Free COVID-19 Testing at Galloway Branch

Free COVID-19 testing is coming to the Galloway Township branch of the Atlantic County Library System beginning Tuesday, January 19 through Friday, January 29, weekdays only.

During this two week testing period, the library will be available for curbside services only (Monday-Saturday), however, staff will be available by phone. Patrons may also access many services online 24/7 or visit any of the library systems other branches for in-person services.

The testing is being provided by Vault Health in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Health to help expand testing availability throughout Atlantic County and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Testing will be available 10 AM – 3 PM each day but Wednesday when it will be available 2-7 PM. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins will also be accepted as they can be accommodated. Appointments can be made online at www.aclink.org. Library staff will not be handling appointments for testing. Participants will be asked for their insurance information but will not be turned away if they do not have insurance.

eMagazines on the Move

Zinio eMagazines, previously available through RBdigital, has moved to OverDrive!

ACLS patrons can read our 3,000+ digital magazines alongside eBooks and eAudiobooks on Libby, the one-tap reading app from OverDrive, or by visiting the South Jersey Audiobook and eBook Download Center on a browser. eMagazines will remain available in the RBdigital app and website through the end of January 2021.

The Libby app seamlessly connects first-time users and experienced readers with our OverDrive digital collections. If you are not already using the Libby to read or listen to eBooks and eAudiobooks, download it free from your device’s app store. If you are currently using the Overdrive app, don't worry, Libby will give you access to your current checkout and holds as well as all the titles in the South Jersey Audiobook and eBook Download Center collection.

Take the time to meet Libby now so you can enjoy downloadable magazines later.

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Library Services Update

Updated November 23, 2020:

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all try to navigate safely through these difficult times.

All ACLS branches will be open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Please refer to each individual branch's page, or our mobile app, for any updates or changes.
The first hour of each day is designated for use by those at high risk for Covid-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control. This includes the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions.
Library users will be asked to complete their visit as quickly as possible and to keep it under 1 hour so that others may enter the facility.
Each branch will operate at 25% capacity as mandated by the state and all patrons and staff are required to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
Curbside pick-up is available at all our branches and encouraged . Please read our Holds, Checkouts, Returns & Curbside Pickup FAQs for more information.
Book drops are open for returns at all our branches. Please allow at least 3 days for items to be removed from your account.
Availability to in-house services such as Mobile Printing, copiers, scanners, and public computers are subject to branch openings and guidelines.
Branch Book Sales are being held. However, item donations are still not being accepted.
In person programs and events, including Storytime and Book Clubs, are not being scheduled at this time. Please view and subscribe to the ACLS YouTube channel for Storytime Anytime, craft and STEM videos.
Public meetings rooms are closed.

Your ACLS card still gives you 24/7 free access to online resources. Use your phone, mobile device or laptop to access these services from the comfort and safety of your home at atlanticlibrary.org/digital_media and atlanticlibrary.org/databases.