Holy Cow does this place get packed when they have an in season book sale!…read more Considering OC's somewhat smallish year round population this building is really first class. It's sort of a Swiss Army Knife thing going on with the building housing a common lobby area with wireless internet, the Aquatic & Fitness Center, Arts Center, Museum, Library, Senior Center and a Café. Even without a book sale going on this library has a nice size to it and really offers a broad scope of material. Of course with not being a resident it's a no-go on borrowing but everything is still very bright, open and airy. Back to the book sale. It's a complete zoo where it seems like the whole town shows and up I can see why because they have tons of books, DVD's and yes even VHS's for sale at very reasonable prices starting at a quarter for a book. I know that most people on vacation wouldn't dream of hanging out in a library but if you get a questionable weather day this one is top notch and is great place to spend some time.

Located in the very nice community center, there is a decent selection of books, DVDs, CDs, some…read morecomfortable seating especially in the reference area where it is very sunny and pleasant. Good computer facilities and quiet study areas. The downside is that the program slate is poor. Went to a couple of the programs about literature and expected at least a "community college" level of lecture and discussion, it was way below that. Not sure why such a modern facility with very good facilities for gatherings has such a weak lineup of programs - not for little kids, the little kids programs look great - but if you are over junior high age, not much going on for you.

Best library I've ever been in. Super relaxing, beautiful views, and $1 cocoa and coffee. I love to…read morework from here.

We love this library! The selection of books is not as big as my hometown library but that's to be…read moreexpected when it is serving a smaller town. You can get access to a bigger selection of ebooks if you sign up your library card with the libby app. For those that are here for the summer only and wondering how to get a card, you can bring in a copy of your tax record or I believe a utility bill to apply for a card. This really is a nice library. On the second floor there is a deck overlooking the wetlands and bay which would be a great spot to read and enjoy a cup of coffee. The sea isle city historical museum is also located within the library. Now, the main thing that gets this library 5 stars is the kid's programming. We came here all summer and the amount of programs they have for kids is awesome. The library in my hometown still refuses to do any in person indoor kids programming because of Covid and never brought back out the kid toys. My daughter is only 3 so she has never been able to enjoy our local library (Haverford Township) for basically her entire life. So, the SIC library has been a breath of fresh air this summer. The children's librarian who does story time is great along with all the other the library workers. Thank you to those who run this library for providing great educational activities! And for other parents who may be concerned, the programs for young kids here seems to be developmentally appropriate and not "woke"!

4.5 Pleasant, helpful staff. Not afraid to share a recommendation on a book based upon comments…read morefrom other members. Computer use and local printing very convenient. Mike Miles

I love the Schiavo Library! It's the only affordable option for summer residents on the…read moreStrathmere/Sea Isle island. Sea Isle City Public Library doesn't offer a seasonal membership, and their annual one is too expensive. Enter the Schiavo, only $25 for an individual and $40 for a family for a YEAR. It's a very small place, but what do you need at the shore? Just a friendly neighborhood place to get some books and use the internet. I mostly got the membership to pick up some books and movies for my kid, and I love the little table and coloring spot for her to play with while we're there. Just a little something extra to do on a rainy day. The only downsides would be that it is closed both Sundays AND Mondays (Monday is the witching day at the shore, apparently) and they charge too much for some things. I had to fax a 7 page contract once, and at $1 a page I found a $7 fax to be pretty ridiculous, especially for a member. Also DVD rentals are $1 for 3 days, and the selection is pretty slim. If you're going to pay $1 for a DVD, you might as well go to Redbox (Ocean City or Avalon) where you'll at least get all the latest titles. Still, this place is worth the membership fee for sure. They also offer a killer book sale at the beginning of the season where books are as cheap as $0.25!

