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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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

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

History Explorers

2:00pm–3:00pm
All
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6 to adult. History is full of mysteries and myths. If you have a curious mind, join us as we welcome back our local teacher and archeologist, Mr. Ivan Beste. Each month, we will focus on a different topic for a talk.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Medicare with Confidence

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Get educated on Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types available, and cost assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

History Explorers

2:00pm–3:00pm
All
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6 to adult. History is full of mysteries and myths. If you have a curious mind, join us as we welcome back our local teacher and archeologist, Mr. Ivan Beste. Each month, we will focus on a different topic for a talk.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

History Explorers

2:00pm–3:00pm
All
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6 to adult. History is full of mysteries and myths. If you have a curious mind, join us as we welcome back our local teacher and archeologist, Mr. Ivan Beste. Each month, we will focus on a different topic for a talk.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Alice Paul: NJ’s Crusader for Equality

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Lectures & Discussions, Special Events & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month by joining the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice for a presentation on noted women's suffragist and New Jersey native Alice Paul.

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.

Medicare with Confidence

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults. Registration required. Get educated on Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types available, and cost assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.