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Around the World Book Club - London

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Galloway Township
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

 Join us as we travel around the world through the power of the written word. 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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.

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:

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Laptop with writing styles

Computer Class by Appointment

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
Computer Skills & Tech Help, Personal Development
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Skills & Tech Help, Personal Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Computer help is available by appointment with staff. Keyboarding, typing, and basic computer knowledge required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Basic Computer Skills Required

Basic computer skills are required. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

various hand crafting things

Crafty Hour- Celebration Series- TREAT BOXES

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Have a fun day making your own personalized craft. Share your creative ideas of customizing your own art piece. All materials are provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

fountain pen

Galloway Writing Group

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Galloway Township Meeting Room at Galloway Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Workshops & Seminars
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Workshops & Seminars
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

The Galloway Writing Group, led by Scott Gray, is a place where anyone with an interest in writing (fiction, nonfiction, prose, poetry, etc) can meet with other members of the community and discuss the craft, find encouragement, and deve

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

adult reading books in circle

Brigantine Book Chat

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter
Join us for an afternoon of good company and lively discussion. 

Disclaimer(s)

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Book Club sign with adults reading

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Our book club will focus on author spotlights, book talks, and genre discussions. Share what you're reading or slect a book to read together.   

Disclaimer(s)

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Book Club sign with adults reading

A Tale of Two Stories Book Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Registration required. Join us for an hour long book discussion of that month's book. The next book will be picked at the end of the meeting. Book suggestions are welcome. Copies of the book will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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.

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.

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.

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come to the library and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong at the library.
Instruction & guidance given for beginners to learn this fun table game.

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.

adult reading books in circle

Any Book Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This is a book club for those that like to read whatever they want.  Share what you’ve read, your new discoveries, and old favorites. Add to your to-be-read list! 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Laptop with writing styles

Computer Class by Appointment

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
Computer Skills & Tech Help, Personal Development
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Skills & Tech Help, Personal Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Computer help is available by appointment with staff. Keyboarding, typing, and basic computer knowledge required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Basic Computer Skills Required

Basic computer skills are required. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Grim Reader

Grim Readers

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come out to explore the darker side of books.  Get your blood flowing as we focus on dark fiction, psychological thrillers, mysteries, science fiction and horror.  All programs subject to change or cancellation.
 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Book Club sign with adults reading

Wednesday Fall Book Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate
Join us for a chance to explore and discuss a variety of stories with fellow book lovers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

adults playing board game

Adult Board Game Night

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration requested. Disconnect from the screen and connect over board games. Play a variety of exciting and complex board games, socialize and have fun. 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

various hand crafting things

Autumn Crafts for Adults

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Make a beautiful seasonal craft featuring a different project each month. 
 

Wednesday, September 18 at 6:00 pm: Decorative Autumn Tin Can Craft

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

pinecone christmas tree

Adult Craft: Pinecone Christmas Tree

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hammonton Meeting Room at Hammonton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Make a pinecone Christmas tree for the holiday season. 

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.