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penguin with pinwheel

Preschool Storytime

Monday, May 19, 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. 
 

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, May 19, 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, May 19, 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: 10
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.

birdhouse

Your Bird House Creation

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Special Events & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 136
Event Details:

Join the horticulture crafting group and create an adorable outdoor spring scene.  Using a miniature wooden decorative bird house, design, highlight and personalize. No experience necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

young girl with book of ideas

Toddler Tuesday Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 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: 30
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, May 20, 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.

Book Club sign with adults reading

Every Third Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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: 12
Event Details:

This is a book club for those that like to read whatever they want.  The only rule is that no one will tell you what you have to read. Share what you’ve read, your new discoveries, and old favorites. Add to your to-be-read list!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

children with STEM electronics sign

STEAM Challenge Day

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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: 20
Event Details:

STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. We'll be doing a STEAM-focused activity that will make you think creatively and have fun doing it. 

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.

knitting

Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Read a story to therapy dogs Kody, 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.

movie with popcorn

Family Friendly Flicks

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Absecon
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Enjoy a night out at the movies library style!  Join us for a family friendly flick.  Check with our branch for upcoming titles. 

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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

cartoon kids jumping/dancing

Playdate at the Library

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
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.

Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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)

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.

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.

Book Club sign with adults reading

Wednesday Book Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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: 5
Event Details:

The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
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, May 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pleasantiville Children Area at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Children Area
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

adults playing board game

Adult Board Game Night

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration requested. Disconnect from the screen and connect over board games. Play a variety of exciting and complex board games, socialize and have fun. 

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Yarn with knitting needles

Knitwits: Knitting for All Ages

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, All
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Interested in learning how to knit or looking to raise your existing skills to the next level? Join us for a fun evening of fiber craft! Participants are encouraged to bring their own needles.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

sip

Paint and Sip for Beginners

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hammonton Meeting Room at Hammonton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, relaxing, creative evening of painting and socializing. Take home your own personal work of art. Non-alcoholic beverages provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Refreshments Served

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

Registration Required

Registration required.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

young girl with book of ideas

Storytime!

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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, May 22, 2025 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)

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.

LEGOs

Lego Club

Thursday, May 22, 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, May 22, 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: 24
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, May 22, 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, May 23, 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.