may june 4 2009

MAY/JUNE 2009
Discovery
A Bimonthly Newsletter
Connecting People to the World
Can’t make it to library? We’ll bring it to you
Atlantic City Library To Go gives community a library experience outside of our two locations
The Atlantic City Free
Public Library is open
seven days a week in an
attempt to make our services as accessible to the
entire community as possible.
However, even if you
can’t make it to the Main
Library or Richmond Branch
Library, you can still enjoy
many of the same features
that are offered at those two
locations. The ACFPL has
created an extension of its
services called Atlantic City
Library To Go, where we are
“bringing your library to
you.”
More than half a million
Opening of
military vet
exhibit set
for May 22
You are invited to the
unveiling of an Atlantic City
military veterans photo exhibit from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
on Friday, May 22, at the All
Wars Memorial Building.
The official ceremony,
featuring special guest
speakers, will begin at 11
a.m.
The exhibit, presented
by the City of Atlantic City,
Atlantic City Public Library,
Kenneth Hawkins Post 61 —
American Legion and African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey, will consist of roughly
100 photos featuring military
vets who were stationed,
served or lived in Atlantic
City.
The dates that the photos
were taken range from 1898
to this past year.
Please call Heston Collection archivist Heather
Pérez (609) 345-2269, ext.
3062, for more information.
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Library wins PR award
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Program schedule
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Teen Space update
people enter the library annually — but there are many
more people we plan to
reach through the convenience of Atlantic City Library To Go.
The library will have a
bigger presence throughout
the community than ever
before, whether it’s by offer-
ing books at local organizations and apartment buildings, videos, books, magazines and other resources
online, or special programs
around town.
“The goal is to provide
library services to as many
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Game on: Library to offer
new video game collection
The Atlantic City Free Public Library’s schedule of
events to observe Asian Pacific American Heritage
Month includes a performance by Vongku Pak’s Korean
Drum and Dance Troupe on May 9 at Dante Hall.
Join us in May as we celebrate
Asian Pacific American Month
The Atlantic City Free Public Library has planned several special programs for May in recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
The mix of programs includes drawing classes for
youths, Tai Chi for adults and a dance performance for people of all ages. All programs are free. Please call (609) 3452269, ext. 3115, for more information.
The program schedule is:
May 7, 14, 21, 28, at 3:30 p.m.: Anime and Manga
drawing classes for youths ages 8 to 16 — Explore the
world of Asian drawing styles and animation known as
Anime and Manga. Participants will work with professional
cartoonist Joe Del Beato to create a studio-ready animation
cell. This program is for youths ages 8 to 16.
May 9, 16, 30, at 10 a.m.: Tai Chi Series — International Tai Chi Master Xiu E. Yao, who has more than 25
years of experience in teaching and studying Tai Chi/Qi
Gong, will be the instructor and lead you through this series. This is for people of all ages.
May 9, at 2 p.m.: Vongku Pak’s Korean Drum and
Dance Troupe at Dante Hall — This performance will
showcase the different possibilities while playing the Sulchanggo, the distinctive Korean drum which has become a
signature instrument in traditional music. Group founder
Vongku Pak has been featured in tours of Europe and
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Do you have game?
Or, more specifically, do
you have access to hundreds
of video games?
If you’re an Atlantic
City Free Public Library
cardholder 13 years of age or
older, you will have an incredible selection to choose
from in June when the library rolls out a video game
collection. The collection,
which will be located on the
Main Library’s first floor
near the DVD section, will
consist of approximately 240
games for the Nintendo Wii,
Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2
consoles.
Many popular games
will be available to you, including Mario Kart, Madden
NFL ’09, Prince of Persia,
Star Wars: The Force
Unleashed and Call of Duty.
Cardholders will be able
to borrow up to two video
games at a time for three
days. There is no charge to
take out the games.
The library is purchasing
games that have the following Entertainment Software
Rating Board ratings: EC
(Early Childhood), E
(Everyone), E10+ (Everyone
10 and older), T (Teen) and
M (Mature).
