Join the Teen Dept. anytime between 1pm & 3pm on Saturday, December 18th to make a hot cocoa craft you can give to a family member or friend! No Registration Required.

Victorian Christmas Traditions
with Mary Stewart

Friday, December 10th
11am – 12pm
at the CMCH Library

Registration is required, and is now open!

Trees, cards, carols and the very image of Santa Claus himself- Christmas Traditions got their start from traditions begun in Victorian England during the reign of Queen Victoria. Learn how the traditions spread to America and how we've adapted them over time.

Mary Stewart has been on the staff of Cape May MAC since 1986. She has an undergraduate degree in art, and a background in graphic arts, which she first put to work designing Cape May MAC publications. She moved into Special Events and eventually into grant-writing, marketing, membership and development. In 2003, she earned a Master of Administrative Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Now she is semi-retired, and serves as Chief Outreach Strategist, assisting with outreach to a variety of audiences including members, volunteers, educators, students, and local businesses. An admitted history geek, she enjoys researching and developing lectures for a variety of audiences.

Are you a fan of our Minecraft Club? This event is for you!
This month is our Winter Festival!
Contact us at [email protected] or 609-463-6350, extension 600. We will send you info to log in to the library's Minecraft server. Please note that this event is only available on a pc or laptop, not on mobile devices. You also need to have your own Minecraft user name - call us to find out how to get one.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
hosted by the CMC Department of Health

No appointment needed.
Face Masks are Required.

Booster vaccines will not be available.

Tuesday, December 7th
11am – 1pm
at the CMCH Library

The Cape May County Department of Health will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on December 7, 2021, from 11am-1pm, in the Cape May Court House Library- Storytime Room.

Moderna, as well as Johnson & Johnson vaccines, will be available to anyone 18 years+, with no appointment needed.

Face masks, identification & COVID-19 Vaccine Cards (if applicable), are required at all clinics.

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and much more!

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and much more!

Storytime is great for developing your child's language skills and social skills.

The library program space has a capacity limit. The first 20 participants to arrive will be invited to join storytime at 10am, if more than 20 participants arrive there will be a second storytime beginning at 10:30am and scavenger hunts available for those who have to wait. For more information visit kids.cmclibrary.org or call (609) 463-6350 x300.

Interested in Windows 11 but afraid to update your computer at home? Planning to purchase a new computer and uncertain if you want to start with Windows 11? Just curious about the future of the Windows operating system? Try it here! Have Windows 11 already and want to come print something on the same system you use now?
You can do that here! The Cape May County Libraries will be updating individual machines to Windows 11 at each location throughout the month of December. Look for one at your local library!

Melt & Pour Soap Making
with Dee Mason

Monday, December 20th
11am – 1pm
at the CMCH Library Registration opens December 6th

Learn how to make your very own glycerin soaps- just in time for Christmas!

In this fun-filled workshop, you will learn the basics of how to make beautiful and colorful soaps. Add your own custom scents, exfoliants and colors. The possibilities are endless. It's easy and fun!

Dee Mason is the owner of Perchcove Soap Co. and has been teaching soap making for 21 years.

Messy Masterpieces are back!

Kids ages 2-7 and their loved ones are invited to drop in anytime during the designated hours for this sensory art program.

Please contact the Children's Department with any questions by calling (609) 463-6350 x300 or by emailing [email protected]

Vintage English Christmas Desserts
with Chef Ruth Latorre

Saturday, December 18th
12pm – 2pm
at the Stone Harbor Library
Registration opens December 3rd

This event is limited to 15 attendees. Register early to secure your spot!

Gather with Chef Ruth Latorre to experience the history, lore and flavor, of vintage English Christmas desserts.

She will demonstrate how to make Sticky Toffee Pudding and Fruitcakes.

Attendees will be given free samples to take home!

Join us for a STEAM-tastic fun!

Kids ages 4-12 are invited to join us for a Saturday of STEAM fun! Stop by anytime between 10am and 3pm on Saturday, January 22nd at the Stone Harbor Library and participate in a variety of science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. Please contact the Children's Department with any questions by calling (609) 463-6350 x300 or by emailing [email protected]

December is Universal Human Rights Month! Stop by the Teen Space in Court House to pick up (or create) a kindness card in celebration of Human Rights! Click the button to learn more about Human Rights!