Name: The Raptory
Start: 2026-08-15T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Atlantic County Library System / Ventnor City Branch

Atlantic County Library System / Ventnor City Branch

<p>Open
 to all. Meet Jade Chen of The Raptory, and her amazing birds of prey. 
We will also learn how raptors evolved from their dinosaur ancestors. </p>

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            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
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            Registration Required
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            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
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            Children Under 10 Accompaniment
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<p>Children
 under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to 
attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.</p>

Local Event: The Raptory

Atlantic County

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The Raptory

Open
 to all. Meet Jade Chen of The Raptory, and her amazing birds of prey. 
We will also learn how raptors evolved from their...

<p>Back
 by popular demand, our Science Heroes have a great show planned for us 
this year! Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science 
that’s all around us! Featuring the <em>Toilet Tornado, Disappearing Polymer, </em>and the <em>Hydro-Cannon!&nbsp;</em></p>

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            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
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            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
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            Children Under 10 Accompaniment
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<p>Children
 under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to 
attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.</p>

Local Event: Science Heroes

Science Heroes

Back
 by popular demand, our Science Heroes have a great show planned for us 
this year! Unearth your curiosity as we dig into...

Atlantic County Library System / Absecon Branch

<p>Looking for a peaceful, feel-good day? &nbsp;<br>Take part with Legend Drum Circles, where we’ll create a common music, contributing to the “good that it feels”.<br>Join us for this unique and inspiring program.<br>Light refreshments will be served.</p>

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            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
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            All Skill Levels Welcome
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            </h4><h4>Refreshments Served
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<p>Please notify staff of any food allergies.</p>
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            Registration Required
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            Space is Limited
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            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
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            Children Under 10 Accompaniment
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<p>Children
 under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to 
attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.</p>

Local Event: Legend Drum Circles

Legend Drum Circles

Looking for a peaceful, feel-good day?   Take part with Legend Drum Circles, where we’ll create a common music, contributing to...

<p>Put
 on your pajamas or tutu and join us for a sparkly storytime full of 
fun! This <i>Fancy Nancy</i>-inspired program includes stories, music, and lots
 of fancy flair, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Top off the fun 
with pink lemonade, yummy cookies, and lots of sparkle!&nbsp;</p>

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            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
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            </h4><h4>Registration Required
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            Snacks Provided
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<p>Please advise staff of food allergies.</p>
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            Space is Limited
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            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
      </h4>
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            Children Under 10 Accompaniment
      </h4>
<p>Children
 under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to 
attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.</p>

Local Event: Fancy Fun in our PJs: A Fancy Nancy Storytime

Fancy Fun in our PJs: A Fancy Nancy Storytime

Put
 on your pajamas or tutu and join us for a sparkly storytime full of 
fun! This Fancy Nancy-inspired program includes...

<p>Open
 to adults &amp; interested teens. &nbsp;Join us to learn about the history 
of shipwrecks in New Jersey with local marine archeologist, Stephen 
Nagiewicz.</p>

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            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
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            Registration Required
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Local Event: New Jersey Shipwrecks

New Jersey Shipwrecks

Open
 to adults & interested teens.  Join us to learn about the history 
of shipwrecks in New Jersey with local marine...

Brigantine Branch - Atlantic County Library System

<p>The Wetlands Institute will be visiting for our Summer Reading Program! Learn about the ocean's "living fossils": animals that swam with the dinosaurs and have remained unchanged for millions of years. Meet and touch our local living fossil, the Horseshoe Crab, as well as turtles and other sea creatures that have been around for a long, long time.</p><h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
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            Registration Required
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            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
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            Children Under 10 Accompaniment
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<p>Children
 under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to 
attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.</p>

Local Event: The Wetlands Institute Presents: Living Fossils of the Ocean

The Wetlands Institute Presents: Living Fossils...

The Wetlands Institute will be visiting for our Summer Reading Program! Learn about the ocean's "living fossils": animals that...

The Wetlands Institute Presents: Living Fossils of the Ocean

<p>July
 31 is Harry Potter's birthday! Come celebrate "The Boy Who Lived" by 
joining us for a birthday bash, complete with arts and crafts, light 
refreshments, and even the chance to be sorted into one of four Hogwarts
 houses.</p>

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            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
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            Registration Required
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            Snacks Provided
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<p>Please advise staff of food allergies.</p>
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            Supplies Are Limited
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            Children Under 10 Accompaniment
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<p>Children
 under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to 
attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.</p>

Local Event: Harry Potter's Birthday Bash

Harry Potter's Birthday Bash

July
 31 is Harry Potter's birthday! Come celebrate "The Boy Who Lived" by 
joining us for a birthday bash, complete with arts...

Rutgers Cooperative Extension/4H Fairgrounds

<h3>We're back down south!</h3>
<p>Though we aren't haunting a haunted (allegedly) village this time, we are at a new spot on the cape! Jersey Shore, we're back! And bringing the whole dang deck with us. Shuffle up and heal!</p>
<p>Lunar Faire is the bimonthly traveling witchy and weird night market where you find your people, charmed gifts, your soul's purpose, and a mythical escape from the horrors. With rotating themes, a roster of attractions that include off-beat shopping, potions, photo ops, group spell, tap-dancing medium, astrological heckler, fire dancing, drag show, featured performers, and surprises around every corner, this is the year you show up and meet your found family. Follow our trail of chaos from Sussex County down to Cape May back up to New York City! We've been waiting for you. Normies are welcome too.</p>

Local Event: Lunar Faire Night Market: Tarot Theme

Cape May County

Cape May Court House

Lunar Faire Night Market: Tarot Theme

We're back down south!
Though we aren't haunting a haunted (allegedly) village this time, we are at a new spot on the cape!...

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Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation

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