Get a Library Card

Sign up today for a library card to borrow books, movies, music, and so much more from the Abington Township Public Library.

Do you live, work, or attend school in Abington or Rockledge?

If you live, work, or attend school in Abington Township or Rockledge Borough or pay property taxes here, you may get a Library card with full borrowing privileges. Those under 18 need a parent's or legal guardian's signature on the registration form. Your library card allows you to borrow most materials for all MCLINC (Montgomery County Library Network Consortium) libraries.

You can get a library card by applying at either of our locations, by downloading the application at home and bringing it to either location, or by filling out an application online. 

Applying in person? Applications are available at our libraries or you can download a copy and bring it in. Please bring a valid photo identification with you. If your photo ID reflects an old address, please provide a copy of an official document that shows a current address (such as an insurance card, checkbook, utility bill, lease, or mortgage.)

Applying online? Reduce paperwork and place holds in advance with a temporary registration, then come in to either location with a valid photo ID and address verification to pick up your permanent card. (E-Resources and check-out will not be available until issued your permanent card.)

Work in Abington Township or Rockledge Borough? You will need to provide an employee badge or paystub with the Abington or Rockledge address.  

Attend school in Abington Township or Rockledge Borough? You will need to provide a student ID or report card/transcript.  

Your library card will be good for three years and will need to be renewed every three years, in person.

If you received a notice that your card is expiring, please come into the library with a valid ID.  

If you have any questions please email us: abgcirc@mclinc.org or call the Circulation Desk at 215-885-5180, ext. 110.  

 

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Live outside of Abington or Rockledge?

If you have a valid Access Pennsylvania Library card from your home library, you are welcome to check out materials according to borrowing periods and limits from the Abington Township Public Library. You will be responsible, as our residents are, for returning on time and in good condition any materials checked out on your card. If you do not have a valid Access Pennsylvania Library card, you may use any materials in our Library, you cannot check anything out.

Proper ID and a completed application are required, as described above. Once you have your card, you can use it at almost any public library in the state of Pennsylvania. If you do not have a card from your home library but reside in Montgomery County, contact your home/local library.  

 

Lost Library Card

Please alert us immediately if your card is lost or stolen. You are responsible for returning on time and in good condition any items borrowed with it. 

Therefore, cards must not be loaned to others. To replace a lost card: come to the library with identification. Card replacement cost is $3.00.

 

 

If you have any questions please email us: abgcirc@mclinc.org or call the Circulation Desk at 215-885-5180, ext. 110.