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
hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, January 3, 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, January 5, 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. 

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

cartoon kids jumping/dancing

123 Read & Sing

Thursday, January 8, 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, January 10, 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. 

 

hands on game board

Teen Board Game and Pizza Afternoons

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children & teens, aged 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon at the library for pizza and a variety of exciting board games. 

kids with books

Toddler Storytime

Monday, January 12, 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, January 12, 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. 

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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. 

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Hora De Cuentos/Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville 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. 

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.

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.

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. Bring your own cross-stitch, embroidery, or other hand-sewing 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.

Adult Board Game

5:00pm–8:00pm
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)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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.

Hooked on Books

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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 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.

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.

South Jersey Kayak Bass Fishing Club

6:45pm–8:00pm
Hammonton
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

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:

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.

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. 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. 

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.

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.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

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

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, 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.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Mah Jongg Players

12:00pm–4:00pm
Mays Landing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Mah Jong players. 

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 Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

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

Disclaimer(s)

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Paper Quilling 101

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

Open to adults and interested teens. Registration required. Learn the fun and easy art of paper quilling with the perfect starting activity.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

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. 

Ceramic Spring Planters Craft

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

Open to adults. Registration required. Welcome Spring with a festive planter you decorate yourself. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Personal Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for chair yoga - all levels of experience welcome! 

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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.

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.  Registration required. 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. Call or visit the branch for one hour appointment. Mouse & keyboard skills required.

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 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.

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 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 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.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Repurposed Books Crafting Hour

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

Join us in breathing new life into old books. Each month will feature a new and unique way to up-cycle old library books.

January - Folded Book Vase with Flowers

February - Book Page Gnome Pinecone 

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

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.