The Whiting Library currently provides pick up of physical library materials on our front porch.

Hours for Front Porch Pickup:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday between 10:00 am – 6:00pm

Saturday between 10:00am – 2:00pm

How Front Porch Pick Up Works:

Step 1: Decide what items you would like

• Search the Whiting Library Catalog online to find materials you would like to check out.  Here you can see what is available at Whiting Library. Each catalog record will let you know whether the book is available or checked out.
• Interlibrary loan from other libraries in Vermont is also available. You can search for items using the state catalog CLOVER. Your requests will be processed and we will give you a call when your items come in and are ready to pick up on the front porch. This may takes several weeks.
• A helpful hint when using the Whiting catalog is to use the clipboard function. Add all the items you would like to check out to the clipboard and then copy and paste the clipboard into your email to us.
• If you do not have access to the online catalog, don’t know what you would like to check out, or would like recommendations, please give us a call:  802-875-2277 or send an email to whitinglibrary1@gmail.com. We are happy to help!

Step 2: Let us know what items you would like

• Call the library at 802-875-2277 or send an email to whitinglibrary1@gmail.com and let us know what you would like to check out.
• We will also need your first and last name, your library card number if you know it, and your phone number in order to access your account for check outs and to let you know what your items are ready.

Step 3: Pick up your items

• The library will give you a call when your items are ready. Please be patient! We will do our best to process all requests on the same day as we receive them, during our business hours.
• Pickup will be available between the hours of 10:00am – 6:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and between 10:00am – 2:00pm on Saturday.
• Your check outs will be on a cart on the front porch of the library. They will be in a plastic bag labeled with your last name and first initial.
• Please only ONE person on the front porch at a time. This is a small space and there is no way to stay 6 feet from others. Please wait at the bottom of the ramp/stairs until the front porch area is clear.
• If you are unable to come to the library porch, we can bring your items to your car. Please let us know you will need car delivery when we call to let you know your items are ready.  You will either need to make an appointment for a specific time pickup or be able to call when you arrive out front. Park directly in front of the library. Please  allow us to put your items in your car with as much distance as possible.
• If you need home delivery, please give us a call and we will arrange to bring your books directly to your home.  
• Please do not enter the library building. The building is closed to the public.
• Please do no use front porch pick up if you are feeling sick in any way.

We are excited to offer this service. This is the safest way for you to check items out of the library and we hope you will continue to take advantage of it! Enjoy!!