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Playdate at the Library

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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.

young girl with book of ideas

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Absecon
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Somers Point Children Area at Somers Point
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 2 to 5. Join us for some storytime fun with a different theme each week! Develop early literacy skills with stories, a simple craft, and a snack to enjoy with library friends. 

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

young girl with book of ideas

Storytime!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 12-36 months.  Registration required. 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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

cartoon kids jumping/dancing

123 Read & Sing

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

cartoon girls standing outside in snow

Reindeer Games

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open for ages 3 to 8. If Rudolph can do it, so can you! Enter our wintery wonderland and have a holly jolly time playing reindeer games with our elves.

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.

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

Registration required.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

cat on books

CATurday

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantiville Activity Room at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-11. Age 9 & under must have adult guardian.

Registration required.  

Show off your reading skills to DEXTER, the sweetest cat in town! 

Please take caution if allergic to cats.

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.

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

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, December 15, 2025 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 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.

toddlers with fall leaves

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 15, 2025 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. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. 
 

young girl with book of ideas

Preschool Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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:

Suggested for 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.

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Somers Point Children Area at Somers Point
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 2 to 5. Join us for some storytime fun with a different theme each week! Develop early literacy skills with stories, a simple craft, and a snack to enjoy with library friends. 

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

young girl with book of ideas

Storytime!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 12-36 months.  Registration required. 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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

cartoon kids jumping/dancing

123 Read & Sing

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

gingerbread house and man

Holiday Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Holiday Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Holiday Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 3-12. Enjoy a festive storytime with professional storyteller, Don Dougherty of Classroom Adventures LLC. Your child will be delighted and surprised to be featured in the story. 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

toddlers with fall leaves

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 22, 2025 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. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. 
 

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Description:

Early Closing

Christmas Day

All Day
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, December 29, 2025 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 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.

toddlers with fall leaves

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 29, 2025 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. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. 
 

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Description:

Early Closing

New Year's Day

All Day
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
cartoon kids jumping/dancing

Books, Balls & Blocks!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children up to age 5, older siblings are welcome. Join us for a morning of fun parent-child activities revolving around gross and fine motor skills, problem solving, and emergent literacy and math 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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, January 5, 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 5, 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.