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

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

Refreshments will be served.
Please notify staff of any food allergies.

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.

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.

Crafty Hour-Paper Chain Decor

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Absecon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun day making your own personalized craft. Share your creative ideas for customizing your own art piece. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

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
Children
Galloway Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Children Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a story to therapy dogs, Fritz and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Kids Craft: Watercolor Cards

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children of all ages. Come make a spring greeting card using watercolor paints.

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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or 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 E. Adams

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

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.

Murder Mystery Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. We’ll feature different murder mystery-themed activities, such as games, movies, and role-playing each month. Feel free to discuss your favorite mystery novels.

 

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 Sky Blazers

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

Sky Blazers meeting

Family Movie Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Hammonton
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 5 & older. Join us for movies on the big screen. Check with the branch for upcoming titles. 

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.

Refreshments Served

Refreshments will be served.
Please notify staff of any food allergies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

State of New Jersey Judiciary TASC

10:00am–3:00pm
Hammonton
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

Junior Prom: Toddler Free Play Day

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing 2nd Floor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 1-5. Dress in your finest threads and come enjoy a morning of free play, dancing and other fun activities. 

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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Chess Club

10:00am–4:30pm
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 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.

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 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. Bring the family and enjoy a morning of songs and stories.

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.

Art Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-12. Each week will feature a different mini art project. We will be working with paint, clay, glitter, and other fun mediums, so be sure to dress for mess! 

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Registration Required

Registration required.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.