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.
Weather Closure:
The Huntsville Public Library was closed during the week of February 15 through February 19 due to severe weather. Items that were due between 02/12/21 and 02/22/21 have been extended. These items are now due on 03/01/2021. Accounts that were set to expire during this time have also been extended to the same date. We thank you for your patience during this time as we readjust to the closure.
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.
Current Hours:
The Huntsville Public Library reopened on Monday, October 26, 2020 under the guidance of City Officials. Our hours are currently 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. With our current safety measures, we are only able to accommodate fifty patrons inside the building at one time. Per Governor Abbott’s Executive Order 28, all persons must wear a mask unless they are under the age of 10 or have a medical condition. The library’s book sale will be open. Limited computer access will be available on a first come, first served basis. Limited computer assistance will be offered in an effort to maintain social distancing. Meeting room reservations will not be available, and the library’s reading furniture will be inaccessible. For more information, please call the library at 936-291-5472.
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.
