Book Review: ‘The Rachel Incident,’ by Caroline O’Donoghue
In her new novel, “The Rachel Incident,” Caroline O’Donoghue examines the bond between two young booksellers in Ireland.
Book Review: ‘The Imposters,’ by Tom Rachman
In Tom Rachman’s “The Imposters,” a novelist tries to write one last work, using people from her life.
Book Review: ‘The Rachel Incident,’ by Caroline O’Donoghue
In her new novel, “The Rachel Incident,” Caroline O’Donoghue examines the bond between two young booksellers in Ireland.
New Historical Fiction
Three new novels hold the keys to real and imagined kingdoms.
New Historical Fiction
Three new novels hold the keys to real and imagined kingdoms.
Mystery: June 2023
Drawn to puzzles? These books will provide you with a steady stream of who-dun-its for your solving delight. Monthly.
Delivered: 6/27/2023 12:00:00 AM
Delivered: 6/27/2023 12:00:00 AM
Craft Around the World: Asia
Open to ages 4-12. Registration required. Travel around the world with fun, international themed crafts that celebrate global togetherness. This week: Asia! Please advise staff of any food allergies. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All guardians must remain present
Make Music Together
Suggested for ages 6 months-5 years. Registration required. Join Rosemary Hennessey of Music Together for a series of fun songs & movement activities designed to help children connect to the power of music. Guardians must remain present.
Craft Around the World: Europe
Recommended for ages 4-12. Registration required. Travel around the world with fun, international themed crafts that celebrate global togetherness. This week Europe! Please advise staff of any food allergies. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All guardians must remain present
Furry Buddies
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.
Adult Craft
Open to adults. Registration required. Participate in various crafts from jewelry-making to DIY decorations for your house.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.
Sing Together: Summer Sing-A-Long
Open to all. Registration required. Come together as we lift our voices in song at a rollicking fun sing-a-long, featuring Grandfather Joe. Please advise staff of any food allergies. Guardians must remain present.
Preschool Storytime
Open to ages 2-4. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning.
Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literacy skills.We ask that guardians please remain present with children under age 9 during the event.
Face masks are optional.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literacy skills.We ask that guardians please remain present with children under age 9 during the event.
Face masks are optional.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Craft Blast-Kids
Open to ages 5-12. Registration required. Stop in to the library to create a weekly fun summer craft. Pick Monday or Wednesday for the craft each week. We ask that guardians please remain present with children during the event. All programs are subject to changes and cancellation.
Sit-N-Knit
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.
3 works in translation: History and literature intertwined
It is easy to act as if fiction and history were separate. But they cannot be completely divided. Jenny Erpenbeck's Kairos and Oksana Lutsyshyna's Ivan and Phoebe help readers connect with time past.
(Image credit: Meghan Collins Sullivan/NPR)
Craft Blast-Kids
Open to ages 5-12. Registration required. Stop in to the library to create a weekly fun summer craft. Pick Monday or Wednesday for the craft each week. We ask that guardians please remain present with children during the event. All programs are subject to changes and cancellation.
Preschool Storytime
Open to ages 2-4. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning.
Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literacy skills.We ask that guardians please remain present with children under age 9 during the event.
Face masks are optional.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literacy skills.We ask that guardians please remain present with children under age 9 during the event.
Face masks are optional.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Writers Recall the First Time They Read ‘The Lottery’
Stephen King, David Sedaris, Carmen Maria Machado and others on how Shirley Jackson’s eerie classic first got under their skin.
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