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

Lego Club

Fri, 04/07/2023 - 3:20pm

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.

Into the Evening Book Club

Fri, 04/07/2023 - 3:20pm

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

Creative Crafts with Conversation

Fri, 04/07/2023 - 3:20pm

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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, 04/07/2023 - 3:20pm

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, 04/07/2023 - 3:20pm

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.

The Ukraine Crisis: The Current Situation and its Historical Origins

Fri, 04/07/2023 - 3:20pm

Open to adults. Registration required. Come hear this timely, informational and thought-provoking community program presented by a Stockton University Masters Program graduate. Face masks are optional, however, social distancing guidelines are still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Mindful Storytime with Miss Beth

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

Open to children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Indoor story time- look for Miss Beth in the downstairs meeting room. Enjoy an interactive program that promotes early learning and a happy heart and mind! Registration required.

. Surprise themes

. Stories to inspire curiosity and joy

. Songs, sign language and fingerplay

. Balance & movement games

. Mindful sensory learning (exploring our five senses)

. Take-and-Make crafts kits

. Guardians must remain present.

. Face masks are optional. Social-distancing still in effect.

. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation

Adventures with Endeavour the Therapy Dog

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

Open to all ages. Registration required. Endeavour, the Bernese Mountain therapy dog will be visiting the library! Come listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun with this adorable pooch.

Toddler Storytime and Craft

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

Open to ages 1 1/2-3. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills. All programs subject to change or cancellation.

Cyber Tuesday

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

Open to adults. Registration required. Learn, in-depth, how to use a computer. Each session will focus on a different computer class. 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, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

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.

Peeps Art Contest Awards Ceremony

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

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.

How to Hunt the Jersey Devil! with local author Tony DiGerolamo

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

Open to ages 13 and older. Registration required. Local author and comedian Tony DiGerolamo, discusses his new novel series, The Pineys, along with the Jersey Devil, South Jersey Witches and other local folklore. The series is about a family of hunters who hunt the kin of the Jersey Devil. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Furry Buddies

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

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.

Robotics Club with Nate

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

Open to ages 8-15. Registration required. Learn how to code and make a robot with the Robotics Club. Coding and robotics are two of the most exciting and important areas of STEM education. These tools teach coding, computational thinking, creative problem solving, hardware, and a whole lot more. Sponsored by the EHC Neighborhood Preservation Program Coalition.

Playdate at the Library

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

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, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

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.

U.S. Citizenship Test Study Session

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

Suggested for adults. Registration required. If you are thinking of taking the U.S. Citizenship test, the library has what you need! Join us for our study session, and also explore important citizenship resources. Review questions from the USCIS practice test. Our study group is for practice and will not serve as the actual test. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations

One-on-One Computer Basics

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

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, 04/05/2023 - 3:09pm

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.

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