Library Cards

Avalon (and Cape May County, NJ) property owners can sign up for a library card by visiting the library and sharing ID and proof of local residency. More information about library memberships can be found below. 

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AVALON RESIDENTS: Any permanent resident in Avalon may obtain a library card by demonstrating proof of residence or ownership of property. Cards are valid for two years from the date of issuance, while patron owns property in the Borough.

Don't Live in Avalon Year-Round? Which of the following applies?

• Avalon Property Owner: The library issues cards to individuals who own property (and their immediate family) in the Borough of Avalon. Cards are valid for two years from the date of issuance, while the patron owns property in Borough. Applicants must present a valid form of identification showing their primary address and library staff will confirm the local address.
• Seasonal Visitor: Seasonal renters of Avalon property, non-immediate family staying with Avalon property owners, and visitors to Avalon’s hotels may obtain a seasonal card for free. Applicants must present a valid form of identification showing their home address and their Avalon lease, rental agreement, or have the
  application signed by the Avalon property owner. Summer seasonal cards are valid through October 15, and can be renewed in three-month increments should the visitor continue to meet the criteria.
• Avalon Borough Employee: The library issues cards to individuals who are employed by the Borough of Avalon. Applicants must present current proof of employment and a valid form of identification showing their home address. Cards are valid for two years from the date of issuance provided that the individual remains
  employed by the Borough.
• Avalon Business Owner: The library issues cards to individuals who own a business in the Borough of Avalon and the business’s employees. Applicants must present current proof of business ownership and a valid form
  of identification showing the home address. Cards are valid for two years from the date of issuance provided that the individual continues to own a business in the Borough.
• Avalon Business Employee: The library issues cards to individuals who are employed by a business within the Borough of Avalon. Applicants must present current proof of employment and a valid form of identification showing their home address. Cards are valid for one year from the date of issuance provided that the individual remains employed by the business.
• Cape May County Resident: Permanent residents of Cape May County may obtain a library card by demonstrating proof of residence and presenting a valid form of identification. Cards are valid for two years from the date of issuance provided that the patron owns property or resides in Cape May County.
• COIL: The Library extends privileges to residents with a library card from the libraries of the Coalition of Independent Libraries of Southern New Jersey. A valid form of identification showing the home address, in addition to the reciprocal library’s card, is required. Cards are valid for two years from the date of issuance for
  so long as the patron retains a membership with the reciprocal library. (COIL includes residents of Absecon, Atlantic City, Linwood, Longport, Margate, Millville, Northfield, Ocean City, Strathmere and Vineland).
• Subscriber: Visitors to the area who do not qualify for a seasonal card may obtain a subscriber card for an annual fee of $20. Applicants must present a valid form of identification showing their home address and pay the fee upon registration. Cards are valid for one year from the date of issuance.

CHILDREN & TEENS: The Avalon Free Public Library issues juvenile resident or nonresident library cards to persons from birth through 17 years of age. In-person authorization signed by a parent or guardian via a completed library card application is required. The parent or guardian accepts responsibility for the card, all items borrowed, and attests to the age of the applicant.

LOST CARDS: As they are responsible for all items borrowed on their card, cardholders should call the library to report a lost or stolen card as soon as possible.

LIBRARY CARD RENEWAL: Upon expiration, cardholders will be asked to re-verify their status for continued library privileges by presenting an appropriate form of identification.

If you have a card with the Avalon Library you can request your membership barcode using the form below to access digital content from home. 

Complete the form below to request your barcode.