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  What kinds of items does the library offer? , collapsed

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  How does the library decide what to spend money on? , collapsed

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  How do I ask the library to buy a book I want to read? , collapsed

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  I have concerns about an item in your collection. Who do I talk to about it? , collapsed

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  What magazines and newspapers are in the library's collection? , collapsed

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  Do you offer special formats such as Braille or access to programs such as Talking Books? , collapsed

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  Does the library carry textbooks? , collapsed

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  How do I request an item that HCPL doesn't own from another library system? , collapsed

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  How do you decide which languages to purchase? , collapsed

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  I want materials in a language other than English. What does HCPL have? , collapsed

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  How do I ask the library to buy an eBook or eAudiobook that I want? , collapsed

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  What does the library do with books they retire from the collection? , collapsed

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  Why is a book that used to be in the library not there anymore? , collapsed

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  Why is the book I want at other branches, but not at my branch? , collapsed

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  Why don't you have all the books in my favorite series? , collapsed

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  What does it mean when the catalog says an item is on order? , collapsed

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  How do I donate a book in memory of someone? , collapsed

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  Does HCPL accept book donations? , collapsed

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  I'm a local author, how do I get my book in the library? , collapsed

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