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Family Movie Matinee

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Take a beach break and join us for a family-friendly film screening. All films are rated PG. 

7/5--Wonka

7/19--The Little Mermaid

8/2--Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

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.

A picture of a scientist with her assistant, they are completing a science experiment.

Talewise Presents: Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Open to ages 5 and older, teens welcome. Come for a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!  Join in to help conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life!  

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.

chess board and pieces

Chess Club

Saturday, July 20, 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.

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
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.

Tuesday Crafternoon

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Open to ages 5 and older, teens welcome. Join us for an adventurous afternoon craft. 

Tuesday, June 25, 2 pm: SAND SLIME

Tuesday, July 2, 2 pm: FIREWORKS PAINTING

Tuesday, July 9, 2 pm: MAGIC PAPER FLASHLIGHT

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.

LEGOs

LEGO CLUB

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let's be constructive! Explore your imagination with LEGO bricks! Build whatever you like in our open-ended environment! LEGO creations must stay at the library to be re-used the following week.

penguin with pinwheel

Storytime!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ventnor
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Each week will feature a different toddler-friendly theme and exciting stories.

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.

Book Club sign with adults reading

Into the Evening Book Club

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Our book club always features good taste and great company.  
6/27: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
7/25: Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Author photo of Ethan Eze, guest presenter.

Adventures in Authorship with Ethan

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits, Special Events & Performances, STEM & Makerspace, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits, Special Events & Performances, STEM & Makerspace, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

A presentation by the extraordinary local author of The Last Kid on Lava, Ethan Eze. This STEM-themed tale shows how young heroes save the day when they work together. 

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, July 27, 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.

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
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.

Tuesday Crafternoon

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Open to ages 5 and older, teens welcome. Join us for an adventurous afternoon craft. 

Tuesday, June 25, 2 pm: SAND SLIME

Tuesday, July 2, 2 pm: FIREWORKS PAINTING

Tuesday, July 9, 2 pm: MAGIC PAPER FLASHLIGHT

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.

LEGOs

LEGO CLUB

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let's be constructive! Explore your imagination with LEGO bricks! Build whatever you like in our open-ended environment! LEGO creations must stay at the library to be re-used the following week.

penguin with pinwheel

Storytime!

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ventnor
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Each week will feature a different toddler-friendly theme and exciting stories.

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.

Now showing marquee

Family Movie Matinee

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Take a beach break and join us for a family-friendly film screening. All films are rated PG. 

7/5--Wonka

7/19--The Little Mermaid

8/2--Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

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.

zoo animals header

Zoo-to-You: Cape May County Zoo Visit

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Animal Events, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Animal Events, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

The Cape May County Zoo's unique and unforgettable outreach program comes for a visit. Build a deeper understanding and appreciation for our natural world through this hands-on, interactive program.

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.

chess board and pieces

Chess Club

Saturday, August 3, 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.

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
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.

Tuesday Crafternoon

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Open to ages 5 and older, teens welcome. Join us for an adventurous afternoon craft. 

Tuesday, June 25, 2 pm: SAND SLIME

Tuesday, July 2, 2 pm: FIREWORKS PAINTING

Tuesday, July 9, 2 pm: MAGIC PAPER FLASHLIGHT

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.