Atlantic County Library System / Somers Point Branch

<p>Open to ages 3 to 12. Can you discover all the dinosaurs and fossils hidden around the library? Complete the challenge to win a treat!&nbsp;</p>

<h4>All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation</h4>
<h4>Allergy Notification:&nbsp;Please notify staff of any food allergies.</h4>

<h4>Registration Required</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: "Dinomite" Scavenger Hunt

Atlantic County

Somers Point

New Jersey

"Dinomite" Scavenger Hunt

Open to ages 3 to 12. Can you discover all the dinosaurs and fossils hidden around the library? Complete the challenge to win a...

Senior Citizens Center

<p>Open to adults. Just got a new smartphone or laptop and need to know&nbsp;how&nbsp;to get started? Need to know how to scan a QR code, access&nbsp;your&nbsp;pictures, or send an email on your device? Bring your devices and&nbsp;your&nbsp;questions to the Senior Center and get some tips. Disclaimer: We&nbsp;cannot&nbsp;offer technical support or troubleshooting if your device has a&nbsp;more&nbsp;complicated issue.</p>

Local Event: June Tech Fest!

June Tech Fest!

Open to adults. Just got a new smartphone or laptop and need to know how to get started? Need to know how to scan a QR code,...

Galloway Township Branch - Atlantic County Library System

<p>Open to ages 4 &amp; up. Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that's all around us.</p>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>Registration Required</h4>
<h4>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: Science Heroes: Digging It!

Galloway

Science Heroes: Digging It!

Open to ages 4 & up. Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that's all around...

Mays Landing Branch - Atlantic County Library System

<p>Seated
 Dance is a gentle, adapted form of exercise designed for older adults 
to enhance flexibility, balance, strength, and mental well-being. 
&nbsp;Utilizing chairs for safety and accessibility, it is highly effective 
for reducing stress and maintaining joint mobility in seniors of all 
fitness levels, including those with limited mobility. Registration required.</p><p>Also occurs on July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30.</p>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
      </h4>

Local Event: Seated Dance for Seniors

Mays Landing

Seated Dance for Seniors

Seated
 Dance is a gentle, adapted form of exercise designed for older adults 
to enhance flexibility, balance, strength, and...

<p>Open
 to all aged children &amp; teens. Come together as we lift our voices 
in song at this rollicking fun sing-along, featuring Grandfather Joe.</p>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            Refreshments Served
      </h4>
<p>Please notify staff of any food allergies.</p>
<h4>
            Registration Required
      </h4>
<h4>
            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
      </h4>
<h4>
            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: Unearth a Song: Summer Sing-along with Grandfather Joe

Unearth a Song: Summer Sing-along with...

Open
 to all aged children & teens. Come together as we lift our voices 
in song at this rollicking fun sing-along, featuring...

Unearth a Song: Summer Sing-along with Grandfather Joe

<p>Join us each Wednesday in July for Summer Reading fun, with crafts, and activities! Registration is required.</p>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            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: Unearth A Story - Summer Reading Fun!

Unearth A Story - Summer Reading Fun!

Join us each Wednesday in July for Summer Reading fun, with crafts, and activities! Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)

  ...

<p>Open
 to all aged children. Registration requested. Learn about the ocean's 
"living fossils," animals who remained unchanged for millions of years 
and swam with the dinosaurs! Meet and touch our local "living fossil," 
the Horseshoe Crab, as well as other sea creatures and turtles that have
 been around a long, long time.</p>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
      </h4>
<h4>
            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: Living Fossils of the Ocean

Living Fossils of the Ocean

Open
 to all aged children. Registration requested. Learn about the ocean's 
"living fossils," animals who remained unchanged...

<p>Open to children, teens, and their caregivers. Unearth your love for 
science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family.</p>
<p>With
 help from audience volunteers, we’ll conduct exciting science 
experiments all about the changing states of matter, pressure, and more —
 while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt!</p>
<p>If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really ‘dig it’ after seeing Science Heroes in action!</p>
<h4>
            Registration Required
      </h4>
<h4>
            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>

Open to children, teens, and their caregivers. Unearth your love for 
science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the...

