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Reading Public Library
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The Reading Public Library at 64 Middlesex Avenue doubles as a passport acceptance agent, giving residents a civic, book-lined alternative to the post office window.
Location & contact
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Reading Public Library at 64 Middlesex Avenue doubles as a passport acceptance agent, giving residents a civic, book-lined alternative to the post office window. Trained library staff execute DS-11 applications, verify your documents, and send everything on to the passport agency.
Service is by appointment, which you can arrange by phone or email, and the library also takes the required 2x2-inch photo on site for a modest fee if you flag it when booking. Payment for the $35 execution fee is accepted by cash, money order, or major card, kept separate from the federal application fees. Comparing this with the post office option in Reading can help you pick the smoother appointment.
💡 Good to know
Book early, since library passport slots fill during spring and summer travel season. The staff can also point you to trip resources on the shelves. If the calendar here is tight, the Reading passport overview and the wider Massachusetts listings show other nearby agents.