Free Downloadable items: Music, eBooks, Hoopla, Comics and Zinio & Flipster eMagazines available at www.gcls.org. Staff will happily teach you how to use your 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. One-week checkout available with valid GCLS adult library card. Passes available: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University; Gloucester County Historical Society Museum; 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. 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! Technology, Legos, Art projects and more all available during regular library hours.
Adult Programs- Please register for programs at 856-241-0202 or www.gcls.org (events).
Special Programs:
South Jersey Island Dancers Hawaiian Performance & Patio Party– Thursday, July 14, 6 p.m. Hawaiian snacks and drinks too! Free performance donated by dance troop!
Technology: 3D Printer Certification available by appointment. Call 856-241-0202.
3D Dremel Printer Open Lab – Tuesdays, July 5, 19 & 26, 3-8 p.m.; July 12, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Ages 9 – adults. Parent permission slip required for minors.
Book Clubs: Logan Book Club – The Martian by Andy Weir. Wednesday, July 6, 7 p.m. Books available at front desk.
Logan History Book Club – The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression by Amity Shlaes. Monday, July 11, 7–8:30 p.m. Books available at front desk. Facilitated by Ben Carlton.
Yoga w/ Osha Ray– Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel to work off. Beginners Welcome. Please Register.
Photography Club– Thursday, July 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Please bring printed photos or a flash drive with photos for critique and discussion. All skill levels welcome! Please Register. Facilitated by Kathy Waterman, Freelance Photographer. This month’s assignment- Patriot Photos.
Writers Group- Just Write –Wednesdays, July 13 & 27, 7-8:45 p.m.
Author Signing: David Warren author of Jest, Replica & Frostbite July 14, 6-8 p.m.
All proceeds donated to the Friends of GCLS.
Socrates Café Discussion Group –Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Coffee and pastries too!
Scrapbooking – Tuesday, July 26, 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 Programs – Glass Etching Thursday, July 28, 7 p.m. Registration required.
Calligraphy: Copperplate to Modern Script- 6-Weeks, Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Please Register. Limited to 24.
Knit & Crochet Club– Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Supplies provided for beginners.
GCLS Chess Club- Mondays, July 11, 18 & 25, 6-8:45 p.m. Lessons 6-6:30 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
Summer Reading Program – stop by the library to sign-up and earn weekly prizes!
Special Program:
9 Hole Miniature Golf Course- Outdoor Event- Library Greens- FREE! Thursday, July 14, All day 11 a.m.-6 p.m. All ages!
South Jersey Island Dancers Hawaiian Performance & Patio Party– Thursday, July 14, 6 p.m. Hawaiian snacks and drinks too! Free Performance donated by dance troop!
Classroom Adventure Stories present: “Going Wild @ the Library”– Monday, July 25, 11-11:45 a.m. All ages welcome!
End of Summer Reading Party! Friday, Aug. 5, 11-11:45 a.m. Games, crafts, prizes and Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae!
Storytimes: Stories, Songs & Craft provided.
Baby’s Way to Books – Mondays, July 11 & 18, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Ages 0– 2 years old.
Toddler Time – Mondays, July 11 & 18, 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 years old.
Preschool Storytime- Fridays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old.
Music Time – Wednesdays July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 11–11:30 a.m. and Fridays July 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Ages 0-5.
FURever as Friends Reading Program – Tuesdays, July 5 & 19, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Please sign up for 10-minute time slot. One-time permission slip required.
Lego Night – Tuesday, July 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m. All ages.
Good Morning Yoga– Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Ages 2-5. Please bring a mat or towel and water.
Summer Movie Matinee– Wednesdays 12pm, All Ages. July 6, Open Season Scared Silly rated PG; July 13, Norm of the North Rated PG; July 20, Ratatouille rated G; July 27, Minions rated PG. Aug. 3, Zootopia rated PG. You may bring snacks and a blanket for seating.
Kidz Zone– Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., ages 6-8.
Tween Club– Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Ages 9-12. July 11, Life Size Games; July 18, Making Healthy Snacks; July 25, Henna Tattoos (Parent Permission Required) & Aug. 1, Minute to Win It & pizza party.
Saturday Activities– 11-11:45am, July 16, Tween Zumba Ages 9-12; July 23, Hungry, Hungry, Hippo Kids Game Day Ages 6-10; Tween Wiffle Ball July 30, Ages 9-12.
Open Lab 3D Printer Tuesdays, July 5, 19 & 26, 3-8 p.m.; July 12, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Ages 9–adults. Parent permission slip required for minors.
4-Week Self Defense & Fitness Class Instructor: OKKA. Thursdays, July 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 3-4:30 p.m. Ages 9-17 years. Registration & Parent Permission Required.
Teen Anime Club – Friday, July 8, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Ages 13–17. Anime Movies, crafts and snacks.
Teen Make & Eat Healthy Snacks – Monday, July 18, 2–3 p.m. Ages 13 – 17. Please register in advance.
Teen Henna Tattoos – Tuesday, July 26, 7–8:30 p.m. Ages 13–17. Parent permission required; slips available at library.
GCLS Chess Club- Mondays, July 11, 18 & 25, 6-8:45 p.m. Lessons 6-6:30 p.m. All ages; all skill levels.
**Teens interested in volunteering at the library this summer can stop in or call 856-803-5096 for more information.**
We are now accepting donations of craft supplies for our Maker Studio and maker programs. We would love to hear from you! Please call branch manager, Carolyn Oldt, at the Logan Library with your program & purchase ideas (856) 241-0202 or email coldt@gcls.org.