<p>Where we check out books...and the hot takes. From buzz-worthy new 
releases to nostalgic throwbacks, each month brings something different 
to the table.&nbsp;Book club members can vote on the next month's themed read
 at the end of each meeting.&nbsp;Bring your thoughts, your questions, and of
 course...your overdue opinions.</p>
<p>Also occurs on  August 22.&nbsp;</p>
<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            Registration required for each session.</h4>

Local Event: Overdue Opinions Book Club

Overdue Opinions Book Club

Where we check out books...and the hot takes. From buzz-worthy new 
releases to nostalgic throwbacks, each month brings...

<h3>Event Details</h3>
<p>America only turns 250 once! Join us for a viewing of the Ken Burns documentary <em>The American Revolution</em>.
 This special screening includes selected excerpts from the new series 
centered around the spirit of service and the history of civic 
engagement in the United States. Discussion to follow the viewing.</p>
<p>Funder Acknowledgement from PBS:<em>&nbsp;Corporate funding for </em>The American Revolution<em>
 was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The 
Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with 
the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major 
funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and 
Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the 
following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen
 A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional
 support for </em>The American Revolution<em> was provided by: The 
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. 
Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better 
Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; 
The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation;
 Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John 
and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. 
Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The 
McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned 
Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. </em>The American Revolution<em> was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.</em></p>

<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            Registration Required
      </h4>
<h4>
            Snacks Provide;&nbsp;Please advise staff of food allergies.</h4>

<h4>
            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
      </h4>

Local Event: The Spirit of Service: Civic Engagement, a Ken Burns screening

The Spirit of Service: Civic Engagement, a Ken...

Event Details
America only turns 250 once! Join us for a viewing of the Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution.
 This...

The Spirit of Service: Civic Engagement, a Ken Burns screening

<p>Open
 to ages 3-12. The Edelman Fossil Park &amp;&nbsp;Museum of Rowan University will be visiting the library to bring
 the past to life! See the amazing fossils and learn how these ancient 
creatures lived.</p>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            Registration Required
      </h4>
<h4>
            Space is Limited
      </h4>
<h4>
            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: Fantastic Fossils

Fantastic Fossils

Open
 to ages 3-12. The Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University will be visiting the library to bring
 the past to...

<p>Come
 meet the animals of Tori's Critters, which may include snakes, lizards,
 tarantulas, and/or hissing cockroaches, among others! Learn about the 
different species and maybe even touch one or two!</p>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            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: Animal Adventures with Tori's Critters

Animal Adventures with Tori's Critters

Come
 meet the animals of Tori's Critters, which may include snakes, lizards,
 tarantulas, and/or hissing cockroaches, among...

<p>Open to ages 4-12. 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>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            Registration Required
      </h4>
<h4>
            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
      </h4>
<h4>
            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: Science Heroes: Digging It

Science Heroes: Digging It

Open to ages 4-12. Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that’s all around us! Featuring the Toilet...

<p>Open to all participants of SRP. Celebrate the completion of Summer Reading with a tasty ice cream treat. Registration is required.</p>

<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            Refreshments Served
      </h4>
<p>Please notify staff of any food allergies.</p>
<h4>
            Registration Required
      </h4>
<h4>
            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
      </h4>
<h4>
            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: Summer Reading Program Ice Cream Party

Summer Reading Program Ice Cream Party

Open to all participants of SRP. Celebrate the completion of Summer Reading with a tasty ice cream treat. Registration is...

<p>Open to children, teens, and their caregivers. Enjoy an exciting hour of up-close magic with the famous Ken the Magician, and stay to have your face painted by Jazzy Jen!&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation</h4>
<h4>Registration Required</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: Strolling Magic with Ken the Magician

Strolling Magic with Ken the Magician

Open to children, teens, and their caregivers. Enjoy an exciting hour of up-close magic with the famous Ken the Magician, and...

<p>Open
 to all Summer Reading Program participants. Turn in your reading logs 
and celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Program with fun games, 
snacks and prizes.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            Refreshments Served
      </h4>
<p>Please notify staff of any food allergies.</p>
<h4>
            Registration Required
      </h4>
<h4>
            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
      </h4>
<h4>
            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: Unearth a Story: End of Summer Party

Unearth a Story: End of Summer Party

Open
 to all Summer Reading Program participants. Turn in your reading logs 
and celebrate the end of our Summer Reading...

