Upcoming Events

Featured Events

wall full of books

Atlantic County Library Foundation Book Sale

All Day 4/1 - 5/30
Mays Landing

Program Type:

Book Sales

Age Group:

All
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: All
Program Type: Book Sales
Book Club sign with adults reading

Hooked on Books

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

Family playing board game

Wednesday Family Game Night

Wednesday, April 15, 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, April 16, 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 & Puzzles

Saturday, April 18, 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. 

 

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, April 20, 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. This interactive story hour, which includes a craft, will surely delight the kids. 

Children with books

Toddler Storytime

Monday, April 20, 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. Start your little one's week with a fun toddler storytime. Join us for singing, reading, playtime, and yummy snacks. 

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

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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

All Programs Are Subject to Change/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)

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.

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Adult Book Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Hammonton
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. Join us for lively book discussions while enjoying refreshments. Please contact the library for book titles. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Refreshments Served

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Registration Required for Each Session

Snacks Provided

Please advise staff of food allergies.

Space is Limited

All Programs Are Subject to Change/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 Welcome

Registration Required

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Adult Craft Night: Garden Stepping Stone

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. We'll be making beautiful garden stepping stones out of quick-set concrete, marbles and river rocks. 

Disclaimer(s)

All Materials Provided

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Registration Required

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 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.

All Materials Provided

Registration Required

All Programs Are Subject to Change/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

All Programs Are Subject to Change/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

All Materials Provided

Registration Required

Space is Limited

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Trivia Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Contests, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults & teens. Show off your trivia knowledge and compete for prizes! We'll cover a variety of general knowledge topics to see who will be our trivia champion.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

All Programs Are Subject to Change/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

Snacks Provided

Please advise staff of food allergies.

Space is Limited

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Grim Readers Book Club

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.  
 

April 28 - Jackal by Erin Adams

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Independent Order of Oddfellows

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

meeting

Board of Elections

All Day
Mays Landing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board of elections. 

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

All Programs Are Subject to Change/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)

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

Space is Limited

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

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

Snacks Provided

Please advise staff of food allergies.

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Bored? Games!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Somers Point
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

*This event will be held at the Somers Point Senior Center. Open to adults. Come to the Somers Point Senior Center to enjoy an afternoon of fun and games.

Disclaimer(s)

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Snacks Provided

Please advise staff of food allergies.

Programming Meeting

2:00pm–4:00pm
Hammonton
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Programming discussion

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 Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Open to adults. Join us for a chance to explore and discuss a variety of stories with fellow book lovers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Space is Limited

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Wednesday Family Game Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
All
Pleasantville
Registration Required
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.

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.

All Materials Provided

Registration Required

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Supplies Are Limited

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

Space is Limited

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Spring Butterfly Wall Decor

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Hammonton
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to teens & adults. Using Mod Podge and decorative napkins, create a spring art piece for your wall. 

Disclaimer(s)

All Materials Provided

Registration Required

Space is Limited

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Supplies Are Limited

Board of Elections

All Day
Mays Landing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board of elections. 

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

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation