“My thinking is that reading will focus my mind, bring a hush over the chaos of the day so I can drift off,” says the author of the memoir “Educated,” one of the Book Review’s 10 Best Books of 2018. “But from time to time a book takes hold in that peculiar way that a book can, and I end up reading through the night. ... Books are both the best and worst thing for my sleep.”
Joshua Clover begins with hating people and loving cats, quickly adding juxtapositions and surprises.
Riley Sager has been on a publishing tear since 2017. His seventh book, “The Only One Left,” almost interfered with his breakneck pace.
Joshua Clover begins with hating people and loving cats, quickly adding juxtapositions and surprises.
Riley Sager has been on a publishing tear since 2017. His seventh book, “The Only One Left,” almost interfered with his breakneck pace.
Open to children ages 5 - 13, siblings are welcome. Registration required. LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun!
Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that
"playing" with LEGOs can teach children. Join us every Thursday to complete a LEGO challenge.
LEGOs and snacks will be provided.Guardians must remain with children age 9 and under.
All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Registration required. Bring your creative ideas to our monthly DIY and take home a decorative keepsake. All materials are provided. Light snacks will be provided. Masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation
April Craft - Spring CraftMay - Flower CraftJune - Wine Cork PlanterJuly - Summer Seashell CraftAugust - Whimsical Windchime
Open to ages 6-36 months. Registration required. Enjoy stories, rhymes & songs designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one. Guardians must remain present.
Open to ages 8-12. Registration required. Learn to make yummy, healthy treats as The Community Food Bank of New Jersey introduces basic cooking and nutritional skills in a series of five classes. Please notify staff of any food allergies. Guardians must remain present.
Open to adults. Registration required. Contact the library to schedule an appointment--one hour maximum. Learn how to search the Internet, navigate email accounts, social media, and other programs such as Microsoft Word. Have a special need? Please ask. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to all. Registration required. Come check out the amazing LEGO projects created by our contest participants and cheer them on as we announce this year's winners. Guardians must remain present. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to all participants of SRP.
Registration required.
Celebrate
the completion of Summer Reading with a tasty ice cream treat.
Please
advise of any food allergies.
Open to all ages. Registration required. Calling all bookworms, bibliophiles, and reading enthusiasts. Come together to celebrate National Book Lovers Day and the conclusion of Bookmarked: Community Project - Summer Book Drive! Donate a favorite book and design a handcrafted bookmark to slip between the pages to inspire the next reader! Leah Maxwell, founder of the Stacey Porpora Foundation will be on hand to explain this exciting venture--a community based effort to extend the literary reach of the library. All art supplies provided. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation and the Stacey Porpora Foundation. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open
to all ages. Registration required. Register by call or visiting our branch. It's game night! Join us in some
board game fun for the evening. Don't miss this exciting event that the
whole family can enjoy together. Board games are provided. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Open to all ages. Registration required. Everyone is invited to watch the performance our talented cast has been practicing.
Open to children, teens, and their caregivers. Registration required. Follow the clues, solve the riddle, and earn a sweet reward. The hunt starts at the circulation desk. Guardians must remain present. This is an outdoor event and is weather dependent. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
Open
to adults. Registration required. Join a local instructor for a yoga
class where participants will gain strength and flexibility while
finding balance and reducing stress. All levels welcome. Please bring
along a mat. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Registration for your appointment today by calling or visiting our branch. Each appointment will be one
hour. Mouse & keyboarding skills required. Topics include: set up an
email account, create a resume, basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Power Point), connect to Social Media (Facebook, Messenger, Zoom). Let
us help you with one-on-one attention. Face masks are optional.
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.
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.
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