Newly Published, From Children’s Books to Surveillance Software
A selection of recently published books.
Newly Published, From Children’s Books to Surveillance Software
A selection of recently published books.
Book Review: “There Was a Party for Langston: King o’ Letters,” by Jason Reynolds, and “Harlem at Four,” by Michael Datcher
Debut picture books by Jason Reynolds and Michael Datcher celebrate the cultural history of a neighborhood.
Book Review: ‘How to Say Babylon,’ by Safiya Sinclair
In “How to Say Babylon,” Safiya Sinclair recalls her ascetic Jamaican upbringing and the literature that opened up her world.
Book Review: “There Was a Party for Langston: King o’ Letters,” by Jason Reynolds, and “Harlem at Four,” by Michael Datcher
Debut picture books by Jason Reynolds and Michael Datcher celebrate the cultural history of a neighborhood.
Book Review: ‘How to Say Babylon,’ by Safiya Sinclair
In “How to Say Babylon,” Safiya Sinclair recalls her ascetic Jamaican upbringing and the literature that opened up her world.
Book Review: ‘The Maniac,’ by Benjamín Labatut
Benjamín Labatut’s novel “The Maniac” examines the dawn of the nuclear age and the brilliant, sometimes troubled minds behind it.
Book Reviews: ‘Flee North,’ by Scott Shane; ‘Golda Meir,’ by Deborah Lipstadt; ‘The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel,’ by Douglas Brunt; and ‘The Sister,’ by Sung-Yoon Lee.
New biographies by Scott Shane, Deborah E. Lipstadt, Douglas Brunt and Sung-Yoon Lee tell the stories of people working through, under or above different kinds of power.
Book Review: ‘The Maniac,’ by Benjamín Labatut
Benjamín Labatut’s novel “The Maniac” examines the dawn of the nuclear age and the brilliant, sometimes troubled minds behind it.
Book Reviews: ‘Flee North,’ by Scott Shane; ‘Golda Meir,’ by Deborah Lipstadt; ‘The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel,’ by Douglas Brunt; and ‘The Sister,’ by Sung-Yoon Lee.
New biographies by Scott Shane, Deborah E. Lipstadt, Douglas Brunt and Sung-Yoon Lee tell the stories of people working through, under or above different kinds of power.
Dawn Powell’s Writing Has Been Rediscovered. What About Her Grave?
The satirist, who died in 1965, was buried in a potter’s field in the Bronx. Now some of her admirers are thinking about how to commemorate her.
Dawn Powell’s Writing Has Been Rediscovered. What About Her Grave?
The satirist, who died in 1965, was buried in a potter’s field in the Bronx. Now some of her admirers are thinking about how to commemorate her.
Audiobook Review: ‘Gone Tonight,’ by Sarah Pekkanen
In this thriller, a mother’s deceptions set off a game of cat and mouse with her adult daughter.
Audiobook Review: ‘Gone Tonight,’ by Sarah Pekkanen
In this thriller, a mother’s deceptions set off a game of cat and mouse with her adult daughter.
ALL-A-BOARD!
Open to all ages. Registration required. Feeling bored? Gather together for a fun day playing different board games. All materials are provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Halloween Party
Suggested for ages 3-12. Registration required. Come dressed in costume and join us for tingling treats, ghoulish games & mysterious prizes. Please advise staff of any food allergies. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. Guardians must remain present. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Storytime!
Open to ages 12-36 months. Registration required. Each week will feature a different toddler-friendly theme and exciting stories. We ask that guardians remain present during the activity. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Into the Evening Book Club
Open to adults. Registration required. Our book club always features good taste and great company.
9/21: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng10/19: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult11/16: The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict
All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
9/21: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng10/19: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult11/16: The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict
All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Managing Grief During the Holidays
Open to adults. Registration required. This presentation explains the different types of grief caregivers often experience.
Explore strategies on how to manage grief during the holidays by seeking joyful traditions of remembrance of those we have lost. Refreshments provided. Inform staff of any food allergies. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Senior Craft and Activities
Open to adults. Registration required. Are you a social butterfly who enjoys the arts and crafts?
Each week we'll share theme-inspired coloring pages, puzzles, paintings and simple crafts, great for keeping your brain and motor skills alert.
Supplies provided.
Each week we'll share theme-inspired coloring pages, puzzles, paintings and simple crafts, great for keeping your brain and motor skills alert.
Supplies provided.
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