Freegal Free Music Downloads, eBooks, Hoopla, Comics and Zinio eMagazines available at www.gcls.org. Staff will happily teach you to use your new Kindle or Nook to download eBooks free at the library. Ask a Librarian 24/7 Servicewww.gcls.org. September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Please stop by for your Free Library Card! Notary service available by appointment. Library phone number (856) 241-0202. All GCLS Branches will be closed on Friday, Oct. 2 for staff development.
GCLS Museum Pass Program- Funded by the Friends of GCLS.
Passes available: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University; Gloucester County Historical Society; Battleship New Jersey; The South Jersey Museum of American History; Camden Children’s Garden; Garden State Discovery Museum; WheatonArts & Cultural Center; University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. One-week checkout available with valid GCLS adult library card. Please see library for details.
Dremel 3D Printer- Training and use available; see library for details. Printer and cart were purchased by the Friends of the Library GCLS.
Adult Programs- Please register for programs at 856-241-0202 or www.gcls.org (events)/.
South Jersey Ghost Researchers- Presented by psychic investigators. Monday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m.
Loyalists in the American Revolution presented by local historian, Bennett Carlton. Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.
Flavors of Death presented by author Lorraine Moran. Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.
Yoga for Beginners -instructor Diane Bonagura. Thursdays, Oct.8 & 15, 7 p.m.
Arduino Hack Night– Thursday, Oct. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented by Amanda Gallagher. Meeting the third Thursday of each month. Limited to 6.
3D Dremel Printer Certification-Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 16 – adults. Presented by Amanda Gallagher. Parent permission slip required for minors.
Jane Austen Book Club– Meeting the third Wednesday of each month. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7-8:30 p.m. This month we will be discussing Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. Tea and shortbread cookies served. Please bring a tea cup. Registration requested.
Logan Book Club –One Plus One by Jojo Moyes. Wednesday, Oct.7, 7 p.m.
Logan History Book Club – George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy Ring that Saved the American Revolution by Brian Kilmeade. Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Moderated by Bennett Carlton.
Writers Group- Just Write –Wednesdays, Oct. 14 & 28, 7-8:45 p.m. Publishing quarterly.
Socrates Café Discussion Group –Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Scrapbooking – instructor Sandi Kiley. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required; Limited to 8. Please bring two to three fall/Halloween pictures.
Knit & Stitch– Thursdays, Oct. 8 & 22, 1-3 p.m. Supplies provided for beginners.
GCLS Chess Club- Mondays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6-8:45 p.m. All ages; all skill levels.
One-on-One Computer Classes- 1-Hour Instruction: Basic Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Google Drive, Ancestry.com and Email. Please call for an appointment.
Librarian by Appointment- 1-Hour assistance available for reference, job search, resume, cover letters, etc. Please call for an appointment.
Universal Class-Learn something new! Over 500 online continuing education courses available to GCLS cardholders. http://www.gcls.org/universalclass
Youth Programs
Magic Show by Chad Juros – Monday, Oct. 12, 11-11:45 a.m. All ages.
The Duck Without a Quack read by author Lorraine Haddock – Friday, Oct. 9, 10:30–11:30. Story, songs and craft provided. Ages 0–5.
Family Halloween Craft – Saturday, Oct. 10. Stop in anytime between 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. All ages.
Storytimes: Stories, songs and craft provided.
Baby’s Way to Books – Mondays, Oct. 5, 19 & 26, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Ages 0–2 years old.
Toddler Time – Mondays, Oct. 5, 19 & 26, 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 years old.
Preschool Storytime- Fridays, Oct. 16 & 23, 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years old.
Costume Party Storytime – Friday, Oct. 30, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Stories, games, crafts and snacks provided. Ages 0–5.
Music Time – Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 11–11:30 a.m. and Fridays, Oct.16 & 23, 10:15-10:45 a.m. All ages.
FURever as Friends Reading Program – Tuesday, Oct. 6 & 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Please sign up for 10-minute time slot. One-time permission slip required. Howl-a-Ween costume party Oct. 20.
Lego Night – Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:30–7:30 p.m. All ages.
Pumpkin Decorating – Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4– 4:45 p.m. Ages 6–12. Supplies provided; must register; limited to 20.
Make It! Scare Factory – Wednesday, Oct. 28, 4–4:45 p.m. Ages 6-12. Learn to make fake slime and blood and other fun Halloween treats!
Dremel 3D Printer Open Lab– Thursday, Oct. 29, 3-4:45 p.m. Ages 9+.
Minecraft Club – Thursday, Oct. 8, 4-5 p.m. Ages 6–12 years old. Bring your own device and have an account already set up. Work as teams in creative mode to complete a building challenge.
Coding Club – Thursday, Oct. 15, 4-5 p.m. Ages 8-12.
Teen Advisory Board – Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:30–8:15 p.m. Ages 13–17. Meets monthly; all teens are welcomed to join. Plan programs, select materials to order for library collection and much more!
Teen Read Week – Oct. 19–24. Stop in the teen area for a fun trivia contest. Prizes for all winners.
Teen Zombie Make-up Contest – Saturday, Oct. 31, 12–1 p.m. Ages 13–17. Make-up will be provided for you to create a scary face. Pictures will be taken and hung in library for voting.
GCLS Chess Club- Mondays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6-8:45 p.m. All ages; instruction available to beginners; all skill levels.
We would love to hear from you! We are now accepting donations of DVDs & DS game equipment & video games (rated Teen & Everyone). Please call branch manager, Carolyn Oldt, at the Logan Library with your program & purchase ideas (856) 241-0202 or email coldt@gcls.org.
