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Adventure Movies in the Morning

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, All
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, All
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

Open to children and their caregivers. Join us for a relaxing morning at the movies. Snacks provided. Please advise staff of food allergies. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.  

7/11 - The Goonies

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.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

STEAM sign

STEAM Challenge Day

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
STEM & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. We'll be doing a weekly STEAM-focused activities that will make you think creatively and have fun while doing it. Please pick Tuesday OR Thursday of each week

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.

adult reading books in circle

Brigantine Book Chat

Thursday, July 11, 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: 2
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of good company and lively discussion as we chat about this month's featured book, The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Men on ladder searching

Keep This Toss That

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Personal Development, Workshops & Seminars
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Personal Development, Workshops & Seminars
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join a representative of Lutheran Social Ministries to learn how to declutter and simplify space.  

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

hands on game board

Bored Game Thursdays

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Somers Point
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Library Branch: Somers Point
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bored?  Come out to the library and play a game!    We have Jenga, Trouble, Simon and more.  You can also bring your own game from home. 

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.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

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.

World globe sitting on open book

Around the World Book Club: The Beach

Thursday, July 11, 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: 10
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required.  Join us as we travel around the world through the power of the written word. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Yarn with knitting needles

Crochet Group

Thursday, July 11, 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.

adventure begins at your library teens

Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Gaskill Park at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Contests, Games, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Gaskill Park
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Contests, Games, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 140
Event Details:

Open to children, teens, and their caregivers. Follow the clues, solve the riddle, and earn a sweet reward. The hunt starts at the circulation desk. 

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.

Guardians

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

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.

zoo animals header

Zoo to You: Cape May Zoo visit

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Animal Events, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Animal Events, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
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

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Pleasantville
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Take the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with other locals. 

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.

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

Adult Reading Reward Weekly Drawing

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 9:45am
Brigantine
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Brigantine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Sign up for our Summer Reading Programs for adults. For every book you read, submit an entry into our designated drawing bin. One winner will be announced every Saturday. Prizes vary.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Garden gloves and trowel

Midsummer Planting with Rutgers Master Gardeners

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Lectures & Discussions, Personal Development
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions, Personal Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join a Rutgers Master Gardener to learn about midsummer planting for a productive Fall harvest. 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

adventure begins at the library banner

A Storytime Adventure

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Somers Point Children Area at Somers Point
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

 Kids, join for a few quick stories, songs, an easy craft, plus a treat.  

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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

kids with books

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and oh so much 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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Book Club sign with adults reading

Adventure Book Club

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Love a good adventure book? Discuss books while enjoying snacks.

June 15th: I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 by Lauren Tarshis

July 13th: Clayton Byrd Goes Underground by Rita Williams-Garcia 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

girl scientist

STEM Saturday

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ventnor
Program Type:
STEM & Makerspace, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Use your scientific thinking skills to uncover these summer mysteries. 

Saturday, June 29: RAIN CLOUD IN A CUP

Saturday, July 13: PAPER CIRCUIT ART

Saturday, August 17: DIY ICE CREAM

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

chess board and pieces

Chess Club

Saturday, July 13, 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: 14
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.

Now showing marquee

Saturday Movie Time

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasantville
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come in and cool down from the summer's heat and enjoy an afternoon movie with us. Stop by or call for the movie title of the week.
Food and drink are welcomed.

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

Drop-In Lego Playtime

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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.

Hands sewing various items

Makers Space Sewing: Pieced Lap Quilt

Saturday, July 13, 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. 

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.