FAQ

You can check out up to 25 items at one time. Further restrictions may apply, please ask about these at the front desk.

Yes, in most cases. Current and back issues of most magazines can be checked out for a period of 1 week. No issues of Consumer Reports can be checked out, however, you can access the Consumer Reports database online using your library card by clicking here.

If an item you want is checked out you can place a hold on it by requesting it at the front desk, calling us at 609-967-7155, or using the button marked "Request It" on the library catalog page.

Yes. If you would like to borrow something that the library does not have, you can submit a request for the item in person at the circulation desk, over the phone, or using a simple online form here. A staff member will then do their best to obtain the item by either purchasing it or having it brought in via Inter-Library Loan (ILL). Items received via ILL cannot always be renewed, cannot be sent out or returned via Library By Mail, and may take up to 2 weeks to arrive, so please take that into consideration before requesting an item. If the library is unable to obtain the item through any available means, a staff member will notify you.

Yes. Our front desk staff is always happy to help you pick out a book. If you would like some more detailed recommendations, you can fill out our online form here and a member of staff will get back to you with a customized list!

Yes. We offer both eBooks and eAudiobooks through Libby and Hoopla. You can find out more about each of those services, and many others, on our Digital Library page.

Yes. We offer streaming video via Hoopla and Kanopy, and we offer streaming music via Hoopla and Freegal. Freegal also offers downloadable music that is yours to keep. You can find out more about each of those services, and many others, on our Digital Library page.

Yes. We offer PressReader for browsers and via the app. PressReader has hundreds of US newspapers, such as The Philadelphia Inquirer, and magazine titles along with thousands of international titles. We also offer online access to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. All of these can be found on our Digital Library page here.

Yes. We have an ever-growing collection of technology items like blu-ray players and wi-fi hotspots available for patrons to borrow. You can view the whole collection here. Technology items are only available to Avalon property owners and renters.

Yes. Contactless pick-up of library materials is available by appointment. Details can be found here.