Yoga For Life
Registration & $5 fee required for each session. Presented by Janet Hahn, certified instructor. No food 3 hours prior to class. Wear loose comfortable clothing & bring mat or towel.
From Ragtime to Swingtime with The Vintage Jazz Band
Suggested for adults. Registration required. Come join us as The Vintage Jazz Band performs "From Ragtime to Swingtime." This musical tour of American popular song from 1900 to 1940 will have your hands clapping and your toes tapping. They will perform songs such as "Bye Bye Blackbird," "Toot Toot Tootsie," and "Jeepers Creepers."Snacks will be served. Please let library staff know of any food allergies.
The Ties That Bind Deutsche Bank and Donald Trump
David Enrich discusses “Dark Towers,” and Kiran Millwood Hargrave talks about “The Mercies.”
Get a Job, Kid
In Cynthia L. Copeland’s graphic memoir “Cub,” an awkward seventh grader finds deliverance as a reporter for her local newspaper.
How Can a Kid Today Hear His Inner Voice?
In Sara Pennypacker’s “Here in the Real World,” an 11-year-old skips out on the horrors of noisy summer “Rec” to build a secret kingdom in an abandoned lot.
A Devastating (and Darkly Hilarious) New Novel From the ‘Westworld’ Writer Charles Yu
“Interior Chinatown” follows the story of an Asian-American actor struggling against clichéd roles and stereotypes, both at work and in his real life.
'Strung Out' Tackles Pain, Stigma And Shame Of Drug Use
Erin Khar's son, at 12, asked her if she'd ever used drugs; this book is her answer: "When we write the truth, when we write about our experiences, we reflect back what it means to be a human being."
(Image credit: Park Row)
Dystopian Novel 'The Resisters' Drives Home The Perils Of Our Wired World
Gish Jen weaves baseball into her inspired vision of how Americans bought into the fantasy of less stress and more free time. As speculative fiction goes, The Resisters hits close to the bone.
(Image credit: Petra Mayer/NPR)
52 Books for 52 Places
Can’t make it to all the destinations we recommend? Read about them.
Busted
The Danish master is crawling with characters from his fairy tales.
New in Paperback: ‘Spies of No Country’ and ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
In Rural Nigeria, a Heroine Who Wants to Be Defined by More Than Marriage
Abi Daré’s debut novel, “The Girl With the Louding Voice,” traces the horrors and hopes of growing up in a strict patriarchy.
50 States of Love: Readers Respond
Letters to the editor about recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
Toddler Yoga
Suggested for ages 1-5. Registration requested. Please bring your own mat and/or towel. Bond with your child as you engage in relaxing stretches and playful exercises. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
Second Thursday Book Club
Open to adults.Registration requested.Our book club selections will keep you coming back the second Thursday of every month for more.
You read the books, we provide the snacks.Please advise staff of any food allergies.
You read the books, we provide the snacks.Please advise staff of any food allergies.
St. Paddy's Day Sing-Along
Open to all. Registration requested. It's a bit of craic at the library! Join us for a rousing evening of Irish song and dance.
Refreshments served. Please advise staff of any food allergies.
Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
11 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
'The Hidden Girl' Is Smart, But Not Entirely Human
Ken Liu is an acclaimed author, translator and poet who's won multiple awards for his short fiction. But his new collection doesn't come together — some stories are gorgeous, while others fall flat.
(Image credit: Gallery/Saga Press)
Resume Building Workshop
When: Friday, February 28, 2020 11:00 AM
Ends on: Friday, February 28, 2020 12:00 PM
Where: Ventnor Branch
Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Space is limited. Participants must be experienced using the mouse and keyboard. Learn how to create and format ready-for-work resumes.
Ends on: Friday, February 28, 2020 12:00 PM
Where: Ventnor Branch
Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Space is limited. Participants must be experienced using the mouse and keyboard. Learn how to create and format ready-for-work resumes.
Adulting 101: Banking & Check Balancing
When: Wednesday, March 04, 2020 6:00 PM
Ends on: Wednesday, March 04, 2020 7:00 PM
Where: Ventnor Branch at Ventnor Meeting Room
Open to ages 16 and older. Registration required. Are you confused about personal finance? Do you know how to write a check or how to balance your checkbook? It might pay to drop by the library for an introduction to these valuable skills!
Ends on: Wednesday, March 04, 2020 7:00 PM
Where: Ventnor Branch at Ventnor Meeting Room
Open to ages 16 and older. Registration required. Are you confused about personal finance? Do you know how to write a check or how to balance your checkbook? It might pay to drop by the library for an introduction to these valuable skills!
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