Upcoming Events

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wall full of books

Atlantic County Library Foundation Book Sale

All Day 1/2 - 3/31
Mays Landing

Program Type:

Book Sales

Age Group:

All
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: All
Program Type: Book Sales
young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children
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. 

kids with books

Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hammonton

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
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. 

bingo

Winter Candy Bingo

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children of all ages. Come play bingo and win candy! 

Mystery Crime Board

Murder Mystery Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ventnor

Program Type:

DIY & Hobbies, Games

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. Murder mysteries can be explored through books, games, movies, and theater. We will feature a different murder mystery-themed activity each month. Participants will enjoy games such as Clue, movies, and role-playing.

cartoon kids jumping/dancing

123 Read & Sing

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children
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. 

cat on books

CATurday

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantville Activity Room at Pleasantville

Program Type:

Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Children
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. 

Registration required.  

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

Please take caution if allergic to cats.

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, February 28, 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. 

 

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children
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. 

kids with books

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hammonton

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
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. 

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Pre-K Club and Craft

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Galloway Township
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Egg Harbor City
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Hammonton
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 Madness Mondays

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Ventnor
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.

Buena Community Reading Center’s Silent Book Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Buena Community Reading Center
Library Branch: Buena Community Reading Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Event Details:

Open to adults. 
Looking to make time to read that book you haven't finished yet?  
Join us at the Buena Community Reading Center at Buena Regional High School to chat about books you love.

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Winter Candy Bingo

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children of all ages. Come play bingo and win candy! 

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Chair Yoga - JCC of Atlantic County

9:30am–12:00pm
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Chair Yoga Class

Preschool Storytime and Craft

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Hammonton
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.

Toddler Tuesday Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Brigantine
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 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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Baby and Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Egg Harbor Township
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 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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Little Gardens Club of AC

1:00pm–3:00pm
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 Book Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Hammonton
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.

Needlecraft Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Ventnor
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.

Girl Scouts of Greater Galloway - Bates

4:00pm–8:00pm
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Girl Scout Meeting

Paint and Sip with Nisha

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ventnor
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.

Crafty Hour-Paper Mushroom

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Absecon
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.

Beginner's Chess

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Pleasantville
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!  We 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.

Furry Buddies

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Galloway Township
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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Teen Cupcake Wars

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Mays Landing
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. Accept the challenge and decorate a unique cupcake using the materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Grim Readers Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out to explore the darker side of books. Get your blood flowing as we focus on dark fiction, psychological thrillers, mysteries, science fiction and horror.  
 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Playdate at the Library

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Mays Landing
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Absecon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. 

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required

Registration required.

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.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Pre-K Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Somers Point
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 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.

Atlantic Audubon Society

4:00pm–8:00pm
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting