Marjorie Mews Public Library
12 Highland Drive A1A 3C4 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

With the return to Alert Level 2, we were able to officially reopen to in-branch access as of Saturday March 27th, however your library experience will be different. The number of patrons allowed to enter the branch at any given time will be 8 people and masks are required when visiting the library. Staff have been supplied with appropriate PPE; circulation desks have been outfitted with Lexan barriers; and high-touch areas, such as public computers and desks will be saniti...zed frequently after each public use, and physical distancing will be required. Operational hours have changed since the onset of the pandemic - please check hours information here on facebook, on our website, or call 737-3020 for complete hours information. Curbside service remains available. Holds can be placed either through our catalogue at www.nlpl.ca or by calling/emailing the branch directly. Readers’ advisory services will be ongoing by connecting directly with staff through calling and/or emailing the branch. Public Computer access will be limited to one hour per day per patron, appointments are encouraged. At this time, the use of bathrooms will be prohibited; reading nooks, children’s play areas, and meeting rooms will not be available; and in-branch programming will continue to be suspended until further notice. Virtual programming will continue through the branch Facebook page and the provincial Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries YouTube channel. Visit us there for access to stories, heritage programming, tutorials, wellness practices, and more. Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries continues to provide fine-free lending at this time and there will be no exchanging of cash at branches. For more information about the resumption of public library service, and for a list of participating branches and hours of operations, please visit www.nlpl.ca. Also, check here on Facebook for more information about specific practices and services at the Marjorie Mews Library.

We've got some NEW & New-To-Us Adult Fiction - of the fun, uplifting, romantic variety (perfect for Spring) - now available! Follow the links below to request them today. Pictured: Heart of Glass by Nicole Jacquelyn https://tinyurl.com/476fk922 The Summer House by Lauren K. Denton... https://tinyurl.com/3f4sfbkb All Our Summers by Holly Chamberlain https://tinyurl.com/uf6688da Here to Stay by Adriana Herrera https://tinyurl.com/naju3v6y Winning Hearts by Debbie Macomber https://tinyurl.com/r4xzdzrj Someday With You by Nora Roberts https://tinyurl.com/ehcnf7h6 See more

We officially reopened to the public as of Tuesday, September 8th, however your library experience will be different. The number of patrons allowed to enter the branch at any given time will be 8 people and masks are required when visiting the library. Staff have been supplied with appropriate PPE; circulation desks have been outfitted with Lexan barriers; and high-touch areas, such as public computers and desks will be sanitized frequently after each public use, and physica...l distancing will be required. Operational hours have changed since the onset of the pandemic - please check hours information here on facebook, on our website, or call 737-3020 for complete hours information. Curbside service remains available. Holds can be placed either through our catalogue at www.nlpl.ca or by calling/emailing the branch directly. Readers’ advisory services will be ongoing by connecting directly with staff through calling and/or emailing the branch. Computer access will be limited to one hour per day per patron, appointments are encouraged. At this time, the use of bathrooms will be prohibited; reading nooks, children’s play areas, and meeting rooms will not be available; and in-branch programming will continue to be suspended until further notice. Virtual programming will continue through the branch Facebook page and the provincial Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries YouTube channel. Visit us there for access to stories, heritage programming, tutorials, wellness practices, and more. Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries continues to provide fine-free lending at this time and there will be no exchanging of cash at branches. For more information about the resumption of public library service, and for a list of participating branches and hours of operations, please visit www.nlpl.ca. Also, check here on Facebook for more information about specific practices and services at the Marjorie Mews Library.

Our #MovieMonday Staff Pick this week is... Harriet starring Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, and Clarke Peters. Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of iconic American freedom fighter Harriet Tubman - her extraordinary escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Request the DVD here > https://tinyurl.com/y97ldeem

Are you upgrading to a new Disc-less console? Are you unsure what to do with your games? Try donating them to the A.C. Hunter Video Game Lending Library! The St. John's Libraries graciously accept donations of PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo DS and Nintendo WiiU games! Don't forget to "Check Out" the collection at the A. C. Hunter Public Library in person on the second floor Adult Circulation or online in our catalogue: https://bit.ly/3kd0z6V ** Game donations can also be dropped off here at Marjorie Mews Library and we'll pass them on.**

We're trying something new in our Children's Section here at Marjorie Mews Library - topic bins! Does your child LOVE Trucks? We now have all our truck books in ONE place! We have a special bin for some of your favourite characters like Curious George & Peppa Pig, and another bin just for Dinosaurs! Let us know what you think of our system next time you visit (we're open to visitors Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4pm)!

Our #MovieMonday Staff Pick this week is actually a mini-series... Chernobyl starring Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson, Paul Ritter, and Jared Harris follows the aftermath of the 1986 explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Request it here > https://tinyurl.com/y58af2d3

Looking for a great book to read? Did you know that as part of NLPL's #NLReads competition we offer unlimited copies of the NL Reads contenders in our eLiibrary? 1 books gets the honour each month leading up to March and this month it is Crow Gulch by Douglas Walbourne-Gough. Grab a copy here > https://elibrary.overdrive.com/media/5817210