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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

Christmas Closing

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

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
boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all aged children. Read a story to therapy dogs, Fritz and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

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.

Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all aged children. Read a story to therapy dogs Fritz and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

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.

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.

cat on books

CATurday

Saturday, January 31, 2026 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. 

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.

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all aged children. Read a story to therapy dogs Fritz and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

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.

Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all aged children. Read a story to therapy dogs Fritz and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

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.

Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

cat on books

CATurday

Saturday, February 28, 2026 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. 

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.

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all aged children. Read a story to therapy dogs Fritz and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

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.

Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all aged children. Read a story to therapy dogs Fritz and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

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.

Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

cat on books

CATurday

Saturday, March 28, 2026 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. 

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.