Upcoming Events

Featured Events

wall full of books

Atlantic County Library Foundation Book Sale

All Day 9/1 - 12/31
Mays Landing

Program Type:

Book Sales

Age Group:

All
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: All
Program Type: Book Sales
STEAM sign

STEAM Challenge Day

Tuesday, December 9, 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-12. Registration required. STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. We'll be doing a weekly STEAM-focused activities that will make you think creatively and have fun while doing it. 

gingerbread house and man

Pajama Story Night: Holiday Sing Along with Grandfather Joe

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing

Program Type:

Holiday Events, Music

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Holiday Events, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Put on your pajamas and enjoy a jolly evening of festive stories, lively songs, and tasty holiday treats.

fountain pen

Galloway Writing Group

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Galloway Township Meeting Room at Galloway Township

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Workshops & Seminars

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Workshops & Seminars
Registration Required
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

Family playing board game

Wednesday Family Game Night

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pleasantiville Children Area at Pleasantville

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

All
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville 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, December 11, 2025 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, December 13, 2025 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 children and teens, 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, December 15, 2025 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 grab go craft, will surely delight the kids. children during the event. 

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 Kody, Fritz, and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children.

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Jelly Jar Snow Globe

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 5-12.  Snow globes are a wonderful winter tradition that you can make yourself. You may bring your own jam, jelly, or mason jar, or use one of ours.

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Let's Go LEGO

11:00am–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Maker Space Sewing

1:30pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Hammonton
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, STEM & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to sew both by hand, and with machines. Also learn how to take measurements, select a pattern, and choose fabric.  

Projects include: 

December - Stocking Stuffers

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Messy Monday

3:00pm–4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, All
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get messy by getting into some glue, glitters or paint with us. 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.

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

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 Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Suggested for ages 3-5. Registration required for each session. 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.

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.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

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. Sit and stitch. If you love to embroider or cross-stitch, but never have the time, we'll save you a seat so that you can finally work on your project!

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Clothespin reindeer

6:15pm–7:30pm
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.  Make adorable, vintage-style reindeer from clothespins! These cute ornaments are guaranteed to become timeless treasures and a beloved part of future holiday seasons!

Disclaimer(s)

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Doggy Seashell Ornaments

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

Open to adults. Registration required. Use seashells to design your own doggy or kitty ornament.

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.

Adult Crafts

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Brigantine
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Candy Wreaths

Join us for fun of creativity and lively conversation.

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.

Creative Crafts with Conversation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Galloway Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

October:  Foliage Mobile

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.

Senior Craft and Activities

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a social butterfly who enjoys arts and crafts?
Each week we'll share theme-inspired coloring pages, paintings and simple crafts; all great for keeping your brain and motor skills alert.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Let's Go LEGO

11:00am–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Winter Ceramic Fun

1:00pm–3:00pm
All
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Computer Lab
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an expert-led evening of ceramics! Enjoy a fun and creative activity perfect for kids, families and adults.

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.

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.

Crafting Social Hour

1:30pm–3:00pm
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:

Suggested for ages 13 and over. Registration required. 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

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.

Messy Monday

3:00pm–4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, All
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Children Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get messy by getting into some glue, glitters or paint with us. 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.

Registration Required for Each Session

Registration required for each session

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

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. Sit and stitch. If you love to embroider or cross-stitch, but never have the time, we'll save you a seat so that you can finally work on your project!

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Christmas Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Description:

Early Closing

Christmas Day

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

Let's Go LEGO

11:00am–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations.

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.

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. Sit and stitch. If you love to embroider or cross-stitch, but never have the time, we'll save you a seat so that you can finally work on your project!

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

New Year's Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Community Reading Center, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Ventnor, Off Site
Description:

Early Closing

New Year's Day

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

Let's Go LEGO

11:00am–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Children Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations.

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.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Crafting Social Hour

1:30pm–3:00pm
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 ages 13 and over. Registration required. Do you like to chat with others while crafting? Bring your projects with you, (knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, stencil, jewelry-making, etc.) and pass your creative time with new friends.

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

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.