Open to all ages. Drop by the children's area to make your own Lego creations. This is a self-guided activity. Ask for Legos at the front desk. Please remember to clean them up when you're done! Guardians must remain with children aged 9 and under during the event.
Open to children and teens,10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon of board games and puzzles. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to children, accompanied by adult. Registration required. A party for our island werewolves, mermaids, Mario Bros, witches, and princesses...
Come in costume for Halloween fun.
Dancing, games, treats, and more!
Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Four recent books wrangle with threats to — and from — the American news media.
Four recent books wrangle with threats to — and from — the American news media.
Two books with nothing in common except for Molly Young’s enthusiasm, and possibly yours.
Two books with nothing in common except for Molly Young’s enthusiasm, and possibly yours.
While working on a new novel, “Mister, Mister,” the author Guy Gunaratne examined Britain’s political legacy, and underwent a deeply personal transformation.
While working on a new novel, “Mister, Mister,” the author Guy Gunaratne examined Britain’s political legacy, and underwent a deeply personal transformation.
The heroine of Ainslie Hogarth’s “Normal Women” is so desperate to escape the confines of conventional, upper-middle-class womanhood that she turns to a yoga studio that looks a lot like a cult.
The heroine of Ainslie Hogarth’s “Normal Women” is so desperate to escape the confines of conventional, upper-middle-class womanhood that she turns to a yoga studio that looks a lot like a cult.
The best-selling novelist refuses to yield when it comes to writing software, but she’s had a bit of a change of heart on Barnes & Noble.
The best-selling novelist refuses to yield when it comes to writing software, but she’s had a bit of a change of heart on Barnes & Noble.
Author: Lapite, Shade, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: Y LAPITE
Format: Books
Summary: In this thrilling Afro-fantasy, the first set in the lush, opulent kingdom of Galla, a girl raised in secret must leave her sheltered rural home for the subtle dangers of the royal court, where she becomes caught up in deadly power struggles and romantic intrigue. Kalothia has grown up in the shadows of her kingdom, hidden away in the forested East after her parents were outed as enemies of the king. Raised in a woodland idyll by a few kindly adult caretakers, Kalothia can hunt and fish and fend for herself but knows little of the outside world. When assassins attack her home on her sixteenth birthday, she must flee to the king's court in the West--a beautiful but lethal nest of poison, plots, and danger, overseen by an entrenched patriarchy. Guided by the Goddess herself, can Kalothia navigate this most worldly of places to find her own role? What if she must choose between her country and her heart? Excitement, romance, and a charismatic heroine shine in this first book set in the unforgettable kingdom of Galla.
Author: Clesse, Marie, author. Besse, Fabrice, photographer.
Published: 2023 2019
Call Number: 746.434
Format: Books
Summary: "Perfect houseplants to crochet and display! Crafters at all skill levels will love this collection of over one dozen crocheted creations, including a eucalyptus wreath, fern frond, stylish succulents, several kinds of flowering cacti, and other beautiful blooms. With material lists, technique descriptions and diagrams, detailed stitch charts, and photos for each finished project, you'll have everything you need to "grow" your own indoor garden that never needs watering!"-- "This charming collection features the perfect houseplants to crochet and display! Suitable for crafters at all skill levels, these 14 adorable projects include a eucalyptus wreath, a framed fern, creeping vines, stylish succulents, several kinds of flowering cacti, and other beautiful blooms. Each pattern includes detailed instructions for crochet and assembly, a full-color photo of the finished project, and estimates for how long each takes to complete. An introductory section includes techniques and diagrams, as well as practical recommendations for yarns, stuffings, hooks, pots and planters, and other tools and materials. Beginners and experts alike will have everything they need to "grow" their own unique indoor garden or create sweet and unique gifts for friends and family"--
Author: Smith, Jason (Chef), author. Nickell, Lisa, author. Evans, Randy, 1975- photographer. Hall, Carla, writer of foreword.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.5975
Format: Books
Summary: "'Honey, if cookin' is a chore, then you ain't been doin' it right.' --author and Lord Honey chef Jason Smith From Kentucky 'Nanners Foster Waffles to 'Lasses-Glazed Carrots to Sweet Tea and Bourbon Fried Chicken, celebrate the art of 'Country Bling' cooking with recipes that will have you digging out the cast-iron skillet and running to the store for some butter. Complete with colorful descriptions, accessible ingredients, simple directions, and helpful tips, this book will teach you everything you need to know about cooking with love. Kentucky born and bred, Lord Honey Chef Jason Smith honors his roots and, at the same time, refashions cherished classics. Enjoy beloved Southern traditions and odes to the homespun dishes always perfect just the way Granny did it but with a twist. Some of these recipes have won awards, and others haven't made it to the competition yet, but all of them are just right for a sit-down with family and friends." --
