Logan Library Happenings

Logan LibraryFreegal 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 Service www.gcls.org. Notary service available by appointment. Library phone number (856) 241-0202. The Friends of GCLS book sale will be held at the Mullica Branch on Sat. & Sun. Feb. 13 & 14.  They will be accepting donations on Friday, Feb. 12.

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; Wheaton Arts & 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).

Special Programs: Planning for Retirement – Thursday, Feb. 11, 7–8:30 p.m. Presented by CLARIFI Financial Literacy Workshop. Registration required.

Black History Month Event – Monday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. “Richardson Avenue School: Separate But Equal,” presented by The Historical Society for Restoring African American History. Please register.

Technology: 3D Printer Certification available by appointment. Call 856-241-0202.

3D Dremel Printer Open Lab – Tuesdays, Feb. 9, 16, 3-8 p.m.; Feb. 23, 5 – 8 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Ages 9 to adults. Parent permission slip required for minors.

Logan History Book ClubLiar, Temptress, Solider, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War by Karen Abbott.  Monday, Feb. 8, 7–8:30 p.m. Books available at front desk.

Jane Austen Book ClubPride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7-8:30 p.m.  Tea and shortbread cookies served. Please bring a tea cup. Registration requested. Books available at front desk.

Writers Group- Just Write –Wednesdays, Feb. 10 & 24, 7-8:45 p.m. Publishing quarterly.

Socrates Café Discussion Group –Thursdays, Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Scrapbooking – Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. Limited to 25. Please bring 4 or 5 4×6 photos; all supplies provided. Instructor Sandi Kiley.

Adult Coloring Program – Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Supplies provided.

Knit & Stitch– Thursdays, Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 1-3 p.m. Supplies provided for beginners.

Mah Jongg 6-Week Instruction – Tuesdays, Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 1, & 8, 7–8:30 p.m. Please register; limited to 8.

GCLS Chess Club- Mondays, Feb. 8, 15, 22, & 29, 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

Family Make & Take Valentines – Saturday, Feb. 13. 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, Feb. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Ages 0–2 years old.

Toddler Time – Mondays, Feb. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 years old.

Preschool Storytime- Fridays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years old.

Music Time – Wednesdays, Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 11–11:30 a.m. and Fridays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Ages 0-5.

FURever as Friends Reading Program – Tuesdays, Feb. 16, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Please sign up for 10-minute time slot. One-time permission slip required.

Lego Night – Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m. All ages.

Open Lab 3D Printer – Tuesdays, Feb. 9, 16, 3-8 p.m.; Feb. 23. 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:30–1 p.m. Ages 9+. Parental permission required.

Intro to Tinker Cad – Saturday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Ages 9–12. Registration required; limited to 6.

Minecraft Club – Thursday, Feb. 18, 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, Feb. 25, 4-5 p.m. Ages 8-12. Registration required; limited to 6.

Teen Make & Take Chocolate Covered Treats – Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Ages 13 – 17.

Teen Advisory Board – Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7:30–8:30 p.m. Ages 13–17. Help plan programs for the upcoming year.

Teen Anime Party! – Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Ages 13–17. Advance registration appreciated.

GCLS Chess Club- Mondays, Feb. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 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.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Forecast

November 23, 2024, 1:45 pm
Mainly clear
Mainly clear
48°F
Apparent: 33°F