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How To Get a Library Card in Huntsville

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Reading opens up a whole new world to us. The library has a goldmine of information for the public to use.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Go to the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library located at 915 Monroe Street or any branch of the library to register.
  2. Fill out registration form.
  3. Show proof that you reside in Madison County. You can use your driver's license or other photo I.D. for identification or bring mail with your Madison County address on it to prove you live in the county.
  4. Check out some good books, CD's and videos, immediately, and often.
  5. Return your library materials on time.

Tips:

  1. Branches of the library are located in Bailey Cove, Bessie K. Russell, Blue Spring, College of Discovery, Eleanor E. Murphy, Gurley, Adison, Madison Square, Monrovia/Harvest, New Hope, Tillman Hill, and Triana.
  2. Library cards are free to Huntsville residents. Replacement cards cost $2; nonresidents pay $15.
  3. Books check out for 2 weeks and can be renewed for additional time if there is no hold on them. Late fee for books and CD's is 25 cents per day. Late fee for videos is $1.00 per day.
  4. Current best sellers can be found in the "Quick Picks" book section of the library and are available for $2.
  5. A book can be put on hold--reserved--if you are willing to pay 50 cents for the privilege when you pick it up.

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