Gloucester County Library System Programs for September 2024

For more information or to register, visit our website at www.gcls.org.

Glassboro Library

101 Rowan Blvd.

856-881-0011

Children’s Programs

Baby Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers, babies, and their adults enjoy songs, rhymes, movement, and stories as we build developmentally-appropriate early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Best for ages 0 to 2. Please register. 

Storytime: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft, as we build developmentally appropriate early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Best for ages 2 to 5. Please register. 

Amazing Art: Thursday, Sept. 5 at 4 p.m. We will be making artwork using yarn! Get creative with mixed-media art. Ages 4 to 12. Please register.

STEAM Tuesdays: Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. We will be making moon sand! Ages 6 to17. Please register.

Music & Movement: Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Dance, sing and play with your little one! Ages 0 to 6. Please register.

Homeschool Hangout: Friday, Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m. Come on out and learn about chemical reactions! We will be making popcorn dance! Please Registers. Ages 6 to 17.

Adult Programs

Glassboro’s Afternoon Readers Book Club: Monday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. “Absolution” by Alice McDermott.  Please feel free to stop in and join us. New members are always welcomed. Please feel free to stop in and join our discussion. New members are always welcome.

Glassboro’s Page Turners Book Club: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. We’ll be discussing The List by Yomi Adegoke. Please feel free to stop in and join us. New members are always welcomed.

Crafter’s Corner:  Small Halloween Wreath.  Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Bring your imagination to create a small Halloween wreath. All supplies are provided. Please register as space is limited.

Chair Yoga with Kristin from Seeds of Love Yoga: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Are you interested in Yoga but getting down on the floor seems inaccessible? This is the perfect class for you! Chair Yoga uses chairs and other props to support you in each pose to empower your practice and you! This class is very accessible and can really be done anywhere. Join in on the FUN! Please register as space is limited.

Groffs Gardens Nursery: Preparing your garden for winter with Ray: Monday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. Learn about the best ways to prepare your garden for the winter months with Ray from Groffs Gardens Nursery.

Greenwich Library

411 Swedesboro Road

856-423-0684

Children’s Programs

Baby Storytime: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Short books, sing-a-longs, and play for babies and their caretakers. Ages 0 to 2. For more information, call 856-423-0684.  

Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. For more information, call 856-423-0684. 

Drawing Club: Monday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. Each month we’ll learn some basic drawing techniques and draw from a prompt. Beginners welcome, whether you’re a practiced doodler or want to start learning, join us! Ages 6+. Please register. For more information, call 856-423-0684.

Build It!: Monday, Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. Each month we’ll have a new building challenge with LEGOS, Magnatiles, wooden blocks, and more! Ages 4 to 12. For more information, call 856-423-0684.

Adult Programs

Knit & Crochet Club: Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.Learn to knit or crochet (instruction and materials provided). Get help or inspiration for your current or next project. All skill levels welcome.

Computer Class: Microsoft Windows. Thursdays, Aug. 22 through Sept. 26, 2 to 4 p.m. Do you feel a little lost or left behind when it comes to computers? This 6 week series will build your knowledge and your confidence as you learn what Windows actually is, as well as how to find and open programs and files, how to save and move files, and when to use the Start menu, flash drives, and more. Please register, and plan to attend all sessions.

Medicare with Confidence: Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Turning 65 or want to learn more about Medicare? This educational seminar will educate you on Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types available and cost assistance. Medicare is not a one size fits all. You will also learn about the changes to Medicare in 2025 due to the Inflation Reduction Act. Attending this educational seminar will allow you to understand “Medicare with Confidence.” Please register.

Monday Night Needlers: Mondays, Sept. 9 and 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your fiber arts project or learn to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, etc. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome.

Author Meet and Greet: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Come meet local authors and illustrators and learn about the publishing process. Guests include: Corina Benedetti, Allison Thompson, Daniel Yulo, Jane Harre, and Lorraine Haddock. Please register.

Mystery Book Club: Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes. Pick up the book at the Greenwich Library. Contact the library for virtual attendance. Please register.

Craft Time for Adults: Book Page Wreath, Friday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. You’ll make flowers from book pages and glue them into a wreath. Please register.

Biography Book Club: Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. War & Me by Faleena Nassan. Pick up the book at the Greenwich Library, or call the library for virtual participation. Please register.

Logan Library

498 Beckett Road

856-241-0202

Children’s Programs

Baby Storytimes: Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25 at 10:15 a.m.Our littlest patrons can join us for songs, stories, and bubbles! Ages 0 to 2. Please register.

Movement Storytime: Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25 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.

Friday Storytime: Fridays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27. Join us for songs, stories, and a craft. Ages 2 to 5. Please register. 

Family Lego Night: Thursdays, Sep. 5 at 6:30 p.m.Make incredible creations with family and friends and conquer our brick-building challenges! All ages. Please register. All ages welcome.

Toddler Storytime: Monday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2-8. 

Warhammer Club: Tuesdays, Sept. 10 & 24 at 6 p.m.Warhammer Club is the perfect introduction to Warhammer 40k for teens and adults. Learn how to build and paint models and how to play games of Warhammer 40K. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Please register.

