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Why Poetry Matters

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine
Program Type:
Workshops & Seminars
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Seminars
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Want to express yourself through creative writing. Join us as we welcome students from Stockton University's writing program who will be here to help guide you on your journey through the written word.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Registration Required

Registration required.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

boy and dog reading

Read to Endeavour the Therapy Dog

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-12. Endeavour, the Bernese Mountain therapy dog, will be visiting the library. Practice your literacy skills by reading to this adorable pooch. 

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

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games, STEM & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games, STEM & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 just some of the skills LEGOs can teach.

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.

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.

Book Club sign with adults reading

Into the Evening Book Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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: 22
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required.  Our book club always features good taste and great company.  

4/24: Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki

5/22: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Yarn with knitting needles

Crochet Group

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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.

hands on game board

ALL A BOARD!

Friday, April 25, 2025 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. 

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.

Cartoon theater stage with curtains

Science Heroes Presents: Creepy Science

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Special Events & Performances
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 86
Event Details:

Science Heroes stops by to show you some creepy science. Be amazed at this science-themed story as it comes to life with eerie science experiments!

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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

young girl with book of ideas

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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:

Open to all ages. Registration required.  Songs, stories, and oh so much fun!

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

Let's Go LEGO

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Mays Landing
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 97
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, April 26, 2025 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: 16
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, April 26, 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.

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, April 26, 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.

fountain pen

Peace Poetry Slam

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Exhibits & Displays, Personal Development
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibits & Displays, Personal Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Poets invited to read original poetry featuring anything related to peace. 
Accompanying original illustrations welcome.
Submit original work starting 4/1.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

penguin with pinwheel

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

Yarn with knitting needles

Springtime Sit-N-Knit

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Somers Point Children Area at Somers Point
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your current project to the library to discuss, practice and learn your craft with fellow knitters in a fun and welcoming environment. Checkout some knitting books for ideas. Bring your supplies.  

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
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. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

kids hands crafting

Messy Monday

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pleasantiville Children Area at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Children Area
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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

Toddler Tuesday Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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. 

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.

young girl with book of ideas

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-36 months. Registration required. Songs & stories designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one.

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.

young girl with book of ideas

Preschool Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hammonton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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.

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.

knitting

Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Bring your current work in progress and enjoy crafting with others. 

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.

Now showing marquee

Teen Movie Night

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Open to teens. Enjoy a slice of pizza while you watch a movie projected onto the big screen.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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.

Grim Reader

Grim Readers

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.