Library Services
Delivery of Library materials
The Walpole Public Library is offering no contact home delivery of library materials while the building is closed to the public. If you are interested in receiving library materials, please contact the Reference Desk at 508-660-7341 or at waref@ocln.org to check on availability.
Please be aware that at this time the library can only provide items that are physically
located in the building. We can only provide delivery in the town of Walpole. For more
information about this program call the Reference Desk at 508-660-7341 or email us at
waref@ocln.org.
Storytimes on Facebook
Join Mrs. Dean for storytimes on the library's Facebook page. Each week new videos will be uploaded to the library Facebook pages on the following schedule.
Mondays, Baby Book Time at 10:30 am
Tuesdays, Pajama Storytime at 7:00 pm
Wednesdays, Baby Book Time at 10:30 am
Thursdays, Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
Library material due dates extended
The due dates of all library materials checked out have been extended until June 30th. We ask all our patrons to hold unto library materials until the library re-opens. That being said, the library is accepting returns from the outside dropbox. All fines on returned materials will be waived for the duration of the library's closure. All patrons will be able to access our electronic materials regardless of account status. All holds will be suspended until the library reopens.
Program & meeting spaces
All in-person programs and meetings have been cancelled until further notice.
Donation items
While we are closed, the Walpole Public Library will not be accepting book and other material donations until further notice.
Downloadable and Streaming Options
Although the building is closed to the public, the Walpole Public Library has available downloadable e-books, e-audio and other materials to residents.Overdrive and its corresponding free app, Libby, allow users to borrow and read or listen to e-books and e-audiobooks on their computers, phones, tablets, or other devices. Get started on your computer by visiting Overdrive and signing in using your library card and PIN (the standard PIN is "ocln"); or by downloading Libby onto the device of your choice for free.More information about accessing these materials can be found on our Overdrive web page.
RBdigital Magazines gives patrons free access to new and back issues of dozens of popular magazines. To use this service, visit RBdigital Magazines and sign in or make a free account. Or, download the RBdigital app (Apple, Android, Kindle Fire). Additional information can be found on our RBdigital web page.
The New York Times is available for free online. To access it, visit the Library's catalog and click "New York Times" on the left-hand sidebar. Click "Redeem" next to the digital access code provided, then sign in or create a free account. When your code runs out after 72 hours, simply get a new one by following this process again.
Hoopla provides limited streaming access to movies, TV shows, e-books, e-audiobooks, and more. Access it through the hoopla website or by downloading the hoopla app (Apple, Android) and sign in or create an account using your library card number. Additional information about this service can be found on the library's hoopla web page. Please note: monthly limits may apply.
Kanopy is a collection of over 30,000 independent and documentary films, including videos from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, Media Education Foundation, and more. Kanopy’s collection focuses on titles offering social, cultural, and educational value. You can view available titles and stream by visiting the Kanopy website on your PC, or by downloading the Kanopy app to your Android mobile device, iOS mobile device, or Amazon Fire Tablet. Kanopy can also be streamed through your Roku, Apple TV, or Chromecast. More information can be found on the library's Kanopy web page. Please note: monthly limits may apply.
National Emergency Library Archives.org announced a National Emergency Library for students and the public. Please read the announcement for more information.
