For more information or to register, visit our website at www.gcls.org.
Mullica Hill Branch Library is closed on Sunday, April 20 in observation of Easter.
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: Tuesdays 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.
Music & Movement: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Dance, sing and play with your little one. Ages 0 to 6. Please register.
Amazing Art: Thursday, April 3 at 4 p.m. Get creative with mixed-media art. Ages 4 to 12. Please register.
STEAM Tuesdays: Tuesday, April 8 at 4 p.m. Fun projects based on science, technology, engineering or math. Please register.
Homeschool Hangout: Friday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. We will be playing Making Mooo-lah! This game is a life size game board where the players will move around on the game board all the while seeing if they can run a successful farm. This activity was provided through the Thinking Money For Kids grant which was received from ALA (American Library Association) and FINRA (Investor Education Foundation. Children will play games that teach money skills and engage them with financial topics — like saving, spending, sharing, and budgeting — in a way that is both meaningful and fun. Be sure to register. Best for ages 5 to 12.
Family Crafting Time: Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. Make a craft and take it home with you! Please register.
Community Helper’s Club: Tuesday, April 22 at 4 p.m. This monthly meeting will bring like-minded tweens and teens together to discuss how to make our communities a better place. Each month will have a new issue so you can bounce ideas off of each other. Ages 9 to 17. Please register as space is limited.
Smash Book Crew: Wednesday, April 23 at 4 p.m. Smash books are a way to express yourself. There is no rhyme or reason. You can write, paint, color, attach photos, flowers, ribbons, glitter, stickers etc. Let your creativity run wild while documenting your life experiences. All supplies provided unless you wish to use something special like a photo. We will do our best to print the materials you might need. Ages 13 to 17. Please register as space is limited.
Tutor Time: Every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is run by a volunteer who is a Rowan University student. She will be here to assist those in need of help in history, English, and basic math skills.
Adult Programs:
Glassboro’s Afternoon Readers Book Club: Monday, April 7 at 2 p.m. We’ll be discussing The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian. Please feel free to stop in and join our discussion. New members are always welcome.
Crafter’s Corner: Stampin’ with Sharon Tischner: Tuesday, April 15 at 2 p.m. This will be a cardmaking workshop. Each person will create 2 cards and the envelopes are included. The cards are A2 size. You will be stamping your sentiments and garden themed images. All supplies included. This is a Longwood Gardens Community Read program. Please register as space is limited.
Quilling Time: Wednesday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. This group can be for beginners or experienced quillers who can share their knowledge of the craft. All supplies provided. Please register as space is limited.
Auburn Road Vineyards: Wine Making Process: Wednesday, April 22 at 2 p.m. Learn about the wine making process with owners Scott & Jules of Auburn Road Vineyard. This is a Longwood Gardens Community Read program. No alcohol will be on the premises. Please register as space is limited.
Bloomers: Painting with Plants for Amazing Combination Pots: Monday, April 30 at 6 p.m. Using color, texture and form techniques will make your containers a work of art and the envy of the neighborhood! This is a Longwoods Garden Community Read program. Please register as space is limited.
Greenwich Library
411 Swedesboro Road
856-423-0684
Children’s Programs:
Baby Storytime: Thursdays at 10 a.m. Short books, sing-a-longs, and play for babies and their caretakers. Please register. For more information call 856-423-0684.
Storytime: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:3o a.m. Family storytime featuring stories, songs, and crafts appropriate for ages 2 to 5. Please register. For more information call 856-423-0684.
Show and Tell Storytime: Thursday, April 3, 4 p.m. Join us for stories and fun! Bring a story book or object totellus about! Ages 3 to 8. For more information, call 856-423-0684.
Paint Night – Tissue Paper Garden: Monday, April 7, 5 p.m. Use special bleeding tissue paper to paint a garden scene on canvas. Ages 10 and up. A Longwood Gardens Community Read Program. Ages 8+. Please register. For more information call 856-423-0684.
Kid’s Craft Club – Easter Crafts: Monday, April 14, 5 p.m. We’re doing various Easter crafts, including decorating plastic eggs! All ages welcome. For more information, call 856-423-0684.
Learn & Play: Saturday, April 19, 10:30 a.m. Join us for a new baby and toddler play program! We’ll have multiple activities appropriate for children ages 0-3. Play together with your child and let them play with others! For more information, call 856-423-0684.
STEAM Club: Thursday, April 17, 4 p.m. Use airdry clay to create your dream garden and plant a seed to bring your dream garden to life at home! A Longwood Gardens Community Read program. For more information, call 856-423-0684.
