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Program Guide: Children's Events

Monthly Movie Watch-Along Day For Kids and Teens!

Kids and teens are invited to visit the Youth Services Department of the Main Library on October 18, 2025 at 2:00P.M. to join our Monthly Movie Watch Along Day!

Popcorn, Soda, and Juice will be provided!

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Psst, come early and you will receive limited collectables!

Grab your flyer at the Youth Services Desk

For more info: (609) 345-2269, Ext. 3050.

Spooky Story

 

Two-Sentence Horror Story Writing Contest

For age 12 and under

Entry Deadline: OCT. 24, 2025

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Do you love horror? Do you like writing? Join us on our Halloween event where you write your two-sentence horror story! You can submit up to three original stories on the library's website at acfpl.libguides.com/onlineprograms. Or you can also submit them in-person at either branch's circulation desk or mailed to:

Atlantic City Free Public Library

ATT: Horror Story Contest
1 North Tennessee Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

 

ALL SUBMISISON MUST BE SUITED FOR GENERAL AUDIENCES

Winner willbe chosen in the following age ranges: 12 & under, 13-18, and 19 & older. First place in each category will win a gift basket with two horror books, popcorn and candy. Winning stories will be posted online.

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For more info: (609) 345-2269, Ext. 3075

Bookmark Contest

BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST 2025

 

Showcase your art and design skill by joining our Bookmark Design Contest 2025! Yes, we are back for our Design Contest this year!

Stop by at our Youth Services Desk or Circulation Desk to grab the template, and pour your imagination on it!

Category: Children (under 12), Teens (13-17), and Adults (over 18)

Due November 21st by 5PM

For more information: (609) 345-2269, Ext. 3050

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