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Baby and Toddler Storytime

Events: Egg Harbor Township - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 11:24am

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.

Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club

Events: Egg Harbor Township - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 11:24am

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.

Robotics Club with Nate

Events: Egg Harbor City - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 11:24am

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.

Mindful Storytime with Miss Beth--Outdoor Edition

Events: Brigantine - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 11:24am

Open to children ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Outdoor story time- look for Miss Beth 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

. Take-and-Make crafts kits

. Guardians must remain present.

. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation

. All programs subject to change or cancellation

Georgia School District Canceled an Author’s Batman Talks After He Said ‘Gay’

NY Times Book Reviews - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 9:25am

An elementary school principal in Forsyth County emailed parents to apologize last week after Marc Tyler Nobleman used the word in a presentation about the origins of Batman.

Georgia School District Canceled an Author’s Batman Talks After He Said ‘Gay’

New York Times Book News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 9:25am

An elementary school principal in Forsyth County emailed parents to apologize last week after Marc Tyler Nobleman used the word in a presentation about the origins of Batman.

New Histories on the Good and Bad of Military Leadership

NY Times Book Reviews - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 5:00am

Republicans are worried about the politics that shape our armed forces. Several recent books look at the good, the bad and the ugly of American military leadership and culture.

New Histories on the Good and Bad of Military Leadership

New York Times Book News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 5:00am

Republicans are worried about the politics that shape our armed forces. Several recent books look at the good, the bad and the ugly of American military leadership and culture.

Book Review: ‘Terrace Story,’ by Hilary Leichter

NY Times Book Reviews - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 5:00am

“Terrace Story” is a novel about generations of women confronting the other side of reality.

Book Review: ‘Terrace Story,’ by Hilary Leichter

New York Times Book News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 5:00am

“Terrace Story” is a novel about generations of women confronting the other side of reality.

Bead Your Own Jewelry

Events: Absecon - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 2:23am

Open to ages 8-17. Children under age 9 must have a guardian present. Registration required. Make beads from book pages and origami paper, then string them together to create a unique and fashionable necklace! All materials are provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Fall Candy Bingo

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Open to all children and their caregivers. Registration required. Play Bingo and win candy prizes. Guardians must remain present. All event subject to change or cancellation. Please advise staff of any food allergies. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

Furry Buddies

Events: Mays Landing - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 2:23am

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 present.

'A Guest in the House' rests on atmosphere, delivering an uncanny, wild ride

NPR Book Reviews - Mon, 08/28/2023 - 4:14pm

Though inscrutabilities persist in the plot of Emily Carroll's new adult horror graphic novel, the chilling ambiance makes this book one worth visiting.

(Image credit: First Second )

Book Review: ‘The Fraud,’ by Zadie Smith

NY Times Book Reviews - Mon, 08/28/2023 - 3:46pm

Her new novel, “The Fraud,” is based on a celebrated 19th-century criminal trial, but it keeps one eye focused clearly on today’s political populism.

Book Review: ‘The Fraud,’ by Zadie Smith

New York Times Book News - Mon, 08/28/2023 - 3:46pm

Her new novel, “The Fraud,” is based on a celebrated 19th-century criminal trial, but it keeps one eye focused clearly on today’s political populism.

Monday Mahjong Madness

Events: Ventnor - Mon, 08/28/2023 - 2:19pm

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.

Sit-N-Knit

Events: Somers Point - Mon, 08/28/2023 - 2:19pm

Open to adults. Registration required. Bring your current project to the library to discuss, practice and learn your craft with fellow knitters in a fun and welcoming environment. Checkout some knitting books for ideas. Bring your supplies. Light packaged snacks served. Please inform staff of any food allergies. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Queer History Was Made in ’90s Clubs. These Fliers Captured It.

NY Times Book Reviews - Mon, 08/28/2023 - 12:58pm

“Getting In,” a new book from David Kennerley, collects the edgy advertisements for parties at clubs like the Palladium and records a culture forged from defiance.

Queer History Was Made in ’90s Clubs. These Fliers Captured It.

New York Times Book News - Mon, 08/28/2023 - 12:58pm

“Getting In,” a new book from David Kennerley, collects the edgy advertisements for parties at clubs like the Palladium and records a culture forged from defiance.

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