Adults may borrow
games from the entire collection, while young adults can
check out games except
those with the M rating.
If you would like the
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Library to serve as co-sponsor
for Chicken Bone Beach series
The Atlantic City Free
Public Library has developed
a strong reputation as a place
to listen to some of the area’s
top jazz artists.
This summer, the library
is partnering with a wellknown organization that has
garnered regional and even
national attention.
The Chicken Bone
Beach Historical Foundation
Inc., with the Atlantic City
Free Public Library, will present the 10th Jazz on the
Beach Concert Series on
Thursdays at Kennedy Plaza.
The Chicken Bone
Beach Series began in 2000
and featured nine shows each
summer until 2008, when it
had four. The library’s participation will help the foundation offer six concerts on
the first three Thursdays of
July and August.
P l e a s e
v i s i t
www.chickenbonebeach.org
or www.acfpl.org in coming
weeks for more information
about the performance
schedule; or, call (609) 4419064, or (609) 345-2269,
ext. 3112.
THE ATLANTIC CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY IS A SERVICE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY
DISCOVERY
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Authors Mauger, Sciullo to appear for book talks
The Atlantic City Free
Public Library has scheduled
two Meet the Author programs featuring Ed Mauger
and Michael V. Sciullo.
Mauger will talk about
his recently published book,
Atlantic City — Then and
Now, at 2 p.m. Saturday,
May 2.
Sciullo will appear for
his program at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, to discuss his
book Okinawa: The Final
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book — part of the topfirst Ferris wheel and the
selling Then and Now series
Chesterfield sign at Steeplechase Pier.
An Atlantic City High
School graduate and former
U.S. Army photographer,
Sciullo depicts the last few
months of World War II and
the final surrender of the
Japanese empire through a
collection of photographs
that he and other combat
photographers took.
Call (609) 345-2269, ext.
3115, for information.
Youth Summer Reading Program, Adult Book Club launch in June
Pictured is the library’s
2009 award-winning entry for Best Program Announcement.
NJLA honors
library with
’09 PR award
The New Jersey Library Association has
named the Atlantic City
Free Public Library a
winner of a 2009 Public
Relations and Marketing
Award.
The library won its
award in the Best Program Announcement
category. The winning
entry was a 4-by-8-inch
rack card that the library
used to promote its Family Fun Festival in 2008.
Contest entries were
judged on effectiveness
of message for the target
audience, originality,
creativity of design and
aesthetic appeal.
Don Latham is the
library’s Public Information Officer, and he
worked with the Atlantic
City Convention & Visitors Authority and Hayes
Mindish Inc. on the rack
card.
This is the second
straight year the library
has received an NJLA
Award, winning in 2008
for Best Newsletter.
The award winners
were honored at the annual NJLA Conference
on April 28.
Library To Go
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Atlantic City residents as
possible,” Library Director
Maureen Sherr Frank said.
THE ATLANTIC CITY
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
WILL BE CLOSED
MAY 25 FOR
MEMORIAL DAY
The Atlantic City Free
Public Library will continue
its long-standing tradition of
offering Summer Reading
Programs for youths and
teens — and it will start a
new one by debuting an
Adult Summer Book Club.
The Summer Reading
Program launch party is
scheduled for 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 30, in the
Main Library meeting room.
Children and teens (ages 13
to 17) are invited to this
party, which will include
stories, games, refreshments
and special guests.
Youths who sign up for
the Summer Reading Program at the party will get to
take home a free book.
The children’s Summer
Reading Program theme is
“Be Creative” and it’s
“Express Yourself” for teens.
And, due largely to the
interest generated by our
reading program for youths,
the library will hold its First
Adult Summer Book Club.
The library will hold a
special kickoff party beginning at 12 p.m. Monday,
June 15, in the Main Library
meeting room. Discuss some
of the different titles you
would like to see included on
the book list, meet others
who love to read and discuss
books and enjoy some light
refreshments and music.
The group will meet
again at 12 p.m. Monday,
July 13 in the meeting room
to discuss the books they
have read.
