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Monday June 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
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 t......More
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Monday June 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pre-K Club and Craft
Open to ages 3-5. Registration required. This interactive story hour, which includes a grab go craft, will surely delight the kids. children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Cu......More
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Monday June 17 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Mahjong Madness Mondays
Open to adults. Registration required. Come to the library and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong at the library. Instruction & guidance given for beginners to learn this fun table game. All materials provided. All programs are subject to changes of cancellation. Image U......More
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Monday June 17 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Adult Board Game Night
Open to adults. Registration required. Join us for a great time exploring and learning to play board games. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Joyful Storytime--Outdoor Edition
Open to children up to 5 years old, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Outdoor story time- look for us 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 m......More
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime and Craft
Open to ages 3-5. Registration required. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills. All materials and snacks are provided. Please alert staff to food allergies. Image URL: https://s3.......More
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Open to kids and teens. Registration required. Let the adventure begin at your library! The only thing better than a summer at the beach is a summer at the beach with a good book. Calling all readers from early readers to teens, come sign up for our Summer Reading Prog......More
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Tuesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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 ......More
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Tuesday June 18 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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.
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Colonial Mills of Absecon Creek
Open to adults. Registration required. Atlantic County Historian Norman Goos will give a presentation on the colonial mills of Absecon Creek. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Family Movie Night
Open to all. Registration required. Join us for movies on the big screen. Check with the branch for upcoming titles. Refreshments will be provided; please advise staff of any food allergies. Guardians must remain with children age 9 and under. All programs are subject t......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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. Guardians must remain present.
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Manga Club
Open to ages 13-17. Practice your manga art skills! We'll supply paper, pencils, and markers, and manga drawing books, of course -- and you'll bring your creativity and talent!
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Juneteenth Celebration
Open to all! Learn the history of Juneteenth while celebrating with our library family. The all-day celebration includes worksheets, giveaways, art, music, and dancing.
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Wednesday June 19 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Open to children ages 3 1/2 - 7, siblings welcome. Registration required. This interactive story ho......More
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Wednesday June 19 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
SRP Geode Geologist Event
Open to ages 7-13. Registration required. What’s inside a geode? How do they form? Most importantly, how do you split them open? This program teaches basic geode geology, then lets children explore various types of rocks. Meet a geologist and learn about rocks and ro......More
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Wednesday June 19 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Medicare with Confidence
Open to adults 18 and older. 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 can......More
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Wednesday June 19 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Wednesday Book Club
Open to adults. Registration required. Join us for a chance to explore and discuss a variety of stories with fellow book lovers! June's selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Register on-line or contact the library to sign up for the scheduled book......More
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Wednesday June 19 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Wednesday Family Game Night
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 ex......More
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Wednesday June 19 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Adult Board Game Night
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.
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Wednesday June 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Ventnor Murder Club
Open to adults. Registration required. Enjoy a good whodunit? Our murder club will include a variety of murder-mystery-related events, with book, film, and true-crime discussions. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Storytime!
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. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
123 Read & Sing
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......More
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Thursday June 20 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Video Game Day
Open to all ages. Registration required. Call for information on the game of the month. Celebrate the joy video games have brought through the years, and meet other gamers too. Program subject to change or cancellation.
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Afternoon Book Club
Open to adults. Registration required. Come by in the afternoon for a book club the third Thursday of the month. Great books and great company! 6/20 The Candy House by Jennifer Egan 7/18 Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent 8/15 When the Jessamine Grows by Donna Everhart ......More
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bored Game Thursdays
Open to all ages. Registration required. Bored? Come out to the library and play a game! We have Jenga, Trouble, Simon and more. You can also bring your own game from home. Snacks and water provided. We ask that guardians please remain present with children dur......More
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Thursday June 20 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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Thursday June 20 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Adult Craft: Starfish!
