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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
kids with books

Toddler Storytime

Monday, January 12, 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. Registration required. 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, January 12, 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. 

STEAM sign

STEAM Challenge Day

Tuesday, January 13, 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. Registration required. STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. You'll participate in STEAM-focused activities that will make you think creatively and have fun while doing it. 

fountain pen

Galloway Writing Group

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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, January 14, 2026 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, January 15, 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 17, 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

Hora De Cuentos/Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasantiville Activity Room at Pleasantville

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playtimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to this unique story time in both English & Spanish. First half will be in Spanish and the second half in English. 

Book Club sign with adults reading

Hooked on Books

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pleasantiville Activity Room at Pleasantville

Program Type:

Book Discussions & Author Visits

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantiville Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions & Author Visits
Registration Required
Event Details:

What book is sitting on your nightstand? Share what you just couldn't put down this past month. Discover new authors, genres or subjects you might never have considered.

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10 am

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Absecon
Registration Required
Library Branch: Absecon
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playtimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children ages 3 1/2 - 7, siblings welcome. This interactive story hour includes stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Library story times are a fun way to help your child develop skills they will need to be ready to read.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

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.

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.
11 am

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.
12 pm
1 pm

Crafting Social Hour

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Hammonton
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hammonton
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.
2 pm

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. If you love to embroider or cross-stitch, but never have the time, we'll save you a seat so that you can work on your project. Bring your own cross-stitch, embroidery, or other hand-sewing project.

Disclaimer(s)

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm

Adult Craft

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:

Vineyard Cork Pan

Join us for a fun evening of creativity and lively conversation.

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

All Skill Levels

All skill levels are welcome. 

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.

The Whimsy Workshop Crafts

5:30pm–8:00pm
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 older. Registration required. Join our Whimsy Workshop Crafts and make variety of projects. 

January 15 - Sunflower Beaded Pen

 

 

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.
6 pm

How To...

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Pleasantville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pleasantville
Room: Pleasantville Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computer Skills & Tech Help, DIY & Hobbies, Job & Business Skills, Money & Business, Personal Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn how to sew a few stitches, write a resume, or figure out parental controls for devices?  In this series we will cover all of these topics and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Basic Computer Skills Required

Basic computer skills are required. 

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.

Warm Wooly Night: Yarn Crafts

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to ages 4-12. Join us for a cozy evening crafting with yarn to create candleholders, critters, artwork and more!

Disclaimer(s)

ACLF Sponsored

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. 

Guardians

Guardians must remain present with their children during the event.
Drop-offs are not permitted.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Galloway Writing Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Galloway Township
Registration Required
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

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Woven Pot Holder

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ventnor
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ventnor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to adults and interested teens. Registration required. Learn how to make cozy pot holders by weaving with yarn or loops. We will provide the supplies, you will provide the creativity!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration required.

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.    

January:  Pebble Art

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments Served

Refreshments will be served.
Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Registration Required

Registration required.

Subject to Change/Cancellation

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.