The Longport Public Library will offer patrons a variety of different program options this summer for children, adults and families. Through its partnerships with Longport Historical Society and Longport Police Department, the library will offer something for everyone.
Longport Public Library has partnered with Longport Historical Society to offer additional hours to visit Longport Historical Museum. The museum will offer Longport's first-ever borough-wide Scavenger Hunt starting May 29. Scan the QR code outside the Historical Museum and follow the clues to learn more about Longport's history. Individuals who successfully complete the Scavenger Hunt will receive a prize from Longport Historical Society.
The Historical Museum and Porch Store's grand opening will take place 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 29. Beginning Monday, June 14, the community is invited to stop by the museum at 11 a.m. and participate in the museum's oral history project. Regular Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays starting May 17; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays starting May 22; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays starting June 27. A Museum Open House will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, July 2. An Art Show and Exhibit Dedication will be held 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5.
Family programs at the library include Family Bingo and weekly Storytime and Take Home Crafts, beginning May 22. Special events include Aliens: Escape from Earth show on July 17; Cape May Zoo visit on July 24; Funny Farm visit on Aug. 14; and family yoga, June 26, July 10 and Aug. 21.
Longport Public Library has also partnered with Longport Police Department to offer Movies in the Park on May 29, June 26, July 17, and Aug. 28.
This summer's adult programs include trivia, genealogy research presentations, dog training, wine glass painting, and monthly meetings of the Sandy Pages Book Club. Everyone is invited to participate in the Summer Reading Program, beginning June 21. Just log in your reading to earn prizes. The library is also offering yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer, as well as virtual tech h every Friday at 11 a.m.
Longport Public Library is continuing its tradition of holding a Summer Concert Series and a Summer Author Series, featuring local musicians and authors.
To provide patrons with options, the library continues to offer materials in digital, audio and physical formats.
Any resident of Atlantic County, Ocean City, or Avalon can join Longport Public Library free of charge with a photo ID and proof of address.
For additional information regarding Longport Public Library events and materials, or to register for events, contact the Library at 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org.
