The Library’s physical collections and database subscriptions can be accessed by all patrons while within the building. Free library cards are available if you are a Howell School District resident, if your home library is a member of The Library Network, or if you work for a local Howell-area business, with proof of employment required. Library cards for non-residents are available for an annual charge of $30 per individual card or $90 per family. Request a library card online or sign up for one in person! An official ID with name and current address is required, and patrons under 18 years old will need to a parent or guardian’s signature.
The Library has a wide variety of items that can be checked out with your library card! Learn about our loan policies, restrictions, and renewal process below.
Loan Policies
Automatic Renewals
Library items can be renewed up to three times, excluding the restrictions listed below. Items that can be renewed will auto-renew twice, with the third renewal needing to be done manually by patrons or staff. Learn how to renew items online or by calling staff on our renewal webpage. Auto-renewal will occur four days before an item’s due date and a courtesy notice will be sent out with the new due date. Four days will be added to the item’s due date so no time is lost by the auto-renewal process.
The auto-renewal process will be blocked for accounts with billed items.
Items that cannot be auto-renewed:
Loan Periods and Restrictions
Borrowing privileges are restricted for accounts with billed items. E-material borrowing is restricted for accounts owing $25 or more.
| Material Type | Loan Period | Borrowers | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books, Audiobooks | 3 Weeks | All Patrons | No Limit |
| Book Clubs in a Bag | 4 Weeks | All Patrons | 1 per Card |
| DVDs, Blu-Rays | 1 Week | All Patrons | No Limit |
| Early Literacy Kits | 3 Weeks | All Patrons | 1 per Card |
| Games | 1 Week | All Patrons | No Limit |
| Hooked on Phonics, Discovery Packs | 3 Weeks | All Patrons | No Limit |
| Hoopla | Varies (3 days to 3 weeks) | HCDL District Residents Only | 10 Items per Card, per Month |
| Hot Spots | 3 Weeks | HCDL District Residents Only, 18 Years or Older | 1 per Card |
| Interloan (MeL) AV Materials
Interloan (MeL) Non-AV Materials |
2 Weeks
4 Weeks |
HCDL District Residents Only | 70 Items per Card |
| Launchpads | 3 Weeks | All Patrons, 18 Years or Older | No Limit |
| Library of Things (LOT) | 1 Week or 3 Weeks | HCDL District Residents Only, 18 Years or Older | 2 Items per Card |
| Magazines | 3 Weeks | All Patrons | No Limit |
| Memory Kits | 3 Weeks | All Patrons, 18 Years or Older | 1 per Card |
| Music | 3 Weeks | All Patrons | No Limit |
| Non-Circulating Items | In Library Use Only | All Patrons | In Library Use Only |
| Overdrive/Libby | Varies (1 to 3 Weeks) | All Patrons | 10 per Card |
| Puzzles | 3 Weeks | All Patrons | No Limit |
| Seasonal Materials | 1 Week | All Patrons | No Limit |
| STEM Kits | 1 Week | All Patrons | 1 per Card |
| Tonies | 1 Week | All Patrons | 1 per Card |
| Kanopy | Varies (48 or 72 hours) | HCDL District Residents Only | 10 Play Credits per Month |
| Kanopy | 30 Rolling Days | HCDL District Residents Only | 10 Play Credits per Month |
Library Fees
| Overdue/Lost Materials | Fee |
|---|---|
| Late fee for overdue Hot Spot | $10.00 |
| Lost or damaged material at time of 4th overdue notice | Replacement cost |
| Out of Area Borrowers Card | Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual | $30.00 |
| Family | $90.00 |