Adult Virtual/Hybrid Programs

Socrates Café: Thursdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 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. 

Adult In-Person Programs

Board and Card Games: Thursdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 1 p.m.Have a fun time playing board games. A variety of games are played each week. 

Knit & Crochet Club: Thursdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26 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.

Gaming Get-Together: Fridays, September 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 1 p.m.Get together and play a game with other novices at the library! There is a different game highlighted every week. This is a friendly group, but some experience/knowledge of the game is a plus. Please register, as we have limited sets.

Vinyl Cutter Certification: Friday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. & Tuesday Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. Learn to create custom vinyl decals and paper cutouts with our Silhouette Cameo. Once you’ve completed this 1 hour course, you’ll be able to reserve time to use our Silhouette machines at other GCLS locations. Please register.

History Book Club: Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America by Ryan Busse. Pick up the book at the Logan Library. Please register.

Quilting & Sewing Club: Tuesdays, Sept. 10 & 24 at 1 p.m. 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.

Pop of Art: Saturday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m.Join us for an art-inspired class with local artist, Loren Dann. We will explore the inventions of Ronald Rael san Fratello. This program is made possible with funding from the Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission at the Rowan College of South Jersey, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. 

Meet the Author: Heather James Miller: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.Meet Heather James Miller, author of Born in Adultery: The Secret Daughter’s Memoir.  Heather is a local author and Logan Committeewoman. Be sure to register!

Pop of Art: Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.Join us for an art-inspired class with local artist, Loren Dann. We will explore the art of Joan Miro. This program is made possible with funding from the Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission at the Rowan College of South Jersey, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. 

Buttons! Buttons!: Thursday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m.Make yourself and a friend an awesome pinback button! You can draw your own buttons, then wear your art proudly. Everyone gets two free buttons for stopping by during Buttons! Buttons! Please register.

3D Printer Certification: Tuesday Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. & Friday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Get certified to use our MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer, and start your own Maker Movement today. Once you’ve completed this 1 hour course, you’ll be able to reserve time to use our 3D Printers at any GCLS location. Please register.

Owning and Operating Your Own Business: Monday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m.This seminar is designed to assist you in making sound decisions when contemplating opening your own business. Please register.

Mullica Hill Library

389 Wolfert Station Road  

856-223-6000

Children’s Programs

Toddler Storytime: Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for short stories, songs, and a craft appropriate for ages 2 to 3.

Baby Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for short stories, songs, and a craft appropriate for ages 0 to 2. Please register.

Preschool Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for short stories, songs, and a craft appropriate for ages 3 to 5.

Special Olympics Young Athletes Program: Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. Special Olympics Young Athletes is a FREE, inclusive sports program for children ages 2-7. All children must participate with a parent or adult guardian. All participants must wear athletic shoes. Please click on the link to register: https://www.sonj.org/sports/young-athletes/community-programs/

Music and Movement: Wednesday, Sept. 11 & 25 at 10:30 a.m. Sing, dance, and play with your little one. Ages 2 to 5. Please register.

Make it Monday: Monday, Sept. 9 & 23 at 4:30 p.m. Create a “Rip and Stick” Camping Lantern using a recycled container! Ages 6 to 12, please register.

FURever As Friends: Thursdays, Sept. 12 & 26 at 6:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Read to a specially trained certified therapy animal. Please register.

Chess Club: Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Ages 8 and up. Please register.

Teen Programs

Teen Advisory Board: Monday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. Come share thoughts and ideas for teen spaces, programs, books, and more. Ages 13 to 17.

Teen Craft: Tuesday, Sept.17 at 6:30 p.m. In the spirit of adventure, make a passport of all the places you’d like to go! Ages 12 to 17, please register.

Teen Creators: Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Working on a project? Bring it in to work on and hang out! Projects could be anything such as knitting, drawing, crocheting etc. Ages 12 to 17, please register.

Adult Programs

Writers’ Roundtable: Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Writers of fiction and nonfiction are welcome to join and share their projects. Participants will be reading and discussing each other’s work. Drafts in all stages are welcome. Registration required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

Monogram Embroidery: Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25 at 10 a.m. Embroidery is back in a new way, now moved to MHB Maker Studio! Bring in your own towel, handkerchief, or bandana to the Mullica Hill Branch Maker Studio & learn to customize it with a monogram. Have a special color thread for your project? Go for it! Other sewing projects are encouraged as well. Please call 856-223-6011 for additional information.

Miniature Models & Props Painting Club: Thursday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. Bring in your own models, props, or figurines to paint! Acrylic paints will be available, bringing in your own supplies is encouraged. No airbrush or spray paint please. Please call 856-223-6011 or email Make@GCLS.org for additional information.

Microsoft Excel: Monday, Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Join us at the GCLS Mullica Hill Branch on Monday mornings from 10:30 – 11:30 to learn or brush up on Microsoft Excel. Classes will be offered from Monday, Sept. 9 through Monday, Oct. 14 for a total of six 1 hour sessions. Each week we will offer new material and build on concepts. Completion of all 6 sessions may result in a Certificate. Please register or contact Beth DeGeorge at 856-223-6050 for further information.

