Now that Wisconsin has moved into the next phase of the Badger Bounce Back plan for reopening, T.B. Scott Free Library will reopen to the public with limited services and restrictions to protect the health of all members of our community.

This is an unprecedented time and we are grateful for your continued support and patience. Please continue to monitor our website and social media pages for further information and digital programming and activities.

Our new hours of operation during this time are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 am – 6 pm
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10 am – 1 pm

The library continues to offer curbside service to any who request it.

Please observe the following restrictions when you come to the library:

Masks are required by all Patrons and Staff except those age 2 and under.

Parents, your children 16 and younger must be accompanied by you or another responsible adult during their time at the library and may not be left unattended in the library at any time.

A limit will be placed on the number of people in the building, based on the current phased capacity limit.

Extensive and regular cleaning of public and staff spaces in the library is a priority.

Continue to follow CDC recommendations to keep yourself and others safe, including social distancing and staying home if you are sick.

Follow the directional signage posted in the library.

Seating will be limited to 1 person/table.

Blocks, Legos and other shared equipment will not be available for use.

In person Story times, classes, and other gatherings will remain suspended until further notice.

Meeting room reservations are canceled until further notice.

Computer access will be limited depending on usage. Priority will be given to job seekers and those filing for unemployment.

The library’s plan for reopening will been posted at each entrance.

The outdoor book drops are open.  Items are not due until June 1. Fines will not accrue on these materials nor on any library items checked out until that time.

Plans are in progress for some of the performances, originally planned for this year's Summer Reading Program.  More details will be shared as plans are finalized.  Summer Meal Program will occur.  More details will be shared as plans are finalized. 

The library's digital and virtual resources, which have seen an increase in use during the closing, continue to be an option for those more comfortable staying home. Thousands of choices are offered through the Libby app which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

T.B. Scott Free Library is providing contactless, curbside pickup of materials by appointment. Staff members are taking precautions by wearing gloves and masks at all times while handling your requested materials. To maintain social distancing, staff cannot accept in-person returns. Please return materials to the book drop.  All library materials checked-out prior to closure are due back no later than June 1, 2020.

Curbside Pickup

• Place your holds: Call 715-536-7191 to request materials or place holds through our online catalog for items available in Merrill only. Phones will be staffed Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 6pm. After hours messages will be returned the next working day.
• Schedule a time for pickup: We’ll give you a call when your items are ready to arrange an appointment for pickup.
• Follow the signs: Drive into a designated pickup stall at the library at your appointment time. Alternate arrangements will be made if you don’t have a vehicle.
• Collect your items: When you arrive at your appointment time, a staff member will bring out your checked-out materials. With your window closed, we ask that you or whomever is picking up your materials present the library card in the window of the vehicle to verify that we are giving the requested materials to the correct person. We will then place the bag of materials in front of your stall. Or if you’d prefer, you may open your trunk and we can place your items there. In this way, we are ensuring social distancing.
• Due date(s): Each curbside check-out of library materials includes a check-out slip with due dates for each item. Lost the slip? Patrons may also check when their materials are due by signing-in to their V-Cat library accounts.

Once materials are returned, they will be quarantined for at least 72 hours. Home Delivery and Interlibrary loan remain suspended at this time.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we begin to provide services in a new way that is safe for everyone. Wait times may be longer than usual, and you may occasionally need to leave a message while we are helping other patrons. We will return your call as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing you at a safe distance soon!

Note: If you are sick, please stay home. Do not come to the library to pick up your materials.

Under the Safer at Home Order, the building remains closed to the public.

T.B. Scott Free Library is providing contactless, curbside pickup of materials by appointment. Staff members are taking precautions by wearing gloves and masks at all times while handling your requested materials. To maintain social distancing, staff cannot accept in-person returns. Please return materials to the book drop.  All library materials checked-out prior to closure are due back no later than June 1, 2020.

Curbside Pickup

• Place your holds: Call 715-536-7191 to request materials or place holds through our online catalog for items available in Merrill only. Phones will be staffed Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 6pm. After hours messages will be returned the next working day.
• Schedule a time for pickup: We’ll give you a call when your items are ready to arrange an appointment for pickup.
• Follow the signs: Drive into a designated pickup stall at the library at your appointment time. Alternate arrangements will be made if you don’t have a vehicle.
• Collect your items: When you arrive at your appointment time, a staff member will bring out your checked-out materials. With your window closed, we ask that you or whomever is picking up your materials present the library card in the window of the vehicle to verify that we are giving the requested materials to the correct person. We will then place the bag of materials in front of your stall. Or if you’d prefer, you may open your trunk and we can place your items there. In this way, we are ensuring social distancing.
• Due date(s): Each curbside check-out of library materials includes a check-out slip with due dates for each item. Lost the slip? Patrons may also check when their materials are due by signing-in to their V-Cat library accounts.

Once materials are returned, they will be quarantined for at least 72 hours. Home Delivery and Interlibrary loan remain suspended at this time.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we begin to provide services in a new way that is safe for everyone. Wait times may be longer than usual, and you may occasionally need to leave a message while we are helping other patrons. We will return your call as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing you at a safe distance soon!

Note: If you are sick, please stay home. Do not come to the library to pick up your materials.

Under the Safer at Home Order, the building remains closed to the public.