The final Adult Book
Club meeting will be 12 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 27. Club
members will share their
thoughts on the books they
have read and what they
thought of the book club.
There will also be a
prize drawing at the final
meeting. To be eligible,
members must attend all
three meetings and meet certain reading criteria set by
the club leader.
For more information,
please call (609) 345-2269.
Dial extension 3050 if your
question pertains to the Summer Reading Program, and
extension 3115 if it’s about
the Adult Book Club.
Video games
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library to consider purchasing certain games, you may
put in a request through our Wish List, which is located
on our website www.acfpl.org, or by visiting the Reference Desk. Please call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3075, if you
have any questions.
Some of the other titles the library will carry include:
Super Mario Galaxy, James Bond 007: Quantum of
Solace, Sonic Unleashed, Lego Indiana Jones, NBA 2K9,
Lego Batman, Tomb Raider Anniversary, Spider-Man:
Web of Shadows, MLB 08: The Show, The Legend of
Zelda: Twilight Princess, Mirror’s Edge, Monopoly and
FIFA Soccer 08.
The library will carry many of
the hottest video games.
Asian Pacific American Month
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Korea, in solo and symphony at Carnegie Hall, The Out of
Doors Festival at Lincoln Center, plus on Fox TV’s Good Day
New York and recordings by Ishle Yi Park and by Xtatika.
May 11, at 10:30 a.m.: Tai Chi for OASIS (Older Adults
Special Interest Series) — Certified Natural Health Professional Susan Cramer will teach a version of Tai Chi, which
can be done in a chair or standing. Work on your balance and
THE ATLANTIC CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS
BOOKS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER
RESOURCES IN A VARIETY OF LANGUAGES, INCLUDING
CHINESE, VIETNAMESE, KOREAN, HINDI AND GUJARATI
“Though our attendance at
the Main Library is at an alltime high, there are many
who can’t make it here. By
having a presence in various
locations and offering many
of our important resources
available online, it can dramatically increase the number of people who benefit
from our services.”
One of the main features
of Atlantic City Library To
Go will include library
drop-off sites, where we provide a mini-display of books
and information, at various
buildings around town. The
library has drop-off sites at
two senior residences – New
York Avenue Apartments
and Altman Terrace – and
plans to expand that number
in the future.
Another Atlantic City
Library To Go initiative is
bringing special programs
into the community. Join us
flexibility through slow, graceful movements.
May 17, at 1 p.m.: Teen Anime Cafe — Watch and discuss anime films Secrets of the Furious Five (PG) and Shaun
the Sheep (NR). This program is for teenagers.
May 18, at 10:30 a.m.: Qi Gong for OASIS (Older
Adults Special Interest Series group) — Curtis Read, an Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Certified Facilitator, will
teach about this fitness and stress management program,
which focuses on body posture and movement, meditation and
relaxation, breath regulation, and self-administered massage.
May 24, at 1 p.m.: Viewing of Chandni Chowk to China
(PG-13).
May 26, at 6 p.m.: Anime Film Night — Watch and discuss the classic anime film Grave of the Fireflies, which is not
rated.
on May 9 at 2 p.m. for a Korean dance and drum performance at Dante Hall, May
16 at 1 p.m. for a puppet
show at the All Wars Memorial Building and May 22
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a
military vets photo exhibit at
the All Wars Memorial
Building. And that’s not all
… the library will present
International Nights at Kennedy Plaza and co-sponsor
the Chicken Bone Beach
Jazz Series this summer.
Check our website —
www.acfpl.org — in coming
weeks for details about our
summer programs.
Also, look for us at other
events – whether it’s participating in Back to School
Nights, local festivals, city
parades and more.
Please call Outreach Coordinator Mimi Lee at (609)
345-2269, ext. 3115, for
more information.
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Library program schedule for May and June 2009
Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3112,
for more information
Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3050,
for more information
Learn more about movies by visiting
(The program descriptions give the ages
these programs are designed for)
GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY,
available at www.acfpl.org
under the Do Research tab
View and Discuss “Rear Window”
Saturday, May 9, at 1 p.m.
