Upcoming Events

Featured Events

wall full of books

Atlantic County Library Foundation Book Sale

All Day 4/1 - 5/30
Mays Landing

Program Type:

Book Sales

Age Group:

All
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: All
Program Type: Book Sales
Mystery Crime

Murder Mystery Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ventnor

Program Type:

DIY & Hobbies, Games, Movies

Age Group:

Adults
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.

 

cartoon kids jumping/dancing

123 Read & Sing

Thursday, April 30, 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. 

Kids dancing

Junior Prom: Toddler Free Play Day

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mays Landing 2nd Floor at Mays Landing

Program Type:

Music, Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
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. 

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games & Puzzles

Saturday, May 2, 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. 

 

Children with books

Toddler Storytime

Monday, May 4, 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. 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, May 4, 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. This interactive story hour, which includes a craft, will surely delight the kids. 

STEAM sign

STEAM Challenge Day

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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. STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. We'll be exploring STEAM-focused activities that will make you think creatively and have fun while doing it. 

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, May 5, 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, May 7, 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. 

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The Legendary Hessian Island

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Galloway Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits, Genealogy & History, Special Events & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

William J. Lewis, author of South Jersey Legends & Lore: Tales from the Pine Barrens and Beyond, presents a story perfect for America's 250th Anniversary.

Disclaimer(s)

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Registration Required

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation

Milkshakes in May

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, Holiday Events, Special Events & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Treat your special someone to a milkshake and a simple craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Registration Required

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Supplies Are Limited

Memorial 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

SRP Kickoff Party featuring Dinos on the Go!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens
Absecon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children (3+) & teens. Kick off our Summer Reading Program with a fun and interactive tour through paleontology with Rowan University's Edelman Fossil Park and Museum!

Disclaimer(s)

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Allergy Notification

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Registration Required

Snacks Provided

Please advise staff of food allergies.

Space is Limited

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation

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.

Juneteenth

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

Unearth A Story: Rock-n-Roar Summer Reading Kick-off Party

12:00pm–1:00pm
All
Brigantine
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-n-Roar at the library! Sign up for our Summer Reading Program and receive a reading log to keep track of your summer reading. Party with music, pizza, cake, photo ops, group art, and give-aways for those who register.

Disclaimer(s)

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation

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

Snacks Provided

Please advise staff of food allergies.

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Supplies Are Limited

Independence Day (Observed)

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

Independence 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

SRP Center for Aquatic Sciences Presents: Unearthing Ancient Animals

10:00am–1:00pm
All
Hammonton
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all ages. Registration required. Step into a time machine without ever leaving the library! This program introduces participants to species that have remained nearly unchanged for eons.

Disclaimer(s)

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation

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.

Registration Required

Space is Limited

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

What the Vikings Left Behind

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Brigantine
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brigantine
Room: Brigantine Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children ages 6 - 12. Join the American Swedish Historical Museum on a journey back to the age of the Vikings using archaeology of Viking burial mounds and other sites.

Disclaimer(s)

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Registration Required

Space is Limited

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation

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.

Science Heroes: Digging It!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Somers Point
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children, teens, and their caregivers. Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family.

Disclaimer(s)

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Registration Required

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.

Health Screenings with AltantiCare

10:00am–3:00pm
All
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Personal Development, Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are thrilled to have AtlantiCare partnering with us for this free health screening event!  AtlantiCare will be providing the following screenings and resources:

Disclaimer(s)

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

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.

Strolling Magic with Ken the Magician

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens
Somers Point
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somers Point
Room: Somers Point Children Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Special Events & Performances, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children, teens, and their caregivers. Enjoy an exciting hour of up-close magic with the famous Ken the Magician, and stay to have your face painted by Jazzy Jen! 

Disclaimer(s)

All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation

Registration Required

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.

Labor 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

Columbus 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

Election 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

Veterans 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

Thanksgiving

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

Thanksgiving

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

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