Below are some of the most common questions we receive at the Avalon Free Public Library. If you have a question that isn't answered below, feel free to call us at 609-967-7155, or reach us using our online contact form.
No. At this time we have no mechanism in place to pay replacement fees by credit card or online. You can mail a check made out to the Avalon Free Public Library to cover the fee if you cannot do it in person. We strongly discourage mailing cash. Our mailing address is 235 32nd St, Avalon, NJ 08202.
We have required tickets to attend select events in the past, though there are not currently any events planned that will require this. In the event that an event does require a ticket, it will be noted in the event description everywhere that it appears, and we will also utilize our webpage and social media accounts to make people aware. If you ever have any concerns about this feel free to ask at the front desk or call the library at 609-967-7155.
Yes. A self-service, black & white photocopier is available to use near the entrance to the Children's room. Color photocopies can be made using the Scan Station and selecting the option to "Print in Color". There is currently no charge for photocopying services, though we do impose a limit of 25 pages per user per day.
Yes. If you are an Avalon resident, Avalon property-owner, or a Cape May County resident, you can have a temporary access card after filling out the online library card form. When you are able to come to the library in person to present your valid ID and update your account we will extend the validation period of your card.
Most of the time you can. Renewal can be made in-person at the library, over the phone (609-967-7155), or online. Note that online renewal only works once for each item. You will not be able to renew your item(s) if someone else is waiting for them, if they have been checked out to the same card for too long, or if you have fines on your card in excess of $10. Also, Check-It-Out Now materials can not be renewed under any circumstances.
We usually offer language learning courses in the summer, keep an eye on our Calendar or our Events page on Facebook to learn about them as they are scheduled. In addition, you can use your library card online to access the Rosetta Stone program. To access it, head to our Digital Library page, locate the "Learn" heading, and find it in the carousel. Also, we have a selection of language learning books and audiobooks, which can be found in the library in nonfiction in the 400's using the Dewey decimal system (or you can ask for help at the front desk).
Yes. We have a self-service scan station located near the public computers. It allows users to scan documents or pictures to an external storage device, email address, or fax number, all at no charge.
We offer a variety of single project arts and crafts programming throughout the year (usually one each month and more in the summer), keep an eye on our Calendar or our Events page on Facebook to learn about them as they are scheduled.
Yes. You can fax documents for free using the library's Scan Station. If you need to receive a fax at the library, it should be sent to 609-967-4723. It is advised that you come in to pick up any faxes sent to that number promptly, as the library will not be responsible for any lost faxes sent.
If you have damaged an item you will be fined the full replacement cost. In many cases, you can purchase a replacement copy yourself online for less money, and bring that in to avoid the fine. Please visit the library or call us at 609-967-7155 to see if you would be allowed to do so.