February Library Happenings

Gloucester County Library System (GCLS) systemwide

Registration requested for all programs at www.gcls.org/calendar  or call the individual branch.

Please be sure to check the GCLS website for program changes. If you have questions, do not hesitate to call the main branch library at 856-223-6050.

GCLS Logan Township Library

Adult Programs

Best Sellers Book Club: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. A discussion of the book “Beneath a Scarlet Sky” by Mark Sullivan. Attendance is in-person or virtually. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Socrates Café: Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 a.m. Join us as we pose questions and exchange our thoughts on subjects selected by the group. No formal education in philosophy is needed, just a questioning mind. Attendance is in-person or virtually. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Board and Card Games: Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 1 p.m., GCLS Logan Library. Have a fun time playing board games. A variety of games are played each week. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Knit & Crochet Club: Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 1 p.m., GCLS Logan Library.Beginners are always welcome and provided with instruction along with the supplies needed to get started. Bring something you are working on or something you would like to discuss. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Scrapbooking & Crafting: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., GCLS Logan Library. Instructor Sandi will show you the basics of scrapbooking and crafting. Please bring photos and embellishments; paper will be provided. Limit of 10 participants. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

History Book Club: Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., GCLS Logan Library. The History Book Club will be held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm. Please stop by the circulation desk for this month’s selection. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Quilting & Sewing Club: Tuesdays, Feb. 14, 28, 1 p.m., GCLS Logan Library. Learn to quilt or sew! Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome, and experienced quilters are free to bring their project and quilt with some new friends. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Decoupage Baubles Flower Bouquet: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., GCLS Logan Library. Join us for a night of decoupage and go home with a unique bouquet! Please register, as supplies are limited. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Crafting with Sandi: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., GCLS Logan Library.Sandi will guide you through a unique craft! Always something new and interesting to make. Please register, supplies limited. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Functional Foods for Life: Chocolate: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m. Join nutritionists from Rutgers Cooperative Extension as we explore Chocolate: Is It the New Health Food? Recipes and taste-testing included. Please register, space is limited. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Children and Teen Programs:

Monday Storytime: Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30 a.m., GCLS Logan Library.Join us for songs, stories, and a craft. Ages 2 to 5. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Baby Storytime: Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:15 a.m., GCLS Logan Library.Our littlest patrons can join us for songs, stories, and bubbles! Ages 0 to 2. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Movement Storytime: Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 11 a.m., GCLS Logan Library.  Please bring a yoga mat or a towel and join us for stories that will incorporate yoga poses and movement as we read. Ages 2 to 5. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Friday Storytime: Fridays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30 a.m., GCLS Logan Library.Join us for songs, stories, and a craft. Ages 2 to 5. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

FURever As Friends Reading Program: Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 21, 6:30 p.m., GCLS Logan Library. A group of volunteers bring their specially trained therapy dogs to the library for children to read with. All ages. Registration and one-time permission slip required. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Steam Club: Thursdays, Feb. 2, 23, 4 p.m., GCLS Logan Library.  Join us for an afternoon of experiments and crafts exploring STEAM concepts. Ages 6 to 8. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Family Lego Night: Thursday, Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m., GCLS Logan Library. Make incredible creations with family and friends and conquer our brick-building challenges! All ages. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Homeschool Epic Comic Club: Monday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m., GCLS Logan Library. Join the Homeschool Epic Comic Club! We will make comics each month while learning about story development. Ages 6 to 12. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Dav Pilkey’s Epic Comic Club: Thursday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m. GLCS Logan Library. Join our Epic Comic Club and learn how to make your own comics! Ages 6 to 12. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Homeschool Steam Club: Monday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m., GCLS Logan Library. Fun experiments, crafts, and activities exploring STEAM concepts. Ages 6 to 8. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

GCLS Mullica Hill Library

Adult Programs

Computer Class: Basic Computers: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 8 & 15, 10:30 a.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. GCLS’ Labor and Literacy Lab can help you improve your basic computer skills. Call 856-223-6048 or email lbrlab@gcls.org to register.

Computer Class: Email Basics: Thursday, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 10:30 a.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. GCLS’ Labor and Literacy Lab can help you set up an email account to help find a new job or career pathway. Please call 856-223-6048 or email lbrlab@gcls.org to register.

Computer Class: Career Searching Skills: Thursday, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 6:30 p.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. GCLS’ Labor and Literacy Lab can assist with job searching tips and techniques. Please call 856-223-6048 or email lbrlab@gcls.org to register.

Computer Class: Internet Basics: Monday, Feb. 6 & 13, 10:30 a.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. GCLS’ Labor and Literacy Lab can help with understanding the internet. Please call 856-223-6048 or email lbrlab@gcls.org.

Writers Roundtable: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 21, 6:30 p.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. Writers of fiction and non-fiction are welcome to join and share their projects. Participants will be reading and discussing each other’s works. Call 856-223-6042 for more information.

Classic Film Club: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. The club will view Do the Right Thing, Spike Lee’s 1989 masterpiece and discuss. Call 856-223-6050 for more information.

