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Baby and Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Egg Harbor Township
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

 Songs & stories designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one. 

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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Joyful Storytime--Outdoor Edition

10:30am - 11:15am
Brigantine
Registration
Library Branch: Brigantine
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Go Outside! Adventures in Nature

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

10:30am - 11:30am
Hammonton
Registration
Library Branch: Hammonton
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Guardians

Guardians must remain present with their children during the event.
Drop-offs are not permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Adventure Awaits: Summer Sing Along

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, All
Program Type: Music, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Come together as we lift our voices in song at a rollicking fun sing-a-long, featuring Grandfather Joe. 

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.

Refreshments Served

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

STEAM Challenge Day

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Egg Harbor Township
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. We'll be doing a weekly STEAM-focused activities that will make you think creatively and have fun while doing it. Please pick Tuesday OR Thursday of each week

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.

Tuesday Crafternoon

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Open to ages 5 and older, teens welcome. Join us for an adventurous afternoon craft. 

Tuesday, June 25, 2 pm: SAND SLIME

Tuesday, July 2, 2 pm: FIREWORKS PAINTING

Tuesday, July 9, 2 pm: MAGIC PAPER FLASHLIGHT

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.

Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Egg Harbor Township
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Enjoy your craft with friendly folks. 

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.

Furry Buddies

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 97
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.

LEGO CLUB

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Let's be constructive! Explore your imagination with LEGO bricks! Build whatever you like in our open-ended environment! LEGO creations must stay at the library to be re-used the following week.

LEGO Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hammonton
Registration
Library Branch: Hammonton
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

 Join our LEGO Club and create your own LEGO designs. 

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.

Guardians

Guardians must remain present with their children during the event.
Drop-offs are not permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Playdate at the Library

10:00am - 11:00am
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 85
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
Absecon
Registration
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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. 

Siblings welcome.

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.

Cooking Matters for Kids

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Learn to make yummy, healthy treats as The Community Food Bank of New Jersey introduces basic cooking and nutritional skills in a series of five classes. 

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Craft Blast-Kids

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Egg Harbor Township
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Stop in to the library to create a weekly fun summer craft. Pick Monday or Wednesday for the craft each week. 

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

SRP Bird Watch Quest

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hammonton
Registration
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Go on a bird watch quest in the library using your own crafted bird journals.  Listen to bird songs using QR codes added to each bird.

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Talewise Science Heroes: Adventures of the Lost Treasure

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galloway Township
Registration
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Come for a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! 
Join in to help conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life! 
Don't miss this exciting and interactive STEM learning adventure

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.

Wednesday Family Game Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pleasantville
Registration
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Register by call or visiting our branch. It's game night! Join us in some board game fun for the evening. Don't miss this exciting event that the whole family can enjoy together.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Adult Board Game Night

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Egg Harbor Township
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

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. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Independence 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

ALL A BOARD!

10:00am - 2:00pm
Absecon
Registration
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Feeling bored? Stop in for a fun day playing different board games.
Games provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Chess Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Pleasantville
Registration
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Take the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with other locals. 

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.

Family Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Take a beach break and join us for a family-friendly film screening. All films are rated PG. 

7/5--Wonka

7/19--The Little Mermaid

8/2--Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

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.

Adult Reading Reward Weekly Drawing

9:30am - 9:45am
Brigantine
Library Branch: Brigantine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Sign up for our Summer Reading Programs for adults. For every book you read, submit an entry into our designated drawing bin. One winner will be announced every Saturday. Prizes vary.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Morning Rise and Shine Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Wake up and shine during this fun morning yoga class. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel for class.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.