Book Review: ‘Ask Me Again,’ by Clare Sestanovich
Her first novel, “Ask Me Again,” follows a young woman from high school in New York City to an elite university, to her early adulthood among the political class in Washington, D.C.
Book Review: ‘One of Our Kind,’ by Nicola Yoon
In Nicola Yoon’s first novel for adults, “One of Our Kind,” a woman finds that a lush California suburb is not what it seems.
Book Review: ‘One of Our Kind,’ by Nicola Yoon
In Nicola Yoon’s first novel for adults, “One of Our Kind,” a woman finds that a lush California suburb is not what it seems.
Book Review: ‘One of Our Kind,’ by Nicola Yoon
In Nicola Yoon’s first novel for adults, “One of Our Kind,” a woman finds that a lush California suburb is not what it seems.
Book Review: ‘One of Our Kind,’ by Nicola Yoon
In Nicola Yoon’s first novel for adults, “One of Our Kind,” a woman finds that a lush California suburb is not what it seems.
Book Review: ‘The Uptown Local: Joy, Death, and Joan Didion,’ by Cory Leadbeater
In “The Uptown Local,” Cory Leadbeater describes his years as the late writer’s assistant and companion. Yet the fond portrait reveals more about him than her.
Book Review: ‘The Uptown Local: Joy, Death, and Joan Didion,’ by Cory Leadbeater
In “The Uptown Local,” Cory Leadbeater describes his years as the late writer’s assistant and companion. Yet the fond portrait reveals more about him than her.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Open to ages 6-36 months. Registration required. Songs & stories designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one. Guardians must be present during the entire program.All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
STEAM Challenge Day
Ages 6-12. Registration required. STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. We'll be doing a weekly STEAM-focused activities that will make you think creatively and have fun while doing it. Please pick Tuesday OR Thursday of each week. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club
Open to all ages (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). Enjoy your craft with friendly folks. All skill levels welcome. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Joyful Storytime--Outdoor Edition
Open to children up to 5 years old, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Outdoor story time- look for us outside, under the canopy of trees. Bring a towel, yoga mat or blanket. Enjoy an interactive program that promotes early learning and a happy heart and mind!
. Stories to inspire curiosity and joy
. Songs, sign language and fingerplay
. Balance & movement games
. Guardians must remain present.
. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
. All programs subject to change or cancellation
Adventure Awaits: Summer Sing Along
Open to all. Registration required. Come together as we lift our voices in song at a rollicking fun sing-a-long, featuring Grandfather Joe. Please advise staff of any food allergies. Guardians must remain present.
Furry Buddies
Open to 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 present.
Bluestockings, Hakim’s, Red Emma’s: How Did These Bookstores Build Movements?
The pandemic fueled a boom in social justice movements and indie bookstores. The two come together in these worker-owned shops.
Bluestockings, Hakim’s, Red Emma’s: How Did These Bookstores Build Movements?
The pandemic fueled a boom in social justice movements and indie bookstores. The two come together in these worker-owned shops.
In 'Consent,' an author asks: 'Me too? Did I have the agency to consent?'
Jill Ciment wrote about a relationship she had with a teacher when she was very young – that turned into a marriage – in Half a Life. Now, eight years after his death at 93, she reconsiders their relationship in light of the #MToo movement.
An arresting memoir of 'Consent' asks: Does a marriage's end excuse its beginning?
Jill Ciment was 17 in 1970 when she got involved with the 47-year-old teacher who would become her husband. Now widowed, she reconsiders the relationship — and its "poisonous" beginnings.
Actor Griffin Dunne revisits his Hollywood childhood in 'The Friday Afternoon Club'
In a new memoir, Dunne writes about growing up in a family of storytellers, his complicated relationship with fame and the trauma the family experienced after the 1982 murder of his sister, Dominique.
Mahjong Madness Mondays
Open to adults. Registration required. Come to the library and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong at the library.
Instruction & guidance given for beginners to learn this fun table game.
All materials provided. All programs are subject to changes of cancellation.
Instruction & guidance given for beginners to learn this fun table game.
All materials provided. All programs are subject to changes of cancellation.
Book Review: ‘Parade,’ by Rachel Cusk
Her new novel, “Parade,” considers the perplexity and solipsism of the creative life.
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