Upcoming Events

History Center Lecture: Hidden History of Maritime NJ
Apr 15 2023 - 3:00pm
An estimated three thousand shipwrecks lie off the coast of New Jersey—but these icy waters hold more mysteries than sunken hulls. Ancient arrowheads found on the shoreline of Sandy Hook reveal Native American settlement before the land was flooded by melting glaciers. In 1854, 240 passengers of... more
Knitting
Apr 17 2023 - 3:00pm
Meet and share knitting techniques. All levels of knitters are welcome.
Scrabble Night
Apr 17 2023 - 5:45pm
 Join the scrabblers for word play! Bring your own team or play with others. Registration is suggested however, walk-ins welcome!
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Apr 18 2023 - 5:30pm
THE MARCH 14TH MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED, other meetings will proceed as scheduled.  Katrinka Somdahl, Associate Professor of Political Science with Rowan University will moderate. Sessions are being held in-person in the AFPL lab for eight weeks through April 25. Great Decisions is America's... more
Feature Film Night - Rescheduled: "A Man Called Otto"
Apr 18 2023 - 6:00pm
Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around. Director: Marc Forster Stars: Tom Hanks, Marianna Trevino, and... more
Stories and Songs
Apr 19 2023 - 10:00am
Join Miss Linda for stories, songs, and rhymes! Suggested for ages 3 and under.
Hybrid Italian Culture Meeting
Apr 19 2023 - 4:30pm
with moderator Christine Scarpa. Meet at the library or through Zoom with others interested in learning more about Italian art, music, architecture, history, and lifestyles. Registration is required. To register, please email [email protected], stop by the circulation desk, or call us... more
Romance Book Club
Apr 19 2023 - 6:00pm
with Christine Scarpa. Title for April: "The Whiskey Sea" by Ann Howard Creel. Registration is required. To register, please email [email protected], stop by the circulation desk, or call us at 609-967-7155. A limited number of physical copies will be available for loan from the... more
Tea Time at the Avalon History Center
Apr 20 2023 - 11:00am
Enjoy tea with us as we share memories of old Avalon, and make new ones.
Functional Mending Class
Apr 20 2023 - 6:00pm
Attendees will be shown how to repair holes and rips in clothing and sew on buttons and snaps. This class will have demonstrations of functional patches by machine and hand. The instructor will also show how to attach buttons with different shanks and holes. If time permits, students may try their... more

Saturday, August 14, 2021

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Library StoryWalk Jun 19 2021 (All day) to Sep 6 2021 (All day)
 
Avalon Library and History Center Scavenger Hunt Jun 19 2021 (All day) to Sep 6 2021 (All day)