Upcoming Events

Name: Read to Endeavour the Therapy Dog
Start: 2025-01-04T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-04T12:30:00-05:00
Location: Egg Harbor Township

Featured Events

Read to Endeavour the Therapy Dog

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Egg Harbor Township

Program Type:

Animal Events

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Animal Events

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Open to ages 6-12. Endeavour, the Bernese Mountain therapy dog, will be visiting the library. Practice your literacy skills by reading to this adorable pooch.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Snow Place Like the Library: Winter Storytime

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Somers Point Children Area at Somers Point

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Branch: Somers Point

Room: Somers Point Children Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Open to younger children. Registration required. Kids, join for a few quick stories, songs, an easy craft, plus a treat.

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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Mahjong Madness Mondays

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Ventnor Meeting Room at Ventnor

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Ventnor

Room: Ventnor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games

Required

Seats Remaining: 58

Event Details:

Come to the library and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong at the library.
Instruction & guidance given for beginners to learn this fun table game.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Preschool Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Hammonton

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Hammonton

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills.

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

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.

Toddler Tuesday Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Brigantine Meeting Room at Brigantine

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Branch: Brigantine

Room: Brigantine Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes

Required

Seats Remaining: 29

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.

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.

Computer Class by Appointment

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Egg Harbor City

Program Type:

Computer Skills & Tech Help, Personal Development

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Egg Harbor City

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computer Skills & Tech Help, Personal Development

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Computer help is available by appointment with staff. Keyboarding, typing, and basic computer knowledge required.

Disclaimer(s)

Basic Computer Skills Required

Basic computer skills are required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

STEAM Challenge Day

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township

Program Type:

STEM & Makerspace

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township

Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEM & Makerspace

Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. We'll be doing a STEAM-focused activity that will make you think creatively and have fun doing it.

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Adult Board Game Night

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township

Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration requested. Disconnect from the screen and connect over board games. Play a variety of exciting and complex board games, socialize and have fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Storytime!

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Ventnor

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Branch: Ventnor

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Absecon

Program Type:

Games, STEM & Makerspace

Age Group:

Children, Teens

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Library Branch: Absecon

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Games, STEM & Makerspace

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 LEGOs can teach.

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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Preschool Storytime and Craft

10:30am - 11:30am

Children

Hammonton

Registration

Library Branch: Hammonton

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills.

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

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.

After School Art Club

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Children

Ventnor

Registration

Library Branch: Ventnor

Room: Ventnor Children Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Open to children ages 5 & older. Drop by the library after school for an open-ended craft hour on the second Tuesday of the month. We'll supply the art materials and you supply the creativity!

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm

All

Egg Harbor Township

Registration

Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township

Age Group: All

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Enjoy your craft with friendly folks.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Galloway Writing Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Galloway Township

Registration

Library Branch: Galloway Township

Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Workshops & Seminars

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

The Galloway Writing Group, led by Scott Gray, is a place where anyone with an interest in writing (fiction, nonfiction, prose, poetry, etc) can meet with other members of the community and discuss the craft, find encouragement, and deve

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

STEM Saturday for Kids: Stone Painting Craft

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Children, Teens, Adults

Pleasantville

Registration

Library Branch: Pleasantville

Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Join us for our painting craft and color your stone in unique/exciting colors.
Decorate your stone with fun images that make it rock! All supplies provided.

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.

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.

Crafting Social Hour

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Teens, Adults

Hammonton

Registration

Library Branch: Hammonton

Room: Hammonton Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Do you like to chat with others while crafting?

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.

Adult Crafts: Rainbow Wreaths

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Mays Landing

Registration

Library Branch: Mays Landing

Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Join us as we make rainbow wreaths to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Don't let the Leprechauns steal your pot o' gold!

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Preschool Storytime and Craft

10:30am - 11:30am

Children

Hammonton

Registration

Library Branch: Hammonton

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills.

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

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.

Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm

All

Egg Harbor Township

Registration

Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township

Age Group: All

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Enjoy your craft with friendly folks.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Teen Challenge Night: Micro Canvas Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teens

Mays Landing

Registration

Library Branch: Mays Landing

Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Open to tweens and teens. Accept the challenge to create tiny art on a micro canvas.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Winter Crafts for Adults

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults

Ventnor

Registration

Library Branch: Ventnor

Room: Ventnor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Make a beautiful seasonal craft featuring a different project each month.

Wednesday, January 15 at 6:00 pm: Cork Snowman Decoration

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Adult Craft: No-Sew Hand Towel Wall Hanging

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Hammonton

Registration

Library Branch: Hammonton

Room: Hammonton Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Design and display a decorative faux canvas wall hanging. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Repurposed Books Crafting Hour

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Adults

Absecon

Registration

Library Branch: Absecon

Room: Absecon Reference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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 Gnome

February - Decoupage Book Page Bottle

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.

Creative Crafts with Conversation

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults

Galloway Township

Registration

Library Branch: Galloway Township

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Creative Crafts with Conversation - Chat with friends old and new as you create your very own masterpiece.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments Served

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

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Diamond Painting

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Teens, Adults

Egg Harbor Township

Registration

Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township

Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

Diamond Painting is similar to both cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers. Discover the joy and stress- relieving benefits of this craft.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

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.

Preschool Storytime and Craft

10:30am - 11:30am

Children

Hammonton

Registration

Library Branch: Hammonton

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills.

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.

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

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.

Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm

All

Egg Harbor Township

Registration

Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township

Age Group: All

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Enjoy your craft with friendly folks.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Crafty Hour - Paper Mobile Art

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Adults

Absecon

Registration

Library Branch: Absecon

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Have a fun day making your own personalized craft. Share your creative ideas of customizing your own art piece. All materials are provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Art in All Forms for Teens

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teens

Mays Landing

Registration

Library Branch: Mays Landing

Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Join us to explore different art forms. Embrace your creativity and make something you’re proud of, no matter how it works out.

2/26 - Chaos Boxes

3/26 - Tin Foil Sculptures

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

Materials Provided

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Branches:

Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site

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Allergy Notification

Guardians

Snacks Provided

Space Limited

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All Skill Levels

Materials Provided

Space Limited

Subject to Change/Cancellation

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Allergy Notification

Guardians

Materials Provided

Registration Required for Each Session

Snacks Provided

Space Limited

Subject to Change/Cancellation

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ACLF Sponsored

Guardians

Subject to Change/Cancellation

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Basic Computer Skills Required

Subject to Change/Cancellation

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Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Materials Provided

Subject to Change/Cancellation

Program Type:

Age Group:

Open to adults. Registration requested. Disconnect from the screen and connect over board games. Play a variety of exciting and complex board games, socialize and have fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

Program Type:

Age Group:

Disclaimer(s)

Guardians

Subject to Change/Cancellation

Program Type:

Age Group:

Disclaimer(s)

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Materials Provided

Subject to Change/Cancellation

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Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notification

Guardians

Materials Provided

Registration Required for Each Session

Snacks Provided

Space Limited

Subject to Change/Cancellation

Disclaimer(s)

Children Under 9 Accompaniment

Subject to Change/Cancellation

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

Children Under 9 Accompaniment