<p>Join
 the Wetlands Institute for their 2026 Summer Reading Program: Living 
Fossils of the Ocean. Meet and touch our local living fossil, the 
Horseshoe Crab, as well as other sea creatures and turtles that have 
been around a long, long time.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            Registration Required
      </h4>
<h4>
            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
      </h4>
<h4>
            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: The Wetlands Institute Presents: Living Fossils of the Ocean

The Wetlands Institute Presents: Living Fossils...

Join
 the Wetlands Institute for their 2026 Summer Reading Program: Living 
Fossils of the Ocean. Meet and touch our local...

The Wetlands Institute Presents: Living Fossils of the Ocean

<p>The
 Cape May County Zoo's unique and unforgettable outreach program comes 
for a visit. Build a deeper understanding and appreciation for our 
natural world through this hands-on, interactive program.</p>
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            Registration Required
      </h4>
<h4>
            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: Zoo-to-You: Cape May County Zoo Visit

Zoo-to-You: Cape May County Zoo Visit

The
 Cape May County Zoo's unique and unforgettable outreach program comes 
for a visit. Build a deeper understanding and...

<p>Where we check out books...and the hot takes. From buzz-worthy new 
releases to nostalgic throwbacks, each month brings something different 
to the table.&nbsp;Book club members can vote on the next month's themed read
 at the end of each meeting.&nbsp;Bring your thoughts, your questions, and of
 course...your overdue opinions.</p>

<h4>
            All Programs Are Subject to Change/Cancellation
      </h4>
<h4>
            Registration required.</h4>

Community Relations

Atlantic

The Atlantic County Library System staff welcomes you!

Cape May County

Veronica Flesher

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Ocean City

Ocean County

New York City Metropolitan Area

Barnegat-Manahawkin

Camden County

Eddie Callahan

Gloucester Township

Lacey

Cherry Hill

Berkeley

Haddonfield-Haddon Township

Gloucester County

West Deptford

Karen Wall

Manchester

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"Dinomite" Scavenger Hunt

JUN

27

11:00 AM

Atlantic County Library System / Somers Point Branch, 801 Shore Rd, Somers Point, NJ

June Tech Fest!

JUN

29

1:00 PM

Senior Citizens Center, 22-98 N Ambler Rd, Somers Point, NJ

Science Heroes: Digging It!

JUL

1

2:00 PM

Galloway Township Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 306 E Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway, NJ

Seated Dance for Seniors

JUL

2

10:30 AM

Mays Landing Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave, Hamilton, NJ

Unearth a Song: Summer Sing-along with Grandfather Joe

JUL

6

11:00 AM

Mays Landing Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave, Hamilton, NJ

Unearth A Story - Summer Reading Fun!

JUL

8

2:00 PM

Galloway Township Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 306 E Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway, NJ

Living Fossils of the Ocean

JUL

10

11:00 AM

Mays Landing Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave, Hamilton, NJ

Science Heroes: Digging It!

JUL

10

2:00 PM

Atlantic County Library System / Somers Point Branch, 801 Shore Rd, Somers Point, NJ

Overdue Opinions Book Club

JUL

11

11:00 AM

Atlantic County Library System / Somers Point Branch, 801 Shore Rd, Somers Point, NJ

The Spirit of Service: Civic Engagement, a Ken Burns screening

JUL

11

2:00 PM

Mays Landing Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave, Hamilton, NJ

Fantastic Fossils

JUL

13

11:00 AM

Mays Landing Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave, Hamilton, NJ

Animal Adventures with Tori's Critters

JUL

24

11:00 AM

Mays Landing Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave, Hamilton, NJ

Science Heroes: Digging It

AUG

3

11:00 AM

Mays Landing Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave, Hamilton, NJ

Summer Reading Program Ice Cream Party

AUG

5

2:00 PM

Galloway Township Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 306 E Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway, NJ

Strolling Magic with Ken the Magician

AUG

7

1:00 PM

Atlantic County Library System / Somers Point Branch, 801 Shore Rd, Somers Point, NJ

Unearth a Story: End of Summer Party