Absecon Public Library joins the Atlantic County Library System starting October 1^st.

We are pleased to announce that the Absecon Public Library will become the newest branch of the Atlantic County Library System as of October 1^st, 2021.  The Library will be able to offer enhanced services to the community, additional programs and resources, and expanded operating hours.   

Highlights of services our local Absecon branch will offer are:

• Access to the Atlantic County Library System’s circulating collection with daily delivery of requested materials, along with a large digital collection accessible from the library’s website 24/7 that includes downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, MP3 music, and streaming videos.
• Over seventy research databases accessible from the library’s website 24/7 that include journal articles, online encyclopedias, newspaper articles, and online tutoring.
• Mobile app offering access to the print and digital collection, along with mobile printing from a smart phone or tablet.
• Access to eight public computers with Microsoft Office and black/white and color printing, as well as fax and copier services.
• Open public WiFi that can be accessed inside and outside the library.
• Online card registration for residents and students.
• Longer loan period (7 days) for DVD’s with up to two renewals.  Up to 4 DVD’s can be borrowed at one time.  $1 per day fine for overdue DVD’s.
• Fine-free borrowing on all juvenile items.
• Touchless curbside pickup Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Educational programs for Adults and Children

• Absecon card holders may visit any ACLS branch to obtain a new ACLS card to access all ACLS services including the complete collection of physical materials, eBooks and eAudiobooks, as well as online databases and digital media.  Absecon library cards may continue to be used, and residents can bring in their cards and get a new one at anytime.

• Increased hours of operation:    

Mondays                 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesdays                12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Wednesdays            9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Thursdays              12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Fridays                   9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Saturdays               9:30 am to 5:00 pm

For more information on the Atlantic County Library System, please visit https://www.atlanticlibrary.org/absecon_branch