FAQs
- I heard you have Ice Skate rentals, how does that work?
- How can I get a library card at Howard Miller Public Library?
- My library card expired? What does that mean?
- Can I get text notifications from the library?
- How do I sign up for email notifications?
- How can I renew my items?
- Can I check out materials through the Howard Miller Public Library?
- Why can't I check out materials from the library?
- Can I donate materials to the library?
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- How many people will be able to be in the library at one time?
- Are kids allowed in the library? Can my entire family come to enjoy the library?
- Will I be able to use the computers in the library?
- Is the children's area of the library open?
- Will I need to wear a mask? What if I don't wish to or cannot wear one?
- Why does it take so long to the items I returned to be checked-in and for materials from other libraries to arrive?
- Will we be able to read magazines and newspapers in the library?
- How does curbside pick up work at this time?
- Are study rooms available?
- Now that the library is open, will there be in-person programming?
- Where did all the furniture go? Why does the library look so empty?
- Are you accepting donations?
- What if I have more questions or need to share concerns with someone? How do I do that?
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Lending Times and Overdue Fees
No Overdue Fees until March 31, 2021.
Books and Magazines
Item | Loan Period | Limit | Overdue Fees | Renewals |
---|---|---|---|---|
Adult Books | 21 days | 100 (includes children's materials) |
$0.15 per day | Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Express Books | 7 days | - | $0.15 per day | No |
Magazines | 7 days | - | $0.15 per day | Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Encyclopedias (non-reference) | 21 days | - | $0.15 per day | Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Reference Books | Library Use Only | Library Use Only | Library Use Only | Library Use Only |
Children's Print Materials
Item Location | Loan Period | Limit | Overdue Fees | Renewals |
---|---|---|---|---|
Children's (Board, Puzzle, and Young Readers Books) |
21 days | 100 (includes other
print materials) |
None |
Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Junior Fiction | 21 days | 100 (includes other
print materials) |
None | Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Junior Non-Fiction | 21 days | 100 (includes other
print materials) |
None | Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Tween | 21 days | 100 (includes other
print materials) |
None | Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Young Adult | 21 days | 100 (includes other
print materials) |
None | Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Electronic Checkouts
Item | Loan Period | Limit | Overdue Fees | Renewals |
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Kindle/NOOK | 21 days | Adults only | $1 per day for charger and device | No |
Mobile Hotspot | 7 days | Adults only, 1 device per household | $1 per day | Yes |
Launchpads | 7 days | None | $0.15 per day | No |
Vox Books | 21 days | None | $0.15 per day | Yes |
AV Items
Items | Loan Period | Limit | Rental Fee | Overdue Fees | Renewals |
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Books on CD | 21 days | - | Free | $0.15 per day | Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Music CDs | 21 days | 25 | Free | $0.15 per day | Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Feature Film DVDs (within 6 months) | 7 days | 15 (all DVDs) | Free | $1.00 per day | No, but can be checked out again if no holds |
Feature Film DVDs (6+ months old) | 7 days | 15 (all DVDs) | Free | $0.15 per day | Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Other DVDs | 7 days | 15 (all DVDs) | Free | $0.15 per day | Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold |
Updated 07/17/2020