Policies
Library Membership
Library cards are available at no charge to residents of Hartland and surrounding communities.
You can sign up here or at the library.
Loan Periods
New Materials: 2 weeks
Books, Magazines, Audiobooks, and DVDs: 3 weeks
Museum Passes: 1 week
Renewals: Materials may be renewed in person, by phone, or from your HPL account, provided the item has not been placed on hold.
Overdues
Overdue notices will be emailed to patrons who have signed up for email notifications and mailed to patrons who do not receive email notifications. Patrons may have their borrowing privileges suspended in the event of repeated long overdue items or non-payment. Patrons are responsible for the replacement costs of lost or damaged materials.
Returns
You can return materials in the library at our circulation desk when the library is open, or in the book drop outside of the library entrance when we are closed.
Fines
The library has a conscience box for those who wish to donate money when their items are overdue.
Computer/Internet Policy
The Hartland Public Library is committed to providing patrons with computers, internet and WiFi. We adhere to the principles of governing information freedom and access as outlined in the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights. The library and its patrons must observe all applicable local, state, and federal laws governing information access.
Child Accompaniment
Please note that staff members are not in the position to supervise children except during scheduled library programs. Children aged 9 and under should be accompanied by an adult guardian.