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Friday, 03 September 2010 16:48 |
 The buzz about HBO’s upcoming ‘Boardwalk Empire’ gets louder as the Sunday, Sept. 19, series premiere grows closer.
To celebrate the series — which is set in Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition — the Atlantic City Free Public Library will offer several outstanding programs with that era in city history in mind.
Local historian Nelson Johnson, whose book 'Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City' inspired the HBO series, will appear at the Main Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, for a book talk. He will discuss the research that went into the book, the events and pivotal figures from that era, and he’ll answer questions from the public and autograph copies of his book.
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Last Updated on Friday, 03 September 2010 16:58 |
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010 13:00 |
The City of Atlantic City has implemented an employee furlough plan.
The Atlantic City Free Public Library’s Main Library location (One North Tennessee Avenue) will be closed on the following dates: Monday, Aug. 2; Monday, Aug. 16; Tuesday, Sept. 7; Monday, Sept. 20; Friday, Oct. 1; Tuesday, Oct. 12; Monday, Oct. 25; Friday, Nov. 12; Friday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Dec. 10.
The Atlantic City Library Express (3001 Atlantic Avenue) will be closed on the following dates: Tuesday, Aug. 3; Tuesday, Aug. 17; Tuesday, Sept. 7; Tuesday, Sept. 21; Friday, Oct. 1; Tuesday, Oct. 12; Tuesday, Oct. 26; Friday, Nov. 12; Friday, Nov. 26; Friday, Dec. 10.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 10:38 |
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Friday, 20 August 2010 12:15 |
The Press of Atlantic City-produced documentary, “Boss of the Boardwalk,” which focuses on the life of Atlantic City boss Enoch "Nucky" Johnson, premieres on NBC TV 40 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21.
Those who visit the Atlantic City Free Public Library might recognize a familiar face. Library archivist Heather Halpin Perez was interviewed for this project and will appear in the documentary.
In addition to the on-camera interviews, she helped facilitate the use of archived photographs from the library’s Alfred M. Heston Collection of Atlantic City history and provided insight and direction for the film-makers.
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Last Updated on Friday, 20 August 2010 12:28 |
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Friday, 27 August 2010 09:48 |
The Atlantic City Free Public Library will showcase the 13 finalists in the running to serve as the design for the Atlantic City Boardwalk Holocaust Memorial (ACBHM).
These entries can be viewed from the atrium of the Main Library, which is located at One North Tennessee Avenue. They are available for public viewing 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday from Sept. 1-28 – exceptions are Sept. 6, 7, 20 when the library is closed.
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Last Updated on Friday, 27 August 2010 09:56 |
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Wednesday, 11 August 2010 10:29 |
Are you currently dissatisfied with your economic or job situation and feel that lack of training is holding you back? The “Learning Express Library” at the ACFPL may be just what you need.
Learning Express, available 24/7 with your home computer, makes it both convenient and easy to begin your journey on the road to success. Whether you want to improve current skills or learn new ones, the Centers offer programs that will help you succeed.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 10:35 |
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