Online TAG Meeting

January 9th & February 6th, 2p.m.        

Ages 13-18

Teens are invited to join TAG, our Teen Advisory Group. TAG members earn volunteer time for helping to plan teen events, writing book reviews, and more. Learn how you can help your library and earn volunteer time.

Registration is required. A Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you a few days before the meeting. For more information, or to register, please call 609 345-2269 x.3050

Registration for January 9th meeting

Registration for February 6th meeting

"Among Us" Hand Warmer Craft

Saturday, January 23, 2p.m.       

Teens ages 13-18

Emergency Meeting! It’s a little known fact that cold hands are a sign of an imposter. Don’t be sus – join us as we make hand warmers in the shape of everyone’s favorite crewmates. A limited number of kits with supplies needed will be available to pick up at the library. Teens can then join us on Zoom to make the craft together.

Registration is required. To register and arrange pick up, please call 609 345-2269 x.3050 or complete this registration form.

Pulled String Art Program

Saturday, January 30, 2p.m.            

Teens ages 13-18 

Teens are invited to create unique art using strings and paint. A limited number of kits containing instructions and supplies for the project will be available for pick-up at the library. Teens can then join us on Zoom to make the craft together. 

Registration is required. To register and arrange pick up, please call 609 345-2269 x.3050 or complete this registration form.

Mindful Meetup for Teens presented by Mighty Writers

Tuesdays, February 2 - May 21, 7-8p.m.            

Teens ages 13-18

Feeling overwhelmed by everyone’s expectations? Want to live with greater awareness and purpose? Join Ms. Amber and other teens as we explore mindfulness practices and build community. This virtual program is presented by Mighty Writers and will be led by Mighty instructor Amber McGuigan.

Registration required. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants shortly before the program. For more information, please call 609 345-2269 x.3050.

Teen-ish presented by Mighty Writers

Thursdays, February 4 - May 27, 7-8p.m.

Teens ages 13-18

Teens only! A discussion based workshop where we can vent, ask questions and explore topics relevant to growing up as a teenager. No topic is off the table. This virtual workshop is designed to be relax and chill and will be led by Mighty Instructor Maurice Williams.

Register here. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants shortly before the program. For more information, please call 609 345-2269 x.3050.

Heart String Art

Saturday, February 20, 2p.m.

Teens ages 13-18

Teens are invited to join us as we create a unique heart project using pins and string. A limited number of kits containing supplies for the projects will be available for pick-up at the library. Teens can then join us on Zoom to make them together.

Registration is required. To register and arrange pick up, please call 609 345-2269 x.3050 or complete this registration form.

Online Teen Game Program -- Jackbox

Saturday, February 27, 2p.m.

Teens ages 13-18

Teens are invited to join us for fun online games. We’ll meet up on Zoom and then play games from Jackbox. Registration is required.

Register here. Once you register, instructions and a Zoom link will be emailed to you. For more information call (609)345-2269 x3050.

Teen Virtual Reading Buddies Training Session!

Saturday, February 6, 11a.m.

Teens ages 13-18

Teen volunteers are needed to participate in a new program at the library that partners kids who want to sharpen their reading skills with teen volunteers. Children and teens will read to each other for a half hour once a week for six weeks using Zoom. Sessions will be held Saturday, February 20th through Saturday, March 27th.

Interested teens should be available for all session dates and must attend the training program. To register, complete the form here.

For more information please call 609 345-2269 x.3050.

"Love Your Library" Six Word Story Contest

Deadline February 26th

February is “Love Your Library” Month! To celebrate, the Atlantic City Free Public Library is challenging teens and adults to write a story on this theme with just six words. According to legend, Ernest Hemingway placed a bet that he could write a novel in six words. If that legend is true, he won with “For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.” Now it’s your turn!

Patrons may submit up to three original six word stories through this form. Our judges will read each story and choose winners in the following age ranges: 13-18 and 19 and older. The deadline for entries is February 26th. For more information, please call 609 345-2269x.3051 or x.3075.

A Visit with Langston Hughes

February 10, 2021 at 7 pm via Zoom

Keith Henley of the American Historical Theatre will portray Langston Hughes, giving a virtual first-person presentation.

Langston Hughes was a poet who utilized the American language, music, slang and religious views to educate the world about African American lifestyles during the Harlem Renaissance. His jazz poetry depicted the "low-life", or the real life experiences of blacks in the lower social-economic strata. His criticisms focused on the divisions, and prejudices, based on skin color within the black community.

Henley’s portrayal deals with the issue of how to be oneself, and encourages all to joy in the knowledge that “I too have a song to sing” and to ask the question “why not me?”

Keith Henley: Bio Actor/Historian, Interpreter, Reenactor, Impersonator

Click here to register.