Upcoming Events

Featured Events

wall full of books

Atlantic County Library Foundation Book Sale

All Day 1/2 - 3/31
Mays Landing

Program Type:

Book Sales

Age Group:

All
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: All
Program Type: Book Sales
Family playing board game

Wednesday Family Game Night

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pleasantville Children Area at Pleasantville

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

All
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville 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.

cartoon kids jumping/dancing

123 Read & Sing

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

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

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egg Harbor City

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Open to ages 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon of board games and puzzles. 

 

kids with books

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hammonton

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Hammonton
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 1-3. Registration required. Start your little one's week with a fun toddler storytime. Join us for singing, reading, playtime, and yummy snacks. 

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Galloway Township Children Area at Galloway Township

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children
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 craft, will surely delight the kids. 

young girl with book of ideas

Hora De Cuentos/Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantville Activity Room at Pleasantville

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Activity Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to this unique story time in both English & Spanish. First half will be in Spanish and the second half in English. 

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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 Fritz and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

Book Club sign with adults reading

Hooked on Books

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pleasantville Activity Room at Pleasantville

Program Type:

Book Discussions & Author Visits

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Event Details:

What book is sitting on your nightstand? Share what you just couldn't put down this past month. Discover new authors, genres or subjects you might never have considered.

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Age Group

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. Songs & stories designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one.

Disclaimer(s)

Children Under 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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.

Toddler Tuesday Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
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 songs, sign language, fingerplay, balance & movement games and stories to inspire curiosity and joy. 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. 

Children Under 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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.

Needlecraft Club

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

Open to adults. If you love to embroider or cross-stitch, but never have the time, we'll save you a seat so that you can work on your project. 

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.

Atlantic County Board of Elections

4:00pm–7:30pm
Mays Landing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Atlantic County Board of Elections poll worker training. 

Adult Craft Night: Painted Birdhouses

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Somers Point
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults, interested teens welcome. Join us for an evening of crafting at the library. This month, we'll be painting beautiful decorative birdhouses, ready to go in the garden for the spring. 

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Brick Builders

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Children Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children ages 6 & older. LEGO enthusiasts will enjoy our brick builder nights. Make whatever you like and leave the bricks for next time.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Children Under 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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.

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 Fritz and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

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.

How To...

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computer Skills & Tech Help, DIY & Hobbies, Job & Business Skills, Money & Business, Personal Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn how to grow seedlings or BBQ safely? In this series, we will cover all of these topics and more!

  • 4/21: How To Grow Seedlings
  • 5/19: How To BBQ Safely

Disclaimer(s)

Basic Computer Skills Required

Basic computer skills are required. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

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:

Bring the family to enjoy a night out at the movies - library style! Check with our branch for upcoming titles. Popcorn will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Children Under 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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.

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.

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.

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: Arts & Crafts, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Children Under 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Pre-K 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:

Open to ages 2 to 5. Join us for storytime fun with a different theme each week. Develop early literacy skills with stories and a simple craft while enjoying a snack 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.

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.

Stem Enrichment of NJ

4:00pm–6:00pm
Brigantine
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Open for children/teens to learn more about STEM and try STEM projects.

Woodblock Printing

6:00pm–7:30pm
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults and interested teens. This two-part class will explore the process of making and using woodblocks to print. Please be able to attend both events.

April 22: Create Woodblock

May 20: Woodblock Print

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Meadowbrook HOA

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

Community Association

Democrat Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Egg Harbor Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Democrat club

Storytime!

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

Open to ages 12-36 months. 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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Cyber Thursday

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Skills & Tech Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required for one-hour appointments. Call or visit the branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Basic Computer Skills Required

Basic computer skills are required. 

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Tech Basics

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Mays Landing
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Skills & Tech Help
Event Details:

Open to adults.
Registration required for one-hour appointments. Call or visit the branch.
Mouse & keyboarding skills required.

Disclaimer(s)

Basic Computer Skills Required

Basic computer skills are required. 

Registration Required

Registration required.

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 Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
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)

Children Under 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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.

Thursday Family Storytime

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Children Under 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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.

LEGO Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Teens
Absecon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games, STEM & Makerspace
Registration Required
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 LEGO can teach.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Children Under 10 Accompaniment

Children under the age of 10 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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Into the Evening Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for good discussions with great company. 

April 23: My Friends by Fredrik Backman

May 28: Isola by Allegra Goodman

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.

Crochet Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Egg Harbor City
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor City
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
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. 

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.