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Atlantic County Library Foundation Book Sale

All Day 6/1 - 8/31
Absecon
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
All
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Visit our ongoing book sale and find books, DVDs & CD treasures at a bargain.   
Proceeds benefit the Atlantic County Library Foundation's support of programming in your library branch. 
 

www.aclf.us

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

adventure begins at your library teens

2024 Summer Reading Program : Adventure Begins at Your Library

All Day 6/17 - 8/17
Absecon Reference Room at Absecon
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All
Library Branch: Absecon
Room: Absecon Reference Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Pick up your Summer Reading logs and start keeping track for prizes and other goodies.
Enjoy all the other fun events planned for the summer too.  Ask a staff member for your log and how the program works.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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

ALL A BOARD!

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Feeling bored? Stop in for a fun day playing different board games.
Games provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

penguin with pinwheel

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Absecon
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This interactive story hour includes stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Library story times are a fun way to help your child develop skills they will need to be ready to read. 

Siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Guardians

Guardians must remain present with their children during the event.
Drop-offs are not permitted.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

LEGOs

LEGO Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that LEGOs can teach children.

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.

Book Club sign with adults reading

A Tale of Two Stories Book Club

Thursday, July 11, 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: 4
Event Details:

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)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

hands on game board

ALL A BOARD!

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Feeling bored? Stop in for a fun day playing different board games.
Games provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

kids hands crafting

Free Play with Clay!

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life using Crayola Air-Dry Clay! 

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

beach sand with seashells

Family Craft Day - Seashell Art Frame

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

 Join us for a family craft day. Share your family's creativity with other participants and take home your art pieces. All materials 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.

Family playing board game

Adventure Awaits: Scavenger Hunt!

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Contests, Games, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Contests, Games, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

 Join us for a fun filled evening scouring the library for the items on our checklist!  Prizes will be awarded by age group. 

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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.

penguin with pinwheel

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Absecon
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This interactive story hour includes stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Library story times are a fun way to help your child develop skills they will need to be ready to read. 

Siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Guardians

Guardians must remain present with their children during the event.
Drop-offs are not permitted.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

LEGOs

LEGO Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that LEGOs can teach children.

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.

image shows different crafts you can repurpose from old books

The Repurposed Books Crafting Hour

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Absecon Reference Room at Absecon
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Room: Absecon Reference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

hands on game board

ALL A BOARD!

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Feeling bored? Stop in for a fun day playing different board games.
Games provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

various hand crafting things

Crafty Hour- Paper Flower Garden

Tuesday, July 23, 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: 2
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.

penguin with pinwheel

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Absecon
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This interactive story hour includes stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Library story times are a fun way to help your child develop skills they will need to be ready to read. 

Siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Guardians

Guardians must remain present with their children during the event.
Drop-offs are not permitted.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

LEGOs

LEGO Club

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that LEGOs can teach children.

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.

kids hands crafting

Craft-tastic Kids Club: Kite Making

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Registration required.  Make and decorate a kite for tons of summer flying fun! 

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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

hands on game board

ALL A BOARD!

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Feeling bored? Stop in for a fun day playing different board games.
Games provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

penguin with pinwheel

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Absecon
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This interactive story hour includes stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Library story times are a fun way to help your child develop skills they will need to be ready to read. 

Siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Guardians

Guardians must remain present with their children during the event.
Drop-offs are not permitted.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

LEGOs

LEGO Club

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that LEGOs can teach children.

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

ALL A BOARD!

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Feeling bored? Stop in for a fun day playing different board games.
Games provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

computer and resume

Resume and Job Application Help

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Computer Skills & Tech Help, Job & Business Skills
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Skills & Tech Help, Job & Business Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

penguin with pinwheel

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Absecon
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This interactive story hour includes stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Library story times are a fun way to help your child develop skills they will need to be ready to read. 

Siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Guardians

Guardians must remain present with their children during the event.
Drop-offs are not permitted.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.