gardening momma Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Ours does. I request books online and then go pick up. I can specify if I want to pick them up inside or at the drive thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 A drive thru would be awesome but there is no way for our library to put one in even if they were so inclined. I love my library but it is under serious attack right now by people in my town who think the library should be shut down to save money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 logistically there is no way my library could do this, but WOW to those that can. Ours is a downtown library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Oh how I wish! That sounds wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Yes, our library has one. When we moved here we thought it was super cool. Our library system has won all kinds of national awards for innovation. One thing they did was get rid of the dewey decimal system. Books are organized like at a bookstore by subject or alphabetical order. Oh, and a thriller for us was the fact they also do not have overdue fines. I am totally impressed with there concepts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 We don't have that, but it would be great if they did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Yes and we make use of it several times a week on average! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 No - there's a drive-up book drop, but not to pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 No - there's a drive-up book drop, but not to pick up. That's us too which means to me they could easily convert it to a drive thru pick up too. How awesome would that be! Our drive thru drop off drops right into the library's office so it would be easy to man whenever any drives up. I may just have to suggest this the next time I go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 No WAY!! I am so jealous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 sounds cool. they used to have a much more convient "drive-thru" (kinda/sorta) for dropping off books - but they built a new library and now have a drop box. back in the mists of prehistory (the early 80's) they would mail the books - but they cut that to save money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 No WAY!! I am so jealous!! I grabbed these pictures off my library's website. This is the branch I go to. There are 2 drive thru lanes. The one by the building is for dropping off and picking up. The other one is to use the outdoor drop boxes. There is also a "Curbside Express" which is a service I haven't used, and I'm not exactly sure how it works. Somehow you can reserve books and have them put in there and then pick them up after hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Drive through book drop but not pick up. I would SO be in heaven if they had that- we live where it's usually very cold and snowy all winter and it's no fun to slog through slush and snow to go inside to pick up my holds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 HA! Are you kidding? Our library doesn't even have an online system. We have a slot by the door you put your books in. Takes forever to get a request. We have such a poor, pitiful library, it is a disgrace. 90% of the children's books are so ragged you can barely see the title on the spine. I've donate a lot after we're done with them to help boost the supply of nice books. we need a new library soooo badly.... It's all about politics tho in my town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 No, but that is a really neat idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Yes, our library has one. When we moved here we thought it was super cool. Our library system has won all kinds of national awards for innovation. One thing they did was get rid of the dewey decimal system. Books are organized like at a bookstore by subject or alphabetical order. Oh, and a thriller for us was the fact they also do not have overdue fines. I am totally impressed with there concepts. We really need to talk about this no overdue fine thing! I think it would cost less to move there than I have to pay in overdue fines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 They were going to build a new library in our area that had one in the original design. I swooned of course. The branch we usually go to has a tiny parking lot and street parking is limited. Getting good parking and a drive-through would be a dream! Unfortunately then the market dropped, and the lot stands empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 No, but this is not a drive-through culture. I can't think of any drive-through service. Our library is very convenient, however. I order books online and they turn up in the mobile library (library van) which comes to our village once a fortnight. It stops exactly opposite the post office that I run, so I just lock the door and run over to pick up my books. There are no overdue fines for children and the mobile library tends to waive fines for everyone - because it only comes periodically and the driver understands that people can't always work to the schedule. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 No. That sounds nice, but they don't have any type of drive-thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 No - there's a drive-up book drop, but not to pick up. Same here. And our website is a pain to navigate. It's like you need to know some special language to narrow search fields. I shouldn't complain, though, as they are kind to me even as I write my checks for overdue fines . . . .:tongue_smilie: I have a few books I should round up before bed. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 No. Our library barely has a library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 No drive thru for us. Our library is in a very old tiny house, we don't even have a parking lot. My post office doesn't have a parking lot either. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 lol NOPE but it does have a drive "through" spot on the side where you can return books to a drop-slot from the comfort of your vehicle.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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