His latest novel, “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store,” has received a number of raves, but the veteran novelist will respectfully avoid them.
Andrea Lankford delves deep into the cases of three men who vanished while hiking, but also explores the history of the PCT and the rich, nuanced subculture, practices and literature that surround it.
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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.
Open to adults. Registration required. Contact the library to schedule an appointment--one hour maximum. Learn how to search the Internet, navigate email accounts, social media, and other programs such as Microsoft Word. Have a special need? Please ask. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
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to all ages. Registration required. Register by call or visiting our branch. 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.
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.
Open to adults. Registration required. Jigsaw puzzles are a relaxing challenge and inspire great conversation. Keep your mind and social lives active by joining us for an evening of 'puzzling' togetherness! Jigsaw puzzles and munchies provided. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Registration for your appointment today by calling or visiting our branch. Each appointment will be one
hour. Mouse & keyboarding skills required. Topics include: set up an
email account, create a resume, basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Power Point), connect to Social Media (Facebook, Messenger, Zoom). Let
us help you with one-on-one attention. Face masks are optional.
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.
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.
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to adults. Appointment required. Learn computer basics; Email, social
media, and other in-demand computer skills for the digital age. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to ages 1 1/2 - 5 and their caregivers. Registration required. Children
and their grownups will be ready for the day after this late morning
story hour filled with great books, songs, and play. We ask that guardians please remain present with children
during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.>
Open to adults. Registration required. Learn specific methods for decluttering and simplifying your space.
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.
Open to adults. Registration required. Explore your creativity with paints and canvas as we celebrate the wonder and beauty of palm trees! Art supplies provided. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject to change or cancellation
Open to ages 12 - 19. Registration required. Get creative with our easy and fun DIY crafting events. This month make your own Tetris Magnets for your school locker or home. All materials will be provided by the library. All programs are subject to change or cancellation
Open to adults. Registration required.
Enjoy lively discussions with fellow book lovers.
September - "The Secret Book of Flora Lea" by Patti Callahan HenryOctober - "Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole" by Susan CainNovember - "The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura DareDecember - "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano
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.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to children ages 5 and up. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that LEGOs can teach children. Join us every Thursday to complete a LEGO building challenge.
LEGOs and snacks will be provided.Guardians must remain with children age 9 and under.
All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Registration required. Hosted by staff. Pick out a any book, in any genre to read. Then come join us for an evening of good company and lively discussion. Please call or ask at the library to register. All programs subject to cancellation.
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