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Yarn with knitting needles

Crochet Group

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join our dedicated crafting group. If you do any type of needle craft, this is your club.  Learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

chess board and pieces

Chess Club

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you love chess?  Have you always wanted to learn?  
Our chess club is for all ages and levels of experience. Feel free to bring your own chess board or use one of ours.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program.
Drop-offs not permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Open to children and teens, 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon of board games and puzzles. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program.
Drop-offs not permitted.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Election Day

All Day
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Yarn with knitting needles

Crochet Group

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join our dedicated crafting group. If you do any type of needle craft, this is your club.  Learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Book Club sign with adults reading

EHT Book Group

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Open to teens and adults, registration required.  Come out for lively discussions of the latest books!

September: "The Women" by Kristin Hannah

October: "Shelterwood" by Lisa Wingate

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

chess board and pieces

Chess Club

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you love chess?  Have you always wanted to learn?  
Our chess club is for all ages and levels of experience. Feel free to bring your own chess board or use one of ours.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program.
Drop-offs not permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

different hands working at different crafts

Crafting Social Hour

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hammonton Meeting Room at Hammonton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Do you like to chat with others while crafting?

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Refreshments Served

Refreshments will be served.
Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

History Explorers

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lectures & Discussions
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lectures & Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Suggested for ages 7-10. Registration required. Explore the ancient world with books and crafts. Each session will feature a brief lesson on a historic theme, which will be followed by a fun craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program.
Drop-offs not permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Open to children and teens, 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon of board games and puzzles. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program.
Drop-offs not permitted.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Veterans Day

All Day
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Description:

Observed

Yarn with knitting needles

Crochet Group

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join our dedicated crafting group. If you do any type of needle craft, this is your club.  Learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

STEAM sign

STEM Saturday

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
STEM & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Open to ages 8 & older. Tweens and teens welcome. Use your scientific-thinking skills to uncover a different mystery each month!

Saturday, September 21, 11:00 am: Apple Boats

Saturday, October 19, 11:00 am: Candy Catapults

Disclaimer(s)

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program.
Drop-offs not permitted.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

chess board and pieces

Chess Club

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you love chess?  Have you always wanted to learn?  
Our chess club is for all ages and levels of experience. Feel free to bring your own chess board or use one of ours.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program.
Drop-offs not permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Hands sewing various items

Maker Space Sewing

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Hammonton Meeting Room at Hammonton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, STEM & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, STEM & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover how to sew both by hand, and with machines. Also learn how to take measurements, select a pattern, and choose fabric.

Projects planned: 

September 21 - Kitchen Helpers

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Open to children and teens, 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon of board games and puzzles. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program.
Drop-offs not permitted.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

various hand crafting things

Diamond Painting

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Diamond Painting is similar to both cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers. Discover the joy and stress- relieving benefits of this craft.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

various hand crafting things

Repurposed Books Crafting Hour

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us in breathing new life into old books. Each month will feature a new and unique way to up-cycle old library books.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Yarn with knitting needles

Crochet Group

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join our dedicated crafting group. If you do any type of needle craft, this is your club.  Learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

chess board and pieces

Chess Club

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you love chess?  Have you always wanted to learn?  
Our chess club is for all ages and levels of experience. Feel free to bring your own chess board or use one of ours.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program.
Drop-offs not permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

different hands working at different crafts

Crafting Social Hour

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hammonton Meeting Room at Hammonton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Do you like to chat with others while crafting?

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Refreshments Served

Refreshments will be served.
Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Open to children and teens, 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon of board games and puzzles. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program.
Drop-offs not permitted.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

hands on game board

Teen Board Game and Pizza Afternoons

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Open to children & teens, aged 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon at the library for pizza and a variety of exciting board games. 

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments Served

Refreshments will be served.
Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site