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Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Read a story to therapy dogs, Erin, Kody, 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, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantiville Activity Room at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Read a story to therapy dogs Kody, 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.

Good Friday

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
Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Read a story to therapy dogs, Erin, Kody, 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

Read to Endeavour the Therapy Dog

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Egg Harbor Township
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-12. Endeavour, the Bernese Mountain therapy dog, will be visiting the library. Practice your literacy skills by reading to this adorable pooch. 

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, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Read a story to therapy dogs Kody, 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.

Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Read a story to therapy dogs, Erin, Kody, 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, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantiville Activity Room at Pleasantville
Program Type:
Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Read a story to therapy dogs Kody, 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.

Nature Heroes: Garden State Tortoise

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Animal Events, Lectures & Discussions
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Animal Events, Lectures & Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Meet Chris and Casey from Garden State Tortoise. Meet Otis, the Eastern Box Turtle and YouTube star. Garden State Tortoise is a local turtle rescue and sanctuary with their own YouTube channel.

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.

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
Dog with tongue out

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township
Program Type:
Animal Events
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Read a story to therapy dogs, Erin, Kody, 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.

Nature Heroes: Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor
Program Type:
Animal Events, Lectures & Discussions
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Animal Events, Lectures & Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Suggested for all ages. Registration required. Cedar Creek is a wildlife refuge, rehabilitation hospital, and nature center on the edge of the New Jersey Pinelands.

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Juneteenth (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

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 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

Winter Holiday

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
Description:

County day off in lieu of Lincoln's Birthday

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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 Closure

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