This is actually about the branch library in Cape May, as there is no category. There are two…read moreproblems: 1) You have to pay 25 cents/15 minutes of parking. Who ever heard of paying to park at the library. 2) They have no plugs for laptops--I went there needing to work, and could not believe there were NO PLUGS--they actually have a note that says 'No Plugs." So I plunk down $1.50 in the meter, go inside, and have to leave because my laptop isn't charged. Really, charging for parking? No plug-ins? Unreal.

Biggest library I have ever seen. Cape May Court House. Their selection of books is 3 times as…read morelarge as the one where I live in Maple Shade. Search for ANY book and they'll obtain it through their network of branches and have it for you in days. Staff is friendly and courteous.

I called the library at 4:44p .Library closes at 5p.My call was answered …read more Dominic the Librarian whom answered my call was very helpful .He took the time to investigate, so he could answer my question.

this is a great library . everyone is very nice and helpful there . Would recommend this library…read moreto everyone, Actually i have found every cape may county library to be a pleasant experience.

Whenever I go to the Pleasantville library I am always greeted nicely by the people behind the…read moredesks and the security personnel. Alex has helped to solve technical issues I've had and he is so knowledgeable and nice. Thank you Pleasantville Public Library staff. I appreciate you! Q. E. Tyler

I grew up on a 400-tree holly orchard, so when I heard about the Shoemaker holly, I was all over…read moreit. My grandfather planted the orchard by hand in the 60s and 70s, as a (then) future retirement project, and in the late 80s my parents bought it from him. I began helping work on the trees at age eight, so I am pretty familiar with hollies. The Shoemaker holly is not what I expected. Hollies take much of a conical or spearmint leaf shape, and typically their branches grow all the way to the ground, especially if grown in a field as opposed to competing for sunlight in a forest. NJ wild hollies do tend to climb for sun, gaining more height than fullness, making them gangly looking, and branches can tend to be distortedly curved as opposed to just reaching out on all sides, like a person holding arms out to stretch. Like wild hollies, the Shoemaker holly is bare at the base of its trunk (much more bare than its field surroundings would normally yield), and its branches are kind of pent up, like it's been wedged between city buildings all its life. But heck for 325 years old, it's a lot prettier than I'd be, and the oddness of it gives it charm. And I am sure it's been pruned, and helped along by tree surgeons throughout its life. There have also been blights that have come through the region, and plagues of holly pests, which I remember coming in relentless waves in the 90s/early 00s. So, this tree has survived a lot, and it's standing tall and proud along the NJ Turnpike for all to see. The tree is located in the picnic rest stop area, with plenty of parking, picnic benches, trash cans, and a little path into the woods. The old tree is marked with a sign, and you can drive up to it along a driveway past the parking area. There used to be bathrooms at this picnic area, but they were demolished in 2014.

Coming is very nostalgic as I used to come here alot a very long time ago and I was a lot younger…read more As much as I've been here it's mostly been to the boardwalk which is obviously a big attraction here. I've never really exploited the rest of the city so this review is mostly from the boardwalks perspective. Not a lot has changed since I remember and that's a good thing. Plenty to do right off the boardwalk and there are plenty of hotels as well. It's a long walk from end to end of the boardwalk but it's a nice to do on a nice day. There's a trolley too(you have to pay) that can take you up and down the boardwalk as well. Great place to visit anytime of the year.

Never been in New Jersey. My friend was turning 40 and we decided to go somewhere FUN to have some…read moregood time. We started looking for places online and we found ATLANTIC CITY "the little vegas" We were soo excited and looking forward to have a blast. -- The place is a ghost town, nothing looks like what u see in pictures or videos online, Atlactic city is soo far away from being little Vegas. -- There is nothing but old buildings and lot of them are closed, the streets are destroyed with potholes everywhere, I didn't even take one single picture for the memories because it was not a single thing that got out attention. Wele a la decided to drive an extra hour to Philadelphia looking for something to do and we ended up having a good time. How disappointed :(. Don't get fooled with what u see online. Worst time of my life.