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.
All programs 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.
children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to adults.Registration required. Wake up to the morning edition of our book club. Great books and great company! 9/25 The Last Beekeeper by Julie Carrick Dalton, 10/23 Black Candle Women by Diane Marie Brown, 11/20 The Celebrants by Steven Rowley, and 12/18 The Brightest Star by Gail Tsukiyama. Great books and great company! All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Registration required.
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.
Open to adults 18 and older. Registration required, and covers all 5
classes. Join Pat Kennedy on a 5-week journey of learning to play Mah
Jongg. This fun and unique tiles game originated in Asia, and now has
global popularity. Challenge your brain to a game of memory and
strategy. There are only 12 seats available. All programs are subject to
change and cancellation.
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.
Open to adults. Registration required. Participate in various crafts from jewelry-making to DIY decorations for your house.All supplies provided. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Registration required. Gain strength and flexibility during this fun
morning yoga class, presented by certified instructor, Abella. Wear
loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel for class. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All
programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open
to all ages. Registration required. Songs, stories, and oh so much
fun! We ask that guardians please remain present with children during
the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to ages 5 and older, registration required. Get your pencils ready for the new school year, we'll be jazzing up pencils with fun DIY animal toppers. All materials provided. We ask that guardians remain present with children 9 and younger. All programs are subject to changes or cancellation.
Open to adults and interested teens and children, ages 8 & older.
Registration required.
Do you love chess? Have you always wanted to learn?
Our chess club is for all ages and levels of experience. Feel free to bring your own chess board or use one of ours. Guardians must remain present. Face masks are optional, however, social distancing guidelines are still
in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to all ages. Registration required
If you have any interest in playing chess, this club is for you! Members will not only be able to interact with one another through learning the game, but will be able to coach each other into becoming better chess players. We will be playing chess and holding club tournaments. The chess club's goal is to foster scholars' intellectual growth while having fun.
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 teens and adults. Registration required. Discover how to sew both by hand, and with machines. Also learn how to take measurements, select a pattern, and choose fabric. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.September 23rd - Cloth PumpkinsOctober 21st - Table RunnerNovember 18th - Advent CalendarDecember 2nd - Heat Wraps and Hand Warmers
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.
Author: Miles, Ellen, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 635.0917
Format: Books
Summary: Your guide to becoming a green-fingered vigilante--transforming your neighbourhood's neglected corners into bright pockets of plant life. Guerrilla gardening is the global movement of people planting in public places. From scattering wildflower seeds onto road verges to building community allotments on vacant lots, these peaceful acts of rebellion are where flower power meets people power. With no prior knowledge of gardening or activism needed, this handbook contains all the information and inspiration you need to start greening your streets. Not sure how to pick the right plants, gather a gang, or protect your patch? This guide's got you covered. Follow the 7-step action plan, packed with expert advice, illustrated how-to's, and tales of 'how we did it' from around the world. Ellen Miles is an activist spearheading a new wave of guerrilla gardening. Rooted in social justice and climate action, this growing movement needs you. So, whether you want to boost biodiversity, bring people together, create beauty, grow food, or make a political statement, it's time to get guerrilla gardening.
Author: Olsson, Carina, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 746.432
Format: Books
Summary: "The centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a distinctive look that's instantly recognizable. Now, Carina Olsson, one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting, is here to guide you through this technique's fundamental principles: how to choose and combine colors in vivid, organic palettes, with over 20 sample patterns for sweaters, mittens, hats, and gloves, ready to adapt to your favorite motifs--plus inspiration and instructions for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own"--Amazon.
Author: Edwards, Ray (Copywriter), author. Goins, Jeff, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 158.1
Format: Books
Summary: "Ray Edwards was one of the top marketers and copywriters in the business with A-list clients like Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, and Michael Hyatt when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. The diagnosis brought his life to a screeching halt and propelled Edwards to question everything he thought he knew about his Christian faith, his relationships, what kind of person he was, and how the world worked. Out of options and deeply depressed, Edwards decided he needed to turn his life around or die a failure. He had to let go of false beliefs and find better ones. To his surprise, he found that the principles of persuasion he'd honed for over four decades to move others could work for him. In the vein of The Last Lecture and Tuesdays with Morrie, Read This or Die! Is the tale of one man's transformation and how he achieved it. Edwards outlines the powerful, time-tested PASTOR process he created that helped him identify and untangle the beliefs that were holding him back and provided a game plan for how to change his life--Pain: start with what hurts ; Amplify: determine how it will get worse before it gets better ; Story: find the story of a better future ; Transformation: choose the evidence worth believing ; Opportunity: discern where change can happen ; Response: set up a system that makes transformation stick. For anyone who wants to turn their life around but does not know how, the PASTOR method teaches how to harness marketing wisdom to get honest about what we really want from life and craft better beliefs and plans to help us start living life on our own terms."--Amazon.com.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.552
Format: Books
Summary: "A busy family household is often short on time and money. The weekly shop for groceries can be a stressful time when you are wondering how you can feed your family good, honest food without exceeding the weekly budget. Living on a budget, or trying to reduce your outgoings, doesn't have to mean foregoing cooking and eating good food though. Thrifty tips will guide you through how to make the most of your ingredients and create wonderful family food for all mealtimes. Enjoy some budget breakfasts such as Baked Eggs or Corned Beef Hash before moving on to some purse-friendly soups and salads for lunch. The main meal of the day no longer needs to empty the bank, so instead delve in to some quick and easy dishes such as Thai Salmon Fish Cakes or Quick Vegetable Curry. Treats don't have to be ignored in favor of saving pennies either--whip up some quick treats such as Iced Summer Berries with Hot White Chocolate Sauce or Banana Fritters. The Thrifty Cookbook has all the inspiration you need to produce fantastic food, in super quick time, for the whole family even when you've had to tighten the household purse strings."--Amazon
Author: Chan, Sheena Yap, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 303.34
Format: Books
Summary: "In 2021, women represented 54.3% of the US workforce but only held 35% of senior leadership positions. Of that percentage, only 2.7% of Asian women were seen in management roles. While there have been great leaps for women in the workplace in the last decade, women of color still fall behind. The Tao of Self-Confidence book sets a foundation to help Asian Women start being seen as leaders in work and life rather than by our stereotypes. In order to move forward with true confidence, we must learn the lessons our challenges have taught us and heal our trauma. With an honest and vulnerable approach, Yap Chan discusses and explores the specific challenges our community faces, historically and now in the midst of the pandemic, inter-generational and historical trauma, false stories we tell ourselves, and how we can rise above stereotypes. We'll tap into our inner joy, celebrate our authentic self, and awaken the leader within."--
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