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Libraries in Atlantic City

2 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Atlantic City Free Public Library by the numbers

Visits a year

65,043

Items borrowed a year

24,880

1,959 children’s items

Free programs a year

776

5,341 attendees

E-books

19,452

Public computers

76

Library map

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Atlantic City Free Public Library

Main library

1 North Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City 08401

About 48 hours a week

(609) 345-2269

30,000 sq ft · 0.2 mi from downtown

Richmond Ave. Branch

Windsor & Ventnor Aves., Atlantic City 08401

About 6 hours a week

(609) 347-1902

3,000 sq ft · 2.1 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

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Questions

How many libraries are in Atlantic City?

2 public library locations: Atlantic City Free Public Library, Richmond Ave. Branch.

What is the main library in Atlantic City?

Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 North Tennessee Ave., open about 48 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Atlantic City?

Atlantic City Free Public Library reports about 35,379 registered borrowers and 65,043 visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

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