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Overdue Opinions Book Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Somers Point
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Where we check out books...and the hot takes. From buzz-worthy new releases to nostalgic throwbacks, each month brings something different to the table. Book club members can vote on the next month's themed read at the end of each meeting.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

LEGOs

Let's Go LEGO

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
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, January 24, 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.

LEGOs

Drop-In LEGO Playtime

Saturday, January 24, 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 LEGO bricks 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.

typewriter

Meet the Author: Debbie McGuire

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults 18 and over. Join Debbie McGuire, author and environmentalist for a discussion of her latest publication Everyday Choices for the Earth: Hope through Our Multiplied Actions. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, January 24, 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.

hand coming out of ground with full moon

Teen Murder Mystery Lunch

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Special Events & Performances
Age Group:
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Events & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 10 and older. Registration required. 

There's been a murder! Join in the fun of this interactive mystery as we try to discover who dunnit?
Lunch will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

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.

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, January 26, 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, January 26, 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, January 26, 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, January 26, 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.

adult reading books in circle

Buena Community Reading Center’s Silent Book Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Buena Community Reading Center
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Buena Community Reading Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required.
Looking to make time to read that book you haven't finished yet?  
Need some time to relax with the crazy holiday season? 

Disclaimer(s)

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, January 27, 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, January 27, 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.

young girl with book of ideas

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Little Gardens Club of AC

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Mays Landing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Gardening club meeting. 

adult reading books in circle

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hammonton Meeting Room at Hammonton
Program Type:
Book Discussions & Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Join us one Tuesday per month for book discussion including snacks and refreshments. Please contact the library for book titles. 

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 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.

sewing supplies

Needlecraft Club

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Paint and Sip with Nisha

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults and interested teens. Registration required. Join us each month for a themed-paint party with snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and games, plus painting.   

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

various hand crafting things

Crafty Hour-Wooden Block Lantern

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

craft sewing

Arm Knitting for Teens

Tuesday, January 27, 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. Learn how to make a scarf through the process of arm knitting. A selection of yarn will be available but participants may also bring their own materials.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

chess board and pieces

Beginner's Chess

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pleasantville Computer Lab at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you've never played Chess before, this is the class for you!  Our first class will discuss how the pieces move on the board. Guided instruction will be provided.  

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

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.

Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

cartoon kids jumping/dancing

Playdate at the Library

Wednesday, January 28, 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.