Avalon Free Public Library
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The official account of the public library for Avalon in Cape May County, NJ.
Website: www.avalonfreelibrary.org
Blog: AFPLJournal.com
Website: www.avalonfreelibrary.org
Blog: AFPLJournal.com
Looking for something to watch, read, play, or do this weekend? We’ve got you covered! Check out this week’s recommendations!
The Weekly Wow List: 12/12/25
This weekend’s recommendations include watching “Knives Out” on Netflix for its engaging storytelling, attending Michèle LaRue’s holiday-themed performance at the Avalon His…
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December 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Looking for something to watch, read, play, or do this weekend? We’ve got you covered! Check out this week’s recommendations!
It's #NewBookTuesday, and we've highlighted 25 of the best #books coming to the library for the entire month of December! We'll be back with some "Best of the Year" posts soon and then we'll return with more of these in 2026! In the meantime, happy reading!
Best New Books: December 2025
James Patterson & Imogen Edwards-Jones, Ace Atkins, Katee Robert, Bernard Cornwell, L.M. Chilton, Olga Tokarczuk, Brandon Sanderson, and more.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's #NewBookTuesday, and we've highlighted 25 of the best #books coming to the library for the entire month of December! We'll be back with some "Best of the Year" posts soon and then we'll return with more of these in 2026! In the meantime, happy reading!
A third Knives Out movie is currently in theaters (and soon on Netflix). Is it any good? Sean thinks so.
#movies #MovieSky
#movies #MovieSky
Movie Review: Wake Up Dead Man
Daniel Craig shines again as Benoit Blanc in Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man, a locked-room church mystery with a stellar ensemble cast. Smart dialogue, layered themes of faith and society, and a p…
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December 1, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Crossword 046: December 2025
Our December Crossword puzzle.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Many critics are not sold on "Wicked: For Good", but ours really liked it. What did you think? #movies #MovieSky
Movie Review: Wicked: For Good
Despite mixed reviews, Wicked: For Good delivers a grand, emotional continuation of Elphaba and Glinda’s story, paralleling The Wizard of Oz. With themes of propaganda, striking visuals, and the po…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Do you need some recommendations for things to watch, read, or do this weekend? Our Weekly Wow List is ready with a host of staff picks!
#movies #books #TV #events
#movies #books #TV #events
The Weekly Wow List: 11/21/25
This week’s staff picks highlight upcoming entertainment, including the anticipated film “Wicked: For Good” and David Baldacci’s “Nash Falls”. Community events like Avalon&#…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
One of the best #movies of the year.
Movie Review: If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
A mother’s life unravels under illness, isolation, and surreal tension in Mary Bronstein’s genre-blending film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Rose Byrne delivers a powerhouse performance as Linda, who…
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November 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
One of the best #movies of the year.
Here's a special 2-week #NewBookTuesday post that carries us right through #Thanksgiving! If you need a few moments to yourself amid all the holiday hubbub, we have 19 #books that should help, by authors like @gillymacmillan.bsky.social, @mikelupica.bsky.social, @oliviawrites.bsky.social, & more!
Best New Books: Weeks of 11/18 & 11/25
James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Cynthia Erivo, Sophie Cousens, Gilly MacMillan, Callie Hart, Mike Lupica, and more.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Here's a special 2-week #NewBookTuesday post that carries us right through #Thanksgiving! If you need a few moments to yourself amid all the holiday hubbub, we have 19 #books that should help, by authors like @gillymacmillan.bsky.social, @mikelupica.bsky.social, @oliviawrites.bsky.social, & more!
Looking for some holiday inspiration? Our 2025 gift guide is here :)
The AFPL Holiday Gift Guide 2025
The holiday gift guide showcases 30 exciting ideas ranging from tech gadgets like the Nintendo Switch 2 to nostalgic items such as NES cartridge coasters and unique experiences like A24 memberships…
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November 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Looking for some holiday inspiration? Our 2025 gift guide is here :)
The Stephen King adaptations continue apace. Here are Sean's thoughts on the latest. #movies #MovieSky
Movie Review: The Running Man
Edgar Wright’s latest film, an adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man, showcases his trademark style but lacks his usual flair. Set in a dystopian future, it follows Ben Richards,…
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November 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Are you looking for something to watch, read, play, or listen to this weekend? Then check out our staff's picks!
The Weekly Wow List: 11/14/25
This weekend offers exciting highlights including Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man, Dan Pelosi’s informal yet delightful dinner party guide, Orville Pec…
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November 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Are you looking for something to watch, read, play, or listen to this weekend? Then check out our staff's picks!
"Charming and thought-provoking, #300letters will likely inspire some viewers to reexamine their own relationships and question just how much we can ever truly know a person."
#movies #MovieSky
#movies #MovieSky
Movie Review: #300letters
The Argentinian film #300letters, while marketed as a romantic comedy, is more accurately a drama exploring relationship complexities. Focused on Jero, who discovers his partner Tom’s true fe…
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November 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"Charming and thought-provoking, #300letters will likely inspire some viewers to reexamine their own relationships and question just how much we can ever truly know a person."
#movies #MovieSky
#movies #MovieSky
Do you need some entertainment for the weekend? Our newest Weekly Wow List is ready to help, featuring staff picks in #movies, #TV shows, and #music!
The Weekly Wow List: 11/7/25
This week’s staff picks recommend various entertainment options including movies, TV shows, and music. Highlights include the intense drama “Die My Love” featuring Jennifer Lawrence and…
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November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
November kicks off with what might be the last really big #NewBookTuesday of 2025! We've picked 22 can't-miss #books by authors like @margaretatwood.bsky.social, @elizkolbert.bsky.social, @charlesfinch.bsky.social, @laurelhightower.bsky.social, @jhr54.bsky.social, @sheldoncosta.bsky.social, + more!
Best New Books: Week of 11/4/25
Michelle Obama, Paul McCartney, Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, Martin Scorsese, Salman Rushdie, Susan Mallery, Marissa Meyer, John Irving, Oyinkan Braithwaite, Kenny Chesney, Elizabeth Kolbert, …
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November 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
November kicks off with what might be the last really big #NewBookTuesday of 2025! We've picked 22 can't-miss #books by authors like @margaretatwood.bsky.social, @elizkolbert.bsky.social, @charlesfinch.bsky.social, @laurelhightower.bsky.social, @jhr54.bsky.social, @sheldoncosta.bsky.social, + more!
In the 1980's, two low-budget horror films were shot here in #CapeMay County. Both are available online should you want to make a Halloween double-feature out of them. But would you? Check out Sean's reviews of each below!
#movies #MovieSky #horror
#movies #MovieSky #horror
Movie Reviews: 2 Cape May County Horrors
Dual reviews of the locally-shot 80’s horror films “Blades” and “The Prowler”.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Our November #crossword puzzle is up! It's got some challenging words, but should still be doable :)
#puzzles #games
#puzzles #games
Crossword 045: November 2025
Our November crossword puzzle.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Our November #crossword puzzle is up! It's got some challenging words, but should still be doable :)
#puzzles #games
#puzzles #games
