Library Reopening May 2021
Following the guidance of City officials, the Huntsville Public Library will resume its normal service hours and increase the number of services offered starting Monday, May 10, 2021. Library hours will revert to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The reading furniture will be available but all visitors are still encouraged to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines. The Library will quarantine returned items for three days in observance of safety precautions. Computer access will be available on a first come, first serve basis using a limited number of library workstations to promote social distancing. The Nash Board Room will remain closed; the Staggs Community Room will be available for use, with limited occupancy, for library programs as well as private events. For more information, please contact the Huntsville Public Library at 936-291-5472.
Library Services
Donated Materials:
Starting March 1, 2021, the Huntsville Public Library will accept donated items such as books, DVDs, music CDs, or books on CD with a signed Item Donation Form provided by the Library. We are only able to accept a maximum of ten (10) donated items at one time. The Library does not accept donations of items such as magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, textbooks, dictionaries, or items deemed to be in poor condition. The Library is also unable to accept items dropped off on library grounds or items donated through our Book Drops. For more information, please call 936-291-5472. We thank you for your generosity.
Is your library card about to expire?
At this time, in order to make things easier for our patrons, the Huntsville Public Library is offering phone renewals in addition to in-person account renewals. Normally, we do require people to be in the library to renew their cards but we understand that not everyone may be comfortable coming into the library to renew their account.
A phone renewal will extend your account's expiration date for two months and allow our patrons to continue enjoying library services.
Additional ways to continue enjoying library resources:
Our collection of free ebooks and audiobooks are still available to patrons through Libby and OverDrive. To better assist our patrons and encourage literacy, the library will allow people who have less than $5 in fines to access this free digital resource.
Learn a new language from the comfort of your home! Access Pronunciator for free using the library’s subscription.
Due Dates & Item Renewal:
The Book Drop is open. Patrons may call the library at 936-291-5472 or text GABBIE at 936-274-7204 if they need assistance with their library account or interlibrary loan items.
Thank you for your patience as we adapt to new ways of engaging with the community.
