The Library’s collections are available to all persons for use within the building. Full service is offered to residents, property and business owners within the library district which is similar to the boundaries defined by the Howell Public School System. Special cards for non-residents are available for a fee. We also participate in reciprocal borrowing with libraries in The Library Network.
To get a library card:
- Apply in person and present official I.D. with name and current address.
- Those under 18 years old require parent / guardian signature.
- Your card is free if you are a Howell School District resident or if your home library is a member of The Library Network, otherwise there is a charge of $30 per individual card or $90 per family.
- Your card is free if you work for a local Howell-area business. Proof of employment is required.
Loan Policies
Loan Periods and Restrictions
| Material Type | Loan Period | Borrowers | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books, Audiobooks | three weeks | All Patrons | no limit |
| Book Club Kits | four weeks | All Patrons | 1 per card |
| DVDs, Blu-Rays | one week | All Patrons | no limit |
| Hooked on Phonics, Discovery Packs | three weeks | All Patrons | no limit |
| Hoopla | one week | HCDL District Residents Only | 5 items per card, per month |
| Interloan Materials | three weeks | HCDL District Residents Only | 50 items per card |
| iPads | three weeks | All Patrons | 1 per card |
| Magazines | three weeks | All Patrons | no limit |
| Music | three weeks | All Patrons | no limit |
| Non-Circulating Items | In Library Only | All Patrons | In Library Only |
| Popular Magazines | one week | All Patrons | no limit |
| Overdrive/Libby | varies | All Patrons | 10 per card |
| Seasonal Materials | one week | All Patrons | no limit |
| STEM Kits | one week | HCDL District Residents Only | 1 per card |
| Early Literacy Kits | three weeks | HCDL District Residents Only | 1 per card |
| WiFi Hotspots | three weeks | HCDL District Residents Only | 1 per card |
Library Fees
| Overdue/Lost Materials | Fee |
|---|---|
| Overdue notice for DVD/Blu-Ray – charged after 3 days overdue and again after 7 days overdue for each item every time an overdue notice is sent | $1.00 |
| Overdue notice for all other material – charged after 9 days overdue and again after 19 days overdue for each item every time an overdue notice is sent | $1.00 |
| Processing fee – for each LOST item, added to the replacement cost of material | $5.00 |
| Replacement of AV case | $3.00 |
| Replacement of lost borrower’s card | $1.00 |
| Lost or damaged material, charged after 2nd overdue notice | Replacement cost + processing fee |
| Out of Area Borrowers Card | Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual | $30.00 |
| Family | $90.00 |
Non-Circulating Items:
- Reference materials
- Newspapers
- Microfilm
- Current issues of magazines in Reference
- Laptops