Upcoming Events

Featured Events

wall full of books

Atlantic County Library Foundation Book Sale

All Day 9/1 - 12/31
Mays Landing

Program Type:

Book Sales

Age Group:

All
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: All
Program Type: Book Sales
STEAM sign

STEAM Challenge Day

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township

Program Type:

STEM & Makerspace

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-12. Registration required. 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. 

gingerbread house and man

Pajama Story Night: Holiday Sing Along with Grandfather Joe

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing

Program Type:

Holiday Events, Music

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Holiday Events, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Put on your pajamas and enjoy a jolly evening of festive stories, lively songs, and tasty holiday treats.

fountain pen

Galloway Writing Group

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Galloway Township Meeting Room at Galloway Township

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Workshops & Seminars

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Workshops & Seminars
Registration Required
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

Family playing board game

Wednesday Family Game Night

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pleasantiville Children Area at Pleasantville

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

All
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Children Area
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join in some board game fun at night. Don't miss this exciting event that the whole family can enjoy together.

cartoon kids jumping/dancing

123 Read & Sing

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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, December 13, 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
Registration Required
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.

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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 children and teens, 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, December 15, 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
Registration Required
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. 

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing

Program Type:

Animal Events

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all aged children. Read a story to therapy dogs Kody, Fritz, and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

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Chess Club

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

Movie Afternoons for Adults

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Enjoy an afternoon movie for mature (PG-13 or above) audiences. Stop by or call for the movie title of the week.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Drop-In LEGO Playtime

1:00pm–4:30pm
All
Egg Harbor Township
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
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.

Crafting Social Hour

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Hammonton
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 13 and over. Registration required. Do you like to chat with others while crafting? Bring your projects with you, (knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, stencil, jewelry-making, etc.) and pass your creative time with new friends.

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

Registration required.

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.

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens
Egg Harbor City
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. 

 

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

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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

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. Registration required.
Looking to make time to read that book you haven't finished yet?  
Need some time to relax with the crazy holiday season? 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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!  Our first class 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.

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 material 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.

Furry Buddies

6:30pm–7:30pm
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 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.

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.