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Peace Poetry Slam

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Exhibits & Displays, Personal Development
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibits & Displays, Personal Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Poets invited to read original poetry featuring anything related to peace. 
Accompanying original illustrations welcome.
Submit original work starting 4/1.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Springtime Sit-N-Knit

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Somers Point Children Area at Somers Point
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your current project to the library to discuss, practice and learn your craft with fellow knitters in a fun and welcoming environment. Checkout some knitting books for ideas. Bring your supplies.  

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Enjoy a friendly game of Chinese Mahjong at the library.  Instruction and guidance given for beginners to learn this fun table game.  All materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Grim Reader

Grim Readers

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 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.  
 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Murder Myster Movie Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. If you enjoy murder mystery movies, this whodunits club is for you.
Each month's movie will be kept a mystery. 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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How to Hunt The Jersey Devil

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Galloway Township Meeting Room at Galloway Township
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: 63
Event Details:

Local author and comedian, Tony DiGerolamo, discusses the Jersey Devil and other South Jersey Folklore, along with his book, The Pineys, during this fascinating historical walk through the Pinelands bewitching mythology.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Senior Craft and Activities

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Pleasantville Computer Lab at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Are you a social butterfly who enjoys the arts and crafts?
Each week we'll share theme-inspired coloring pages, paintings and simple crafts, great for keeping your brain and motor skills alert.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

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Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Personal Development
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Personal Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for chair yoga - all levels of experience welcome! 

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Afternoon Book Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mays Landing Adult Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Adult Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come by in the afternoon for a book club the first Thursday of the month. Great books and great company!

4/3 Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

5/1 The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins

 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Adult Crafts: Pine Cone Foral Arrangement

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Hop-a-Long into Spring

Join us for fun of creativity and lively conversation. 

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.

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Around the World Book Club - Netherlands

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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: 19
Event Details:

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

April 3, 2025:      Maine

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Crochet Group

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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.

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EHT Book Group

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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!

April - "James" by Percival Everett

May - "That Librarian" by Amanda Jones

 

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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Chess Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025 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: 16
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.

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Movie Afternoons for Adults

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasantiville Activity Room at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Enjoy an afternoon movie for mature (PG-13or above) audiences. Stop by or call for the movie title of the week.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Crafting Social Hour

Saturday, May 3, 2025 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: 15
Event Details:

Do you like to chat with others while crafting?

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Refreshments Served

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

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Diamond Painting

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 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: 3
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.

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Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Enjoy a friendly game of Chinese Mahjong at the library.  Instruction and guidance given for beginners to learn this fun table game.  All materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

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Resume and Job Application Help

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Computer Skills & Tech Help
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Skills & Tech Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Open to adults.
Registration required, for 30 minute sessions.
ONE-on-ONE computer assistance. 
An expert from One-Stop Career Center will assist with setting up an email address, resumes, cover letters, and job applications.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Adult Board Game

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:15pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

 Join us for a great time exploring and learning to play board games. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

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Spring Candle Making: Floral Taper Candles & More!

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Learn how to make floral taper candles and soy candles in pastel colors! Experiment with scents and styles to create beautiful botanical candles for your home.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Senior Craft and Activities

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Pleasantville Computer Lab at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Are you a social butterfly who enjoys the arts and crafts?
Each week we'll share theme-inspired coloring pages, paintings and simple crafts, great for keeping your brain and motor skills alert.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

adult reading books in circle

Brigantine Book Chat

Thursday, May 8, 2025 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: 1
Event Details:

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 
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, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 select a book to read together.   

Disclaimer(s)

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.