DIY Education Center

DIY items can be returned to the Elkridge Branch DIY side entrance (no appointment necessary).

• DIY Repair & Maintain
• DIY Create
• DIY Adventure

• DIY Collection: Small tools for home projects, bicycle repair kits, etc.
• DIY Institute: A series of DIY classes for students of all ages
• DIY Ed Studio: A “mess-friendly” classroom and workspace
• Suggest an addition to the DIY Collection
• For inquiries, please call the DIY Center @ 410-313-5075

To borrow from the DIY collection you must apply for and obtain a DIY Library Card

• Anyone 21 or older who lives, works, or attends school in Maryland may apply in person at the DIY Education Center at the HCLS Elkridge Branch for a HCLS DIY library card.
• The DIY Library Card may only be used to borrow materials from the DIY Education Center.   You must use a standard HCLS Library Card to borrow other items
• The DIY library card expires in one year from the date of issue.
• A liability waiver and release must be signed as part of the application
• DIY Education Center – Standard Waiver Form
• DIY Education Center – Class Waiver Form

Limits, Loan Period & Fines

• The loan period for items from the DIY collection is seven days.
• You may borrow up to 12 items each visit, with a maximum of 24 items from this collection checked out on one card.
• Beginning August 15, 2018 items from the DIY collection may not be renewed.
• The daily fine (charge per day per item) for materials from the DIY collection: $2. Seniors (65+) pay half the fines on all overdue materials.

Lost & Damaged

• DIY materials are to be returned in the condition in which they were borrowed.
• The full replacement cost and a processing fee will be charged for each item lost, damaged, or stolen.
• Replacement of lost or damaged materials from the DIY Education Center collection are not accepted.

Returning Items

• DIY items can be returned to the Elkridge Branch DIY side entrance (no appointment necessary).
• You MUST return all materials from the DIY Education collection during open hours to the DIY Education Center service desk at HCLS Elkridge Branch.
• DIY Education Center materials MAY NOT be returned to any HCLS book drop, any other HCLS branch, or other library systems in Maryland.

Reserving Items

• You may not reserve any materials from the DIY Education Center collection via hclibrary.org.
• You may call the DIY Education Center to check on the availability of materials.
• Available materials can be held until the close of business the following day.
• Reserved materials may not be sent to other HCLS branches.

Renewing Items

• Materials from the DIY Education Center collection may not be renewed.