Let the Avalon Library serve you wherever you live with Library by Mail, featuring reusable mail bags and prepaid return labels!
Property owners can have library items mailed from the Avalon Library to any address in the US and return those items, or items borrowed while in town, using USPS mail with a provided prepaid mailing label and bag.
The following items can be mailed, or returned using provided prepaid mailing labels and mail bags:
- Books
- Music CDs
- Audio Books
- PlayAways
- DVDs, including new titles!
- Video games for PS3, PS4&5, XBoxOne&X, Nintendo Switch
To Request Items for mail:
- Search for items in our catalog using the "Avalon Library by Mail" pick up location option.
- You can also request items by calling the library (609-967-7155) or send us an email.
What Happens Next?
- When the item is available, your request will be sent out via USPS Library Mail within 2 days.
- When you're finished with the item, use the provided mail bag and prepaid label to return via USPS mail, or bring the item to the library if you're in town.
- Please note, mailed library items can take longer to arrive than typical shipments. You account will not be impacted by items delayed in either direction.
Want to Return Items By Mail?
- If you are planning to be away when an item will be due, don't let that stop you from borrowing it! Ask for a mailer bag at check out and return the item by mail from anywhere in the US.
- Have a mailer bag but need a mailing label? Request a label to be sent by email.
- All mail bags contain a pre-paid return label; packages can be placed in your mailbox for pickup by your postal carrier.
Please Note:
- This service is only available for Avalon property owners
- Cannot ship oversized library material
- Patron must be in good standing
- Patron may only have 2 bags checked out at one time