National Library Week (April 7- 13, 2019) is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and library workers and to promote library use and support. From free access to books and online resources for families to library business centers that help support entrepreneurship and retraining, libraries offer opportunity to all.

6 Ways to Celebrate National Library Week:

1. Stop in any Atlantic County Library System branch to peruse our shelves, use our computers, or just relax with a newspaper.
2. Search our catalog to find books, audiobooks, DVDs, music and magazines.
3. Say "Hi" and "Thanks" to our staff on Tuesday, April 9 for National Library Workers Day.
4. Access our online resources - available 24/7. Download a book, music or magazines and use our databases to learn a language, do research, get homework help or just to learn something new.
5. Join one of our programs or events. Some of the programs currently available at the Atlantic County Library System include storytimes, book clubs, computer skills workshops, chess clubs, knitting groups, concerts, informative talks, and health & fitness workshops.
6. Follow and share on social media, with hashtags #NationalLibraryWeek, #LibrariesTransform & #LibrariesStrong to show your support.

During this time, libraries also recognize their viability relies on community use and support. With that in mind, the Atlantic County Library System staff thanks all of you and we are honored to be part of your lives.

Egg Harbor City may be the smallest branch in the Atlantic County Library System but we have a big heart for our community and our local talent. Currently, we are honored to showcase the beautiful and unique art work of Tom Peterson and Ann Fox. Both are long time patrons and Egg Harbor City residents who have generously donated pieces for exhibit.

Service station owner Tom Peterson imaginatively uses car parts and scrap metal as well as everyday metal objects for his sculptures.

Tom’s Lady Liberty is fashioned with forks, nuts, bolts, washers, screws and even a rivet from the Ben Franklin Bridge. For Magic Tree House, car exhaust shields, bicycle chains, muffler clamps, and other scrap metals come together to create magical quality.

When not focused on her art, Ann Fox enjoys sewing, baking (often treating the Egg Harbor City book club), and walking around  her  working Cranberry Farm. Ann's pencil drawing illustrates her appreciation for detail as well as libraries and the pursuit of knowledge through reading.

We invite you to come by to peruse their art and our shelves.