American Girl Mystery, Avalon Free Public Library, 235 32nd St., Mondays, Aug. 18 and 25, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., free, registration is required. For information on library programs, visit www.avalonfreelibrary.org
The Cape May County Library, bug safari, “Catch the Reading Bug.” Jerry Schneider, the Butterfly Man, explores the wonderful world of insects that live in our backyards. Best suited for pre-school and up. Thursday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m., Sea Isle City Public Library, 125 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 263-8485; 2 p.m., Stone Harbor Recreation Center, 82nd Street and Second Avenue, 368-6809; 5:30 p.m., Woodbine Public Library, 800 Monroe St., 861-2501; Friday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m., Wildwood Crest Public Library, 6301 Ocean Ave., 522-0564; 1 p.m., Lower Township Public Library, 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas, 886-8999; 3:30 p.m., Cape May City Public Library, Ocean & Hughes streets, 884-9568. For additional information call your local library, or visit www.cmclibrary/cmckids.
Tutoring Tuesdays, Community Christian Library, First Baptist Church, 101 S. Main St., Court House. Certified teachers volunteer to help kids improve their reading skills, Kg to second grade, Aug. 19, 463-9405 or 465-5511.
Children’s Trolley Ride: Board MAC’s jolly red trolley for a guided tour of Cape May’s Historic District, ages three to seven, daily, 4 p.m., $6 all seats, 884-5404 or capemaymac.org.
Pirates and Shipwrecks Children’s Trolley Tour, Cape May, ages six-12, $10 adults, $7 children ages three-12, 7:15 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 884-5404 or capemaymac.org.
Teddy Bear Tea Parties, Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May, bring your own bear or dolly, kid-friendly menus, music, treat, noon, Sunday Aug. 17, $18 adults and $10 ages three-12, 884-5404 or www.capemaymac.org.
Pre-school and Toddler Story Time and crafts, ages four to six, Tuesdays; ages 2 to 3, Thursdays, Avalon Elementary School gym, free, open to the public.
Rizzo’s Reptile Discovery, Thursday, Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m. Get up close and personal with a boa constrictor and learn the importance of reptiles and amphibians as environmental indicators of pollution such as litter, animal waste and motor oil has a significant negative impact on these delicate creatures.
This program is appropriate for the entire family. Free, registration is required, 908-637-4125
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