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.

You need to go meet Jamie and her helpers doing the crafts on Wednesday. We had so much fun tonight…read moremaking our paper roses. They have so much patience with so many different type of people who come in there they all deserve a raise. It was such a fun time thank you for these crafts and all your patience kindness, and showing us how to make pretty things.

This is a typical library. I like the newspaper and magazines section. However it is not easy to…read moreconcentrate. gone are my childhood days when the librarians would shush us. The main source of the noise are the librarians themselves! They speak and chat loudly to the public and to each other all the time.

The William Spangler Library is located in the Atlantic Cape Community College in the "D1"…read morebuilding. I spent a full workday here from when they opened at 8am until 3:30pm. Arriving early, I was able to secure a "study room" on the upper floor where I was entirely undisturbed all day. The wifi worked well and the study room had power outlets and comfortable seating. No, I am not a student of Atlantic Cape Community College. No one asked me for a student ID. [Review 18256 overall - 130 in New Jersey - 1778 of 2022.]

Although not large , just one floor, this library seems to do a good job of serving the community…read more They have an extensive collection of books in the various foreign languages commonly spoken by the various immigrant groups in Atlantic City: Vietnamese, Spanish, Urdu, Russian, Hindi, Chinese, Korean, Gujarati, Bengali, and French. Numerous computers available for patron use, several foreign language newspapers, a good selection of music CDs and DVDs, including many foreign language movies. There is a nice quiet study area with several study tables underneath a skylight. In what is frankly a rather rough area of Atlantic City, but inside the library is quite pleasant. The restroom could use a bit more frequent cleaning, although it wasn't terrible..

It's a good beach library. It's made for vacationing beach goers and basic needs of residents. I've…read moregot a graduate degree to be a librarian. One thing they drill into our heads in librarian university is that as a librarian you must cater to both community standards and reading level. That means if the majority of readers are vacationing, 8 books on Michael Jackson and one on Jefferson rule. You as librarian buy Steven King, Louis L'amour, and James Patterson. Let Lin Manuel Miranda read Hamilton on his vacation and make millions on a play. To buy books nobody reads on vacation is a waste of taxpayer money in universal library logic. If you need a serious research library, find one whose community mostly does research only as in the main branch of a university, New York Public Library or think tank. That's where the rare, serious stuff is. Atlantic City Public library adheres to the principles of serving its community and does and excellent job doing that. With 32% of Americans illiterate, and 50% not being able to read 8th grade level- and this means not understanding what 'Do not take this medication on an empty stomach' means- libraries provide programs to catch up on literacy and other educational programs like computer lessons for adults. I didn't check but wouldn't be surprised if they had literacy initiatives for the residents. AC Public Library has a nice collection of graphic novels, cook books, non-fiction and CD's. The space is nice and wide open. Yes I wish there were more chairs to sit on. I found the workbenches to use computers and do other work way too crowded. It was uncomfortable being elbow to elbow with others. The skylight is a nice touch. I didn't feel unsafe inside. I felt unsafe outside. It was quiet today. There was plenty of security inside but I would avoid flashing a fancy computer, cell phone or iPad out of doors. Even if it's in a case. I would only go to this library during strong daylight hours. Leave an hour before dusk to give yourself enough time to get home safely. Yes some of the public doesn't smell nice but libraries all over are struggling with the poverty issues their users find themselves in. The area is depressed which is all the more reason to keep this library's doors open and not closed permanently. Libraries have a chance to bridge the technology and literacy gap for the poor. This library is no exception. To shutter this lovely library would be a grave mistake.

Ms Pat at book check out is extremely helpful!!! thank you you not only helped me with the…read morecomputers but the copies I needed.

The actual library is clean, spacious and very resourceful. However the staff were talking so…read moreloudly I could barely focus on what I was reading.

Cool little residential town. Few clumps of shops, restaurants and bars but mostly a seasonal town…read moreof families and beach goers. The dream of owning a "shore" home was shared by many Philadelphians. The population quadruples Thursday to Sunday during June through August. Not a town of weekly rentals but rather monthly or seasonal renters mixed with many owners who occupy there homes mostly in the summer months and occasionally weekends during the remainder of the year. The beaches are beautiful, well maintained and guarded. The families and beach goers are friendly. Byo food of drink as there is not a boardwalk or commercial entities on the beach except the rolling ice cream man. Great place to bring your family. Some nightlife west along the bay or at Ventnor Coffee. Right next door is the the lovely Ventnor Boardwalk and a stones throw to Atlantic City or Ocean City. Margate's the Best!

Really nice little library, greats areas designated for quiet study, computers to use, and a bank…read moreof desks with lots of electrical plugs for lap tops. Good selection of books and dvds. Located near the senior day program so seniors use the room with magazines and newspapers. Clean bathrooms and filtered water available to refill bottles. Parking lot fills up quickly.