View and discuss this 1954 Hitchcock
classic starring James Stewart and Grace
Kelly. It is not rated and runs 112 minutes.
Did you know?
● The entire movie was shot on one
set built specifically for this film.
Learn about Storyboards
Monday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m.
This classroom session will focus on the
importance of this filmmaking process.
Written and visual examples will be used
during this class.
View and Discuss “Bullitt”
Saturday, June 13, at 1 p.m.
View and discuss this 1968 crime classic
starring Steve McQueen and Robert
Vaughn. It is not rated and runs 114 minutes.
Did you know?
● The car chase, which took three
weeks to film, was voted the best car
chase in movie history. Steve McQueen
tried unsuccessfully to buy the car he
drove in the film.
Learn about Actor Steve McQueen
Monday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m.
This classroom session will focus on the
life and work of this legendary movie star.
(Those interested in attending
are encouraged to join the Film Society)
Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3112,
for more information
Korean Dance and Drum Performance
at Dante Hall
Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m.
See Asian Pacific American Month story
beginning on page 1 for description.
Movie: Bedtime Stories (PG)
Sunday, May 10, at 1 p.m.
Puppet Show at All Wars Building
Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m.
The Brownstone Puppet Theatre of
Smithville will perform a free puppet
show, 100 Years of Teddy Bear Show, at
the All Wars Memorial Building.
Chandni Chowk To China (PG-13)
Sunday, May 24, at 1 p.m.
Anime Film Night
Tuesday, May 26, at 6 p.m.
Teens and adults can watch and discuss
Grave of the Fireflies (not rated).
Movie: Tale of Despereaux (G)
Sunday, May 31, at 1 p.m.
Movie: Hotel for Dogs (PG)
Sunday, June 7, at 1 p.m.
School’s Over … Now What?
Sunday, June 28, at 1 p.m.
Parents and their children can find out
about the many activities there are to
enjoy this summer at the Atlantic City
Free Public Library and around town.
Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3115,
for more information
Learn more about U.S. citizenship with
LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY,
available at www.acfpl.org
under the Do Research tab
Citizenship topics: State/Local Governments and Citizenship Education
Wednesday, May 27, at 5 p.m.
OLDER ADULTS
SPECIAL INTEREST SERIES
Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3119,
for more information
GENERATIONS ONLINE,
available at www.acfpl.org under the
Do Research tab, is designed to help
seniors with no computer experience
learn how to use the Internet and e-mail.
Decoupage Clay Flower Pots
Monday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest speaker: Jackie Caplan, graphic
artist with a BA in art therapy, and a local
arts & crafts instructor
Come and join the fun as we decoupage
(i.e. decorate with paper cutouts) clay
flower pots, so that you can take home a
beautiful living flower for Mother’s Day.
Tai Chi
Monday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m.
Please see Asian Pacific American Heritage Month story beginning on page 1 for
description.
Qi Gong
Monday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m.
Please see Asian Pacific American Heritage Month story beginning on page 1 for
description.
Library is closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 25
Affirmation Book
Monday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest speaker: Jackie Caplan, graphic
artist with a BA in art therapy, and a local
arts & crafts instructor
We will be using the beautiful “tie dyed”
like paper to make a beautiful book you
can take home and enjoy. Supplies will
be provided.
Tai Chi
Monday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m.
Same description for May 11 meeting
applies.
Learn about our First Adult Summer
Reading Club
Monday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m.
The library will hold its first Adult Summer
Reading Club (see page 2 for more details). If you’re interested in participating,
you’re invited to stick around for the official Reading Club launch party at noon.
Budget Stretching Meals That Taste
Good Too
Monday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest speaker: Joanne Kinsey, Family &
Community Health Sciences Educator,
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service
Learn how to make budget friendly recipes that are also tasty. Menus and food
samples will be provided.
Emergency Planning
Monday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest speaker: Emma Escobar, Atlantic
City Community Health Coordinator
After a disaster, relief workers can’t reach
everyone immediately. Would your family
be prepared to cope until help arrives?