Open to adults. Registration required. Design your own chill starfish with mini-sunglasses and a bathing suit or try your hand at dying starfish for a more subdued esthetic. Art supplies provided. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject......More
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Creative Crafts with Conversation
Creative Crafts with Conversation - Open to adults. Registration required. Chat with friends old and new as you create your very own masterpiece. All programs are subject to change or cancellation. June: Clothespin Wreath - Open to adults. Registration required. ......More
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
The Repurposed Books Crafting Hour
Open to ages 14 & older. Registration required. Take old books and breathe new life into them. Each month will feature a different and unique way to up-cycle old library books Materials provided. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/C......More
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Crochet Group
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. Image URL:......More
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Friday June 21 All Day
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Saturday June 22 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Morning Rise and Shine Yoga
Open to adults. Registration required. Wake up and shine during this fun morning yoga class. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel for class. All programs subject to change or cancellation. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Custo......More
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Let's Go LEGO
Open to ages 5 and older. Registration required. Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations. All materials provided. Guardians must remain with children 9 and under. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
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Saturday June 22 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Chess Club
Open to adults and interested teens and children, ages 8 & older. Registration required. Do you love chess? Have you always wanted to learn? Our chess club is for all ages and levels of experience. Feel free to bring your own chess board or use one of ours. Guardi......More
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Saturday June 22 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Drop-In Lego Playtime
Open to all ages. Drop by the children's area to make your own Lego creations. This is a self-guided activity. Ask for Legos at the front desk. Please remember to clean them up when you're done! Guardians must remain with children aged 9 and under during the event. ...More
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Saturday June 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Movie Afternoons
Open to teens & adults. Registration required. Enjoy an afternoon movie for PG-13 audiences. Stop by or call for the movie title of the week. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Afternoons of Board Games and Puzzles
Open to children and teens,10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon of board games and puzzles. All programs are subject to change or cancellations. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/atlanticlibrary/JIGSAW_F3E9B504.JPG......More
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Brigantine Ink: Writers Meet-up
Open to adults. Registration required. Indulge your imagination and flex your writing muscles! Bring your own writing supplies--laptop, journal, etc--and join us for afternoon coffee and quality company. Whether you write poetry, fiction, non-fiction, memoir, or if you'......More
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Monday June 24 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
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 t......More
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Monday June 24 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Pre-K Club and Craft
Open to ages 3-5. Registration required. This interactive story hour, which includes a grab go craft, will surely delight the kids. children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Cu......More
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Monday June 24 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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. All programs are subject to ......More
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Monday June 24 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Mahjong Madness Mondays
Open to adults. Registration required. Come to the library and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong at the library. Instruction & guidance given for beginners to learn this fun table game. All materials provided. All programs are subject to changes of cancellation. Image U......More
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Monday June 24 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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 ca......More
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Monday June 24 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
SRP Adventure Collection Satchel and Scavenger Hunt
Open to ages 5 and older. Registration required. Adventure begins at your library with making your own adventure satchel for a library scavenger hunt. All materials are provided. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/atlanticlibrary/ADVENT......More
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Monday June 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Messy Monday Crafts
Open to all ages. Registration required. The best crafts are the messy ones! Start your week off with fun by getting into some glue, glitter or paint with us. Don't miss this exciting event that the ......More
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Tuesday June 25 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Murder Mystery Game
Open to teens & adults. Registration required. Calling all crime and mystery fans! Do you too enjoy a good murder mystery game? Enjoy this wiseguy, group role-playing game, that tests your powers of deduction. Programs subject to change or cancellation.
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Tuesday June 25 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Baby and Toddler Storytime
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.All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
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Tuesday June 25 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Joyful Storytime--Outdoor Edition
Open to children up to 5 years old, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Outdoor story time- look for us 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 m......More
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Tuesday June 25 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime and Craft
Open to ages 3-5. Registration required. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills. All materials and snacks are provided. Please alert staff to food allergies. Image URL: https://s3.......More
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Tuesday June 25 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
STEAM Challenge Day
Ages 6-12. Registration required. STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. We'll be doing a weekly STEAM-focused activities that will make you think creatively and have fun while doing it. Please pick Tuesday OR Thursday of each week. All programs a......More
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Tuesday June 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tuesday Crafternoon: Sand Slime
Open to ages 5 and older, teens welcome. Registration required. Join us for an afternoon craft, and be prepared to get messy! We'll be making ooey, gooey slime to kick off our summer adventure. We ask that guardians remain present with children 9 and younger. All prog......More
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Tuesday June 25 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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.
