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Libraries Lead

http://www.ilovelibraries.org/librariestransform/During National Library Week, the Atlantic County Library System joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries lead their communities through the transformative services, programs and expertise they offer.

The Atlantic County Library System is more than a quiet place to study and check out books. Whether it is internet access, job training and resumé writing workshops for the unemployed, or programs to engage the next generation, our library is a modern community center that provides for the needs of every member of our community. It is a place where lives are transformed every day.

This week make it a point to stop in and peruse our catalog or shelves to find books, music and magazines, use our computers or join one of our programs or events. Some of the programs we offer include storytimes, book clubs, computer skills workshops, chess clubs, knitting groups, concerts, informative talks, and health & fitness workshops. Checkout our events calendar or ask our staff to discover what's going on in our branches. If you can't come by, you can access our online resources which are available 24/7. Download a book, music or magazines and use our databases to learn a language, do research, get homework help or just to learn something new.

Libraries also recognize their viability relies on patron and community use and support.
Help us celebrate by visiting your library and showing your support on social media
with the #NationalLibraryWeek & #LibrariesLead.

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Trash to Treasure


The Atlantic County Library System is excited
to partner with ACUA for the
4th Annual Recycled Art Contest

 

Open to Atlantic County residents of all ages, this contest challenges you to use your imagination by creating art with materials from recycling bins and/or trash cans.

Artwork, and completed entry forms, must be submitted between Friday, March 23 and Saturday, April 7, 2018 to any Atlantic County Library System branch. They will remain on display at these locations through April 16.

Selections in each of the 5 categories (8 & under, 9-13, 14-17, 18 & older and Group), will be chosen by ACLS staff and moved to ACUA's facility for judging. Artists of selected artwork will be notified by April 19. The final winners will be announced, and prizes awarded, at the 28th Annual Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 22, 2018.  All other submissions must be picked up by their artists between April 23 and April 28 at the branch it was displayed.

Pick up complete guidelines and an entry form at the ACUA, any ACLS branch or print it here.

Go to www.acua.com/artcontest for details.

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New Name and Look, Same eMagazines

Zinio eMagazines and OneClickdigital may have a new name, and a new look, but our patrons still have access to the same great content.

The Atlantic County Library System's collection of over 60 downloadable magazines is now named RBdigital Magazines. In addition, mobile device or tablet users can now browse, checkout, download, and read both collections in one place: the RBdigital app.

Read More to get answers to some questions:

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Get Charged

Atlantic County has weathered hurricanes, derechos and blizzards in the past and, unfortunately, will do so in the future. In times of crisis, the Atlantic County Library System has proven to be a safe haven and support center for our community.  During Superstorm Sandy, residents and visitors used our resources for technological support, such as public computers and Wi-Fi access to contact relatives, start insurance claims, and apply for available help. Our branches also fulfilled the need for emotional and practical support by being a central place to meet, get current information and charge devices.

Smartphones, laptops and tablets have become part of the fabric of our everyday lives and having the ability to charge them, not only in emergency situations but every day, is something we have all come to appreciate. Recognizing this, along with an incentive to help local libraries help their communities, LibraryLinkNJ (LLNJ), has awarded contracts for 14 secure public device fast charging stations. The Atlantic County Library System is honored to be a recipient of one of these stations.

A Kwikboost 9300 Charging Locker is now available free to the public at our Mays Landing Branch and will be connected to the emergency generator. It provides 16 charging connectors (including Apple Lightning, Micro USB, USB Type-C) and a single power outlet throughout 8 lockers. Each charging locker is ADA compliant and lock individually to allow users to confidently leave their devices charging while they use library resources.


Funding for this Powering Up: Library Charging Stations initiative is provided by LibraryLinkNJ, The New Jersey Library Cooperative whose services are funded by the New Jersey State Library, which is responsible for the coordination, promotion, and funding of the New Jersey Library Network.

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Featured Database: America's News

America's News enables our library patrons to read the news in our area or around the country. This comprehensive resource offers current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide in a single, fully searchable online database.

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Full Calendar of Events

What: DIY Popsicle Stick Craft Sign
When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 6:30 PM
Ends on: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 7:30 PM
Where: Hammonton Branch at Hammonton Meeting Room

Open to adults.  Registration required.  Make a rustic wall sign out of popsicle sticks.  All materials are provided.  Masks are optional but social distancing is still in effect.  All programs are subject to change or cancellation.  

What: Basic Computer Help
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Ends on: Thursday, August 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Where: Somers Point Branch

Open to adults. Appointment required.  Learn how to surf & search the Internet, format a resume, operate an email account, or learn Microsoft Word. 
No prior computer skills required.
As this program involves one-on-one computer assistance, we ask that you please bring and wear a mask for the session, as the staff member assisting will do the same.  All programs subject to change or cancellation.

What: Cyber Thursdays
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 10:00 AM
Ends on: Thursday, August 25, 2022 2:00 PM
Where: Pleasantville Branch

Open to adults. Registration required. Each appointment will be one hour. Mouse & keyboarding skills required. Topics include: set up an email account, create a resume, Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), connect to Social Media (Facebook, Messenger, Zoom). Let us help you with one-on-one attention. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect.

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Coronavirus Information

COVID-19 Hotlines:

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 Government

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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