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Apply for a Library Card

Library cards are only available for residents of Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County.

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* First Name:
* Middle Name:
* Last Name:
* Gender: Male   Female   N/A
* Street Address:
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* City:
* State: PA
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* Date of Birth: (mm/dd/yyyy)
Parent/Guardian (if under 14):
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I am a resident of Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County. *

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LIBRARY CONFIDENTIALITY: In accordance with the Pennsylvania Library Confidentiality law, please note that information about items borrowed or requested may only be revealed to the library cardholder. [PA. Title 24; Ch. 16 - Article IV; 24 P.S. 4428 Library Circulation Records. Request a copy from a librarian or view at http://www.mclinc.org/RequestForRecords.htm.]

By submitting this application, I hereby apply to use the library and promise to obey all its rules. I accept full responsibility for all materials checked out on this card and for all charges associated with its use. I agree to pay promptly all fines and damages charged to me, and to give prompt notice of any change in my address or loss/theft of my card.

Parents and/or guardians are responsible for the library accounts of their minor children.

Please note that in order to borrow items from our libraries, your library card must be activated.

  • For ages 18+ - To activate your card, bring current identification with both your name and current mailing address to your local branch or call for more information.
  • For ages 14 to 17 - To activate your card, bring current identification with both your name and current mailing address to your local branch or call for more information. If you do not have identification, your parent or legal guardian (with identification) must accompany you to the library to activate your card.
  • Under 14 – In order to activate your card, a parent or legal guardian (with current identification) must accompany you to the library to activate your card.