Monday Book Club: Monday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. We will be discussing The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller. Everyone is welcome. Registration required.  Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

Knitters & Stitchers: Mondays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 1 p.m. Join our group of knitters, crocheters and stitchers. All skill levels are welcome to join. Please register since space may be limited.  Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

Adult Craft: Monday, Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in this Harrison Township Senior Activity program. We will be crafting gemstone stretch cord bracelets. Seating is limited. Please register. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

Chess Club: Mondays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 p.m. Chess club for ages 8 and up, including adults. Please register. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

Microsoft Word: Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Join us at the GCLS Mullica Hill Branch on Monday mornings from 10:30 – 11:30 to learn or brush up on Microsoft Word. Classes will be offered from Monday, Sept. 9 through Monday, Oct. 14 for a total of six 1 hour sessions. Each week we will offer new material and build on concepts. Completion of all 6 sessions may result in a Certificate. Please register or contact Beth DeGeorge at 856-223-6050 for further information.

Talk Saves Lives – An Introduction to Suicide Prevention: Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Talk Saves Lives is an educational program that provides participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what can be done in communities to save lives. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe. This program is being provided by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

Classic Film Club: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a viewing and discussion on some of the most important films in cinema history. One film will be shown per date. This month’s selection will be The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934). Seating is limited. Please register. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

Financial Aid Information Session: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Find out how you can apply for financial aid through this information session.  Presented by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. Please register or call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

Wings of Life 5K Poster Making Session: Friday, Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Make posters for the Wings of Life 5k and 1 Mile Walk, happening on Sept. 14. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

Card Games & Mahjong: Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in this afternoon of fun. We will be offering Canasta, Mahjong and other games for all skill levels. Seating is limited. Please Register. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

Adventures in Organizing!: Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. Join the quest for a tidy home with organizer Jamie Novak when she guides you through tiny tidy-ups, one messy spot at a time.  Please register or call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

GCLS/Friends of the Library Book Sale: Saturday, Sept. 21 & Sunday, Sept. 22 at 9 a.m., GCLS Mullica Hill Branch Library. Check out our huge selection of lightly used and deeply discounted books for sale. All are welcome. No registration required.  Please call 856-467-0111 for additional information.

Meet the Author – Lauren Grodstein: Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Author of We Must Not Think of Ourselves, a #ReadWithJenna book, will be joining us for a reading and Q&A session. Seating is limited. Please Register. For additional information, please call 856-223-6050.

Virtual Programs

Readers’ Roundtable:  Thursdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 4 p.m.  Join our weekly online discussion about what you’re reading right now, and share your recommendations. No registration required. Just join the meeting at the scheduled time by clicking the link in the program description on our events page. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.

Swedesboro Public Library

1442 Kings Highway

856-467-0111

Children’s Programs

Story Time: Tuesdays, Sept. 10, 17, & 24 at 10:30 a.mStories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5.  Please register for only one session per week. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Story Time: Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 18, & 25 at 10:30 a.mStories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. Please register for only one session per week. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Homeschool Fun!: Monday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. This program alternates between STEM projects and art projects. Please register. For more information call 856-467-0111.

Teen Writer’s Club: Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. If you love writing, this club is for you. Club members can even publish their work in our literary magazine! Ages 13 to 17. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information. 

Lego League: Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. Ages 4 to 12.  Build what you like or try our monthly creation challenge. Please register. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Teen Anime Club: Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17. Enjoy Anime and Manga with other like-minded fans. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Toddler Music & Movement: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Fingerplays, dancing, marching, Singing and instruments. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

FURever as Friends: Monday, Sept. 16 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 Book Club:  Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. This month’s selection is The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James.  Call 856-467-0111 for more information.  

Teen Gaming: Tuesday, September 17 @ 6:30 pm. Play video games, board games, card games, and make some new friends!  Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Tiempo de cuentos bilingüe: 19 de Sept. a las 10:30 am.  Únete a nosotros para nuestra hora de cuentos bilingüe con Maestra Teresa y Maestra Linda.  El espacio es limitado. Cada adulto y niño debe ser registrado. 

Baby Music & Movement:  Thursday, Sept. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 to 2. Enjoy traditional songs, bouncing, hugging, and clapping.  Space is limited. Please register.

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

Adult Programs

Needle Arts: Wednesdays, Sept. 11 & 25 at 6:30 p.m. Crochet, knit, or sew your own project or select one of ours. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.

Page Turners Adult Book Club: Tuesday, Sept.4, 7 p.m. Join us for lively discussions on an interesting selection of books. This month’s title is Of Men and Their Mothers by Mameve Medwed. Call 856-467-0111 for more information. 

Miscellaneous Craft Night:  Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Come and have some fun making a craft for your home using leftover craft items. Space is limited. Supplies are provided. Please register at www.gcls.org or call 856-467-0111.

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