Learn about preparing a Disaster Supplies Kit. If you've gathered supplies in
advance, you and your family can endure
an evacuation or being confined to your
home.
Citizenship topic: Requirements for
Naturalization
Monday, June 1, at 5 p.m.
Citizenship topic: Legislative Branch
and Judicial Branch
Wednesday, June 3, at 5 p.m.
Citizenship topics: Court Hearing and
National Symbols
Monday, June 8, at 5 p.m.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Saturdays, May 2, 16 and June 6, 20 at 1
p.m.
Teens, let us know what you want and
need at your library. Your opinion counts.
Mother’s Day Craft Program
Sunday, May 3, at 1 p.m.
Kids, join us and make personalized
flower baskets for your mom or grandmother.
Homework Help
Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.
May 5, 12, 19
Arts and Crafts
Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10, 17, 24
This is for children 6 to 12. The May 6
session is a Mother’s Day craft; May 20 is
a Memorial Day-themed craft; June 17 is
a Father’s Day craft.
Preschool Story Time
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 11, 18, 25
Baby Bounce
Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 11, 18, 25
Baby Bounce is designed to help infants
0 to 18 months develop a love of books
through stories, songs, rhymes. Space is
limited. Registration is required.
Comic Book Drawing
Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 11, 18, 25
Youths ages 8 to 17 can get drawing tips
from illustrator Joe Del Beato and create
a studio-ready animation cell. Explore
Asian drawing in May in recognition of
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Children’s Book Week Stories
Everyday at 3:30 p.m. from May 11 to 17
Stories will be read everyday. And, for
the May 15 program, children ages 12
and younger will get to read to trained
therapy dog Baby Bully.
Coming Attraction Book Club
Saturday, May 16, and Saturday, June
20, at 3 p.m.
Discuss Hotel for Dogs on May 16 and
Inkheart on June 20. This program is for
youths in grades 3 to 8.
Teen Anime Cafe
Sunday, May 17, at 1 p.m.
Watch and discuss Secrets of the Furious
Five (PG) and Shaun the Sheep (NR).
Father’s Day Craft Program
Sunday, June 14, at 1 p.m.
Create a decorative storage box for your
dad or grandfather.
Teen Anime Cafe
Sunday, June 21, at 1 p.m.
Watch and discuss The Jetsons (G).
Art Exhibit
Saturday, June 27, at 3 p.m.
The work of those youths who participate
in the comic book drawing classes will be
on displayed for viewing and discussion.
Summer Reading Program Party
Tuesday, June 30, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Please see story on page 2.
Registration dates for Summer ESL
classroom session:
Thursday, June 25, at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday, June 26, at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30, at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1, at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
NOTE: You do not have to be an Atlantic
City Library member to attend citizenship
classes, but you do need to register in
advance for ESL sessions.
Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3115,
for more information
Meet the Author: Ed Mauger
Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m.
Please see story on page 2 for details
Tai Chi Series
Saturdays at 10 a.m.
May 9, 16, 30 and June 6, 13, 20
Please see Asian Pacific American Heritage Month story beginning on page 1 for
description.
Topics in Politics Series: Obama
Administration and Women’s Rights
Issues
Wednesday, May 13, at 6 p.m.
Richard Stockton College associate professor of political science Linda Wharton
will discuss the impact of Barack
Obama’s presidency and how his choices
will impact women’s rights.
Adult Summer Book Club Launch
Party
Monday, June 15, at 12 p.m.
Please see story on page 2 for details
Meet the Author: Michael V. Sciullo
Saturday, June 20, at 2 p.m.
Please see story on page 2 for details
Computer training
for library members
Registration is required.
Visit the Computer Help Desk
at the Main Library to register
Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3066,
for more information
Introduction to the Internet/E-mail
Monday, May 4, at 4:30 p.m.
Introduction to Excel
Wednesday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m.
Introduction to Word
Friday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m.
Job Searching: Resumes, Job
Applications, Cover Letters and Tips
Friday, May 8, at 1 p.m.
