Congratulations to our Galloway Township and Egg Harbor Township branches who shared the gold for Best Library in the 2018 Best of the Press awards. Thank you to the patrons who voted for us and the staff who have helped make it possible. We think all of our branches are winners!

The Atlantic County Library System is excited to launch the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge. The goal of this program is to promote literacy and instill a life-long love of reading in your child. The concept is simple: read 1,000 books (any books) to your infant, toddler, or preschooler before she/he starts kindergarten. 

How it works:

• Start: Register your child, ages 0-5, at any Atlantic County Library System branch to receive instructions and a reading log.
• Read: Any book -- new books or repeat books. If you read just 1 book a night to your child, they will have heard approximately 365 books in one year, 730 books in two years, and 1,095 books in three years.
• Track: Each time you read a book with your child, record it in the reading log or app. All books count, even ACLS storytime titles.
• Celebrate: Mark each milestone. Upon completion, your child will be presented with a certificate.

For more information about the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge and reading suggestions, talk to any ACLS staff member.
Printable Instructions

The Atlantic County Library System is bringing some romance to your life this summer.  For the months of May, June, July, and August, enjoy 24/7 unlimited access to RomanceBookCloud.com.

This collection of romance novels includes fantasy, historical, holiday, inspirational, paranormal, Sci-Fi, suspense, western and LGBTQ titles to be read on your PC, tablet, or mobile device.¹
Read these FAQs for more details.

If you enjoy RomanceBookCloud.com and would like to see this service provided permanently, please let us know via our Contact Us form.

Now, go on and read to your heart’s content!

¹ Requires internet connection. Titles are read in browser, not downloaded.