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Afternoon Movie

The Play Within: An LGBTQ Documentary

Join us for an afternoon screening of The Play Within: An LGBTQ Documentary (NR) 51 min.

This film presents the premiere of the stage adaption of the award winning film, The Play Within, an emotional and issue-focused fictional drama based on the lives of two real people—Matthew Shepard and Tyler Clementi

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

TAGS: | LGBTQ |

Little Egg Harbor Branch
Phone: (609) 294-1197
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Frida Kahlo Craft for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Celebrate the birthday of artist Frida Kahlo as we create a Frida Kahlo flowerpot vase. For adults with special challenges.
DIY Walking Sticks
Tue, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Decorate your own walking stick to take home with provided supplies. Use it for all your nature walks this summer or bring it to the Nature Walk at Freedom Fields on Friday.
This event is full
Marvelous Sleuths
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for our mystery book discussion group! Call the Branch for this month's title 609-294-1197. New members welcome!
Reading Buddies
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Messy Time
Thu, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Explore safe textures, colors & sensory play. Enhance motor skills & bonding through creative mess and learning through joyful chaos.
This event is full
Family Bingo
Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Come out for some family fun playing bingo. Light snacks will be served.
Nature Walk at Freedom Fields
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us at Ocean County Freedom Fields for a short nature walk.
This event is full
Nature Walk at Freedom Fields
Fri, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us at Ocean County Freedom Fields for a short nature walk.
Sand Painting with WILD Jersey
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Design your own sand painting with Debbie Hadley from WILD Jersey. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Knitting at the Library
Mon, Jul 14, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.
Fur, Feathers and Scales - Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Mon, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Learn about and meet the animals!
This event is full
Rescheduled
Anime Club
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
We'll watch anime, talk about our favorite characters, and dive into Japanese culture. Each session may include drawing activities, trivia, and more! For grades 1 - 6
Rescheduled
Marvelous Sleuths
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Tuesday, July 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for our mystery book discussion group! Call the Branch for this month's title 609-294-1197. New members welcome!
Rescheduled
Messy Time
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
New date Friday, July 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Explore safe textures, colors & sensory play. Enhance motor skills & bonding through creative mess and learning through joyful chaos.
Cancelled
Reading Buddies
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
Cancelled
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Cancelled
Adult Gaming - Canasta
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Please register.
Rescheduled
Lego® Club
Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Monday, July 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Get ready to build. LEGO® bricks will be provided during the program, please do not bring your own bricks. Best for ages 5 - 12.
Blending Fun with Amy: Ice Cream for Teens
Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and educational ice cream blending demo and tasting program. Sponsored by the Friend of the Little Egg Harbor Branch. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Marine Mammals: Ocean Giants & Coastal Creatures
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join experts from the Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center to explore marine mammals! Learn about their adaptations, behaviors, and challenges in today's changing oceans. Family Program.
Anime Club
Tue, Jul 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
We'll watch anime, talk about our favorite characters, and dive into Japanese culture. Each session may include drawing activities, trivia, and more! For grades 1 - 6
Little Yogi + Me
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A
Yoga for ages 2 -4 with caregiver.
Reading Buddies
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Jul 23, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Teen Challenge: Will it Waffle?
Wed, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A
Experiment with different kinds of waffles to try to discover a surprisingly delicious new creation. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch Meeting
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.
Be a Magician
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Learn how to do magic with everyday objects. You will be able to amaze your friends with your new found skills. Ages 6 - 12
This event is full
Afternoon Nintendo Switch Gaming for Teens
Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Teens & tweens will have the opportunity to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Sons of Wexford Present: Irish Songs and Stories
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Living Room Area
Join us as The Sons of Wexford regale us with traditional Irish songs and ballads, including a brief explanation of the history and stories behind some of the songs. Please Register.
Messy Time
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Explore safe textures, colors & sensory play. Enhance motor skills & bonding through creative mess and learning through joyful chaos.
This event is full
Tween Art Club
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Ages 9-12.
Chalk Art
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy an hour outside while decorating our sidewalk. Family program. Weather permitting.
Family Drop-In Puzzle Hour
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Gather the whole family for a relaxing and fun-filled puzzle hour! Drop in anytime to work on a variety of puzzles, from jigsaw puzzles to brain teasers.
Knitting at the Library
Mon, Jul 28, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.
Lego® Club
Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Get ready to build. LEGO® bricks will be provided during the program, please do not bring your own bricks. Best for ages 5 - 12.
This event is full
DIY Slime for Teens
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Test different slime recipes and take your creations home. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Flower Arranging Workshop
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us to create your own beautiful flower arrangement. Space is limited, please register.
This event is full
FACES & Sibling Get Together
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Community building for neurodivergent children and their siblings.
This event is full
Reading Buddies
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Jul 30, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Teen Game Afternoon
Wed, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A
Join our summer teen volunteers for an afternoon of games, both new and old. Snacks will be provided. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
The Art of Charcuterie with Chef Brian Cook
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Come connect with your community and learn the art of charcuterie. Chef Brian Cook will teach you how to create the perfect charcuterie board. Potential allergen. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 9:00am
Experiment Lab with Science Heroes
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Through hands-on experimentation, teens work together to investigate exciting science concepts like air pressure, chemical reactions, and more! This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Miniature Highland Cow and Sheep Visit
Fri, Aug 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Ana's World of Minis are bringing an unforgettable experience to your library.
This event is full
Build a Reading Nook
Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Participants will use upcycled cardboard boxes to design and decorate their own cozy reading nook. Supplies will be provided.
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