Teen Craft Night – Candle Painting: Monday, April 21, 5 p.m. Use colored wax to paint a white pillar candle. Ages 13 to 17. For more information, call 856-423-0684.
Storytime with Delaware Museum of Nature and Science: Thursday, April 24, 10:30 a.m. Join us for a special storytime with the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science. Through interactive participation we’ll read The Extraordinary Gardener by Sam Boughton. Be prepared to get dirty hands! Longwood Garden Community Read program. Ages 2 to 5. For more information, call 856-423-0684.
Build It!: Monday, April 28, 4-7 p.m. Drop in to build LEGO, Magnatiles, wooden blocks, and more with friends! Ages 4 to 12. For more information, call 856-423-0684.
Teen Gaming – Roll & Write: Monday, April 28, 7 p.m. GCLS Greenwich Library. Whether you’re experienced or new to roll and write games, join us for Dungeon Pages. Ages 13 to 17. For more information, call 856-423-0684.
Adult Programs:
Knit & Crochet Club: Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m.Learn to knit or crochet (instruction and materials provided). Get help or inspiration for your current or next project. All skill levels are welcome. For more information call 856-423-0684.
Learn Computers: Powerpoint: Thursdays, March 20 through April 17 from 6-8 p.m. Do you feel a little lost or left behind when it comes to computers? Develop skills to make presentations or slideshows using Microsoft Powerpoint. Topics include: Formatting Text, Images and Text Boxes, Etiquette, Editing Text, Transitions. Please register, and plan to attend all five sessions.
Container and Companion Gardening: Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Discover the wonder of growing vegetables, flowers or herbs in containers. Learn about the best soils, the best containers, and methods to minimize the use of pesticides & herbicides. Presented by Inspirational Horticultural Therapy. This is a Longwood Garden Community Read program. Registration requested.
Crafting for Adults: Jute Bunny: Friday, April 11 at 11 a.m. Jute Bunny is a cute bunny! This adorable twine and burlap bunny welcomes Easter with a twinkle! All materials provided. Registration is required as space is limited.
Mystery Book Club: Wednesday, April 16 at 2 p.m. This book club meets each month on the third Wednesday of the month from 2-3 p.m. This month we will be discussing The Fury by Alex Michaelides. Contact the Greenwich branch for a copy or to discuss virtual participation.
Falls, Balance, and You; with Silver Sneakers Demo: Thursday, April 17 at 2 p.m. A physical therapist will discuss balance and how it changes with age, talk about falls and how to prevent them, and provide free one-on-one balance screenings. Then there will be a 30 minute Silver Sneakers fitness class demo. Please register.
Biography Book Club: Wednesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. This book club meets each month on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2-3 p.m. This month we will be discussing Paradise Under Glass: The Education of an Indoor Gardener by Ruth Kassinger. Contact the Greenwich Library for a copy or to discuss virtual participation. New members are welcome. This is a Longwood Garden Community Read program.
Logan Library
498 Beckett Road
856-241-0202
Children’s Programs:
Toddler Storytime: Mondays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 a.m., and Fridays, April 4 & 18 at 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Family Storytime featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Two sessions on Fridays starting April 4. Ages 2 to 8. Please register.
FURever As Friends Reading Program: Tuesdays April 1 & 15 at 6:30pm.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. Join us April 1 for our FURever As Friends April Fools Party!
Baby Storytimes: Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 10:15 a.m. Our littlest patrons can join us for songs, stories, and bubbles! Ages 0 to 2. Please register.
Family Lego Night: Thursday, April 3 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.
Big Kid Storytime: Thursday, April 10 at 4:30 p.m. Calling all first and second graders! Enjoy a storytime just for you! We will read books, sing silly songs, and create crafts. This will be our last one until the fall. Ages 6 to 8. Please register.
Toddler Storytime with Pre-K Teachers from the Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center: Friday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. A special storytime hosted by Logan’s Pre-K teachers. Learn more about everything the Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center has to offer while enjoying the fun of storytime! Join us for short stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 2-3. Please register
Seed Starting Under Glass: Friday, April 11 at 11 a.m. Get a head start on the growing season! Come learn how to start seeds in door for vegetables and pollinator plants alike and how to transplant them to a container or garden at home. This is a Longwood Gardens Community Read program. All Ages. Please register.
Adult Virtual/Hybrid Programs:
Socrates Café: Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 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, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 1 p.m. Have a fun time playing board games. A variety of games are played each week.
