Anthony Chin-Quee captures the space between medicine's all-consuming demands and its practitioners' fallibility in a cautionary tale of his own mental and physical struggles as a Black physician.
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In “The Wounded World,” Chad Williams examines the scholar-activist’s struggle to complete a book about Black troops’ experiences during World War I.
In “The Wounded World,” Chad Williams examines the scholar-activist’s struggle to complete a book about Black troops’ experiences during World War I.
A century ago, justice-seeking bandits derailed a train in rural China and took dozens of hostages, a story unspooled by James M. Zimmerman in “The Peking Express.”
A century ago, justice-seeking bandits derailed a train in rural China and took dozens of hostages, a story unspooled by James M. Zimmerman in “The Peking Express.”
In Ling Ling Huang’s debut, “Natural Beauty,” a woman discovers that there are horrors lurking beneath the surface of a glamorous company.
In Ling Ling Huang’s debut, “Natural Beauty,” a woman discovers that there are horrors lurking beneath the surface of a glamorous company.
Open to all. Registration required. Come check out the amazing Peeps Art projects created by our contest participants and cheer them on as we announce the winners. Guardians must remain present. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration required. Read a story to therapy dogs, Erin, Kody, Fritz, and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children. Guardians must remain with children age 9 and under. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to children ages 3 and older. Registration required. Celebrate our planet with rabbits from Farm Friends. A visit from Farm Friends show how different animals help recycle and how small changes can make a big difference.Participants meet and pet the rabbits while enjoying a fun demonstration on seeds. Guardians must remain present with children during the activity. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
Suggested for adults. Registration required. Do you love houseplants? We do, too! Learn how to plant, propagate, and care for a variety of popular plant species. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to ages 3-5. Registration required. This interactive story hour, which includes a grab & go craft,
will surely delight the kids. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. We ask that guardians please remain present with
children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to ages 2-4. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning.
Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literacy skills.We ask that guardians please remain present with children under age 9 during the event.
Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to children ages 3 1/2 - 7, siblings welcome. Registration
required. 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. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to adults. Appointment required. Contact the library to schedule an
appointment. Navigate the internet, learn Microsoft Word and e-mail. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to ages 2-4. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning.
Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literacy skills.We ask that guardians please remain present with children under age 9 during the event.
Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Registration required. Bring your current project to the library to discuss, practice and learn your craft with fellow knitters in a fun and welcoming environment. Checkout some knitting books for ideas. Bring your supplies. Light packaged snacks served. Please inform staff of any food allergies. Face masks are optional, however, social distancing guidelines are still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to ages 3-5. Registration required. This interactive story hour, which includes a grab & go craft,
will surely delight the kids. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. We ask that guardians please remain present with
children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Suggested for adults. Registration required. Do you love houseplants? We do, too! Learn how to plant, propagate, and care for a variety of popular plant species. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to all ages. Registration is required. The best crafts are the messy ones! Start your week with fun by diving into some glue, glitter or paint with us. Don't miss this exciting event that the whole family can enjoy together. Children aged 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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