New, slightly improved Book Return

When we first installed this book return in 1994, our circulation was about 1/3 of what it is now, AND vehicles could enter AND exit the library at the east and west sides.  Due to wear and tear from use, weathering and exposure, and traffic and safety rules that came later, we have a less than ideal situation. 

The doors needed to be replaced, so, inspired by the USPS, we had these drop chutes fabricated:

Good news:  you no longer have to hold a door open with one hand to deposit materials with the other.  Two flaps inside protect materials from the weather.  A roller conveyor keeps the bins from filling up too fast. 

We cannot change the traffic pattern in our parking lot right now without causing safety issues, so you still have to get out of your car to put things in the drop — unless 1. you are the passenger or 2. your car is very narrow! 

Perfect system or not, most of our materials are returned through our Book Return. 

Did you know we empty the drops every hour while open, and several times a day when we are closed?