For more information or to register, visit our website at www.gcls.org.
All branches of the Gloucester County Library System will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day.
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, July 3 at 4 p.m. Get creative with mixed-media art. Ages 4 to 12. Please register.
STEAM Tuesdays: Tuesday, July 8 at 4 p.m. Fun projects based on science, technology, engineering or math. Please register.
Family Crafting Time: Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. Make a craft and take it home with you. Please register.
Community Helper’s Club: Tuesday, July 22 at 4 p.m. This monthly meeting is to put like-minded tweens and teens together to discuss how to make our communities a better place. We will be talking about topics such as going green, donating supplies or even helping the elderly. 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, July 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. The pages do not have to be numbered or in order. 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.
Kids Crafting Time: July 7, 14,21, and 28 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun crafts all summer long. Please Register.
Teen Crafters: July 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a fun activity that includes mixed-media art. Please Register.
Andrew’s Big Show: July 7 at 2 p.m. Come out and watch a fun comedy show that includes juggling and so much more. Registration is required.
Magician Chad Juros: July 25 at 2 p.m. Come out to see Magician Chad Juros put on a captivating show. Registration is required.
Big Idea Committee: July 28 at 2 p.m. Come out to see a fantastic music show put on by Big Idea Committee. Registration is required.
Adult Programs:
Glassboro’s Afternoon Readers Book Club: Monday, July 7, at 2 p.m. Please feel free to stop in and join our discussion. We will be discussing The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff. New members are always welcome.
Crafter’s Corner: Diamond Art Bookmarks: Tuesday, July 15 at 2 p.m. Adorn a ribboned straw hat with faux flowers to hang on a wall or a door. All supplies provided. Please register as space is limited.
Quilling Time: Wednesday, July 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. All supplies provided. Please register as space is limited.
Chair Yoga with Kristin from Seeds of Love Yoga: July 9 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.
Color Our World Paint Workshop: July 16 at 6 p.m. This workshop will be presented by Squirrel’s Nest Art Studio out of Woodstown. She will walk you through painting a replica of the picture shown. All supplies provided. Please register as space is limited.
Color our World Wreath: July 23 at 6 p.m. This workshop will be presented by Squirrel’s Nest Art Studio. She will walk you through making this beautiful wreath with a wire frame and mesh. All supplies provided. 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.
Storytime: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Family storytime featuring stories, songs, and crafts appropriate for ages 2 to 5. Please register.
Bubble Art: Monday, July 7 at 5 p.m. Use colored bubbles to make an artistic masterpiece. Ages 6 to 12. Please register.
Chad Juros Magic Show: Wednesday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Come out to see Magician Chad Juros put on a captivating show. All ages welcome. Please register.
Embellished Photo Portraits: Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m. Combine photography and fiber art with this project. Use embroidery string to embellish black and white photographs. Bring in high-quality photos to work on, or send in a photo and we’ll print it out for you. Ages 13 to 17. Please register.
T-shirt Design: Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. Use fabric pens and puffy paint to decorate a white t-shirt. All supplies provided. All ages welcome. Please register.
Balloon Art Workshop: Monday, July 14 at 5 p.m. I See Magic is coming to the library for a Balloon Twisting Workshop. Learn how to make balloon animals and shapes. Suitable for ages 7 and up. Space is limited, registration is necessary.
Artist Workshop: Janel Sobel: Saturday, July 19 at 11 a.m. Continuing our Artist Workshop Series, today we are splatter painting in the style of Janet Sobel. Dress for a mess. This program will be held outside, and is weather dependent. An email will be sent out at 9 a.m. if the program is cancelled. All ages welcome. Please register.
Artist Workshop: Hokusai: Monday, July 21 at 5 p.m. Continuing our Artist Workshop Series, tonight we are making block prints in the style of Katsushika Hokusai. Dress for a mess. Ages 9 to 17. Please register.
Drum2BFit: Thursday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 3 to 12 are invited to participate in a fun, high energy program that combines cardio and music while beating a drum to their favorite tunes. Please register.
STEAM Club: Kaleidoscopes: Thursday, July 24th at 3 p.m., GCLS Greenwich Library. Build your own kaleidoscope and learn how they work. Please register.
Mini Tapestry Weaving: Monday, July 28 at 6 p.m. Learn how to make a small tapestry with a mini loom. Ages 13 to 17. Please register.
Artist Workshop: Herve Tullet: Wednesday, July 30 at 11 a.m. Continuing our Artist Workshop Series, we are doing a Herve Tullet art project. Best for ages 5 to 10. Please register.
