FAQ

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.

Head to our Museum Pass page here: Museum Passes. Find the pass for the museum or cultural institution that you wish to visit and then reserve it for the first available date that works for you. Once you're done, click the "Print Pass" button and then the "Print This Pass" button. Make sure to bring the printed pass with you when you visit the museum.

You can find a tutorial for using this service here: https://my.nicheacademy.com/avalonfreelibrary/course/77663

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

Yes. You can borrow passes to a variety of museums and cultural institutions from the library online here: Museum Passes. These passes can be reserved for the day you want to visit the institution of your choice and are good for one day. Specific terms for each pass can be found in their descriptions. These passes can be printed from home and do not require a visit to the library to use, though if you need help we are here to assist you.

You can find a tutorial for using this service here: https://my.nicheacademy.com/avalonfreelibrary/course/77663

While many of our events do not require registration, due to limited seating or supplies, some programs do require it. This will always be noted in the event description online or by the presence of an asterisk (*) in our printed program guides. Events that require registration are available to sign up for Avalon residents and property owners 1 month before their scheduled date, and 2 weeks prior to their scheduled date for everyone else.

No, the library does not assess late fees on overdue items.

However, items that have been late for a period of 14 days or more will be billed to the account for the full replacement cost.

Yes. You can print documents on our public printer from one of our public computers or from your own device using one of the methods on our Technology Services page under the heading of "Wireless Printing." Either way, you will need to retrieve your print job at the Print Release Station located near the public computers. There is currently no charge for printing, though we do impose a limit of 25 pages per user per day.

Yes. In addition to Avalon residents and property owners, the following people are eligible to receive a library card: Avalon vacation renters, Cape May County residents, Avalon business employees, Avalon Borough employees, and members of libraries associated with COIL (Absecon Free Public Library, Atlantic City Free Public Library, Linwood Free Public Library, Longport Public Library, Margate Public Library, Millville Public Library, Ocean City Free Public Library, Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield, and Vineland Public Library).

Other visitors to the area may be eligible for a subscriber card by paying a fee, ask at the Library for more information.

However many of the services we offer do not require membership, such as computer & internet use, program attendance, printing, and faxing. We also offer a selection of "Beach Reads" in our front porch area that are free for everyone to take (and leave!).

If you are the child's legal guardian you will be able to get them a card. If you are not, you will need their parent or other legal guardian to sign the application as well. We can give you the form to take with you and get signed, and then can issue the card when you return with it. You can also download the form here to get it signed before you come in.