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Absecon Branch Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Absecon
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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)

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.

young girl with book of ideas

Storytime!

Thursday, November 14, 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: 25
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.

cartoon kids jumping/dancing

123 Read & Sing

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Open to ages 1 1/2-5 and their caregivers.  Children and their grownups will be ready for the day after this late morning story hour filled with great books, songs, and play. 

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.

young girl with book of ideas

Thursday Family Storytime

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

adult reading books in circle

Brigantine Book Chat

Thursday, November 14, 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: 0
Event Details:

Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter
Join us for an afternoon of good company and lively discussion. 

Disclaimer(s)

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

hands on game board

Bored Game Thursdays

Thursday, November 14, 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.

lego club

LEGO Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Games, STEM & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, STEM & Makerspace
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)

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.

Book Club sign with adults reading

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Egg Harbor City
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Our book club will focus on author spotlights, book talks, and genre discussions. Share what you're reading or slect a book to read together.   

Disclaimer(s)

Space Limited

Space is limited.

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, November 14, 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: 10
Event Details:

Registration required. 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)

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Yarn with knitting needles

Crochet Group

Thursday, November 14, 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.

hands on game board

ALL A BOARD!

Friday, November 15, 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.

young girl with book of ideas

Fall Into a Good Story: Fall Storytime

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Somers Point Children Area at Somers Point
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

 Open to younger children.  Registration required.  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.

young girl with book of ideas

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, November 16, 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: Unlimited
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Registration required.  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.

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.

STEAM sign

STEM Saturday

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
STEM & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Open to ages 8 & older. Tweens and teens welcome. Use your scientific-thinking skills to uncover a different mystery each month!

Saturday, September 21, 11:00 am: Apple Boats

Saturday, October 19, 11:00 am: Candy Catapults

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, November 16, 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.

Hands sewing various items

Maker Space Sewing

Saturday, November 16, 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.

Projects planned: 

September 21 - Kitchen Helpers

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.

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, November 16, 2024 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.

various hand crafting things

Diamond Painting

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Diamond Painting is similar to both cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers. Discover the joy and stress- relieving benefits of this craft.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

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 Club and Craft

Monday, November 18, 2024 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:

 This interactive story hour, which includes a grab go craft, will surely delight the kids. children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.

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.

penguin with pinwheel

Preschool Storytime

Monday, November 18, 2024 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. 
 

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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.

adult reading books in circle

Any Book Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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: Unlimited
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! 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

young girl with book of ideas

Toddler Tuesday Storytime

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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: 6
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

Preschool Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hammonton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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.