from NetGalley and hundreds of unread books on my Kindle and five-shelf bookcase stacked two and three deep.
#ALLTHEBOOKS!
Happy Reading,
Sarah
our lib has almost the same sort of arrangement but every time i go past it's all locked up... must be pretty short hours or some such...
ReplyDeleteThe hours are pretty short here too, but ours is also a massive system of many branches. Only four or five branches are open, so all holds are sent to those five if patrons request that (our fave branch is closed so we have to send our books to a different one). Between funding cuts (because the mayor is a terrible person) and having to organize thousands of books getting sent to just a couple places, they're only open 9-4 Wednesday-Saturday.
DeleteOurs finally started curbside too, it's been slow, but at least thinga are moving!!!! I enjoyed The Woman In Cabin 10 (I thought the middle went on a little bit, but the ending!!!!!).
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, yes! At least things are moving again, albeit slowly. Hours are limited (our mayor's new budget is garbage and calls for massive cuts ti library funding. So help me God, if that happens...) The handful of locations that are open operate only four days a week - I can't even imagine how much planning goes into getting books transferred from their regular branches to the open locations.
DeleteI thought the wait for The Sun Down Motel was long, but this one is dragging on even longer!!!
The anticipation for Woman in Cabin 10 may hype you up more than the actual book itself! Seriously though, it looks like your library reopening is really helping you get access to most of these titles. I'll have to read some more stuff so you can put more on hold!
ReplyDeleteI ended up really loving it! I knew the wife was involved, but did not guess how. I was genuinely surprised by where it went. I think this is officially the last edition of this mini-meme because all the books I was so desperate for have finally passed through my hands!
DeleteOne of my libraries is doing this now. I have not gone yet because it is a branch that is a bit far from where I live, but is sure is great to have the option.
ReplyDeleteIt is a much farther trek for us now too, but worth it to finally use our cards again - never mind that we have tons of unread books at home that we own. Hope you get back to it soon as well!
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