September is Library Card Month

Treat yourself to a library card from the Huntsville Madison County Public Library!

This library card was designed by teen artist Emily Freeland in our 'design a library card' contest.

Did you know the Huntsville Madison County features twelve branches, so there has to be one close to you.  Ask your friendly librarian set you up with a library card.   Here is how it works...

If you are a resident of Madison County your library card is free to ages 14 or older.  Residents of Limestone County that live within the city limits of Madison and Huntsville are also eligible. You library card is valid at all branches.  Identification with correct name and permanent address required. A government-issued photo ID is required, such as a driver's license, passport or student school card. ID can be out of area driver's license combined with a lease, utilities bill, or imprint on a check or deposit slip.

If you are a non-resident there is a $15.00 annual fee for individuals and $25.00 annual fee for families. A government-issued photo ID with correct name and address is required.

Young readers ages 13 and younger will be issued a card but a parent or guardian signature required. Parent or guardian must be a resident of Madison County or a Limestone County living within the city limits of Madison or Huntsville, and must agree to be responsible for all items borrowed by the child(ren). Identification for the adult is required as detailed in the resident section listed above.

For public computer use only,  a card is issued free. This is for residents who are ineligible for a full membership card or to non-residents who do not desire full privileges. Non-residents may upgrade to fully privileged status if membership criteria are met. Identification with correct name is required. Preferred information includes, but is not limited to, address, zip code, phone number and birthdate. A photo ID is not required for a computer use only card.

Card Limits

Adult Card - 30 items or $500 value of all items borrowed.
Young Readers Card - up to 30 books, 5 CDs, 5 DVDs, 5 audio books on CD, up to 30 videos, 5 cassette tapes.
Public Computer Use Only - No items may be borrowed with a Public Computer Use Only card.

Books

Check Out Period: Two (2) weeks, two (2) renewals, unless item is on hold.
May be returned to any Library within the Huntsville-Madison County System.
Reference: Reference books do not circulate.

Audio Visual Materials

Limit and Check Out Time:

• Cassette Tapes - 5 for two weeks, two (2) renewals, unless item is on hold.
• Music CDs - 5 for two weeks, two (2) renewals, unless item is on hold.
• Digital Audiobooks – 5 for two weeks, no renewals, no holds.
• DVDs - 5 for one week, no renewals, no holds.
• Audio Books on Compact Discs - 5 for two weeks, two (2) renewals, unless item is on hold.
• Video Tapes - up to 30 for one week, no renewals.
• Kits - 1 for two weeks, no renewals.

Computer Software

Available for in-house use only.

Rental Collection (Book and AV Quick Picks)

Rental Fee: $2.00

Check Out Periods:

• Books - Two (2) weeks, no renewals, no holds.
• DVDs - One (1) week, no renewals, no holds.

Holds

Holds are made for books, cassette tapes, compact discs, audio books on compact discs, video tapes and kits. Holds may not be placed on DVDs or book and DVD Quick Picks. There are no limits on the number of holds a patron may request at a time.

An item may not be renewed if a hold has been placed on it. An item with a hold will accrue overdue fines according to the established rate if not returned by the date due.

Materials are held for 5 days.

Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Material for the blind and physically handicapped is circulated free to those who are certified eligible by rules established by an Act of Congress.