Robert McCloskey’s Artwork at Maine Library
Books or beach? In a coastal town, the decision is easy, thanks to artwork by the author of “Blueberries for Sal” and “Make Way for Ducklings.”
Robert McCloskey’s Artwork at Maine Library
Books or beach? In a coastal town, the decision is easy, thanks to artwork by the author of “Blueberries for Sal” and “Make Way for Ducklings.”
Newly Published, from Children’s Books to 1970s Counterculture
A selection of recently published books.
Newly Published, from Children’s Books to 1970s Counterculture
A selection of recently published books.
Audiobook Review: ‘How to Write About Africa,’ by Binyavanga Wainaina
A new recording revisits the late Binyavanga Wainaina’s rhetorical strength and disarming humor in a collection of essays, stories and satire.
Audiobook Review: ‘How to Write About Africa,’ by Binyavanga Wainaina
A new recording revisits the late Binyavanga Wainaina’s rhetorical strength and disarming humor in a collection of essays, stories and satire.
Review: ‘Funny Things: A Comic Strip Biography of Charles M. Schulz,’ by Luca Debus and Francesco Matteuzzi
Rather than treading on sacred ground, Luca Debus and Francesco Matteuzzi’s “Peanuts”-style biography brings Charles M. Schulz and the strip together as one.
Review: ‘Funny Things: A Comic Strip Biography of Charles M. Schulz,’ by Luca Debus and Francesco Matteuzzi
Rather than treading on sacred ground, Luca Debus and Francesco Matteuzzi’s “Peanuts”-style biography brings Charles M. Schulz and the strip together as one.
ALL A BOARD!
Open to all ages. Registration required. ARE YOU BOARD? Gather together at our ALL A BOARD! event for a fun day playing different board games. All materials are provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Storytime!
Open to ages 12-36 months. Registration required. Each week will feature a different toddler-friendly theme and exciting stories. We ask that guardians remain present during the activity. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
The Jersey Devil in Myth and Mystery
Open to adults. Registration required. Haunting the New Jersey Pine Barrens, the legend of the Jersey Devil still fascinates.
There have been sightings and encounters over the years; is it real or folklore?
Discover new facts, discuss the myth, and the mystery. Find the reasons for the hype and the fear. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
There have been sightings and encounters over the years; is it real or folklore?
Discover new facts, discuss the myth, and the mystery. Find the reasons for the hype and the fear. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Senior Craft and Activities
Open to adults. Registration required. Are you a social butterfly who enjoys the arts and crafts?
Each week we'll share theme-inspired coloring pages, puzzles, paintings and simple crafts, great for keeping your brain and motor skills alert.
Supplies provided.
Each week we'll share theme-inspired coloring pages, puzzles, paintings and simple crafts, great for keeping your brain and motor skills alert.
Supplies provided.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
123 Read & Sing
Open to ages 1 1/2 - 5 and their caregivers. Registration required. Children
and their grownups will be ready for the day after this late morning
story hour filled with great books, songs, and play. We ask that guardians please remain present with children
during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.>
Shelf Indulgence Book Club
Open to adults. Registration required. Our book club will focus on author spotlights, book talks, and genre discussions. Share what you're reading with the club or select a book to read together. Meets 2nd Thursday every month. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Crochet Group
Open to adults and teens. Registration required. Join our dedicated crafting group. If you do any type of needle craft, this is your club. Learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment.Face masks are optional.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Brigantine Book Chat
Open to adults. Registration required. Hosted by staff. Join us for an afternoon of good company and lively discussion as we chat about this month's featured book--The Northside: African Americans and the Creation of Atlantic City by Nelson Johnson. Please call or ask at the library to register. All programs subject to cancellation.
Game On!
Open to adults. Registration required. Disconnect from the screen and connect over board games! Learn a new game or play an old favorite like: Scrabble, Checkers, Monopoly, and more. Hosted by staff, this is a great way to socialize and have fun. Munchies included. All programs are subject to change or cancellations. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
What Can Literature Teach Us About Forgiveness?
American fiction has always grappled with sin, atonement and mercy. In the second installment of an essay series on literature and faith, Ayana Mathis examines what we can learn from forgiveness.
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