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Yarn with knitting needles

Crochet Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
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.

hands on game board

ALL A BOARD!

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feeling bored? Stop in for a fun day playing different board games.
Games provided. 

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.

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

cartoon girls standing outside in snow

Reindeer Games

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open for ages 3 to 8. If Rudolph can do it, so can you! Enter our wintery wonderland and have a holly jolly time playing reindeer games with our elves.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

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.

Guardians

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

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Refreshments Served

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

Registration Required

Registration required.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

cat on books

CATurday

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantiville Activity Room at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-11. Age 9 & under must have adult guardian.

Registration required.  

Show off your reading skills to DEXTER, the sweetest cat in town! 

Please take caution if allergic to cats.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

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.

Guardians

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

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.

kids hands crafting

Jelly Jar Snow Globe

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 5-12.  Snow globes are a wonderful winter tradition that you can make yourself. You may bring your own jam, jelly, or mason jar, or use one of ours.

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

LEGOs

Let's Go LEGO

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations.

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.

chess board and pieces

Chess Club

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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.

LEGOs

Drop-In LEGO Playtime

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Drop by the children's area to make your own LEGO creations. This is a self-guided activity. Ask for LEGOs at the front desk. Please remember to clean them up when you're done!

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.

sewing supplies

Maker Space Sewing

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Hammonton Meeting Room at Hammonton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, STEM & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, STEM & Makerspace
Registration Required
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 include: 

December - Stocking Stuffers

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.

Holiday Pajama Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Somers Point Children Area at Somers Point
Program Type:
Holiday Events
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Holiday Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all children and their caregivers. It's the holiday season at the library! Get into the festive spirit with a special holiday-themed story hour, craft, and treat.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

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.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of 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, December 13, 2025 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.

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Open to ages 3-5. Registration required. This interactive story hour, which includes a grab go craft, will surely delight the kids. children during the event. 

Disclaimer(s)

Guardians

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

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

toddlers with fall leaves

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 2-4. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. 
 

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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. 

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

adult reading books in circle

Any Book Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
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 and enjoy friendly conversation. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

various hand crafting things

Messy Monday

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pleasantiville Children Area at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get messy by getting into some glue, glitters or paint with us. Don't miss this exciting event that the whole family can enjoy 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.

Guardians

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

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

young girl with book of ideas

Preschool Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hammonton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Suggested for ages 3-5. Registration required for each session. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Guardians

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

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

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.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

sewing supplies

Needlecraft Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. Sit and stitch. If you love to embroider or cross-stitch, but never have the time, we'll save you a seat so that you can finally work on your project!

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all aged children. Read a story to therapy dogs Kody, Fritz, and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

Disclaimer(s)

Guardians

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

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

movie with popcorn

Family Friendly Flicks

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the family to enjoy a night out at the movies--library style!  Check with our branch for upcoming titles.  Popcorn will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

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.

Grim Reader

Grim Readers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
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.  
 

September - Devolution by Max Brooks

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Somers Point Children Area at Somers Point
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 2 to 5. Join us for some storytime fun with a different theme each week! Develop early literacy skills with stories, a simple craft, and a snack to enjoy with library friends. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Guardians

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

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

adult reading books in circle

Wednesday Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber

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.

Family playing board game

Wednesday Family Game Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pleasantiville Children Area at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Children Area
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join in some board game fun at night. Don't miss this exciting event that the whole family can enjoy 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.

Guardians

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

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.