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Halloween Costume Day

All Day
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Somers Point
Library Branch: Somers Point
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Holiday Events
Event Details:

Hey kids, make the Somers Point branch a stop while in your Halloween costume and receive a candy 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.

Not-So-Scary Halloween Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Holiday Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Suggested for children up to age 4. Registration required. 
Stop by the library for a special Halloween-themed storytime. 
Don’t forget to wear your costumes.

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
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Galloway Township
Registration
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Thursday Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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: 18
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Registration required.  Songs, stories, and oh so much fun!

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.

Bored Game Thursdays

3:00pm - 8:00pm
All
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
Children
Absecon
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, STEM & Makerspace
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 just some of the skills LEGOs can teach.

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.

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.

Fall Into a Good Story: Fall 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.

Saturday Morning Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Open to children ages 5 & older. Join us for a morning craft hour, featuring a different seasonal craft each month. 

Saturday, September 7, 11:00 am: Back-to-School Bookmarks and Key Chains 

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.

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.

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.

Kids Craft-To-Go Fall Vibes

11/04/2024 @ 9:30am - 11/25/2024 @ 5:00pm
Children
Brigantine
Library Branch: Brigantine
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Giving Tree
Open to all children who visit the library throughout the month. Pick up your seasonal take-and-make craft!

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Pre-K Club and Craft

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Galloway Township
Registration
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

 This interactive story hour, which includes a grab go craft, will surely delight the kids. children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Egg Harbor City
Registration
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Open to ages 2-4. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. 
 

Mahjong Madness Mondays

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come to the library and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong at the library.
Instruction & guidance given for beginners to learn this fun table game.

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.

Election 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

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Kids Craft: Pinecone Turkeys

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Hammonton
Registration
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Make a pinecone turkey for your Thanksgiving centerpiece.

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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Storytime!

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Ventnor
Registration
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Galloway Township
Registration
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Thursday Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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: 19
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Registration required.  Songs, stories, and oh so much fun!

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.

Bored Game Thursdays

3:00pm - 8:00pm
All
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.