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Chess Club

Saturday, March 21, 2026 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.

Alice Paul: NJ’s Crusader for Equality

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Genealogy & History, Lectures & Discussions, Special Events & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Lectures & Discussions, Special Events & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month by joining the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice for a presentation on noted women's suffragist and New Jersey native Alice Paul.

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.

Now showing marquee

Movie Afternoons for Adults

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasantiville Activity Room at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Enjoy an afternoon movie for mature (PG-13 or 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.

LEGOs

Drop-In LEGO Playtime

Saturday, March 21, 2026 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.

Hands sewing various items

Crafting Social Hour

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hammonton Meeting Room at Hammonton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 13 and over. Registration required. Do you like to chat with others while crafting? Bring your projects with you, (knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, stencil, jewelry-making, etc.) and pass your creative time with new friends.

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

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.

kids hands crafting

Makers Day

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Somers Point
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children ages 8 and older, interested teens welcome. Celebrate NJ Makers Day at the Library! We will showcase our creativity and problem-solving skills by making artwork that lights up. All materials will be provided. 

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, March 21, 2026 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 ages 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.

hands on game board

Teen Board Game and Pizza Afternoons

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children & teens, aged 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon at the library for pizza and a variety of exciting board games. 

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments Served

Refreshments will be served.
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.

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, March 23, 2026 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 craft, will surely delight the kids. 

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.

cartoon girls standing outside in snow

Preschool Storytime

Monday, March 23, 2026 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. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. 
 

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.

kids with books

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hammonton
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 1-3. Registration required. Start your little one's week with a fun toddler storytime. Join us for singing, reading, playtime, and yummy snacks. 

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.

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.

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, March 23, 2026 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.

young girl with book of ideas

Preschool Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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:

Open to 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.

kids with books

Toddler Tuesday Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories to inspire curiosity and joy; songs, sign language and fingerplay, balance & movement games. We're looking forward to growing with your babies as they enter the toddler zone!

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

sewing supplies

Needlecraft Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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. If you love to embroider or cross-stitch, but never have the time, we'll save you a seat so that you can work on your project. Bring your own cross-stitch, embroidery, or other hand-sewing project.

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.

various hand crafting things

Crafty Hour-Wallpaper Flower

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a fun day making your own personalized craft. Share your creative ideas of customizing your own art piece. 

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

various hand crafting things

Teen Stencil Art

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all tweens and teens. Grab a paintbrush and stencil to create a unique piece of art.

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.

Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a story to therapy dogs, Fritz and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children

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.

Grim Reader

Grim Readers Book Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

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.

cartoon kids jumping/dancing

Playdate at the Library

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, rhymes & songs designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one.

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.

kids with books

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Absecon
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children ages 3 1/2 - 7, siblings welcome. 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.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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

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.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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 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.

Medical case with various medical icons

Medicare with Confidence

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Lectures & Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Get educated on Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types available, and cost assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

hand coming out of ground with full moon

Murder Mystery Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ventnor
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. Murder mysteries can be explored through books, games, movies, and theater. We will feature a different murder mystery-themed activity each month. Participants will enjoy games such as Clue, movies, and role-playing.

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.