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Peace Through Art Exhibit

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Ventnor Children Area at Ventnor

Program Type:

Exhibits & Displays

Age Group:

Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Children Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Exhibits & Displays
Event Details:

Open to ages 10 and older.  Please share your world-peace inspired, non-digital art with the library for our first-ever Peace Through Art exhibit.

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Atlantic County Library Foundation Book Sale

All Day 4/1 - 5/31
Mays Landing

Program Type:

Book Sales

Age Group:

All
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Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: All
Program Type: Book Sales
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Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egg Harbor City

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Children, Teens
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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. 

 

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Peace Poetry Slam

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor

Program Type:

Exhibits & Displays, Personal Development

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibits & Displays, Personal Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Poets invited to read original poetry featuring anything related to peace. 
Accompanying original illustrations welcome.
Submit original work starting 4/1.

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Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children
Register Now
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Open to ages 3-5. Registration required. This interactive story hour, which includes a grab go craft, will surely delight the kids. children during the event. 

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Toddler Tuesday Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children
Register Now
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
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!

young girl with book of ideas

Preschool Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hammonton

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Children
Register Now
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. 

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Playdate at the Library

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mays Landing Children Area at Mays Landing

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children
Register Now
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, rhymes & songs designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one.

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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Absecon

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children
Register Now
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.

Family playing board game

Wednesday Family Game Night

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pleasantiville Children Area at Pleasantville

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

All
Register Now
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Children Area
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join in some board game fun at night. Don't miss this exciting event that the whole family can enjoy together.

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Nation's Best CPR

9:30am - 12:45pm
Hammonton
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

CPR Class

Let's Go LEGO

11:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Teens
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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 Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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.

Oak Grove

1:15pm - 3:15pm
Hammonton
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Discussion of Oak Grove

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.

Peace Poetry Slam

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibits & Displays, Personal Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Poets invited to read original poetry featuring anything related to peace. 
Accompanying original illustrations welcome.
Submit original work starting 4/1.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Horizon NJ Health

10:00am - 2:00pm
Mays Landing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Horizon NJ Health meeting. 

Pre-K Club and Craft

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

 Open to ages 3-5. Registration required. This interactive story hour, which includes a grab go craft, will surely delight the kids. children during the event. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

10:30am - 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. 
 

Springtime Sit-N-Knit

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Somers Point
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your current project to the library to discuss, practice and learn your craft with fellow knitters in a fun and welcoming environment. Checkout some knitting books for ideas. Bring your supplies.  

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Messy Monday

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Children Area
Age Group: 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.

Phi Delta Kappa

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

Chair Yoga - JCC of Atlantic County

9:30am - 12:00pm
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Chair Yoga Class

Toddler Tuesday Storytime

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

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.

Atlantic County Board of Elections

4:00pm - 7:45pm
Ventnor
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

poll worker training

Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your current work in progress and enjoy crafting with others. 

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.

ACCEA - Education

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

Teen Movie Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to teens. Enjoy a slice of pizza while you watch a movie projected onto the big screen.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Grim Readers

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

Come out to explore the darker side of books.  Get your blood flowing as we focus on dark fiction, psychological thrillers, mysteries, science fiction and horror.  
 

Disclaimer(s)

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 Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
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.