Job Searching: Resumes, Job
Applications, Cover Letters and Tips
Wednesday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m.
Introduction to PowerPoint
Monday, May 18, at 4:30 p.m.
Introduction to Internet/Email
Saturday, May 23, at 9:30 a.m.
Job Searching: Resumes, Job
Applications, Cover Letters and Tips
Wednesday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m.
Introduction to Word
Friday, June 19, at 9:30 a.m.
Introduction to the Internet/Email
Monday, June 22, at 4:30 p.m.
Introduction to Word
Friday, June 26, at 9:30 a.m.
Job Searching: Resumes, Job
Applications, Cover Letters and Tips
Friday, June 26, at 1 p.m.
Introduction to the Internet/Email
Saturday, June 27, at 9:30 a.m.
Introduction to Excel
Monday, June 29, at 4:30 p.m.
NOTE: All classes are three hours long.
Classes begin with 30 minutes of
mouse and keyboarding skills.
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ARE SUBJECT
TO CHANGE
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L I B R A R Y
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D A Y S
A
W E E K !
The Atlantic City Free Public Library
is an independent municipal library
funded and operated by
the City of Atlantic City
and governed by a Board of Trustees.
City of Atlantic City
www.cityofatlanticcity.org
Lorenzo T. Langford, Mayor
Michael Scott,
Acting Business Administrator
Ronald Cash,
Director Health and Human Services
Atlantic City Council
(Listed by Ward)
G. Bruce Ward (1st)
Marty Small (2nd)
Steven L. Moore (3rd)
William Marsh (4th)
Dennis Mason (5th)
Timothy Mancuso (6th)
John J. Schultz (At-Large)
Eugene Robinson (At-Large)
George Tibbitt (At-Large)
Library Board of Trustees
William Cheatham
Curene Clark Ervin
Mary Lou Faulk
Betty L. Freeman
Fredrick P. Nickles
Alton O’Reilly
Maureen Sherr Frank, Library Director
Don Latham, Discovery Editor
T E E N S PAC E U P DAT E
The Atlantic City Library’s Jennifer Boyce is the
Teen Space project coordinator.
The A+ Teen Space Project is funded by the Atlantic
City Free Public Library, a service of the City of Atlantic
City, the South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative and
the New Jersey State Library, which is responsible for
the coordination, promotion and funding of the New Jersey Library Network.
The Atlantic City Free Public Library Teen Space,
which is scheduled to open in September 2009, is coming
together quickly thanks to the help of many — including
teenagers from throughout the community. Pictured in
the photo below are (from left): Teen Space designer
Shaina Horton and artist Stephen Gibson, who designed
the mural, and teens who helped paint the mural on April
18.
You can make informed decisions using
Consumer Reports and other resources
It is more important than ever to make wise, financial decisions given the state of the economy. To do so,
you will want to have
as much information
as possible at your
disposal so you can
make choices that
will help you maximize your dollars.
The Atlantic City
Free Public Library
offers some great resources if you want to
do research before
spending your money
— and one of those
resources is Consumer Reports.
Consumer Reports contains a wealth of useful information. From current product evaluations to package
and labeling scams, the magazine provides everything
needed to make intelligent purchasing choices. Find out
if that used car is a “lemon.” Is the expensive vacuum
cleaner really better than the cheaper one? Which laundry detergent cleans best? Is one brand of olive oil better
than the other? These and similar queries are easily answered by reading Consumer Reports.
Pick up a copy of the magazine or read it online the
next time you visit the library; or, read a copy of it
online from home as long as you have an Atlantic City
Free Public Library Card. Go to our webpage at
www.acfpl.org and click on Do Research, My Online
Research Library. Choose Magazines and Journals for
Consumer Reports.
Main Library
1 North Tennessee Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 345-2269
Fax: (609) 345-5570
Free parking — ask for details
Main Library Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Richmond Branch
Ventnor & Windsor Avenues
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 347-1902
Richmond Branch Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9 a.m. to noon
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Summer hours vary
We are on the Web!
www.acfpl.org