You may have noticed the addition of a new blue tab on the side of our webpage? Over there... on the right. Go ahead... click it.

When the slider opens, you will find tutorials for many of the digital media and database services the Atlantic County Library System offers: eBooks and audiobooks, downloadable magazines & music, language lessons, homework help and online reference resources. Plus, you even get practical help on how to open a Gmail account, use social media and discover popular websites. Learn how to get the most out of your library card by watching videos or reading easy-to-follow instructions. Tutorials are vetted nightly and updated as needed. Look for more to be added in the future.

The Atlantic County Library System invites everyone to participate in our 2017 Summer Reading Programs. This year's theme, "Build a Better World," is designed to develop reading and language skills in children, motivate teens, and encourage adults as they foster their love of reading.

Sign up for a reading program at your local branch and keep track of all the great books you read. This will make you eligible to earn or win prizes. Ask at each branch for specific details.

Build your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in over 30 languages online with Rosetta Stone Library Solutions Plus!

By using the link on our website, Rosetta Stone is available:

• to all, from Atlantic County Library System's public computers or our WiFi.
• to our patrons, remotely (requires you know your ACLS 14 digit barcode, no spaces).

Once you connect to Rosetta Stone Solutions Plus, enter your email address, create a password and choose the language you want to learn. On the next page, click on "Launch Rosetta Stone Language Lessons" and follow the set-up steps to start learning. When you return to Rosetta Stone, enter your email address and your password. You can choose to continue a lesson (selecting the level from where you left-off) or start a new language.

This version of Rosetta Stone employs speech recognition for some tutorials; having a headset with a microphone or a mike on your device is necessary. Rosetta Stone also requires Adobe Flash Player which can be downloaded for free at adobe.com.

To supplement what you learn with Rosetta, or to learn a language not available,
also try MANGO LANGUAGES.

Read more for instructions on how to use the Rosetta Stone app with ACLS' free subscription.