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Tuesday June 25 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Crafty Hour: Layered Artwork
Open to adults. Registration required. Have a fun day making your own personalized craft. Share your creative ideas of customizing your own art piece. All materials are provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation. June 25- Layered Artwork Ima......More
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Tuesday June 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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.
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Tuesday June 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Grim Readers
Open to adults. Registration required. Come out to explore the darker side of books. Get your blood flowing as we focus on dark fiction, psychological thrillers, mysteries, science fiction and horror. All programs subject to change or cancellation. June - All ......More
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Wednesday June 26 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Open to children ages 3 1/2 - 7, siblings welcome. Registration required. This interactive story ho......More
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Wednesday June 26 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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 ca......More
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Wednesday June 26 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
SRP Make your own Adventure Compass
Open to ages 5 and older. Registration required. Younger children may need help from an adult. Make your own compass for summer adventures. All materials are provided. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/atlanticlibrary/COMPASS_E06C3C56.......More
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Wednesday June 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Computers for Beginners
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, ......More
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Wednesday June 26 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Wednesday Family Game Night
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 ex......More
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Wednesday June 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Art in All Forms for Teens
Open to ages 12 and over. Registration required. Join us to explore different art forms. 6/26 Finger Painting 7/24 Recycled Window Hangers 8/14 Galaxy in a Jar Embrace your creativity and make something you’re proud of, no matter how it works. Supplies provided. S......More
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Wednesday June 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Rather Be Reading Book Club
Open to adults. Registration required. Good conversation is always enjoyed at our monthly book club! Call the library for more information and to find out each month's book title. All programs are subject to change or cancellation
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Thursday June 27 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
SRP Adventure Journal
Open to ages 5 and older. Registration required. Write down all your summer activities, trips, and adventures in your own homemade journal. All materials are provided. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/atlanticlibrary/JOURNAL_CBCED06F......More
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Thursday June 27 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Storytime!
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. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
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Thursday June 27 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
NJ Fish and Wildlife Storytime
Open to all ages. Registration required. NJ Fish and Wildlife will visit us for a story and craft. Find out about the local wildlife around you.
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Thursday June 27 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
123 Read & Sing
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......More
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Thursday June 27 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
A Storytime Adventure
Open to ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required, space limited. Kids, join for a few quick stories, songs, an easy craft, plus a treat. We ask that guardians please remain present with children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellation. Please i......More
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Thursday June 27 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hogwarts Preschool Prom
Open to ages 3-5 years old. Registration required.It's Preschool Prom at the Hogwarts Pleasantville Branch School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Dress in your finest and celebrate the magical book series with themed activities, costumes, food music & giveaways while supp......More
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Thursday June 27 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Hogwarts Gradeschool Prom
Open to ages 6 to 10 years old. Registration required.It's Gradeschool Prom at the Hogwarts Pleasantville Branch School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Dress in your finest and celebrate the magical book series with themed activities, costumes, food music & giveaways whil......More
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Thursday June 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
STEAM Challenge Day
Ages 6-12. Registration required. STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. We'll be doing a weekly STEAM-focused activities that will make you think creatively and have fun while doing it. Please pick Tuesday OR Thursday of each week. All programs a......More
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Thursday June 27 3:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bored Game Thursdays
Open to all ages. Registration required. Bored? Come out to the library and play a game! We have Jenga, Trouble, Simon and more. You can also bring your own game from home. Snacks and water provided. We ask that guardians please remain present with children dur......More
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Thursday June 27 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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Thursday June 27 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Craft-tastic Kids Club: Colored Salt Jars
Open to ages 5-12. Registration required. Create a personalized vibrant art piece by layering colored salt in decorative jars! Materials are provided. Supplies are limited. Children under age 9 must have a guardian present. All programs are subject to change or ca......More
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Thursday June 27 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Into the Evening Book Club
Open to adults. Registration required. Our book club always features good taste and great company. 6/27: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 7/25: Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride 8/22: The Women by Kristin Hannah All programs are subject to change or ca......More
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Thursday June 27 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Crochet Group
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. Image URL: ht......More