Knit & Crochet Club: Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 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.
Memory Preservation Station: Friday, April 4 at 2 p.m. & Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m .Preserve your family’s treasured memories with our VHS-to-DVD converter, Slide Film Scanner, and 8mm/Super8 Film Reel Converter by reserving a 2.5 hour time slot in our MakerStudio at the Logan Library.
Gaming Get-Together: Fridays, April 4, 11 & 18 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.
Buttons! Buttons!: Tuesday, April 18 at 6 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.
Silhouette & Decal Making Certification: Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. & Friday, April 18 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.
Medicare with Confidence: Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m.Turning 65 or interested in learning 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. Attending this educational seminar will allow you to understand “Medicare with Confidence”. Please register.
Quilting & Sewing Club: Tuesday, April 8 & 22 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.
Crafting with Sandi: Wednesdays, April 9 & 23 at 6:30 p.m. Come join us every second or fourth Wednesday for Crafting with Sandi. Please register for one of the two sessions only. Supplies are limited and registration is required.
Silhouette & Decal Making Reservation: Thursday, April 10 at 6 p.m.Reserve a 2.5 hour time slot to use the silhouette and vinyl cutter in the Logan MakerStudio. NOTE: To use the silhouette and vinyl cutter you must first complete a certification course. Contact: LoganMakers@gcls.org for more info.
3D Printer Certification: Friday, April 11 at 2 p.m. & Tuesday, April 15 at 6 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.
History Book Club: Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m.Please stop by the circulation desk for this month’s selection, Faiths of the Founding Fathers by David L. Holmes. Please register.
Bestsellers Book Club: Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m.This month we will be discussing Paradise Under Glass: The Education of an Indoor Gardener by Ruth Kassinger. Please ask the Logan Library circulation staff for a copy of the book. This is a Longwood Gardens Community Read program.
3D Printer Reservation: Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Reserve a 2.5-hour time slot to use the 3D printer in the Logan MakerStudio. NOTE: To use the 3D printer you must first complete a certification course. Contact: LoganMaker@gcls.org for more info.
Felting with Linda: Monday, April 28 at 2 p.m. or Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. You won’t need a green thumb to grow these felt succulents. They are sculpted from 100% wool using only a felting needle and felting pad. All materials are provided for this fun and ecological craft class. Just bring your creativity! Please register for one of the two sessions. This is a Longwood Gardens Community Read program.
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.
Chess Club: Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Ages 8 and up. Please register.
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.
Sunset Storytime: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Join us for Sunset Story time! Any child under the age of 6, and their caregivers are invited to come and join the storybook circle. This event includes listening to short stories, singing, dancing, and themed coloring sheets!
Preschool Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for short stories, songs, and a craft appropriate for ages 3 to 5.
Mini Builders: Monday, April 7 at 11 a.m. Play with Magna Tiles, Stretch and Connectors, Cars, and more! Ages 0 to 5.
Lego League: Thursday, April 3 and 17 at 4:30 p.m. Complete building challenges with Legos. Ages 6 to 12.
Mommy and Me Workout: Thursdays, April 3 and 17 at 11 a.m. Join trainer Sharron Bowen from FITMOMSJ for a 6-week total body 45-minute mommy and me workout made by mama athletes for every parent. Workout incorporates body weight, dumbbells, resistance bands and of course, our little ones.
Music and Movement: Wednesdays, April 9 and 23 at 10:30 a.m. Sing, dance, and play with your little one. Ages 2 to 5. Please register.
FURever As Friends Reading Program: Thursdays, April 10 and 25 at 6:30 p.m. Read to a therapy dog or cat! All ages. February 13th is a Friendship party!
Make it Monday: Monday, April 14 at 4:30 p.m. Experiment and see many reasons why Titanic sank. Ages 6 to 12, registration required.
Homeschool STEAM Club: Wednesday, April 16 at 12:30 p.m. Learn about indoor gardening and regrowing food! A Longwood Gardens Community Read program. Ages 3 to 12, registration is required.
Make it Monday: Monday, April 28 at 4:30 p.m. Learn about indoor gardening and regrowing food! A Longwood Gardens Community Read program. Ages 6 to 12, registration is required.
Adult In-Person Programs:
Library Equal Access Program: Tuesdays, April 8 & 15 at 10:30 a.m. If you are 55 or older with a vision change, free assistive technology classes are available. Learn to use the iPad’s magnification and speech! iPads provided in class, but OK to bring your own iPad or iPhone. To Register call Stephen Felle 800-792-8322 ext 812 or e-mail sfelle@njstatelib.org. For Transportation call GC Div. of Transportation Svs. at 856-686-8350.
