LibCal Hours Blocker

How to Use

1. Navigate to Your Library's Website: Go to any page on your library's website that is powered by LibCal (like the homepage, hours page, or calendar).
2. Click the Bookmarklet: Click the CalendarBlocker bookmark in your bookmarks bar.
3. Choose Your Options: A modal window will appear.
   • Select the library location you want to generate the file for, or choose "All Found Libraries".
   • Select the correct time zone for the library location(s). It defaults to your browser's time zone.
   • Set the "Block time from" and "to" fields to cover your typical appointment hours.
   • Customize the event title prefix if desired.
   • Click "Generate Summary".
4. Review and Download:
   • On the summary screen, you can see a list of dates that will be included in the .ics file.
   • Check the "Include Weekends" box if you need to block off Saturdays and Sundays.
   • When you're ready, click "Download ICS".
5. Import to Your Calendar:
   • Open the downloaded ICS file with your preferred calendar application.
   • The dates will be added to your schedule, blocking off your availability.

Now Andrew, you can generated calendar events to block off all closed dates in just a few clicks, no secretary needed! You can even rename the bookmarklet Peggy if you wish!