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Adventure Awaits: Pirate Academy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Ahoy, mateys! Do you have what it takes to be a pirate? Craft your essential pirate gear before testing your metal on our pirate training course. 

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

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.

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.

Crafty Hour- Paper Flower Garden

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Absecon
Registration
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Have a fun day making your own personalized craft. Share your creative ideas of customizing your own art piece. All materials are provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Teen Murder Mystery Dinner: Curse of the Parrot Island Treasure

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Mays Landing
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Participants must contact the library to register. When a group of pirates gather to form a treasure hunting crew, it's only a matter of time before somebody gets killed. Arrr, matey! Can you solve the murder?

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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.

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: 28
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.

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: 91
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: 13
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.

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.

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.

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: 19
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.

SRP Constellation Jars

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hammonton
Registration
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

 Put constellations in a jar using LED lights and constellation paper. 

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

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: 20
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.

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.