In reading Raven Leilani’s novel, Ulla Johnson recognized a commonality in their respective crafts. Leilani did, too.
The “Nevada” writer came across Sybil Lamb’s illustrations two decades ago and thought, “Someone out there is doing this thing that I don’t even know how to articulate.”
In “Good Girls,” Hadley Freeman chronicles her long battle with anorexia, and its larger implications.
In “Good Girls,” Hadley Freeman chronicles her long battle with anorexia, and its larger implications.
The authors met in person for the first time during their shoot for T’s Culture issue. “The photographer had to tell us to stop talking.”
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 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. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to adults. Registration required. 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 everyone. You don't need to go to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate May the Fourth. Stop in at the Mays Landing branch to make a set of Yoda ears or Leia buns and craft a glow stick lightsaber. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
Open to adults. Appointment required. Learn computer basics; Email, social media, and other in-demand computer skills for the digital age. A mask is recommended for this program as it involves one-on-one instruction with a staff member on the computer. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to all ages. Registration required. Stories,
songs, and fun! This storytime will feature stories in English and
Spanish and is for the whole family. We ask that guardians remain
present during the event. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
¡Cuentos,
canciones y diversión! Esta hora de cuentos contará con libros y canciones en
inglés y español y es para toda la familia.
Open to adults. Registration required. Contact the library to schedule an appointment. Learn how to search the Internet, navigate email accounts and social media, and how to use programs such as Microsoft Word. Have a special need? Please ask. A mask is recommended for this program as it involves one-on-one instruction with a staff member on the computer. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
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. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to ages 1 1/2-3. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
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. Open to ages 9 and older. Enjoy crafting with friendly folk. All skill
levels welcome. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
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 with children age 9 and under. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to ages 5 and older.Registration required; Gather with other Lego lovers to build something & share with other young engineers.We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination! Legos provided. Masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
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.
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