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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.

Sidewalk Book Sale: A Beach Read Blowout!

10:00am - 3:00pm
Brigantine
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

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.  

Snap up a bargain book this holiday and enjoy a great beach read. 

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

A Storytime Adventure

10:30am - 11:00am
Somers Point
Registration
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

 Kids, join for a few quick stories, songs, an easy craft, plus a treat.  

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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Special Saturday Family Storytime Featuring Music with Ashleigh Ayres

10:30am - 11:30am
Egg Harbor Township
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music, Special Events & Performances, Storytimes & Playtimes, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Local music instructor, Ashleigh Ayres, presents a lively musical storytime fit for the whole family. 

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.

Egyptology Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Workshops & Seminars
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Open to children ages 5 and older, interested teens welcome. Join us for an adventure to ancient Egypt and learn about the exciting world of pharaohs, pyramids, and mummies (oh my!).

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.

Let's Go LEGO

11:00am - 3:00pm
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations.

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

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Drop-In Lego Playtime

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Drop by the children's area to make your own Lego creations. This is a self-guided activity. Ask for Legos at the front desk. Please remember to clean them up when you're done!

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.

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egg Harbor City
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. 

All programs are subject to change or cancellations.

Teen Board Game and Pizza Afternoons

2:00pm - 4:45pm
Egg Harbor Township
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon at the library for pizza and a variety of exciting board games.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

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.

Pre-K Club and Craft

10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township
Registration
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

 This interactive story hour, which includes a grab go craft, will surely delight the kids. children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Egg Harbor City
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Open to ages 2-4. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. 
 

Mahjong Madness Mondays

10:30am - 12:30pm
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come to the library and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong at the library.
Instruction & guidance given for beginners to learn this fun table game.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

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 - Exploring Wellness Through Art

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hammonton
Registration
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Explore wellness and discover balance through art.  Find your creative side by trying diverse art techniques.

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Refreshments Served

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

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Messy Monday Crafts - Painted Seashells

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pleasantville
Registration
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

The best crafts are the messy ones! Start your week off with fun by getting into some glue, glitter or paint with us. Don't miss this exciting event that the whole family can enjoy together. 

June 3rd-Pinecone Craft

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.

Adult Craft: Lighthouse

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us as we make lighthouses out of terra cotta pots for indoor or outdoor decorating. Let them guide you through a design that will accentuate your home decor.

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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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: 43
Event Details:

Dream It Up! Adventures in Imagination

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.