Ocean City Movie: Black Panther
Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library
Free snacks – bring a friend!
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Black Voices of Cape May
Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Cape May City Library
Join the Community History Committee from the Center for Community Arts (CCA) as they discuss their research and collection of oral history from their award winning book, “A Feeling of Community.” Volunteers collected these stories over a 20+ year span, gathering a broad spectrum of lives, events, and perspectives on Cape May’s African American community.
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Wetlands Institute Presents: Barrier Beach Ecology
Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Lower Township Library
The Jersey Shore is more than just sandy beaches – the barrier islands here support an entire unique ecosystem! From the turtles of the marsh to the crabs of the beach, we’ll discuss what exactly makes up a barrier island, what our islands would look like without the influence of humans, and meet an animal that lives in each of the many different zones of the islands.
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Cape May: Pokémon Day Celebration
Thursday, Feb. 27 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Cape May City Library
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Come celebrate the anniversary of everyone’s favorite game with a party centered around all things Pokémon! Festivities will include a Pokémon GO meetup, Pokémon card trading, a screening of Detective Pikachu, Pokémon inspired crafts, snacks, and more!
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Cape May: An Evening with Authors
Friday, February 28 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Episcopal Church of the Advent, 612 Franklin Street
Four local authors will discuss their books including Scott Griffith, Skeeter Lee, Amy M. Read and Suzanne Simonetti. Beverages and desserts will be offered and there will be door prizes. You can make reservations by calling the office at 609-884-3065
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Lower Twp: Family Fiesta Storytime
Saturday, March 1 from 10 to 10:30 a.m
Lower Township Library
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, instruments, and much more! We will read and sing in Spanish and in English. Storytime is great for developing your child’s language skills and social skills. Parents-to-be are welcome.
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Wildwood Crest: Free Movie, The Princess Bride
Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wildwood Crest Library
Begin your day by watching a movie at the library! Snack bags of assorted chips and small water bottles available, while supplies last. If your child has a food allergy, please let us know ahead of time so we may accommodate them. CMCL Kids can be reached at children@cmclibrary.org or 609-463-6350 x300
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Ocean City Concert: Great Songwriters of The Twentieth Century
Sunday, March 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library
For this special concert, Sharon and her band, E. Shawn Qaissaunee (guitar), Sam Nobles (bass), & Adam Shumski (drums) will be performing a collection of songs celebrating some of the great songwriters of the twentieth century. Expect to hear music from artists such as Hoagy Carmichael, Edith Piaf, Antonio Carlos Jobim, The Beatles, Carole King, James Taylor & more!
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Cape May: Line Dancing
Tuesdays through March 25
Cape May City Library
This class is open to all levels! The first 30 minutes will be dedicated to learning some basic steps and doing basic beginner dances – this is perfect if you are new to line dancing. The remainder of the class will be beginner and up. We will be dancing to a mix of music. Line dancing is not only fun, it’s also good for your mind and body and it’s a great stress buster because we usually laugh a lot.
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Ocean City Movie: Moana 2
Wednesday, March 5 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library
Free snacks – bring a friend!
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Court House: Cape Cuisine
Wednesday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Court House Library
This cooking demonstration is led by Mark Kalla, a retired chef, formerly the head chef at Green Cuisine Restaurant in Stone Harbor. He also had his own restaurant, The Barrier Island Inn. He has also been the executive chef at The Backyard Restaurant and later for Fish Tales, as well as Head Chef and Sommelier at Natali Vineyards.
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Lower Twp: Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Wednesday, March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Lower Township Library
Do you have boxes of old jigsaw puzzles collecting in your closet? Would you like to trade them with other people who also have an abundance of these gems? Bring us your puzzles and join others at the jigsaw puzzle swap! Please make sure all jigsaw pieces are in the boxes you bring!
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Ocean City: Unfounded Food Claims
Thursday, March 6 from 6:30 to 8:30
Ocean City Free Public Library
This program will examine the differences between accurate food advertising that provides a healthy option verses buzz words that offer a healthy suggestion but no real nutritional value. With Chris Zellers, MPP, FCHS Educator
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Sea Isle Concert: My Heart Wants to Sing
Thursday, March 6 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Sea Isle City Library
“The Hills Are Alive” as pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels offers an enchanting concert celebrating the timeless works of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Enjoy a captivating evening filled with unforgettable songs from beloved American musicals such as Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and The King and I. Jay will also perform treasured selections from The Sound of Music.