Author: Rader-Day, Lori, 1973- author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F RADERDAY
Format: Books
Summary: "One rainy night fifteen years ago, a knock at the door changed Liss Kehoe's life forever. On that night, Ashley Hay stood on Liss's front porch and handed over her brand-new baby Callan. She was never seen or heard from again. Since then, Liss has raised Callan as her own, and loves him as fiercely as any mother would. But in the back of her mind, she's always wondered whether Ashley is still out there somewhere--and feared what might happen if she comes back. When Ashley does reappear, it's not in the way Liss expected. After all these years, Ashley's car has been found... in the quarry pond on Kehoe property. But the discovery of the car dredges up more questions than answers. What really happened on the night of Ashley's disappearance? Was it a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? Someone in town knows the truth, and they'll go to great lengths to keep it quiet. As tensions rise in the small community, Liss must fight to protect her family and keep her own secrets hidden--or risk losing everything she loves" --
Author: Herbert, Brian, author. Anderson, Kevin J., author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F HERBERT
Format: Books
Summary: "Set two years before Dune: Princess of Dune is the never-before-told story of two key women in the life of Paul Muad'Dib-Princess Irulan, his wife in name only, and Paul's true love, the Fremen Chani. Both women become central to Paul's galaxy-spanning Imperial reign. Raised in the Imperial court and born to be a political bargaining chip, Irulan was sent at an early age to be trained as a Bene Gesserit Sister. As Princess Royal, she also learned important lessons from her father-the Padishah Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV. Now of marriageable age, Princess Irulan sees the machinations of the many factions vying for power-the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, the Spacing Guild, the Imperial throne, and a ruthless rebellion in the Imperial military. The young woman has a wise and independent streak and is determined to become much more than a pawn to be moved about on anyone's game-board. Meanwhile, on Arrakis, Chani-the daughter of Liet-Kynes, the Imperial Planetologist who serves under the harsh rule of House Harkonnen-is trained in the Fremen mystical ways by an ancient Reverend Mother. Brought up to believe in her father's ecological dream of a green Arrakis, she follows Liet around to Imperial testing stations, surviving the many hazards of desert life. Chani soon learns the harsh cost of Fremen dreams and obligations under the oppressive boot heel of the long Harkonnen occupation"--
Author: MacNeill, Neil, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F MACNEILL
Format: Books
Summary: "Follow the story of Joe Scarpone, a plain-spoken man with a heart of gold, as he embarks on a journey that will change his life forever. A detour off the main road sets him and a group of strangers on a course through the heart of the Pine Barrens. As they travel deeper into the wilderness, their cell signal and navigation fail them, leaving them stranded and alone. But the worst is yet to come. They watch in horror as an airliner crashes into the woods, leaving them with no way of knowing the fate of humanity beyond the dirt roads, stunted trees, and murky swamps of South Jersey. Isolated and scared, Joe and his companions must navigate the dangers of the Pines while trying to figure out who to trust and who to fear..." --Back cover
Author: McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948- author. McIntosh, Iain, illustrator.
Published: 2023 2022
Call Number: LP F MCCALLSM
Format: Books
Summary: As everyone prepares for Big Lou and Fat Bob's wedding, the peace and tranquility of 44 Scotland Street is disrupted by the arrival of domineering Irene, while Bruce, after being struck by lightning, prepares to leave his creature comforts for the monastic simplicity of Pluscarden Abbey, much to his house sitter's delight. "It's the most anticipated event of the decade -- Big Lou and Fat Bob's wedding -- and everyone is invited! But the relative peace and tranquillity of 44 Scotland Street is about to be disrupted. Domineering Irene is set to return for a two-month stay, consigning young Bertie to a summer camp. Not content with that, she somehow manages to come between the enigmatic nun, Sister Maria-Fiore dei Fiori di Montagna, and her friend, the hagiographer, Antonia Collie. And can a person really change, even after being struck by lightning? Bruce Anderson's metamorphosis and new-found outlook on life is put to the test as he prepares to leave his creature comforts for the monastic simplicity of Pluscarden Abbey. His house sitter, meanwhile, gets a little too comfortable in his new life and discovers that his talented employer's shoes are all too easy to slip into. With great taste comes great responsibility"--
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