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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
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!

wall full of books

Atlantic County Library Foundation Book Sale

All Day 1/2 - 3/31
Mays Landing

Program Type:

Book Sales

Age Group:

All
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Age Group: All
Program Type: Book Sales
hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, January 3, 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. 

 

young girl with book of ideas

Pre-K Club and Craft

Monday, January 5, 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. Registration required. This interactive story hour, which includes a craft, will surely delight the kids. 

boy and dog reading

Furry Buddies

Tuesday, January 6, 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, January 8, 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. 

hands on game board

Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles

Saturday, January 10, 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. 

 

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2 pm

STEAM-Ahead: Art!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Ventnor
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ventnor
Room: Ventnor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 6-12. Registration required. Bring your creativity and your artistic curiosity! STEAM -- Science, Technology, Engineering, ART, and Math! Our SRP theme is art -- but what is art?

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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Color Our World: End of Summer Reading Tie-Dye Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens
Absecon
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children and teens who have participated in our Summer Reading Program.  Must register to attend.  Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with a bandana tie-dye party!

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.

Space Limited

Space is limited.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Supplies Limited

Supplies are limited.

Splatter Paint Party

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Somers Point
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Somers Point
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to all. Have you ever felt inspired by abstract painters like Jackson Pollock? Try your hand at different splatter painting techniques at an outdoor painting party. Come prepared to get messy! 

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.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Diamond Painting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Egg Harbor Township
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Egg Harbor Township
Room: Egg Harbor Township Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 13-adult.  Registraton requested.  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. 

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
3 pm

Messy Monday

3:00pm–4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, All
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
4 pm

Exploring Wellness Through Art

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Teens
Mays Landing
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mays Landing
Room: Mays Landing Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program, Workshops & Seminars
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 9-14. Registration required. Find your creative side as you try diverse art styles and discover balance through art. Each session will build upon the previous week, so attendance at each class is encouraged. 

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Materials Provided

All materials are provided.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
5 pm
6 pm

CD Suncatchers

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Hammonton
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Hammonton
Room: Hammonton Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Recycle old CDs and turn them into colorful suncatchers.

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.