Upcoming Events

Name: Peace Through Art Exhibit
Start: 2025-04-01
End: 2025-04-30
Location: Atlantic County Library System / Ventnor Branch

Featured Events

Peace Through Art Exhibit

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Ventnor Children Area at Ventnor

Program Type:

Exhibits & Displays

Age Group:

Children, Teens

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Library Branch: Ventnor

Room: Ventnor Children Area

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Exhibits & Displays

Event Details:

Open to ages 10 and older. Please share your world-peace inspired, non-digital art with the library for our first-ever Peace Through Art exhibit.

Atlantic County Library Foundation Book Sale

All Day 4/1 - 5/31

Mays Landing

Program Type:

Book Sales

Age Group:

All

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Library Branch: Mays Landing

Age Group: All

Program Type: Book Sales

Open to all. Visit our ongoing book sale & find books, DVD's & audio disks at a bargain. Proceeds benefit the Atlantic County Library Foundation's (www.aclf.us ) support of programming in your library branch.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

CATurday

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pleasantiville Activity Room at Pleasantville

Program Type:

Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Pleasantville

Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

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.

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Egg Harbor City

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Children, Teens

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Library Branch: Egg Harbor City

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Open to children and teens, 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon of board games and puzzles.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome.

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.

Teen Board Game and Pizza Afternoons

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township

Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Open to children & teens, aged 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon at the library for pizza and a variety of exciting board games.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments Served

Refreshments will be served.
Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, April 14, 2025 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

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.

Toddler Tuesday Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Branch: Brigantine

Room: Brigantine Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

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.

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 and Craft

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Hammonton

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Hammonton

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

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.

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.

Family Friendly Flicks

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Absecon

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

All

Library Branch: Absecon

Age Group: All

Program Type: Movies

Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Enjoy a night out at the movies library style! Join us for a family friendly flick. Check with our branch for upcoming titles.

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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Adult Board Game Night

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Egg Harbor Township

Registration

Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township

Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration requested. Disconnect from the screen and connect over board games. Play a variety of exciting and complex board games, socialize and have fun.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Knitwits: Knitting for All Ages

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children, Teens, Adults, All

Mays Landing

Registration

Library Branch: Mays Landing

Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Open to all ages. Interested in learning how to knit or looking to raise your existing skills to the next level? Join us for a fun evening of fiber craft! Participants are encouraged to bring their own needles.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Paint and Sip for Beginners

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Hammonton

Registration

Library Branch: Hammonton

Room: Hammonton Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Join us for a fun, relaxing, creative evening of painting and socializing. Take home your own personal work of art. Non-alcoholic beverages provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Refreshments Served

Refreshments will be served.
Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Into the Evening Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults

Ventnor

Registration

Library Branch: Ventnor

Room: Ventnor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Our book club always features good taste and great company.

4/24: Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki

5/22: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Crochet Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Egg Harbor City

Registration

Library Branch: Egg Harbor City

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Join our dedicated crafting group. If you do any type of needle craft, this is your club. Learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Chess Club

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Children, Teens, Adults

Ventnor

Registration

Library Branch: Ventnor

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Event Details:

Do you love chess? Have you always wanted to learn?
Our chess club is for all ages and levels of experience. Feel free to bring your own chess board or use one of ours.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome.

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Crafting Social Hour

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Teens, Adults

Hammonton

Registration

Library Branch: Hammonton

Room: Hammonton Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Do you like to chat with others while crafting?

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.

Nature Heroes: Garden State Tortoise

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Children, Teens, Adults

Ventnor

Registration

Library Branch: Ventnor

Room: Ventnor Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Animal Events, Lectures & Discussions

Registration 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

All Branches

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

Crafty Hour - Macrame Dolls

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Adults

Absecon

Registration

Library Branch: Absecon

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Grim Readers

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Egg Harbor Township

Registration

Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township

Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Knitwits: Knitting for All Ages

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children, Teens, Adults, All

Mays Landing

Registration

Library Branch: Mays Landing

Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Murder Myster Movie Club

6:00pm - 7:45pm

Adults

Ventnor

Registration

Library Branch: Ventnor

Room: Ventnor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. If you enjoy murder mystery movies, this whodunits club is for you.
Each month's movie will be kept a mystery.

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Chair Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am

Adults

Egg Harbor Township

Registration

Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township

Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Personal Development

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Join us for chair yoga - all levels of experience welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Crochet Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Egg Harbor City

Registration

Library Branch: Egg Harbor City

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Join our dedicated crafting group. If you do any type of needle craft, this is your club. Learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Chess Club

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Children, Teens, Adults

Ventnor

Registration

Library Branch: Ventnor

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Event Details:

Do you love chess? Have you always wanted to learn?
Our chess club is for all ages and levels of experience. Feel free to bring your own chess board or use one of ours.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome.

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Nature Heroes: Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Children, Teens, Adults

Ventnor

Registration

Library Branch: Ventnor

Room: Ventnor Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Animal Events, Lectures & Discussions

Registration 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)

Branches:

Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site

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Children Under 9 Accompaniment

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ACLF Sponsored

Guardians

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Allergy Notification

Guardians

Materials Provided

Registration Required for Each Session

Snacks Provided

Space Limited

Subject to Change/Cancellation

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Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Registration Required

Subject to Change/Cancellation

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Open to adults. Registration requested. Disconnect from the screen and connect over board games. Play a variety of exciting and complex board games, socialize and have fun.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

Subject to Change/Cancellation

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

All Skill Levels

Materials Provided

Subject to Change/Cancellation

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Materials Provided

Refreshments Served

Registration Required

Space Limited

Subject to Change/Cancellation

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Registration Required

Subject to Change/Cancellation

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

Subject to Change/Cancellation