About APPL

Welcome to the “About the Library” Portal. Below is a brief overview of what you’ll find in the About the Library portal and it subsections. Click on the section title or the section the menu links in the menu on the right side of the page to go to specific areas.

General Information

In this section you’ll find general information about the library including library hours and contact information, directions to the Asbury Park Public Library, and information and requirements for getting a library card.

Frequently Asked Questions

This section has answers to some of most frequent questions regarding library cards, checking books out, computer and wireless internet access, and other services or subjects.

Library Services

Here you’ll find an overview of the library’s services and offerings including services for the general public and services specifically for people who have a library with us.

Library Collections

The Asbury Park Library has one of the oldest and most complete collections of Asbury Park Press newspaper on microfilm. Learn more about this and other special collections available at the library.

Library History and Facts

When was the library built? Was is always a library? How many books do we own? The answer to these and other questions can be found in the History and Fact section.

Library Donors & Volunteers

The Donors and Volunteers section is for you if you’re interested in finding out about ways the you can help support the library.

Library Rules & Policies

Official library rules and policies can be found here, including general library rules, borrowing guidelines, and rules for computer and wireless internet use.