hobbs public
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Borrowing
The Hobbs Public Library (HPL) encourages everyone to have a library card. A variety of card types are available in an effort to provide the wide variety of needs of the Hobbs community.
Hobbs and Lea County residents with a government issued photo ID and proof of address receive full privilege cards. Other card types are available for temporary residents, residents of Gaines County Texas and teens.
Library Card Features:- HPL does not charge daily late fees. We will contact you if items are overdue.
- Library cardholders are responsible for all items checked out on their card.
- Please contact us if your card is lost or stolen so we can freeze your account.
- Library card privileges are extended to all ELIN libraries.
- Library cardholders are responsible if items are lost or returned damaged.
Library cards expire annually or every other year to enable staff to update contact information. Be prepared to show your government issued ID, proof of address and provide updates.
Renewing Your Card:Hobbs Public Library items can be checked out from, and returned to, any ELIN location. Items belonging to other ELIN libraries can be returned to HPL.
Libraries within the ELIN consortium:
- Hobbs Public Library
- Lovington Public Library
- Pannell Library (NMJC)
- Woolworth Community Library
- Eunice Public Library
Temporary cards may borrow 5 items per card.
Any library card with less than $10 in fine or fees is considered to be in good standing. Cards in good standing may borrow items to the limits listed.
Full privilege borrowing limits:
| Item Types | Limit | Loan Period | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | none | 21 days | 0 |
| Periodicals | 10 | 21 days | 0 |
| Music | 10 | 21 days | 0 |
| DVD | 10 | 21 days | 0 |
| Audio books | 10 | 21 days | 0 |
| VOX books | 3 | 21 days | 0 |
Interlibrary materials fine $.50 per day each item.
Questions?If you have any questions about your account or checking out items, speak to someone at the checkout desk or call (575)397-9328 or email us at HPLCirc@elinlib.org.