Pasadena Public Library Expands Curbside Pickup Service

Following the success of curbside pickup at Central Library, Pasadena Public Library has expanded the service to seven branches.

It’s now available weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Central Library, Allendale, Hastings, Lamanda Park, La Pintoresca, Linda Vista, San Rafael and Santa Catalina branch libraries.

“This pilot project has been very successful thanks to careful planning, guidance from the Pasadena Public Health Department, and cooperation from the community with contactless pickup,” said Director of Libraries and Information Services Michelle Perera, noting that 437 patrons picked up 1,139 items during the program’s initial launch at Central Library. “Library staff are thrilled to be able to provide this service to the community.”

Patrons who reserve books and other items at www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net are contacted via email or phone when their materials are ready, and then provided instructions as to when and where to pick them up. Upon arrival at the designated library site, patrons call or text library staff. Using appropriate protective equipment, including face masks and gloves, library staff place reserved materials on a table and step back, allowing the patron to step out and pick up the materials. Materials can also be returned in library book drops.