Borrow a Book

 

IF IT’S ON OUR SHELVES, IT’S AVAILABLE TO YOU!

We are pleased to offer curbside pickup and in-library browsing to our patrons (and our patrons includes YOU as the James is open to everyone!).

Here’s how it works:

  1. Fill out and submit the form below to tell us what you’re looking for. When your book(s) is pulled from the shelf, we will call you to confirm your hold and pickup day.

    OR

    Call us at (781) 659-7100 to request an item. We will pull it for you and confirm your hold and pickup day.

    OR

    Stop by The James at 24 West Street in Norwell Center to browse through our collection of NY Times bestsellers, local favorites, and perennial classics.

  2. Curbside pickup & browsing hours:

    Tuesday | 1–5 pm
    Wednesday | 1–5 pm
    Thursday | 1–5 pm
    Friday | 1–5 pm
    Saturday | 11 am–1 pm

  3. Curbside pickup:

    Please park in front of the James, remain in your car, and call us at (781) 659-7100 to let us know you are outside. We will bring your books right to you.

  4. Returning your books:

    Please drop your books in our book drop on the front porch of the James at your convenience.

*We cannot accept book donations at this time

Please complete the form below for Curbside Pickup and press submit.