Your Library Card

Residents

Any resident of Cheltenham Township is eligible to register for a free borrower's card, renewable every 3 years. The library will require identification containing the name and current mailing address of the applicant. Children under 14 years of age will be issued a library card with the signature and identification of a parent or legal guardian. All residents will receive an ACCESS PA sticker on their library card that enables them to borrow materials at other public libraries in Pennsylvania. All new library cards will be mailed to applicants who may borrow two items until they receive their card in the mail.

In order for a library card to be issued, the person named on the registration form must be present in the library.

Non-Residents

Pennsylvania residents who do not reside in Cheltenham Township should obtain a library card from their home library with an ACCESS PA sticker. Full-time students at educational institutions in Cheltenham Township, employees of Cheltenham Township and Cheltenham Township School District and Cheltenham Township business owners who are not Pennsylvania residents may obtain library cards which are renewable every year upon presentation of identification which indicates their permanent address and eligible status as a student, Township or School District employee or Township business owner as described above.

Non-residents, other than students, Township or School District employees or Township business owners, may obtain a Cheltenham Township Library System library card for a fee of $15 for six months or $25 for one year. Non-residents do not receive an Access PA sticker on their card.

Children

There is no minimum age requirement for a child to join the library. Children may borrow books from either the children's section or the adult section. Parents or guardians are responsible for the fines/fees for children under 18 years of age.

Library Users with Internet Access can now check their records from home, including items checked out, items on hold, fines and due dates. Request a password at your local library today!