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 Service www.gcls.org. Notary service available by appointment. Library phone number (856) 241-0202.
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; Camden Children’s Garden, Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, The South Jersey Museum of American History; Garden State Discovery Museum; 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.
Maker Studio Open! 3D Printer, Makey Makey, Snap Circuits, Make & Take Crafts and Art Projects, Legos and more! Available during regular library hours.
Adult Programs- Please register for programs at 856-241-0202 or www.gcls.org (events).
Special Programs:
Poetry Reading– Local Authors of the Society for Poets of Southern New Jersey. Wednesday, April 13, 7 p.m. Marian M. Fay, Poetic Scribbles, and David Steinberg, My Enemy in the Mirror, will have books available for signing and purchase. This program is sponsored by Friends of GCLS.
Photography Club- New Club! Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. Please bring photos or flash drive with photos for critique. All skill levels welcome. Facilitated by freelance photographer, Kathy Waterman.
Create a Bookmark Contest- National Library Week April 10-16. Template available at the front desk. Prize to the winner.
Technology: 3D Printer Certification available by appointment. Call 856-241-0202.
3D Dremel Printer Open Lab – Tuesdays, April 5, 19 & 26, 3-8 p.m.; April 12, 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Ages 9–adults. Parent permission slip required for minors.
Book Clubs: Logan Book Club – The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant. Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m. Books available at front desk.
Logan History Book Club – The Wright Brothers by David McCullough. Monday, April 11, 7–8:30 p.m. Books available at front desk.
Writers Group- Just Write –Wednesdays, April 13 & 27, 7-8:45 p.m. Publishing quarterly.
Socrates Café Discussion Group –Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Scrapbooking – Tuesday, April 19, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. Limited to 25. Please bring 4 or 5 4×6 photos; paper supplies provided. Instructor: Sandi Kiley.
Make & Take Spring Door Decoration – Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m. Limited to 24.
Adult Coloring Program – Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m. Supplies provided.
Knit & Stitch– Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1-3 p.m. Supplies provided for beginners.
GCLS Chess Club- Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 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
Celebrate National Library Week April 10–16 – Coloring Contest for ages 0 – 8; will be divided into age categories. Create a Library Bookmark for ages 9–12 and Blackout Poetry Contest for Teens ages 13–17. Stop by or call the library for more details.
Family Make & Take Cloud & Rainbow Mobile – Saturday, April 9. Stop in anytime between 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. All ages.
Storytimes: Stories, Songs & Craft provided.
Baby’s Way to Books – Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Ages 0–2 years old.
Toddler Time – Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 years old.
Preschool Storytime- Fridays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years old.
Music Time – Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 11–11:30 a.m. and Fridays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Ages 0-5.
FURever as Friends Reading Program – Tuesdays, April 5 & 19, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Please sign up for 10-minute time slot. One-time permission slip required.
Lego Night – Tuesday, April 12, 6:30–7:30 p.m. All ages.
Make & Take Flower Planting – Wednesday, April 20, anytime between 4-6 p.m. Ages 6–12.
Open Lab 3D Printer – Tuesdays, April 5, 19 & 26, 3-8 p.m.; April 12, 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:30–1 p.m. Ages 9+. Parental permission required.
Intro to Tinker Cad – Wednesday, April 6, 6:30-7:30. Ages 9 – 12. Registration required; limited to 6.
Minecraft Club – Thursday, April 14, 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, April 21, 4-5 p.m. Ages 8-12. Registration required; limited to 6.
Teen Advisory Board – Tuesday, April 5, 7:30–8:30 p.m. Ages 13–17. Help plan programs for the upcoming year.
Teen Anime Club – Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Ages 13 – 17.
Teen Make & Take Terrariums – Tuesday, April 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Ages 13–17.
GCLS Chess Club- Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6-8:45 p.m. All ages; instruction available to beginners; all skill levels.
We are looking for an adult volunteer who is interested in assisting with our 3D Printer. Please call branch manager, Carolyn Oldt, at the Logan Library (856) 241-0202 or email coldt@gcls.org.
