Events: Book Club | Atlantic County Library System

Wednesday Book Club

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

07/17/24 @ 3:30pm - 07/17/24 @ 5:00pm Brigantine Meeting Room Brigantine

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 08/21/2024 @ 3:30pm

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Join us for a chance to explore and discuss a variety of stories with fellow book lovers.

Into the Evening Book Club

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

07/25/24 @ 6:00pm - 07/25/24 @ 7:00pm Ventnor Meeting Room Ventnor

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 07/25/2024 @ 6:00pm

Our book club always features good taste and great company.
6/27: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
7/25: Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
8/22: The Women by Kristin Hannah

Adventures in Authorship with Ethan

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

07/27/24 @ 11:00am - 07/27/24 @ 12:00pm Ventnor Meeting Room Ventnor

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.

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/01/2024 @ 12:00pm Registration end: 07/27/2024 @ 11:00am

A presentation by the extraordinary local author of The Last Kid on Lava, Ethan Eze. This STEM-themed tale shows how young heroes save the day when they work together.
Ethan shares his adventure of becoming a published author as a second grader.
Stay for a classic STEM lemon volcano experiment.

Grim Readers

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

07/30/24 @ 6:30pm - 07/30/24 @ 7:30pm Egg Harbor Township

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 07/30/2024 @ 6:30pm

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. All programs subject to change or cancellation.

June - All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers

July - Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

August - The Cloisters by Katy Hays

Rather Be Reading Book Club

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

07/31/24 @ 6:00pm - 07/31/24 @ 7:00pm Somers Point

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 06/26/2024 @ 12:00am Registration end: 07/31/2024 @ 6:00pm

Good conversation is always enjoyed at our monthly book club!
Call the library for more information and to find out each month's book title.

Around the World Book Club: Africa

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

08/01/24 @ 6:00pm - 08/01/24 @ 7:30pm Galloway Township

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 08/01/2024 @ 6:00pm

Open to adults. Registration required. Join us as we travel around the world through the power of the written word. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

June: Tuscany Enjoy the remarkable landscapes of Central Italy and the rich history of Florence as we journey to the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

July: The Beach It’s time to explore the beautiful beaches of the world. Summer reading is always better at the beach!

August: Africa Experience the adventure of a lifetime on the second largest continent in the world.

Brigantine Book Chat

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

08/08/24 @ 2:00pm - 08/08/24 @ 3:00pm Brigantine Meeting Room Brigantine

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 08/08/2024 @ 2:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of good company and lively discussion as we chat about this month's featured book, The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan

A Tale of Two Stories Book Club

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

08/08/24 @ 6:00pm - 08/08/24 @ 7:00pm Absecon

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 02/23/1970 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 08/05/2024 @ 6:00pm

Join us for an hour long book discussion of that month's book. The next book will be picked at the end of the meeting. Book suggestions are welcome. Copies of the book will be provided.

Adventure Book Club

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

08/10/24 @ 10:30am - 08/10/24 @ 11:30am Mays Landing Meeting Room Mays Landing

Please notify staff of any food allergies.

Snacks provided.
Please advise staff of food allergies.

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Love a good adventure book? Discuss books while enjoying snacks.

June 15th: I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 by Lauren Tarshis

July 13th: Clayton Byrd Goes Underground by Rita Williams-Garcia

Aug 10th : Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure by Jeff Kinney

Please advise staff of any food allergies. Guardians must remain present.

Wednesday Book Club

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

08/21/24 @ 3:30pm - 08/21/24 @ 5:00pm Brigantine Meeting Room Brigantine

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 08/21/2024 @ 3:30pm

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Join us for a chance to explore and discuss a variety of stories with fellow book lovers.

Into the Evening Book Club

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

08/22/24 @ 6:00pm - 08/22/24 @ 7:00pm Ventnor Meeting Room Ventnor

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 08/22/2024 @ 6:00pm

Our book club always features good taste and great company.
6/27: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
7/25: Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
8/22: The Women by Kristin Hannah

Grim Readers

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

08/27/24 @ 6:30pm - 08/27/24 @ 7:30pm Egg Harbor Township

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 08/27/2024 @ 6:30pm

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. All programs subject to change or cancellation.

June - All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers

July - Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

August - The Cloisters by Katy Hays

Rather Be Reading Book Club

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

08/28/24 @ 6:00pm - 08/28/24 @ 7:00pm Somers Point

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 07/31/1969 @ 12:00am Registration end: 08/28/2024 @ 6:00pm

Good conversation is always enjoyed at our monthly book club!
Call the library for more information and to find out each month's book title.

Labor Day

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

09/02/24 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

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

10/14/24 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

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

11/05/24 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

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

11/11/24 Absecon Brigantine Buena Community Reading Center Egg Harbor City Egg Harbor Township Galloway Township Hammonton Mays Landing Pleasantville Somers Point Ventnor Off Site

Observed

Thanksgiving Day

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

11/28/24 Absecon Brigantine Buena Community Reading Center Egg Harbor City Egg Harbor Township Galloway Township Hammonton Mays Landing Pleasantville Somers Point Ventnor Off Site

Winter Holiday

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

11/29/24 Absecon Brigantine Buena Community Reading Center Egg Harbor City Egg Harbor Township Galloway Township Hammonton Mays Landing Pleasantville Somers Point Ventnor Off Site

County day off in lieu of Lincoln's Birthday

Christmas Eve

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 2:01pm

12/24/24 @ 3:00pm - 12/24/24 @ 8:00pm Absecon Brigantine Buena Community Reading Center Egg Harbor City Egg Harbor Township Galloway Township Hammonton Mays Landing Pleasantville Somers Point Ventnor Off Site

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