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
Dexter the cat on books

CATurday

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantiville Activity Room at Pleasantville

Program Type:

Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animal Events, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-11. 

Registration required.  

Show off your reading skills to DEXTER, the sweetest cat in town! 

Please take caution if allergic to cats.

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, January 31, 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, February 2, 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, February 2, 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, February 3, 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, February 5, 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. 

cartoon girls standing outside in snow

Toddler Winterfest: Free Play Day

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in from the cold & enjoy a morning of free play, dancing, and other fun activities. 

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, February 7, 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, February 9, 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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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 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.

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 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.

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.

Delta Kappa Gamma Xi Chapter

3:30pm–8:00pm
Mays Landing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Delta Kappa Gamma Xi Chapter meeting

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 adult crafting at the library, we'll be making beautiful garden stepping stones out of quick set concrete, marbles, and river rocks. All materials provided. 

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 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.

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.

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

Registration required.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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, 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.

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.

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

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or 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 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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Wood Block 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 wood blocks to print. Please be able to attend both events.

April 22: Create a wood block

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

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. 

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)

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.

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

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. 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.