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A Tale of Two Stories Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Absecon
Registration
Library Branch: Absecon
Room: Absecon Reference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an hour long book discussion of that month's book. The next book will be picked at the end of the meeting. Book suggestions are welcome. Copies of the book will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Crochet Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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
All
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.

Dance Fit and Fun

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Open to adults. Join us for this expressive, fun, creative class that introduces basic ballet and jazz technique as a form of physical fitness. Dress in comfortable clothing; no jeans, skirts, or dresses. No special shoes required.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Snow Place Like the Library: Winter Storytime

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

 Open to younger children.  Registration required.  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.

Saturday Family Storytime

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

Open to all ages. Registration required.  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.

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.

STEM Saturday

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Teens
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Open to children ages 8 & older. Tweens and teens welcome. Use your scientific-thinking skills to uncover a different mystery each month!

Saturday, January 18, 11:00 am: Salt Crystal Snowflakes

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.

Let's Go LEGO

11:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Teens
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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
Children, Teens, Adults
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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
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
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Do you like to chat with others while crafting?

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.

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 children and teens, 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.

Presidents Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site

Toddler Tuesday Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Brigantine
Registration
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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. 

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
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Every Third Tuesday Book Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Galloway Township
Registration
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This is a book club for those that like to read whatever they want.  The only rule is that no one will tell you what you have to read. Share what you’ve read, your new discoveries, and old favorites. Add to your to-be-read list!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All
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
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Read a story to therapy dogs 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.

Teen SEALS Tiny Food Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Open to all tweens and teens. Come enjoy a delectable "buffet" of tiny foods as our teen advisory group plans for future events. We welcome any teen who wants to make a difference in their community to join us!

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

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
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 90
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
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Absecon
Registration
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Open to children ages 3 1/2 - 7, siblings welcome. 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.

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.

Guardians

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

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Wednesday Book Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Brigantine
Registration
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
Join us for a chance to explore and discuss a variety of stories with fellow book lovers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Adult Board Game Night

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Egg Harbor Township
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration requested. Disconnect from the screen and connect over board games. Play a variety of exciting and complex board games, socialize and have fun. 

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Knitwits: Knitting for Tweens and Teens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
Mays Landing
Registration
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Open to ages 10-17. Interested in learning how to knit or looking to raise your existing skills to the next level? Join us for a fun evening of fiber craft! Participants are encouraged to bring their own needles.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.