Writers’ Roundtable: Tuesdays, April 15 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, April 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10 a.m. Embroidery is back in a new way, now at the MHB Maker Studio! Bring in your own towel, handkerchief, or bandana & 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.
Virtual Reality Reservation: Wednesday, April 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 3 p.m. Reserve a 1 hour slot to experience virtual reality on our HTC Vive 2. Patrons must be 13 years of age or older to use the virtual reality equipment and complete a Maker Agreement. Please call 856-223-6011 or email Make@GCLS.org for additional information.
Mommy and Me Workout: Thursdays, April 3 & 17 at 11 a.m. Join trainer Sharron Bowen from FITMOMSJ for a total body 45-minute mommy and me workout made by mama athletes for every parent. Workout incorporates body weight, dumbbells, resistance bands and of course, our little ones! FITMOMSJ welcomes all levels of fitness. Wear athletic apparel and bring a water bottle. For ages to infants to 4 years old. Please register and fill out the waiver. Please call 856-223-6029 for additional information.
Tai Chi: Thursdays, April 3, 17 & 24 at 2 p.m. Join us for this eight week series of Tai Chi classes with instructor Kathy Brown. Registration is requested. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Miniature Models & Props Painting Club: Thursday, April 3 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.
GCLS/Friends of the Library Costume Jewelry Sale: Friday, April 4 at 10 a.m. The Friends of the Gloucester County Library System will be hosting a costume jewelry sale, with proceeds benefiting the library. All are welcome. No registration required. Please call 856-223-0050 for additional information.
3D Printer Certification: Fridays, April 4, 11 & 18 at 3 p.m. Get certified to use our MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer, and start your own Maker Movement today. For more information, or to schedule a personalized 3d certification time, please call 856-223-6011 or email Make@GCLS.org.
Monday Book Club: Monday, April 7 at 1 p.m. We will be discussing The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Everyone is welcome. Registration required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Knitters & Stitchers: Mondays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 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.
Buttons! Buttons!: Mondays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 3 p.m. Make yourself and a friend an awesome button! You can draw your own buttons, then wear your art proudly. Everyone gets two free buttons for stopping by during Buttons! Buttons! in The MakerStudio@GCLS. Please call 856-223-6011 for additional information.
Chess Club: Mondays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 6:30 p.m. Chess club for ages 8 and up, including adults. Please register. Please call 856-223-6029 for additional information.
MHB Adult Craft – Bottlecap Flower Stakes: Monday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Join Crafting with Kerri for a sustainable spring craft, making flower stakes out of reused bottle caps! This program is part of the Longwood Gardens Community Read. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited. For additional information please call 856-223-6050.
MahJong for Beginners: Tuesday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in this afternoon of fun playing Mahjong. All skill levels are welcome. Instruction provided. Seating is limited. Please Register. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
GCLS/HT 55+ Active Adults – Movie Matinee: Wednesday, April 9 at 2:30 p.m. Join us for our get together at the library with a different movie, some snacks, and a discussion each month. This program is open to anyone in the community. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Golden Opportunities Senior Job & Resource Fair: Thursday, April 10 at 10 a.m. GCLS, in partnership with the Gloucester County Workforce Development Board, is pleased to host this Job & Resource Fair geared towards Gloucester County Seniors. All seniors are welcome. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Understanding & Optimizing Your Social Security Benefits: Thursday, April 10 at 5 p.m. This RSSA Social Security Workshop Presentation will help you understand and optimize your Social Security benefits. You will learn about the basics of Social Security, different factors that can affect filing, taxation and more. Please register. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Local Author – JoAnn Laughlin, author of Stratton House: Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. Please join local author JoAnn McLaughlin as she discusses her newly released book Stratton House which is located in Woolwich Twp., was the residence of the 1st Governor of NJ, and has a rich history. Jo Ann has lived in the house for 30 years. Jo Ann is a former reporter for the Phila. Inquirer and serves on the Board of the GC Historical Society. Registration required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Patch It!: Monday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. Bring in patches to sew onto your favorite jacket or button-down shirt. For additional information please call 856-223-6011.
House Plant Clinic – Longwood Gardens Community Read Program: Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m. Do you have houseplants at home that seem sick or aren’t thriving and you don’t know what to do with them? Join GCLS and Inspirational Horticultural Therapy for a Houseplant Clinic! Learn about what soils you should use, where in your home you should keep your plants, and if one of yours is sick, feel free to bring it in to be examined! Please register. For additional information please call 856-223-6050.
