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Adventure Begins - Summer Reading Fun!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galloway Township
Registration
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

 Join us for Summer Reading fun, with crafts, and activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Water Wars

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Gaskill Park
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 195
Event Details:

 Dress to get wet and join us in Gaskill Park for a good ole fashioned water fight. Some materials will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own water guns, which will be subject to staff inspection.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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.

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: 99
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 Book Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Brigantine
Registration
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Join us for a chance to explore and discuss a variety of stories with fellow book lovers. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Ventnor Murder Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Enjoy a good whodunit?  Our murder club will include a variety of murder-mystery-related events, with book, film, and true-crime discussions.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Thursday Family Storytime

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: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and oh so much fun!  

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.

Adventure Movies in the Morning

11:00am - 1:00pm
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, All
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

Open to children and their caregivers. Join us for a relaxing morning at the movies. Snacks provided. Please advise staff of food allergies. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.  

7/11 - The Goonies

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.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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: 19
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.

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.

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: 8
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.

Traveling Turtles

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brigantine
Registration
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

The Wetlands Institute brings New Jersey's terrific turtles to the library. Learn about turtle habitats, life cycles, the Diamondback Terrapin Conservation Project, and meet ravishing reptiles face-to-face. 

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.

Crochet Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

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.

Move to the Beat: Drum2BFit

10:30am - 11:30am
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Participants must be registered individually as space is limited. Enjoy a morning of cardio drumming, moving and playing to music, in this upbeat program designed to promote both physical and mental health. 

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.

Save the Butterflies

10:30am - 11:30am
Brigantine
Registration
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn the life cycle of the butterfly, how they support us, and how we should support them.

Disclaimer(s)

Guardians

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

Space Limited

Space is limited.

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: 6
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: 39
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.