An exciting mix of nationally known recording artists and popular local acts will once again take the stage at Gardner’s Basin for the annual Atlantic City Summer Concert Series. The five-show series, co-sponsored by the City of Atlantic City and Atlantic City Free Public Library, kicks off on Saturday, June 2. The opening acts begin at 1 p.m. Headliners take over at 4 p.m. and play until dusk. The concerts are free and open to the public. The Summer Concert Series opener is one of the featured components of the Atlantic City Multi-Cultural Heritage Festival, which runs June 1-3. Kicking off the Summer Concert Series are headliners Third World, Evelyn “Champagne” King and Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes (see photo).
The Atlantic City Free Public Library’s weekly ‘Fun Day Sunday’ programs in May and June will include crafts in honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The weekly programs, which are free, begin at 2 p.m. Nobody will be admitted once the program has started. Space is limited, so please arrive early. Children nine years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Please call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3050, for more information. The May/June schedule is:
A powerful career guidance tool is available to help Atlantic City Free Public Library customers faced with the daunting task of searching for a new job or advancing their career. The library’s website features Job & Career Accelerator™ from LearningExpress, the industry’s most comprehensive online job search system. Job & Career Accelerator™ integrates everything one needs to conduct a successful job search, all in one easy-to-use online application. Interactive wizards guide users through each step of the process, from exploring suitable occupations and finding available jobs to preparing targeted resumes and improving critical job search skills. The personalized Job Search Portfolio allows job seekers to plan, tailor and track multiple job searches at the same time.
Atlantic City Public Library card holders have 24/7 access to the Gale Virtual Reference Library, which is available from any device with an Internet connection. The Gale Virtual Reference Library provides access to eBooks covering thousands of topics, including: biography, business, education, environment, history, religion and science. These eBooks are a great place to start your research, since they offer well-researched and detailed information.
Looking to learn more about Earth Day and the environment? The Atlantic City Free Public Library can help. The Reference Department has compiled a comprehensive online guide with environmental-related resources here at the Atlantic City Free Public Library. The guide features library books, eResources, DVDs and audiobooks about the environment, global warming, alternative & clean energy, and green living. The guide also includes a list of websites related to various environmental topics. If you have any questions about these resources, please visit the Main Library Reference Desk or email
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The City of Atlantic City and Atlantic City Free Public Library held a Cinco de Mayo celebration Friday, May 4, in Police and Firemen’s Memorial Plaza, located between City Hall and the Main Library. The celebration included festive music by Ricky y Sus Mariachis and a dance performance by Organizacion Carnaval Putleco (Atlantic City and Egg Harbor Township high school students.) Milton F. Ramirez served as the Master of Ceremonies.
