Morristown-Hamblen Public Library
417 West Main Street Morristown, TN  37814 (423) 586-6410
 
 
 
 
Library Services

CIRCULATION 

The Morristown-Hamblen Library has both print and electronic media that patrons can check out. Books, magazines, and audio materials can be checked out for two weeks. All videos and DVDs have a three day check out period. 

The Library also offers ebook access at: http://reads.lib.overdrive.com.** To access the collection and check out materials, you must have a valid Morristown-Hamblen Library card. 

On the site, you can select materials by subject, author, or title and put them into your cart. There will be a note on each material as to the length of time you can check out the ebook(s). You can select materials first and put them into your cart for checkout or login and then make your selections. To login to the ebook site: 

1. Select My READS account 
2. Select Region (Nolichucky) 
3. Select Library (Morristown-Hamblen) 
4. Enter your full library card number (with ending character) **Please do not download ebooks to the library's computers. Our computers cannot support ebook downloads. The ebook service is for personal computers/use only. If you have any questions/problems accessing the ebook site, look at the troubleshooting link on the My READS site or contact the Morristown-Hamblen Library.


LIBRARY CARDS

All library cards are made at the Circulation Desk in the Main Library (at the top of the ramp).  Each adult must show the librarian a form of identification with his/her name and current address on it in order to obtain a form. 

To get a Juvenile card (under 14 years of age), a parent or legal guardian must be present with the child(ren) to fill out and sign the form.  No child under the age of 14 can obtain a library card without his/her parent or guardian present.

The first time a person receives his/her library card, they are limited to 2 items.  Once they have returned the 2 items, they can check out up to their maximum limit as shown below:

Adult Cards: 20 books; 8 magazines; 8 Audio/CD books; 3 Movies or DVDs

 

Juvenile Cards: 10 books; 4 magazines; 4 Audio/CD books

 
INTER-LIBRARY LOANS

Patrons can request materials through Interlibrary Loan.  A special form for requested materials must be filled out at the Circulation Desk in the Main Library.  Patrons will be contacted when the item has arrived. There is a $2.00 pick-up charge on Interlibrary Loan materials.  All Interlibrary Loan materials must be returned to the Main Library by the date specified on the cover.
FINES

Late books, magazines and books-on-tape or CD are fined 25 cents per day.  Videos and DVD's are fined $1.00 per day.  The maximum fine limit on paperback books and magazines is $2.00.  The maximum fine limit on all other items is $5.00. 


COPY AND FAX SERVICES

The Library has several printers (black/white and color) located in both the Computer Room and the Children's Library.  There is a 25 cent charge per page for color printouts and a 10 cent charge on black/white printouts.

The Library also has a copy machine for use, located near the Circulation Desk in the Main Library.  All copies made are 10 cents each.

Patrons can also have materials faxed from the Library.  The charge for faxing materials is $1.00 for the first page and 50 cents for each additional page.
DEBIT/CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS

The library has a credit/debit machine available to accept payment for fines, lost materials, faxing, and printing/copying services.  Cards can also be used to purchase items for sale on the ramp.  In addition, individuals who wish to contribute to the building fund or purchase items in memory of someone can also make donations by credit or debit card.  Patrons who use their credit/debit card for fees and/or services will be charged a 50 cent convenience fee for each transaction.  The library does not charge the fee for persons making donations or purchasing library merchandise.