DIY Collection

• Anyone 21 or older who lives, works, or attends school in Maryland may apply for an HCLS DIY library card by bringing a current photo ID that can be used to verify age, such as a driver’s license or state-issued ID.
• The DIY library card may only be used to borrow items from the DIY Education Center.
• The DIY library card expires one year from the date of issue.
• A liability waiver and release must be signed as part of the initial card application, and again each year the DIY library card is renewed.

Returning

• Please clean all items when finished. Items from the DIY collection must be returned to the Elkridge Branch DIY side entrance (no appointment necessary).
• DIY Education Center items may not be returned to any HCLS book drop, any other HCLS branch, or other library systems in Maryland.
• Sewing machines should be returned to the branch (Elkridge or Glenwood) from which they were borrowed.

Reserving

• Customers may reserve materials from the DIY Education Center collection online at hclibrary.org, over the phone, or in person. A total of four items may be requested at one time.
• When placing an online request, select DIY at Elkridge Branch as the pickup location.
• Customers will be notified by email, USPS, or phone when requested items become available for pickup.
• DIY items on hold will be held in the branch for seven days.
  Reserved DIY materials may not be sent to other HCLS branches.

• Fines are charged for each day an item is late.
• No fines are charged on days HCLS is closed.
• If fines equal $10 or more, customers cannot borrow or renew any library materials until the fines have been cleared.
  Fines may be paid in person or using a self-check machine.
  DIY materials must be returned in the same condition in which they were borrowed.
• The full replacement cost for each item, plus a standard processing fee, will be charged for each lost, damaged, or stolen item.
• HCLS cannot accept replacements of lost or damaged items from the DIY Education Center collection.

• For inquiries please call the DIY Center at 410-313-5075.
• Suggest an addition to the DIY Collection.