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Best of the Press 2019

Thank you for voting us BEST LIBRARY!

Gold: Galloway Township Branch
Silver: Mays Landing Branch
Bronze: Ventnor Branch
Finalist: Egg Harbor Township Branch

We appreciate your support!

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Our App is Back

Just in time for summer the NEW ACLS Mobile App puts the library back in your hands!

  • FIND books, movies, audiobooks, and music as well as manage your account, place holds and renew your items. Plus, searching and checking out eBooks and eAudiobooks is easy.
  • ASK and answer questions about our branch locations and hours and learn about events we have planned.
  • EXPLORE our databases and digital media services or connect with us on our social media pages.

Download our app and take the Atlantic County Library System with you on vacation, to the beach, or anywhere!

Note for iPhone/iPad users: If you had the old mobile app on your iPhone/iPad, and didn’t remove it, the new version will be updated automatically.

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Blast Off With Us!

Explore the universe with Atlantic County Library System’s 2019 Summer Reading Programs.

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 foster a love of reading and encourage growth and discovery. 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. 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 #LibrariesLiftOff and #ACLSSummerReads on Twitter and Instagram.

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Cubby's Corners Coming

Lancaster Family Raises $20,000 to Create “Cubby’s Corner” in each Atlantic County Library Branch

The newest volunteer member of the Atlantic County Library Foundation is certainly one to keep her word. Appointed in February by County Executive Dennis Levinson, Mary Lancaster of Egg Harbor Township, set a goal to raise funds and collect children’s books so that each of the nine branches of the Atlantic County Library System could have a “Cubby’s Corner.” On May 2, 2019, Mary Lancaster presented a check for $20,000 to Levinson and members of the Atlantic County Library Foundation for that purpose.

The Lancaster Family helped create the first “Cubby’s Corner” in the Egg Harbor Township branch in February 2018 to honor the memory of their son, Michael “Cubby” Lancaster who died in 2016 at the age of four as a result of an accidental drowning. The board books, picture books, easy readers, and juvenile audiobooks chosen for our Egg Harbor Township Branch were tailored around Cubby's interests and personality - vehicles, taking trips, music, the library, Peanuts, Elmo, puzzles, jumping, and his ability to make friends and light up a room. It is his mother’s hope that the collection and space will be enjoyed by children of all ages and reading levels.

“Cubby” loved to visit the library to read books and participate in story times. His infectious smile and outgoing personality helped him quickly befriend staff members, according to Levinson. “We are extremely grateful for this extraordinarily generous donation,” stated Levinson. “The Lancaster family has found a wonderful way to honor their son’s memory and share his spirit with others. We couldn’t be more proud to be part of this effort.”

The next “Cubby’s Corner” is expected to be created in the Galloway Township Branch with others to follow.

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Come Playaway

Introducing Playaway Launchpads for Kids!

Playaway Launchpads are pre-loaded with high-quality, ad-free apps and games, providing hours of interactive learning and play. Content spans from math and science to critical thinking, literacy, and creativity, with themes from animals to princesses, fantasy, nature and more. Devices are structured by subject, theme, grade level, and age. There is a Launchpad for every child.

Kids will love the Launchpad experience, which lets them design a personal avatar before game play and choose an app adventure they’re most interested in. Adults will love that Launchpads are 100% secure, insuring their children will not be exposed to unintended content, and that the informational console will let them monitor how time is spent on the tablet.

Launchpads are now available for use at Brigantine, Egg Harbor City and Mays Landing Branches. Some devices can be checked out for a period of 7 days. Ask at your branch how to check one out or put one on hold for pick up.


Easy to use. Ready to play.
No connectivity or downloading required.

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What: Chess Club
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022 12:00 PM
Ends on: Saturday, June 25, 2022 4:00 PM
Where: Ventnor Branch

Open to adults and interested teens and children, ages 8 & older.
Registration required.
Do you love chess?  Have you always wanted to learn? 
Our chess club is for all ages and levels of experience.Feel free to bring your own chess board or use one of ours.Guardians must remain present. Face masks are optional, however, social distancing guidelines are still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

What: Kids DIY
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022 1:00 PM
Ends on: Saturday, June 25, 2022 2:00 PM
Where: Absecon Branch

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Open to ages 7-12. Registration required.

Get your crafty side ready for a do-it-yourself, fun project that you will make and take home.

 Supplies are limited.


What: One-on-One Computer Help
When: Monday, June 27, 2022 10:00 AM
Ends on: Monday, June 27, 2022 12:00 PM
Where: Egg Harbor City Branch

Open to adults. Appointment required. Contact the library to schedule an appointment.  
Navigate the internet, learn to use e-mail, Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel.All programs subject to change or cancellation.

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NJ Vaccine Call Center: 855-568-0545 (9am-9pm)
General COVID-19 Questions: 2-1-1 (7am-11pm)
Clinical Questions: 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts

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Atlantic County Library System
40 Farragut Ave., Mays Landing, NJ 08330
phone: (609) 625-2776 | fax: (609) 625-8143

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Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson
Board of County Commissioners, Maureen Kern, Chairwoman

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