Eyes of the Wild: Thursday, July 31 at 2:30 p.m. Universal favorite, Eyes of the Wild, is back with an incredible animal show. Please register.
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 welcome.
Crafts for All Abilities: Monday, July 7 at 11 a.m. Enjoy a fun and easy project – designed for special needs adults but open to anyone 13 and up. All materials provided. Please register.
Monday Night Needlers: Monday, July 7 and 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your fiber arts project or learn to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, etc. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome.
Functional Foods for Life: Chocolate: Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a chocolate tasting while learning more about the health benefits of this favorite food. Luanne Hughes from the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station returns to talk about the cacao fruit. Please register.
Crafting for Adults: Colorful Candles: Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. Color Your World this summer; use candle wax to paint designs on larger candles. All materials provided. Registration required as space is limited.
Tinseltown Tuesdays: Tuesday, July 15 at 5:30 p.m. This month we will be watching Mildred Pierce (1945). Joan Crawford won an Oscar for Best Leading Actress. With Jack Carson, Zachary Scott. A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter.
Mystery Book Club: Wednesday, July 16 at 2 p.m. This book club meets each month on the third Wednesday of the month from 2-3 pm. This month we will be discussing Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy L. Sayers. Contact the Greenwich branch for a copy or to discuss virtual participation. New members welcome.
Woolly Wonders: Monday, July 21 at 10:30 -12 p.m. In this needle felting group, which meets on the third Monday of the month, we make small 3D shapes from wool. Whether you’ve never needle felted before or you’re an expert, this group is for you. All materials provided. Registration required as space is limited.
Biography Book Club: Wednesday, July 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 Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell. Contact the Greenwich branch for a copy or to discuss virtual participation. New members welcome.
LOGAN LIBRARY
498 Beckett Road – 856-241-0202
Children’s Programs:
FURever As Friends Reading Program: Tuesday July 15 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
Baby Storytimes: Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 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, July 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.
Summer Reading Performer – Andrew’s Big Show: Monday, July 7 at 11 a.m. Join us for a fun circus performance with Andrew’s Big Show.
Kids Crafts: Monday, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 3:30 p.m. Get crafty this summer at the Logan Library. Ages 6 to 8. Please register.
Tween Crafts: Thursday, July 10 & 24 at 3:30 p.m. Join us for fun crafts all summer long. Ages 9 to 12. Please register.
Toddler Storytime with PreK Teachers from the Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center:
Friday, July 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. Ages 2 to 3. Please register.
Summer Reading Performer -Science Heroes: Monday, July 14 at 11 a.m. Learn about science in this fun show by the Science Heroes.
Toddler Storytime: Fridays, July 18 & 25 at 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Family Storytime featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Please only pick one of the two sessions on Fridays. Ages 2 to 8. Please register.
Summer Reading Performer – Toni Baloney: Monday, July 21 at 11 a.m. Come to our dance party with Toni Baloney.
Teen Pottery Painting: Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Come paint a unique piece of pottery from Fahrenheit Ceramic Studio. Ages 13 to 18 only. Registration required.
Summer Reading Performer – Mini Golf: Monday, July 28 at 11 a.m. Join us for drop-in family mini golf inside the library.
Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday!: Wednesday, July 30 at 6 p.m. Come join us in an array of activities to celebrate a favorite literary character, Harry Potter. The activities are best suited for ages 6 and up.
Adult Virtual/Hybrid Programs:
Socrates Café: Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 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, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 1 p.m.Have a fun time playing board games. A variety of games are played each week.
Knit & Crochet Club: Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 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.
Silhouette & Decal Making Reservation: Thursday, July 3 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.
Quilting & Sewing Club: Tuesday, July 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.
Silhouette & Decal Making Certification: Tuesday, July 8 & Thursday, July 17 at 6 p.m. & Friday, July 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.
Tai Chi: Tuesday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 3:30 p.m.6-week Tai Chi series with instructor, Kathy Brown. Please register for each class separately.
Crafting with Sandi: Wednesdays, July 9 & 23 at 6:30 p.m.Come join us every second or fourth Wednesday for Crafting with Sandi. This month crafters will create a Fourth of July decoration. There will be two classes, please sign up for one class. Supplies are limited and registration is required.
3D Printer Reservation: Thursday, July 10 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.
3D Printer Certification: Friday, July 11 at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 15 & Thursday, July 24 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.
Gaming Get-Together: Fridays, July 11, 18 & 25 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.
History Book Club: Monday, July 14 at 7 p.m. The History Book Club will be held the second Monday of each month. Please stop by the circulation desk for this month’s selection, Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the Trial that Riveted a Nation by Brenda Wineapple. Please Register.
