Margate City Public Library
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Margate City Public Library
Margate City Public Library has anchored Absecon Island's southern shore since 1963, offering six-day service, free museum passes to four Philadelphia-area attractions, and a digitized archive of the historic Margate Beacon newspaper.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 8100 ATLANTIC AVENUE, MARGATE, NJ 08402
Phone: 609-822-4700
Website: margatelibrary.org
Plus Code: 87F78GH2+67 (MARGATE, NJ)
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📖 About Margate City Public Library
The library traces its roots to a January 1961 meeting of the Margate PTA Child Study Group at the home of Mrs. Fred Weber, where residents rallied to establish a permanent library for the community. The Margate branch of the Atlantic County Library formally opened in 1963 with the support of Atlantic County librarian Roland Scott, who saw it as a vital complement to the bookmobile that had previously served the area. Today the library at 8100 Atlantic Avenue holds roughly 69,000 volumes and serves a year-round population of about 6,354 residents — a figure that swells considerably during the summer shore season. A well-used amenity is the museum pass program: cardholders can borrow passes to the Academy of Natural Sciences (Philadelphia), Eastern State Penitentiary, Chanticleer Garden (Wayne, PA), and the Independence Seaport Museum. The library also maintains the Margate Beacon Archives, a gradually restored digital collection of the city's historic newspaper.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1963 — over 60 years serving Absecon Island's year-round & summer residents
- Free museum passes to 4 Philadelphia-area attractions for cardholders
- Margate Beacon Archives — historical newspaper collection being restored online
- JerseyClicks & JerseyCat statewide databases — news, research & NJ library catalog
- Freegal music downloads & Kanopy streaming video — free with your card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Margate library card unlocks free New Jersey digital resources:
📚 Services
- Book & media lending (69,000+ volumes)
- Museum pass program (Academy of Natural Sciences, Eastern State Penitentiary, Chanticleer Garden, Independence Seaport Museum)
- Margate Beacon Archives (historical newspaper)
- Free public internet access
- Database access via JerseyClicks
- Freegal music downloads
- Kanopy streaming video
- Children's & teen programming
🎸 Programs
- Children's programming — stories, crafts & activities
- Teen programs & Teen Book Cloud
- Adult events & book discussions
- Niche Academy online learning platform
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What museum passes are available at Margate City Public Library?
Cardholders can borrow free passes to four Philadelphia-area venues: the Academy of Natural Sciences (admits 2 adults & 5 children), Eastern State Penitentiary (admits 6), Chanticleer Garden in Wayne PA (admits 4), and the Independence Seaport Museum (walkup admission: 2 adults & 4 children). Reserve passes through the online catalog or ask at the desk.
Is the Margate City library open during the summer shore season?
Yes — the library maintains its standard six-day schedule (Mon & Wed 10 AM–7 PM; Tue, Thu & Fri 10 AM–5 PM; Sat 10 AM–5 PM) year-round. The library observes major holidays; check the events calendar at margatelibrary.org for specific closure dates.
What is the Margate Beacon Archive and how can I access it?
The Margate Beacon was the city's historic local newspaper. The library is gradually digitizing and restoring the archive and posting it online for free public access. Visit margatelibrary.org to explore the collection as issues become available.
Can I get free eBooks or stream music with my Margate library card?
Yes — your card unlocks several free digital services. Libby/OverDrive lets you borrow eBooks and audiobooks 24/7; Freegal gives you weekly music downloads from Sony Music's catalog; and Kanopy provides free streaming of films, documentaries, and educational content. All are accessible through the library's website at margatelibrary.org.
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