Events: What's Happening 2 | Atlantic County Library System

Lego Club

Fri, 05/05/2023 - 7:14pm

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.

Game On!

Fri, 05/05/2023 - 7:14pm

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.

Into the Evening Book Club

Fri, 05/05/2023 - 7:14pm

Open to adults. Registration required. Our book club always features good taste and great company.
4/20: The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki5/18: Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout6/15: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
All programs are subject to change or cancellations.

Creative Crafts with Conversation

Fri, 05/05/2023 - 7:14pm

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Creative Crafts with Conversation - Open to adults. Registration required. Chat with friends old and new as you create your very own masterpiece. Face masks are optional. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

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April: Flowers, Flowers, Flowers Open to adults. Registration required. Bring a little color into your life with the magic of flowers. Face masks are optional.

May: Painted Rocks Open to adults. Registration required. Relax with Rocks as we explore different ways to use simple painted rocks. Face masks are optional.

June: Red, White & Blue Craft Open to adults. Registration required. Celebrate the USA with a patriotic craft in honor of Flag Day and Independence Day. Face masks are optional.

Craft-Tastic!

Fri, 05/05/2023 - 7:14pm

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

Crochet Group

Fri, 05/05/2023 - 7:14pm

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. but social distancing is still in effect.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.

DIY Crafts for Teens

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

Open to ages 13 and older. Registration required. Get creative with our easy and fun DIY crafting events each month. All materials and light snacks will be provided. Masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation
April - Make your own Scented Candle May - Mother's Day Craft (DIY Scented Bath Bombs) June - Father's Day Craft (Scrabble Tile Coasters)July - Mason Jar LanternsAugust - Decorative Wall Hangings made with Yarn

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

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. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.

Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club. Open to ages 9 and older. Enjoy crafting with friendly folk. All skill levels welcome. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Furry Buddies

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

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.

Teen Cookie Art Throw Down

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

Open to teens. Registration required. Show off your cookie decorating skills and compete for bragging rights. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject to change or cancellation.

Grim Readers Book Club

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

Open to adults. Registration required. Come out to explore the darker side of books. Get your blood flowing as we focus on dark fiction, thrillers, mysteries, science fiction and horror. All programs subject to change or cancellation.

April - My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham JonesMay - The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay

Playdate at the Library

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

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.

Bilingual Family Storytime

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

Open to all ages. Registration required. Stories, songs, and fun! This storytime will feature stories in English and Spanish and is for the whole family. We ask that guardians remain present during the event. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
¡Cuentos, canciones y diversión! Esta hora de cuentos contará con libros y canciones en inglés y español y es para toda la familia.

One-on-One Computer Basics

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

Open to adults. Registration required. Contact the library to schedule an appointment. Learn how to search the Internet, navigate email accounts and social media, and how to use programs such as Microsoft Word. Have a special need? Please ask. A mask is recommended for this program as it involves one-on-one instruction with a staff member on the computer. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Adult Board Game Night

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

Open to adults. Registration requested. Disconnect from the screen and connect over board games. Play a variety of exciting and complex board games, socialize and have fun. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.

Wednesday Family Game Night

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

Open to all ages. Registration required. 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.

Bored? Games!

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

Suggested for ages 10 - adult. Registration required. Get your board games on! We'll put our games out every Wednesday night for all to enjoy. All games are family-friendly classic board games meant for at least two players.
Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.

Wednesday Night Book Chat

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 6:57pm

Open to adults. Registration required. Join fellow book lovers for lively and engaging discussions. Great books and great company! Please call ahead for titles. Masks are optional. All programs subject to change or cancellation.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 6:42pm

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.

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