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
Family playing board game

Wednesday Family Game Night

Wednesday, December 17, 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.

adults playing board game

Adult Board Game Night

Wednesday, December 17, 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
Registration Required
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. 
cartoon kids jumping/dancing

123 Read & Sing

Thursday, December 18, 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 20, 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. 

 

hands on game board

Teen Board Game and Pizza Afternoons

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room at Egg Harbor Township

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children & teens, aged 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon at the library for pizza and a variety of exciting board games. 

children with STEM electronics sign

Super STEM Days - Movie

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Absecon

Program Type:

STEM & Makerspace

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children and teens, ages 6 - 17, siblings welcome. Join us every month to do fun STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) experiments and activities! All materials provided

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, December 27, 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 29, 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. 

clock at noon

Noon Year's Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mays Landing Meeting Room at Mays Landing

Program Type:

Holiday Events, Special Events & Performances

Age Group:

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

Recommend for ages 3-12. Ring in the new year at noon as we celebrate with crafts, games, and festive treats!

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Chair Yoga - JCC of Atlantic County

9:30am–12:00pm
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Chair Yoga Class

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.

LEAP Homeschool

11:45am–2:00pm
Egg Harbor Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Homeschooling

The Every Third Tuesday Book Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book Club

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. 

Furry Buddies

6:00pm–7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Mays Landing
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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 Kody, 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.

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.

Galloway/Port Republic Democrat Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

Grim Readers

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
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.  
 

September - Devolution by Max Brooks

Disclaimer(s)

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Easter Seals NJ

10:00am–2:00pm
Hammonton
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

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 some 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.

Snacks Provided

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Mah Jongg Players

12:00pm–4:00pm
Mays Landing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Mah Jong players. 

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:

A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber

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

Disclaimer(s)

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: 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.

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.

Adult Board Game Night

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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.

Go Green Galloway

6:00pm–8:00pm
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

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. 

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.

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.  Registration required. 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.

Hospice Care / Bereavement Support Group

10:00am–11:30am
Galloway Township
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galloway Township
Room: Galloway Township Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Grief Support Group

Cyber Thursday

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Skills & Tech Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults . Registration required. Call or visit the branch for one hour appointment. Mouse & keyboard skills Required.

Disclaimer(s)

Basic Computer Skills Required

Basic computer skills are 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.

123 Read & Sing

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Galloway Township
Registration Required
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. 

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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.