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.
Your library card expires every 2 years. This is to allow us to review your information with you to be sure that what we have is correct. You can renew your card by visiting the library, calling us at 609-967-7155, or reaching out to us on our contact page here.
Yes. We have 4 desktop PC's available for visitors to use. Library members can log in to use them as a Patron using their library card number. All other visitors must first obtain a Guest Pass by visiting the front desk. Use of these PC's is limited to 120 minutes per day, broken into 2 segments of 60 minutes each, and may be further restricted if people are waiting to use a computer. We also have laptops available for attendees to use in any classes that require access to a computer.
We offer a variety of classes on technology topics throughout the year, check our Calendar or our Events page on Facebook to learn about them as they are scheduled. In addition, we offer open technology workshops throughout the year, in which you can drop by at any point during the scheduled time and ask questions about the device type highlighted. Technology help is also available most days all year long, but it is recommended to schedule an appointment before coming in, by calling the library at 609-967-7155.
Our Check-It-Out Now collections make additional copies of the most popular books and movies available to patrons. These copies are available for a reduced time period (overnight for movies, one week for books), cannot be renewed, cannot be sent or returned via mail, and can't be placed on hold. Too much pressure? The library maintains copies of each of these titles outside of the program, to which these rules do not apply.
Come into the library and we will replace your card. We can also mail a replacement card to you at your primary address. When getting a replacement card, please let us know if you use Overdrive or Libby so we can transfer your online account to your new card.
No, you do not need a PIN or password to access and use your library account. A password is also not required for many of the online services we offer, as simply your library card number and possibly your email address will be enough to access them. Some however, like Kanopy, Hoopla, PressReader, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, will require you to create a free account with them, and that account will require you to create and use a password.
The library does not currently have any Apple devices available for patrons to use.
Yes. In fact we offer 4! Our regular book club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, our romance book club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, our mystery book club meets on the 4th Thursday of each month, and our history book club meets the 1st Wednesday of select months throughout the year, each from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Please note that this schedule can change due to special events, holidays, weather or other reasons at our descretion. Keep an eye on our Calendar or our Events page on Facebook to learn about any changes as they are announced.
Avalon property owners are eligible to have their items mailed to them or to return them via USPS at no charge. Click here for more information.
We do not currently have laptop chargers available for patrons to use.