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Kids Summer Reading Baskets

All Day 6/23 - 8/16
Egg Harbor Township

Program Type:

Contests, Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Contests, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Open to ages 1-12. Enter for a chance to win this week’s basket. Submit a slip for every book you read this week. More books you read = more chances to win. Winner is drawn every week. Celebrate the love of Summer Reading.

SRP 2025

Summer Reading Program 2025: Color Our World

All Day 6/23 - 8/7
Hammonton

Program Type:

Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

All
Library Branch: Hammonton
Age Group: All
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Open to all. Join us for our Color Our World, 2025’s Summer Reading Program.  Stop by the library to pick up reading logs, reading incentives, and activity pages. 

young girl with book of ideas

Preschool Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hammonton

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Hammonton
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills. 

STEAM sign

STEAM Challenge Day

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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.

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, July 15, 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.

teen kids cooking

Cooking Matters for Kids

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 8-12.  Registration required. Learn to make yummy, healthy treats as The Community Food Bank of New Jersey introduces basic cooking and nutritional skills in a series of six classes.

boy with squirt gun getting wet

Water Wars

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Gaskill Park at Mays Landing

Program Type:

Games, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Gaskill Park
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Open to all children. Registration required. Dress to get wet and join us in Gaskill Park for a good ole fashioned water fight.

kids doing yoga poses

Toddler Yoga

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Playtimes, Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Playtimes, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children aged 1-3. Registration required.

STEAM sign

STEAM Challenge Day

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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.

anime 3 teens

Otaku Haven

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Somers Point

Program Type:

Book Discussions & Author Visits, Games, Movies, Music

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Somers Point
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits, Games, Movies, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to teens and young adults. Calling all anime watchers and manga readers to the front! Are you looking for something to do this summer? Want to meet new people with common interests in shows, music, and most importantly ANIME?

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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. 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 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.

Craft Blast-Kids

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
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.

Any Book Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
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:

This is a book club for those that like to read whatever they want.  Share what you’ve read, your new discoveries, and old favorites. Add to your to-be-read list and enjoy friendly conversation. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Messy Monday

3:00pm–4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, All
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get messy by getting into some glue, glitters or paint with us. Don't miss this exciting event that the whole family can enjoy together

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.

Adult Board Game

5:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Join us for a great time exploring and learning to play board games. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Joyful Storytime--Outdoor Edition

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Brigantine
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Go Outside! Adventures in Nature

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 Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes, Summer Reading Program
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.

Preschool Storytime and Craft

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Hammonton
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.

STEAM Challenge Day

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
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.

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.

STEAM-Ahead: Art!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-12. Registration required. Bring your creativity and your artistic curiosity! STEAM -- Science, Technology, Engineering, ART, and Math! Our SRP theme is art -- but what is art?

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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Tuesday Crafternoon

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Somers Point
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration required. Open to children ages 5 and older, interested teens also welcome. Spend a Tuesday Crafternoon at the library! Join us each week to learn a new art technique that will "Color Our World". 

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.

Furry Buddies

6:00pm–7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Mays Landing
Registration Required
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.

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.

Family Friendly Flicks

6:00pm–7:45pm
All
Absecon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a night out at the movies library style!  Join us for a family friendly flick.  Check with our branch for upcoming titles.  

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.

Township Of Hamilton Democrats

6:00pm–8:00pm
Mays Landing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Township Of Hamilton Democrats meeting. 

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:

Open to ages 6-36 months. Registration required. Enjoy stories, rhymes & songs 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.

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

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Absecon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
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)

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.

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Space Limited

Space is limited.

John Ortiz Meeting

10:00am–11:30am
Hammonton
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Zoom Meeting

Summer Storytime

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

Join us for some storytime fun with a different theme each week! Develop early literacy skills with stories, a simple craft, and a snack to enjoy with library friends. 

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Cooking Matters for Kids

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 8-12.  Registration required. Learn to make yummy, healthy treats as The Community Food Bank of New Jersey introduces basic cooking and nutritional skills in a series of six 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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Craft Blast-Kids

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
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.

Mah Jongg Players

1:00pm–5:00pm
Mays Landing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Mah Jongg game. 

Water Wars

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

 Open to all children. Registration required. Dress to get wet and join us in Gaskill Park for a good ole fashioned water fight.

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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Wednesday Book Club

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

The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand
Join us for a chance to explore and discuss a variety of stories with fellow book lovers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.