Issuing a library card requires proof of residency as per Huntsville-Madison County Public Library policy.  However, to better serve our community, HMCPL is partnering with local missions and shelters to make allowance for exceptions to this policy.  Huntsville residents who do not have permanent addresses or are temporarily displaced may be issued a library card if they meet the following criteria that are supported by these local missions or shelters:

• First Stop – clients of First Stop may show proof of residency by bringing in a letter provided to them by First Stop administration.  The letter must be current (no older than 2 weeks).
• Breaking Free Rescue Mission – residents of Breaking Free Rescue Mission may show proof of residency by bringing in a letter provided to them by Breaking Free Rescue Mission administration.  The letter must be current (no older than 2 weeks).
• Salvation Army – residence of the Salvation Army may bring in a proof of residency letter provided by the Salvation Army administration.  The letter must be current (no older than 2 weeks).  Or, library staff may call Kevin Free @ 256-536-0442 to provide phone verification of residency.  If unavailable to be reached by phone, the patron will have to wait for verification at another time by either letter or phone.
• Downtown Rescue Mission – residence of the Downtown Rescue Mission may bring in a proof of residency letter provided by the Downtown Rescue Mission administration.  The letter must be current (no older than 2 weeks).  Or, library staff may call Dr. Kerry Walker @ 256-536-2441 to provide phone verification of residency.  If unavailable to be reached by phone, the patron will have to wait for verification at another time by either letter or phone.