LIBRARY IS OPEN
The Library Is OPEN!
Main Library: Monday - Saturday 9:30a-5p.
Richmond Library: Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30a-5p.
Limited in-person classes available at this time.
The Atlantic City Free Public Library has moved some of its programming online. Click here to view the library's online programs & classes.
The library also offers a variety of online resources. Click here to access our premium e-resources.
Labor and Literacy Lab
Job Skills Lab (in-person)
Schedule:
Saturdays, 10am - 1pm
Location: Main Library's new Next Step computer lab
Staff assistance with:
- GED prep
- Job searching
- Resumes and cover letters
- Computer skills
- Setting up an email address, and more
To register, visit the Main Library Help Desk or call 609-345-2269 ext. 3060 for more information.
High School Equivalency Exam
High School Equivalency
Effective February 1, 2020.
Take the Test in Atlantic County
Atlantic County now offers the Test Assessing Secondary Completion or "TASC for individuals without a high school equivalency and asses' secondary completion. You may register to take the all 5 subjects or choose to take one or several at a time. See fees below. To learn more about the exam, attend free informational sessions held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 208 on the 2nd Floor of the Atlantic County Office of Workforce Development located at 2 South Main Street, Pleasantville, NJ 08232.
How do I register?
Pre-registration is required before a test date is issued. Registration for the TASC is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd Floor of the Atlantic County Office of Workforce Development located at 2 South Main Street, Pleasantville, NJ 08232.
- Three forms of identification, one of which must include a photo ID. Expired forms of identification will not be accepted. Click here for a complete list of acceptable forms of identification.
- If you're 16 or 17 years old, you must bring a signed Parental Consent Form at the time of registration. Click here to download the Parental Consent Form.
- Blank money order. See costs below.
What are the costs?
At the time of registration, please bring with you a blank money order in the amount of:
$96.00 for all 5 subjects (Math, Writing, Reading, Science and Social Studies) OR
$21.20 for each subject area you wish to take. Example: You may test in just Reading and Social Studies at a cost of $42.40.
Effective February 1, 2020
What are the subjects covered in the exam?
There are 5 subject areas covered: Math, Writing, Reading, Science and Social Studies. Click here to view sample test items.
Atlantic County now offers the Test Assessing Secondary Completion or TASC for individuals without a high school equivalency and assesses secondary completion. You may register to take the all 5 subjects or choose to take one or several at a time. To learn more about the exam, attend free informational sessions held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 208 on the 2nd Floor of the Atlantic County Office of Workforce Development located at 2 South Main Street, Pleasantville, NJ 08232. Visit their website at https://learntrainworkac.com/education/high-school-equivalency.html
WHERE CAN I STUDY FOR THE EXAM?
There are many cost free adult education programs that will help you improve your reading, math, and communication skills.
1. Study guides available for checkout at the Main Library and the Richmond Avenue Branch Library
2. LearningExpress: Your library card gives you access to this online learning resource that includes study guides and practice tests.
3. Tutor.com: Tutoring is available from 3 to 10 p.m. every day The Adult Career Center offers help with resumes, citizenship classes, GED preparation, back to school resources and more!
4. Labor and Literacy Lab: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2 - 4pm in the Main Library's new Next Step computer lab. Previously known as the Job Skills Lab, this lab offers staff assistance with GED prep, job searching, resumes and cover letters, computer skills, setting up an email address, and more.
If you have questions, stop by the Help Desk and ask a librarian, email us at reflib@acfpl.org or call us at 609-345-2269.
Premium eResources
Learning Express: Improve your computer skills, and study for the TASC and GED tests with courses, study guides, practice tests and more.
Tutor.com: Tutoring is available for adults too! Live tutors are onine from 3 to 10 p.m. every day. Study guides are available at all times. Look in Test Prep Resources for guides to the: GED, standardized New Jersey school tests, ASVAB, Civil Service Exams, TOEFL, Nurse Entrance Test and more.
Local Adult Education Programs
- Atlantic Cape Community College Continuing EducationCharles C. Worthington City Center: Atlantic City
1535 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-4800 - Literacy Volunteers Association743 N. Main St,
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-3377
We help individuals in Atlantic and Cape May Counties improve their English language skills so they can participate more fully in family, workplace and community life. - Stockton State College Continuing EducationStockton College offers high quality, cost-effective continuing professional education and community education to adults throughout the region. In addition, their certificate programs, taught in a blended, executive-style format, have extended that opportunity to professionals within a wider geographic area, and their fully online courses allow adult learners from anywhere in the world to take advantage of what Stockton College Continuing Studies offers.
- Workforce Learning LinkThe Workforce Learning Link provides adult learners instruction in reading, writing, and math through the For Atlantic County One-Stop Career Center:
2 South Main Street, 2nd floor
Pleasantville , NJ - 08232-2728
Phone: 609-813-3929
Basic ESL @ ACFPL
Virtual ESL
Beginners English class for non-native, English speakers. Classes include interactive learning activities that focus on increasing the listening, speaking, reading, grammar, and writing skills of the students.
Classes meet using Zoom.
Class Schedule:
Mondays 7 pm - 8:15 pm
Wednesdays 7 pm - 8:15 pm
Fridays 10 am - 11:15 am
Basic ESL (in-person)
Beginners English class for non-native, English speakers. Classes take place in person and last 13 weeks.
Location: Main Library, Learning Center
Class Schedule:
September 19 - December 13
Tuesday/Thursday 2 - 4pm
Click here to register or call (609) 345-2269 ext. 3060
Converstaional Spanish @ ACFPL
Beginners Conversational Spanish (VIRTUAL)
Saturdays from 10am - 11am
No registration required.
Classes meet on Zoom
Meeting ID: 985 643 7039
Passcode: 4Dyr1x
Intermediate Conversational Spanish (VIRTUAL)
Tuesdays from 5pm - 6pm
No registration required.
Classes meet on Zoom
Meeting ID: 816-4911-4515
Passcode: 195015
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