Book Review: ‘Happiness Falls,’ by Angie Kim
In Angie Kim’s new novel, “Happiness Falls,” Adam Parson’s wife and children question everything they thought they knew about him.
Book Review: ‘The Breakaway,’ by Jennifer Weiner
In “The Breakaway,” a woman at a crossroads agrees to lead a cycling trip that turns out to be more than she bargained for.
Book Review: ‘The Breakaway,’ by Jennifer Weiner
In “The Breakaway,” a woman at a crossroads agrees to lead a cycling trip that turns out to be more than she bargained for.
Playdate at the Library
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.
Adult Craft: Pumpkin Wine Glass Candle Holders
Open to adults. Only 10 seats available. Registration required. If you like fall decor, come create pumpkin candle holders out of wine glasses. All supplies
provided. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Preschool Storytime
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.
All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers: August 27, 2023
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 8/22/2023 9:00:00 PM
Delivered: 8/22/2023 9:00:00 PM
Review: “Daughter of the Dragon,” by Yunte Huang
A new biography of Anna May Wong, “Daughter of the Dragon,” is intended as a form of reclamation and subversion.
Review: “Daughter of the Dragon,” by Yunte Huang
A new biography of Anna May Wong, “Daughter of the Dragon,” is intended as a form of reclamation and subversion.
New York Times Fiction Bestsellers: August 27, 2023
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 8/22/2023 8:00:00 PM
Delivered: 8/22/2023 8:00:00 PM
Cyber Tuesday
Open to adults. Registration required. Learn in-depth how to use a computer. Each session will focus on a different computer program class. All programs are subject to change or cancellations
Wonderbook Storytime
Open to ages 4-11. Registration required. Children aged 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Wondering what a Wonderbook is? It's a print book with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids will press play to read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning and fun.
A Biography of Anna May Wong, the Original Chinese American Movie Star
Yunte Huang, who has written two other books on Asian American cultural icons, said he is drawn to complex characters whose contradictions reflect the country’s fault lines.
A Biography of Anna May Wong, the Original Chinese American Movie Star
Yunte Huang, who has written two other books on Asian American cultural icons, said he is drawn to complex characters whose contradictions reflect the country’s fault lines.
Furry Buddies
Open to ages 6-14. Registration required. Read a story to therapy dogs, Erin, Kody, Fritz, and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Galloway Writing Group
Open to adults. Registration required.
The Galloway Writing Group, led by Scott Gray, is a place where anyone with an interest in writing (fiction, nonfiction, prose, poetry, etc) can meet with other members of the community and discuss the craft, find encouragement, and develop habits to help improve. All programs subject to change or cancellation
Scott Gray is a participant in the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).
STEAM Challenge Day
Open to ages 6-12. Registration required. STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. We'll be doing a STEAM-focused activity that will make you think creatively and have fun doing it. Guardians must remain with children aged 9 and under. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club
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.
Mindful Storytime with Miss Beth--Outdoor Edition
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
Beasts of No Nation
UnCovered Review by Debbie Brahmi, ACLS Pleasantville Branch Librarian
BEASTS OF NO NATION is a disturbing, but sadly realistic novel, about a young schoolboy from an unknown, war-torn African country, who is forced to join a band of ragtag guerilla fighters after witnessing the death of his father. Agu quickly becomes a “favorite” of his commanding officer, which results in the loss of his innocence, along with the happy, carefree life he used to know. He no longer has a family (his mother and sister have fled with the other women from his village) and memories of school friends and church services are fading fast. His daily routine now consists of marching from morning till night with his fellow soldiers in search of food and villages to plunder and pillage. Agu is slowly losing his sense of self amidst the brutality of war.
Uzodinma Iweala is a Nigerian-American, Harvard-educated author and medical doctor. BEASTS OF NO NATION, Iweala’s debut novel, was published in 2005 and was later adapted as an award-winning movie in 2015, starring Idris Elba. His second novel SPEAK NO EVIL, published in 2018, is a coming-of-age novel about a Nigerian-American high school student who must deal with the trials and tribulations of his homosexual lifestyle.
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