St. Paul Public Library patrons who have been missing the printed page during the COVID-19 crisis will have the option to pick up lending materials at five locations.

Beginning Thursday, anyone with a library card can call or email George Latimer Central, Highland Park, Merriam Park, Rondo or Sun Ray libraries to request books, magazines, DVDs and other materials.

“Library staff members are strictly adhering to the latest guidelines from the CDC, and all services will be contactless,” according to a St. Paul Public Library news release. “All materials are quarantined for three days prior to circulating, following best practices around sanitizing surfaces.”

This new contactless pickup service will be available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Patrons who have items on hold at the five listed locations can request to pick up those, too.

St. Paul residents who don’t have a library card can access e-materials after completing an online application for an e-card.

More information about the contactless pickup service is available at sppl.org/contactless.