Important Information About Abbot Public Library’s Upcoming Move

In preparation for the move to the Eveleth School at 3 Brook Road, Marblehead, MA, Abbot Public Library will close at 5 pm on Saturday, September 10, 2022. This will be our temporary space during the renovation of our current building. 

According to Gary Amberik, Chair of the Library Board of Trustees, “it was important to us to find a suitable space to house the interim library so we could continue to provide the Town of Marblehead with essential library services while we undertake the critical infrastructure updates and improvements at Abbot Public Library. We are grateful to the Marblehead School Committee for allowing us to utilize the Eveleth School.” 

Library Director Kimberly Grad notes that the Eveleth School will be familiar to many people in the community. Classrooms will be repurposed for reference and technical support, fiction and nonfiction collections, spaces for teens and children, quiet reading areas and a room for public programs. “We look forward to welcoming the community of Marblehead to this temporary library space,” she adds.

The library will be closed from mid-September through mid-October to allow the staff time to physically relocate materials and furnishings from one building to the other. All virtual services like databases, Libby, and Hoopla will still be available with a library card.

Please refer to this list of frequently asked questions as a guide during this transitional period.

How long will the library be closed? 

The library will be closed from mid-September through mid-October to allow the staff time to physically relocate materials and furnishings from one building to the other. All virtual services like databases, Libby, and Hoopla will still be available with your library card.

How to contact the library:

Our phone lines will be down from September 10 to mid-October. However, we will be reachable by email at marcirc@noblenet.org. We will respond as soon as possible Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. 

How do I return my items while the library is closed? 

Please hold on to your books and other items owned by Abbot Public Library, and return them when we open again at the Eveleth School. For more information about our Borrowing policy, please go to abbotlibrary.org/about/general-info.

Will the book drop be available while you are closed? 

No, please return your Marblehead items to the Eveleth School site when we reopen in October.

Can I pick up an item on hold while you are closed? 

No, all of our collections will be unavailable during this time. Abbot Public Library/Marblehead will not be available as a pick-up location from August 24 until mid-October. If you put an item on hold previously and you are still waiting for its arrival, you will not lose your place in line.

How do I find my account and put a hold on a book for pick up at a nearby library? 

Go to https://abbotlibrary.org. Log into your account to reroute your item to a different NOBLE library. In your account, select the “Holds” tab. Click on the book you want to reroute, select “Edit,” and change the location. Visit www.noblenet.org/libraries to find libraries in the NOBLE network.

Can I still request Museum Passes?

Passes will be available through August. Museum Pass reservations will be unavailable starting in September and during the Library’s temporary closure. 

How can we reach you? 

Our phone lines will be down during the move. However, we will be reachable by email at marcirc@noblenet.org. We will respond as soon as possible Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. 

What will happen to regularly scheduled library programming while the library is closed?

Regularly scheduled library programs will resume in November. Check the website for updates: abbotlibrary.org/events. 

What will the public service hours be at the Eveleth School?

Monday: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm

Thursday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Friday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

Where can I find updates on the status of the renovations to the main library?

Visit our website at abbotlibrary.org/news/renovation-news. 

For additional information, please visit www.abbotlibrary.org, email mar@noblenet.org, or call 781-631-1481.