On the 65th anniversary of her iconic bus ride that earned her the title “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” the Atlantic City Free Public Library will hold a virtual program on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The American Historical Theater will lead the program. Actress and historian Alexandra Ford will portray Rosa Parks -- First Lady of Civil Rights. This is an all-ages program and registration is required.
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 4 pm
Free copies of the book will be given to registrants, while supplies last. The eBook and audiobook versions are available to checkout from Overdrive.
JANUARY – The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Date: TBA
Free copies of the book will be given top registrants, while supplies last. The eBook and audiobook versions are available to checkout from Overdrive.
If you have a passion for discussing and learning about films, we invite you to join the Atlantic City Free Public Library Film Society. Membership is free and open to Library cardholders in good standing, who are 18 years of age and older.
To join Film Society and get a schedule of events, visit the website here: http://acfpl.org/events-menu/film-society.html
Tai Chi/Qigong Class participants will learn the ancient mind, body, spirit practices of Qigong and Tai Chi. These gentle practices help relieve stress, improve balance and flexibility and enhance the immune system. Class is open to adults at all fitness levels. No experience required.
Fridays from 11 am – 12 pm (beginning October 2)
November – Paper Bag Recipe Journal
Beginning November 4
Conversational Spanish
Improve your speaking ability and expand your knowledge of Spanish vocabulary. Through dynamic conversational activities, you will be able to improve your comprehension and expression techniques, widen your vocabulary base, and improve fluency.
Classes meet using Zoom. The instructor will email registered students a link to each Zoom meeting.
Class Schedule: Tuesdays from 5 pm - 6 pm
Basic ESL
This is a beginning English class for non-native, English speakers. Classes include interactive learning activities that focus on increasing the listening, speaking, reading, grammar, and writing skills of the students.
Classes meet using Zoom. The instructor will email registered students a link to each Zoom meeting.
Class Schedule:
Mondays 7 pm - 8 pm
Fridays 10 am - 11 am
Saturdays 2 pm - 3 pm