Our Vision
The Atlantic County Library System serves as an open gateway to the world of information, entertainment, and technology.
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse communities by fostering a love of reading, providing learning opportunities and resources for entertainment, and connecting people to technology.
Our System
Our library system includes ten branches located throughout Atlantic County. In addition, ACLS operates a reading center in Buena Township, maintains a popular reading collection at Atlantic Cape Community College for students and faculty, offers a Books By Mail service, and participates in Interlibrary Loan programs. In 2023, the population of Atlantic County was approximately 275,213
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ACLS expanded online services to our community, installed self-checkout kiosks at our branches, and encouraged patrons to renew items and place holds through ACLS’ online catalog or our mobile app.
ACLS continues to enhance our digital media and databases as the demand for 24/7 online content increases. This includes providing access to digital media via our OverDrive eCollection and a subscription to Hoopla as well as procuring online training platforms like Mometrix, Northstar, and Fiero Code. An online application procedure makes it possible to register new accounts thus facilitating accessibility to our digital services. Additionally, ACLS has procured 35 Mobile WIFI Hotspots for circulation to help bridge the digital divide.
Borrowing Policy
Policy of Conduct for Library Patrons
2023-2026
Strategic Plan
FAQs
Patron Services
Atlantic County Library Foundation
Every branch has a story. Help us write the next chapter by supporting the Atlantic County Library System through the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
