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Messy Monday Crafts - Wood Shop

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.

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: 50
Event Details:

Roar! Adventures with Dinosaurs

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.

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: 13
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.

Navigating Senior Living

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions, Workshops & Seminars
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join a representative of Lutheran Social Ministries to learn the key items to look for when choosing a retirement or healthcare community. 

Disclaimer(s)

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
Galloway Township
Registration
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration 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.

LEGO CLUB

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Manga Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pleasantville
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Practice your manga art skills! We'll supply paper, pencils, and markers, and manga drawing books, of course -- and you'll bring your creativity and talent!

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.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Galloway Writing Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Galloway Township
Registration
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Workshops & Seminars
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The Galloway Writing Group, led by Scott Gray, is a place where anyone with an interest in writing (fiction, nonfiction, prose, poetry, etc) can meet with other members of the community and discuss the craft, find encouragement, and deve

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

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: 10
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.

Summer Reading Ice Cream Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galloway Township
Registration
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Open to all participants of SRP.
 

Celebrate the completion of Summer Reading with a tasty ice cream treat.

Please advise of any food allergies.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Medicare with Confidence

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

This seminar will educate you on Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types available and cost assistance. Medicare is not a one size fits all.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

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: 28
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.

Art in All Forms for Teens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

 Join us to explore different art forms. Embrace your creativity and make something you’re proud of, no matter how it works.

6/26 Finger Painting

7/24 Recycled Window Hangers

8/14 Galaxy in a Jar  
 

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Storytime!

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

Each week will feature a different toddler-friendly theme and exciting stories.

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.

123 Read & Sing

10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township
Registration
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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. 

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.

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.

Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Adult Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come by in the afternoon for a book club the third Thursday of the month. Great books and great company!

6/20 The Candy House by Jennifer Egan 

7/18 Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Bored Game Thursdays

3:00pm - 8:00pm
Somers Point
Library Branch: Somers Point
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bored?  Come out to the library and play a game!    We have Jenga, Trouble, Simon and more.  You can also bring your own game from home. 

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.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Absecon
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that LEGOs can teach children.

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.

Adult Craft

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Brigantine
Registration
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Shell Chime
Join us for a fun afternoon of creativity and conversation. 

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

The Repurposed Books Crafting Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Absecon
Registration
Library Branch: Absecon
Room: Absecon Reference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us in breathing new life into old books. Each month will feature a new and unique way to up-cycle old library books.

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.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.