Poetry Together: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. Meet R.G. Evans, local poet, author, songwriter and instructor of Creative Writing who will lead us in a reading of selected poems. Call 856-223-6042 for more information.

Headwrapping & Waistbead Workshop with Latasha Waters: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. CROWNED head wrapping provides one on one head wrapping tutorial engagement, history presentation and light refreshments. Please register. Call 856-223-6050 for more information.

Children and Teen Programs

Preschool Storytime: Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 a.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. Join us for stories, songs and a craft. Ages 4 – 5. Please register. Call 856-223-6029 for more information.

 Toddler Storytime: Fridays Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 and Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30 a.m.  GCLS Mullica Hill Library. Join us for short stories, songs and a craft. Ages 2 – 3. Please register. Call 856-223-6029 for more information.

Special Olympics Young Athletes Program: Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. Join this FREE inclusive sports program. All children must participate with a parent or adult guardian. All participants must wear athletic shores. Ages 2 – 8. Registration required. Call 856-223-6029 for more information.

Baby Storytime: Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. Join us for short stories, songs and a craft. Ages 0 -2 Registration requested. Call 856-223-6029 for more information.

Mini Builders: Monday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. Play with Magna tiles, stretch and connectors and more! Ages 0 -5. Please register. Call 856-223-6029 for more information. 

FURever as Friends: Thursday, Feb. 9, 23, 6:30 p.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. Read to a specially trained certified therapy animal. All ages. Registration for a 15-minute time slot required. Call 856-223-6029 for more information.

Teen Treat Yo’self!: Friday, Feb. 17, 3:30 p.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Library. We will be making sweet treats! Ages 13 – 17. Please register. Call 856-223-6028 for more information and ingredients.

GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library

Adult Programs

Needle Arts: Wednesdays, Feb. 8, 22, 6:30 p.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Crochet, knit, or sew your own project or select one of ours. All levels are welcome. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Clay Pot Angels: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. & 6:15 p.m.,GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Have fun making Clay Pot Angels for your enjoyment. Supplies and space are limited. Please register for one time only. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Investing Basics and Financial Literacy: Monday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. This presentation will cover basic financial literacy principles including lines of credit, interest, what is a stock, what is a bond, etc. Presented by the Seton Hall University School of Law Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Advocacy Program, this presentation is available via Zoom or in-person. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Page Turners Adult Book Club: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Join us for lively discussions on an interesting selection of books. This month’s title is The Other Emily by Dean Koontz. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Children and Teen Programs

Storytime: Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28. 10:30 a.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Join us for a fun time of stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2-5. Each adult and child must be registered. Please register for only one session per week. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Storytime: Wednesdays,Feb. 8, 15, 22, 10:30 a.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Join us for a fun time of stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2-5. Each adult and child must be registered. Please register for only one session per week. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

FURever as Friends: Monday, Feb. 6, 20, 6:30 p.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Sign up to read to one of our adorable therapy animals. Each child will be given a 10-15-minute time slot. All ages. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Physics Experiments for Kids: Wednesdays, Feb. 8, 22, 4 p.m.,GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Ages 9-12. Join us for two fun sessions of physics experiments, including Newton’s cradle and Archimedes’ screw. Please plan on attending both sessions. Taught by Kingsway student Andrew Schneider. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Toddler Music & Movement: Thursday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Ages 2-5. Please register each adult and child. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Anime Club: Thursdays, Feb. 9, 23, 5 p.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Come enjoy Anime and Manga with other like-minded fans. Feel free to dress in character. Ages 13-17. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Homeschool Fun!: Monday,Feb. 13, 3 p.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library.  This program alternates between STEM projects and art projects on a monthly basis. Please call to register at 856-467-0111.

Teen Writer’s Club: Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library.If you love writing, this club is for you. Club members can even publish their work in our literary magazine. Ages 13-17. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information. 

Lego League: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 4 p.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Come join us for some Lego fun! Build what you like or try our monthly creation challenge. Ages 4-12. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Tiempo de cuentos bilingüe: Feb. 16 de Enero a las 10:30 am, GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Únete a nosotros para nuestra hora de cuentos bilingüe con Maestra Teresa y Maestra Vesna.  El espacio es limitado. Cada adulto y niño debe ser registrado. 

Teen Gaming: Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Come out for a fun time of gaming: XBox, Wii, DS’s, and traditional board games and cards will be available. Ages 13-17. Call 856-467-0111 for more information. 

 Teen Book Club: Saturday, Feb. 18, 12:30 p.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Join us for our monthly book club. This month we will be discussing The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Ages 13-17. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Baby Music & Movement – Sing, Dance & Play: Thursday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m., GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Your baby will enjoy listening to traditional children’s songs, doing fingerplays, bouncing, and laughing with you! Ages 0-2. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Literacy Buddies: Are you interested in getting homework or reading help for your child?  Is your teen interested in tutoring?  GCLS Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library provides weekly one-on-one help.  Call 856-467-0111 if interested.