Tuesday Book Club: Tuesday, April 15 at 2 p.m. We will be discussing Absolution by Alice McDermott. Everyone is welcome. Registration required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Adult Origami Club: Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for our next meeting of the Origami Club. This club is for individuals 15 and up. Origami designs and paper will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to make various origami models of their choosing. All skill levels are welcome. Please register. For additional information please call 856-223-6050.
Constitutional Law/Bill of Rights Presentation: Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Join Sarajane (Sally) Stenton from the Law Offices of Robert A. Ebberup as she discusses your rights under the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Speaker provided by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation. Please register. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
MahJong: Tuesday, April 22 at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in this afternoon of fun playing Mahjong. All skill levels are welcome. Seating is limited. Please Register. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Local Author – Steve Oskie: Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Please join us to welcome local author Steve Oskie for a talk featuring his 2 books. His fiction book, Glassman, contains more than a hundred references to Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore and is a classic in its approach to revealing transition points and influences, whether they reside in family history and current relationships or new, frightening, and ultimately uplifting opportunities for change. His non-fiction book is an autobiography of local DJ and broadcaster Jerry Blavat, “the Geator with the Heater,” titled You Only Rock Once. Registration required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
All Levels Yoga Class: Monday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Join us for an All-Levels Yoga class designed to welcome practitioners of all experience levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this class combines dynamic movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to promote strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Registration is required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Adult Virtual Programs:
Readers’ Roundtable: Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 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:
April Challenges: Can you find all the flowers? Find them all and win a prize!
Story Time: Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. Please register for only one session per week. Call 856-467-0111 for more information. April 22 will be a Longwood Gardens Community Read program.
Story Time: Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. Please register for only one session per week. Call 856-467-0111 for more information. The 23rd will be a Longwood Garden Community Read program.
FURever as Friends: Mondays, April 7 & 21 at 6:30 – 7:30 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.
Lego League: Tuesday, April 8 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, April 8 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, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Fingerplays, dancing, marching, Singing and instruments. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.
Make a Tree Disc Necklace: Longwood Garden Community Read Program: Thursday, April 10 at 4 p.m. Make your own tree-disc necklace. We will stencil or stamp a flower, butterfly, or leaf design, then paint with permanent marker to use as decorative ribbon to make a necklace. Each person must be registered as space and supplies are limited. This is a Longwood Gardens Community Read Program.
Homeschooling Fun: Monday, April 14 at 3 p.m. This program alternates between STEM projects and art projects. Please register. For more information call 856-467-0111.
Teen Writers’ Club: Monday, April 14 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.
Teen Book Club: Tuesday, April 15 at 4 p.m. This month’s selection is My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.
Teen Gaming: Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. Play video games, board games, card games, and make some new friends! Call 856-467-0111 for more information.
Tiempo de cuentos bilingüe: 17 de abril 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.
Make a Spring Critter: Longwood Gardens Community Read Program: Thursday, April 17 at 4 p.m. Come make a spring critter – he will look so nice near your indoor plants. Each child must register. Best suited for ages 6 to 12. This is a Longwood Gardens Community Read Program.
Baby Music: Thursday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 1 month to 2 years. Dance, Sing, and Move along with your little one. Register at www.gcls.org.
Make an Indoor Terrarium: Longwood Gardens Community Program: Thursday, April 24 at 4 p.m. Join us for Certified Gardener, Martha Battisti – she will bring all supplies necessary for you to make your own terrarium. Each child must be registered as space is limited. This is a Longwood Garden Community program.
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.
Take-Home Activities:
Read and Do Bags!: Limited to one per child, each bag contains 2 to 3 library books, a coloring page, and a simple craft you can do with your child at home. Different themes are available while supplies last. Please bring your bag to the circulation desk for checkout.
Grab and Go Bags for Children: Limited to one per child, each bag includes simple crafts you can do at home! There will be two new crafts per month. First-come, first-served, while supplies last.
Adult Programs:
Needle Arts: Wednesdays, April 9 & 23 at 6:30 p.m. Crochet, knit, or sew your own project or select one of ours. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.
Easter Craft with Ms. Kerri: Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. Join us in making a fun Easter Craft with Ms. Kerri. Supplies and space are limited so please be sure to call the library and register.
Page Turners Adult Book Club: Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Join us for lively discussions on an interesting selection of books. This month’s title is Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.
