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Playdate at the Library

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mays Landing
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 91
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.

penguin with pinwheel

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 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: 10
Event Details:

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. 

Siblings welcome.

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.

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Cooking Matters for Kids

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Learn to make yummy, healthy treats as The Community Food Bank of New Jersey introduces basic cooking and nutritional skills in a series of five classes. 

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Mahjong - Galloway Retired Teachers

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Galloway Township Meeting Room at Galloway Township
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Mahjong Club - Retired Galloway Teachers

kids hands crafting

Craft Blast-Kids

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Stop in to the library to create a weekly fun summer craft. Pick Monday or Wednesday for the craft 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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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SRP Under the Sea Magic Paper Flashlight

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hammonton Meeting Room at Hammonton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Create an underwater adventure with hidden surprises!  Use your flashlight to uncover the mysteries of the deep.

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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Adventure Begins - Summer Reading Fun!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

 Join us for Summer Reading fun, with crafts, and activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Water Wars

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Gaskill Park at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Games, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Gaskill Park
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 195
Event Details:

 Dress to get wet and join us in Gaskill Park for a good ole fashioned water fight. Some materials will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own water guns, which will be subject to staff inspection.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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.

Let's talk bubbles

Medicare with Confidence

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Lectures & Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

This seminar will educate you on Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types available and cost assistance. Medicare is not a one size fits all.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

PJ Canasta Team

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Ventnor
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Women's community group for card games

Book Club sign with adults reading

Wednesday Book Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 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: 25
Event Details:

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Join us for a chance to explore and discuss a variety of stories with fellow book lovers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

family playing board game

Wednesday Family Game Night

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pleasantville
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Register by call or visiting our branch. It's game night! Join us in some board game fun for the evening. Don't miss this exciting event that the whole family can enjoy together.

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.

adults playing a board game

Adult Board Game Night

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

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. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Ventnor Murder Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Lectures & Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Enjoy a good whodunit?  Our murder club will include a variety of murder-mystery-related events, with book, film, and true-crime discussions.

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Go Green Galloway

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Galloway Township Meeting Room at Galloway Township
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

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Storytime!

Thursday, July 18, 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: Unlimited
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.

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123 Read & Sing

Thursday, July 18, 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: 19
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.

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A Storytime Adventure

Thursday, July 18, 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

Thursday Family Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 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: 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.

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Adventure Movies in the Morning

Thursday, July 18, 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 18, 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

Afternoon Book Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mays Landing Adult Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Adult Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come by in the afternoon for a book club the third Thursday of the month. Great books and great company!

6/20 The Candy House by Jennifer Egan 

7/18 Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Bored Game Thursdays

Thursday, July 18, 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.