As students prepare to head back to school, there is one essential school supply that requires no shopping and doesn't cost a penny – a library card.

This September, the Atlantic County Library System is joining with the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide in promoting Library Card Sign-up Month. We encourage parents, caregivers and students to obtain a free library card that will save them money while reaping rewards in academic achievement and lifelong learning. A library card provides endless opportunities to transform the school year, lives, and the community through education.

Whether it’s providing free access to books, programs, educational apps, homework help, digital media, or 24/7 online databases and resources, a library card is one of the most cost effective back-to-school supplies. Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning.

For more information about how to sign up for a library card, please visit any of our branches in person or read this.

The Atlantic County Library System is excited to now offer fax services via FaxScan24 Self-Service Kiosks. These kiosks are currently located at our Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Mays Landing, and Ventnor branches. Our remaining branches are expected have their own public fax machines available soon.

FaxScan24 public fax machines are user-friendly with clear simple instructions as well as voice prompting assistance. Payment for the service is made with a credit or debit card. From the website www.faxscan24.com, users can check the status of their fax, resend the fax for free, and can send the document to their email at no extra charge.

Get ready to get rocking with Atlantic County Library System’s 2018 Summer Reading Program.

Not just for kids, we encourage people of all ages to read for prizes and take part in special events happening at all our branches.

• Join storytimes, contests, talks, crafts and classes all designed to rock you. Complete ACLS event listings are available on our Calendar of Events. Advance registration may be required for some events.
• Sign up for a reading program at your local branch and keep track of all the great books you read to make you eligible to earn or win prizes. Ask at each branch for specific details.
• Share what you’re reading and doing with @ACLSLibrarian on social media using the hashtags #LibrariesRock and #ACLSRocks on Twitter and Instagram.