Bestsellers Book Club: Wednesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. Join us each month for a discussion about our monthly book pick. This month we will be discussing The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. Please ask the Logan Library circulation staff for a copy of the book.
Memory Preservation Station: Tuesday, July 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.
Christmas in July Pottery Painting: Friday, July 25 at 1:30 p.m. It’s Christmas in July. Participants will paint a Christmas themed pottery piece. Fahrenheit Ceramic Studio will fire it at their store and return it to the library for pickup at a later date. Registration is required.
MULLICA HILL LIBRARY
389 Wolfert Station Road – 856-223-6000
Children’s Programs:
Summer Reading Program- Color Our World: All month long. Read and log books for prizes. All ages at all GCLS branches.
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.
Preschool Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for short stories, songs, and a craft appropriate for ages 3 to 5. (Except July 4th and Thanksgiving)
Lego League: Thursday, July 3 and 17 at 4:30 p.m. Complete building challenges with Legos. Ages 6 to 12.
Mini Builders: Monday, July 7 at 11 a.m. Play with Magna Tiles, Stretch and Connectors, Cars, and more. Ages 0 to 5.
Movie Matinee: Monday, July 7 at 12 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy a movie matinee. Today’s showing will be Migration. Rated PG. All ages. Please register.
Music and Movement: Wednesdays, July 9 and 23 at 10:30 a.m. Sing, dance, and play with your little one. Ages 2 to 5. Please register.
Sunset Storytime: Wednesdays, July 9 and 23 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.
Digger and David Puppet Show: Wednesday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Join Digger and David as they perform The Wizard of Color, a story about the magic of colors in the world. All ages.
FURever As Friends Reading Program: Thursdays, July 10 and 24 at 6:30 p.m. Read to a therapy dog or cat. All ages.
Make it Monday: Monday, July 14 at 4:30 p.m. Bring a white t-shirt to tie-dye. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required.
Drawing Class: Tuesday, July 15 at 2 p.m. Learn how to draw with Young Rembrandts. Ages 6 to 12. Limited seating; individual registration required.
Music Play Patrol: Wednesday, July 16 at 2 p.m. Embark on an exhilarating, hands-on musical journey that introduces children to the diverse sounds and rhythms of instruments from around the world. Join us in making music together. Ages 0 to 8. Registration required.
Drawing Class: Monday, July 21 at 4:30 p.m. Learn how to draw with Young Rembrandts. Ages 6 to 12. Limited seating; individual registration required.
Eyes of the Wild: Wednesday, July 23at 2 p.m. Eyes of the Wild present Wallaby Tales, a live animal presentation. Ages 5 and up. Registration required.
Rainbow Road Party: Monday, July 28 at 2 p.m. Play Mario Kart and make a rainbow road bracelet or perler bead craft. Try to beat Miss Maddy on Rainbow Road for a prize. Ages 9 to 14. Registration required.
Blue Heeler Bash: Wednesday, July 30 at 6 p.m. It’s a Blue Heeler Bash…for real life. Celebrate everything about our favorite puppies with games, activities, refreshments and more. Registration for each child required.
Adult In-Person Programs:
Writers’ Roundtable: Tuesdays, July 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, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10 a.m. Embroidery is back in a new way. 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, July 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.
Knitters & Stitchers: Mondays, July 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, July 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.
MHB Adult Craft – Appel Farm: Monday, July 7 at 6 p.m. Join GCLS and Appel Farm Art and Music Center for a jewelry making workshop. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited. For additional information please call 856-223-6050.
Tuesday Book Club: Tuesday, July 8 at 2 p.m. We will be discussing The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Everyone is welcome. Registration required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Fighting Men Fighting Cancer: Tuesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. This is a confidential education and support group offered in person to help survivors, patients and caregivers navigate the impacts of prostate cancer. The group is open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Please call 856-223-6050 for more information.
Drum2bFit: Thursday, July 10 at 1:30 p.m. Cardio drumming made fun for everyone. Please register. Please call 856-467-0050 for additional information.
3D Printer Certification: Fridays, July 11, 18 & 25 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, July 14 at 1 p.m. We will be discussing Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo. Everyone is welcome. Registration required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Patch It!: Monday, July 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.
GCLS Librarians on Twitch: Thursdays, July 3 & 17 at 3 p.m. Come join librarians Paul and Crysta as they play a variety of games on the library’s Twitch channel. Lurk or chat in our chill and cozy livestream. https://www.twitch.tv/gclslibrarians .
Mah Jongg: Tuesday, July 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.
