FAQs
- I don't have a library card but want to use your ebooks and audiobooks during COVID. Can I get a card?
- My library card expired? What does that mean?
- Can I get text notifications from the library?
- Can I check out materials through the Howard Miller Public Library?
- How can I renew my items?
- How can I get a library card at Howard Miller Public Library?
- Can I donate materials to the library?
- I heard you have Ice Skate rentals, how does that work?
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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?
- Are study rooms available?
- Now that the library is open, will there be in-person programming?
- Is it too late to participate in summer reading? Is there a way to register in the library?
- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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