Gloucester County Library System June Happenings

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 Mullica Hill Library

389 Wolfert Station Road, Mullica Hill

856-223-6050

Adult Programs

How Hate Crimes Laws Help: PRIDE Program: Monday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Sarajane Stenton, Esq., will discuss some notorious hate crimes that have happened in NJ and the current laws in place to help prevent these crimes in the future. Call 856-223-6050 for more information.

Stories of Exile Book Club: Wednesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. Review of In the Land of the Postscript by Chava Rosenfarb. A Yiddish Book Center sponsored event. Please register. Call 856-223-6042 for more information.

Meet the Authors Leth Oun and Joe Samuel Starnes: Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Meet the authors of A Refugee’s American Dream: From the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the U.S. Secret Service. Call 856-223-6042 for more information.

Swedesboro Public Library

1442 Kings Hwy., Swedesboro

856-467-0111

Adult Programs

Miscellaneous Crafting Crafts:  Wednesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Make your own craft project by using up leftover craft supplies. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Needle Arts: Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at 6:30 p.m. 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.

Beach Scene on Canvas – Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. Crafter Kerri will guide you through creating a multi-media beach scene on canvas. All supplies provided. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Youth Programs:

Teen Art Club:  Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to draw! Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

FURever as Friends: Monday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. 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.

Teen Anime Club: Thursdays,June 8 & 22 at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy Anime and Manga. Feel free to dress in character. Ages 13 to 17. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Teen Writer’s Club: Monday, June 12 at 7 pm, Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library.If you love writing, this club is for you. Ages 13 to 17. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Lego League: Tuesday, June 13 at 4:00 p.m. Come join us for some Lego fun! Ages 4 to 12. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Story Time: Tuesdays,June 13, 20, & 27 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a fun time of stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. Each adult and child must be registered. Please register for only one session per week. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Story Time: Wednesdays, June 14, 21, & 28 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a fun time of stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. Each adult and child must be registered. Please register for only one session per week. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Tiempo de cuentos bilingüe: 15 de Junio a las 10:30 a.m. 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,June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Come out for a fun time of gaming: XBox, Wii, DS’s, and traditional board games and cards will be available. Ages 13 to 17. Call 856-467-0111 for more information. 

Baby Music & Movement:  Sing, Dance & Play: Thursday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Your baby will enjoy listening to traditional children’s songs and laughing with you! Ages 0 to 2. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Summer Registration begins Saturday, June 24.  The theme is “All Together Now.”  This will be a 6-week program, ending Saturday, Aug. 5.  Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Teen Book Club: Saturday, June 24 at 12:30 p.m. Join us for our monthly book club. This month we will be discussing I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sánchez. Ages 13 to 17. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Homeschool Fun!: Monday, June 26 at 3 p.m. This program alternates between STEM projects and art projects on a monthly basis. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.  This will be the last one until the fall.

Music Play Patrol:  Monday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for Music Play Patrol’s “All Together Now” Summer Reading Performance. Ages 4 to 8. Be sure each parent and child are registered. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Learn about China!:  Tuesday, June 27 at 4 p.m.  Learn fun facts about China, make a craft, and see some unique items from this interesting place. Ages 6 to 12. Please register.  Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Learn about Egypt!:  Thursday, June 29 at 7 p.m. Learn fun facts about Egypt, make a craft, and see some unique items from this interesting place. Ages 6 to 12. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Logan Township Branch

498 Beckett Road, Logan Twp.

856-241-0202

Adult Programs:

Socrates Café: Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m. Join us as we pose questions and exchange our thoughts on subjects selected by the group. Attendance is in-person or virtually. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Board and Card Games: Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1 p.m. 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, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1 p.m. 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.

Best Sellers Book Club: Wednesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. A discussion of the book “One of Us Is Lying” by Karen McManus. Attendance is in-person or virtually. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Quilting & Sewing Club: Tuesdays, June 13, 27 at 1 p.m. Learn to quilt or sew! Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. Experienced quilters are free to bring their project and quilt with some new friends. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

History Book Club: Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. The History Book Club will be held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Please stop by the circulation desk for this month’s selection.

Scrapbooking & Crafting: Wednesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Instructor Sandi will show you the basics of scrapbooking and crafting. Please bring photos and embellishments; paper will be provided. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Juneteenth Film Screening: Tuesday, June 20 at 1 p.m. Join us to screen the Emmy-winning film, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, based on the novel by Ernest J. Gaines. This movie is rated TV-PG. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Crafting with Sandi: Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Sandi will guide you through a unique craft! Always something new and interesting to make. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information. 

Youth Programs:

Monday Storytime’s with Miss Katelyn: Mondays, June 5, 12, 26 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for songs, stories, and a craft. Ages 2 to 5. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Baby Storytime’s: Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:15 a.m. 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, June 7, 14, 21, 28 at 11 a.m. 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’s with Miss Katelyn: Fridays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 am. 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, June 6, 20 at 6:30 p.m. A group of volunteers bring their specially trained therapy dogs to the library for children to read. All ages. Registration and one-time permission slip required. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Family Lego Night: Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. 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, June 5 at 2 p.m. 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.

Epic Comic Club: Thursday, June 8 at 4 p.m. Join the 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.

No Cook Cooking – Ice Cream: Thursday, June 15 at 4 p.m. Make and enjoy homemade ice cream! Ingredients include milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Ages 9 to 12. Registration required. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Summer Reading Kick Off! Monday, June 26 at 11 a.m. We are starting our Summer Reading Program with a special performance of “Fizz Boom Read”! Don’t forget to register for Summer Reading! Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Kids Craft – Friendship Bracelets: Monday, June 26 at 2 p.m.  Make colorful friendship bracelets! Ages 6 to 8. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Tween Crafts – Pony Bead Animals: Wednesday, June 28 at 2 p.m. Make cute animals out of pony beads. Ages 9 to 12. Please register. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

Teen Crafts – Origami Wishing Stars: Friday, June 30 at 2 p.m. Make your own lucky wishing stars and decorate a jar to display them. Call 856-241-0202 for more information.

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