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This event is in the "Children" group
Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, May 5, 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

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

This event is in the "Children" group
Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, May 19, 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

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

This event is in the "Children" group
cat on books

CATurday

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantville Activity Room at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-11. 

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 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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

Space is Limited

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Memorial 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
This event is in the "Children" group
Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Juneteenth

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
This event is in the "Children" group
Dexter the cat on books

CATurday

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantville Activity Room at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-11.

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

Please take caution if allergic to cats.

Disclaimer(s)

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Registration Required

Space is Limited

Children Under 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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.

Independence Day (Observed)

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

Independence 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
This event is in the "Children" group
Dexter the cat on books

CATurday

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantville Activity Room at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-11.

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

Please take caution if allergic to cats.

Disclaimer(s)

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Registration Required

Space is Limited

Children Under 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
Dexter the cat on books

CATurday

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantville Activity Room at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-11.

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

Please take caution if allergic to cats.

Disclaimer(s)

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Registration Required

Space is Limited

Children Under 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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.

Labor 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

Columbus 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

Election 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

Veterans 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

Thanksgiving

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

Thanksgiving

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 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