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LEGO Club

Events: Absecon - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 3:41am

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 on every Thursday. Finished creations may be displayed. LEGOs and snacks will be provided. Guardians must remain with children age 9 and under. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

123 Read & Sing

Events: Galloway - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 3:41am

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.>

Around the World Book Club

Events: Galloway - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 3:41am

Open to adults. Registration required. Join us as we travel around the world through the power of the written word. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

June: Tuscany Enjoy the remarkable landscapes of Central Italy and the rich history of Florence as we journey to the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

July: The Beach It’s time to explore the beautiful beaches of the world. Summer reading is always better at the beach!

August: Africa Experience the adventure of a lifetime on the second largest continent in the world.

Crochet Group

Events: Egg Harbor City - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 3:41am

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. All programs subject to change or cancellation.

A Leading Free Expression Group Is Roiled by Dissent Over Gaza

NY Times Book Reviews - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 1:37pm

As it cancels events amid criticism of its response to the Israel-Hamas war, PEN America faces questions about when an organization devoted to free speech for all should take sides.

A Leading Free Expression Group Is Roiled by Dissent Over Gaza

New York Times Book News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 1:37pm

As it cancels events amid criticism of its response to the Israel-Hamas war, PEN America faces questions about when an organization devoted to free speech for all should take sides.

Computers for Beginners

Events: Ventnor - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 6:38am

Open to adults. Registration required. If you have no computer skills, this class is for you. This beginner-level course covers basic topics such as using email, Microsoft Word, and search engines. Topics such as cyber security will also be discussed. For best results, please attend each session. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Wednesday Family Game Night

Events: Pleasantville - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 6:38am

Open 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.

DIY T-Shirt Tote Bags

Events: Hammonton - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 6:38am

Open to adults. Registration required. Make a tote bag out of a recycled t-shirt. Please bring an old t-shirt with you. All other materials are provided.

Two new novels investigate what makes magic, what is real and imagined

NPR Book Reviews - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 6:00am

Both of these novels, Pages of Mourning and The Cemetery of Untold Stories, from an emerging writer and a long-celebrated one, respectively, walk an open road of remembering love, grief, and fate.

Book Review: ‘Massacre in the Clouds,’ by Kim A. Wagner

NY Times Book Reviews - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 5:02am

In a new book, the historian Kim A. Wagner investigates the slaughter by U.S. troops of nearly 1,000 people in the Philippines in 1906 — an atrocity long overlooked in this country.

Book Review: ‘Massacre in the Clouds,’ by Kim A. Wagner

New York Times Book News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 5:02am

In a new book, the historian Kim A. Wagner investigates the slaughter by U.S. troops of nearly 1,000 people in the Philippines in 1906 — an atrocity long overlooked in this country.

Book Review: ‘Henry Henry,’ by Allen Bratton

NY Times Book Reviews - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 5:02am

Allen Bratton’s novel transforms the rise of Henry V into a contemporary story about a brash gay man grappling with abuse and guilt.

Book Review: ‘Henry Henry,’ by Allen Bratton

New York Times Book News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 5:02am

Allen Bratton’s novel transforms the rise of Henry V into a contemporary story about a brash gay man grappling with abuse and guilt.

Book Review: ‘Our Kindred Creatures,’ by Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy

NY Times Book Reviews - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 5:00am

“Our Kindred Creatures” details the rise, and contradictions, of the animal welfare movement.

Book Review: ‘Our Kindred Creatures,’ by Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy

New York Times Book News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 5:00am

“Our Kindred Creatures” details the rise, and contradictions, of the animal welfare movement.

Biography and Memoir: May 2024

LibraryAware - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 4:00am

Walk a mile in someone else's shoes -- immerse yourself in the lives of the famous, the infamous, and the ever intriguing. Monthly.

Delivered: 5/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Medicare with Confidence

Events: Egg Harbor Township - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 3:38am

Open to all adults. Registration required. This seminar will educate you on Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types available and cost assistance. Medicare is not a one size fits all. All programs are subject to change and cancellation. .

Adult Board Game Night

Events: Egg Harbor Township - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 3:38am

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.

New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers: May 19, 2024

LibraryAware - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 1:00am

An up-to-date list of the New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers. Weekly.

Delivered: 5/14/2024 9:00:00 PM

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