6th Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest
Absecon Community Affairs has begun accepting nominations for our 6th annual Halloween Decorated House Contest.
Our Boo Crew will judge all entries on the evening of Thursday, October 28th.
Prizes to be awarded to the Top 3 in the following categories...Haunted House, Horror House, and Classic Fall Decor.
A *NEW* voting feature will be added this year for all to vote on a People's Choice winner from our (5) favorites from all categories.
Email all nominations to before Monday, October 25th.
Fall Curbside Leaf Pickup
Absecon's Fall Curbside Leaf Collection begins November 8th and runs through December 31st. Place loose leaves only, no branches or other debris please.
Friends Along the Mullica
The Go Green Galloway team from our neighboring community to the North, created a sustainability project dubbed Friends Along the Mullica, which includes a film of the same name. In the film Mayor Kim Horton, Absecon resident Rorie Herndon, and many others discuss the importance of the Mullica River and its watershed to our local communities. Please visit the project page on the Go Green Galloway website to learn more and check out the film on YouTube.
Fire Department Housing, Building Dedication & Parade
Fire Department Housing, Building Dedication and Parade will be held on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021.
The Parade starts at 12 Noon, Parade Route is Highland Blvd to the New Firehouse on New Jersey Avenue.
Ceremony and Celebration to follow at 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Join us for live entertainment, Kid's Activities, Food Trucks and More!
Absecon Public Library joins the Atlantic County Library System
Absecon Public Library joins the Atlantic County Library System starting October 1st.
We are pleased to announce that the Absecon Public Library will become the newest branch of the Atlantic County Library System as of October 1st, 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