Identifying & Preventing Financial Elder Abuse: Thursday, July 24 at 2 p.m. Join us as we welcome Patricia Troy from the Forensic Accounting Office of the Philadelphia FBI for a presentation on Elder fraud. Elder fraud is defined as a financial fraud scheme which targets seniors (60 years and older). Please consider coming out to educate yourself and others on how to identify, prevent and report potential financial elder abuse. Common scams and strategies for avoiding them will be discussed. Please call 856-223-6050 for more information.
All Levels Yoga Class: Monday, July 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.
The Healing Art of Intuitive Drawing: Tuesday, July 29 at 1:30 p.m. Artist Nancy Jane Sullivan will show how to use doodling as a way of relaxing and easing the mind. Registration is required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Ned Hector, Continental Soldier: Wednesday, July 30 at 2 p.m. Join us for a visit from Re-enactor, Noah Lewis, who will be portraying Ned Hector, a Continental Soldier who fought in the Battle of Brandywine during the American Revolution and was held in such high regard by his community that they named a street after him in the mid 1850’s. Lewis has been portraying “Ned Hector” since 2000 and has presented at the Museum of the American Revolution, Gloucester County Historical Society and numerous venues. Lewis is also writing a biography of Ned Hector. The program is sponsored by the New Jersey State Library Rev250 grant. Registration required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Author Visit – Michael C. Harris: Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. Author and historian Michael C. Harris who has written three books in the Philadelphia Campaign Series on the American Revolution, will be appearing at GCLS for an author visit. The first book in Michael’s Philadelphia Campaign Series is the bestseller Brandywine: A Military History of the Battle that Lost Philadelphia but Saved America, September 11, 1777. It was also a finalist for the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Book Award. The second book in the series, also a bestseller, is Germantown: A Military History of the Battle for Philadelphia, October 4, 1777, comprising a comprehensive study of the Battle of Germantown, one of the largest engagements of the American Revolutionary War. This book offers a detailed examination of the battle, its strategic context, and the events leading up to and following it, including the British occupation of Philadelphia. Fighting for Philadelphia completes the trilogy. The program is sponsored by the New Jersey State Library Rev250 grant. Registration is required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Adult Summer Reading Program: Saturday, June 21 through Aug. 1. Join us for a fun summer of reading. Adults can participate in GCLS’s Summer Reading Program by reading books and submitting reviews. Reviews will be used in a weekly raffle for prizes, including new books. A grand prize will be awarded at the end of the program. No registration required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Adult Virtual Programs:
Readers’ Roundtable: Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 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 LIBRARY
1442 Kings Highway – 856-467-0111
Children’s Programs:
July Challenges: Scavenger Hunt – find all the summer-related pictures and get a prize.
Story Time: Tuesdays, July 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.
Story Time: Wednesdays, July 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.
Teen Movie/Film Club: Thursday, July 3 from 4-6 p.m. Come enjoy a relaxing movie or create a skit that could go towards a future fun film project. Ages 12 to 17. Registration not required but is encouraged.
FURever as Friends: Mondays, July 7 & 21 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 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.
Lego League: Tuesday, July 8 at 4 p.m. Ages 4 to 12. Build what you like or try our monthly creation challenge. Please register.
Teen Anime Club: Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17. Enjoy Anime and Manga with other like-minded fans.
Toddler Music & Movement: Thursday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Fingerplays, dancing, marching, singing and instruments.
Make a Colorful Bracelet: Thursday, July 10 at 3 p.m. Ages 9 to 12. Make a colorful bracelet out of embroidery floss. Limited space so be sure to register.
Colorful Parade: Friday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 6. To go with our Summer Reading theme, “Color Your World,” we are having a colorful parade. Each child should wear their most colorful clothes. We will march around downstairs and upstairs with instruments. Each child will receive a participation certificate. Be sure to register each child.
Center for Aquatic Sciences: Monday, July 14 at 2 p.m. Best for ages 6 to 12. Join us for the Center for Aquatic Sciences as they bring some animals to fit our “Color Your World” Summer Reading theme. The Center for Aquatic Sciences always provides entertaining, educational, and informative shows. Be sure to register as space is limited.
Teen Gaming: Tuesday, July 15 at6:30 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 Julio a las 10:30 a.m. 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.
Stuff & Paint Your Own Bear: Thursday, July 17 at 2 p.m. Ages 6 to 12. Come and make your own stuffed bear. Not only do you stuff him – you paint him. Your kids will have a blast. There is only space for 15 students so be sure to register.
Splatter Painting: Monday, July 21 at 2 p.m. Join us for a fun time of splatter painting. You will be completely covered and go inside a tent. You will come out with one 8 X 10 canvas that you splatter painted. This program will be done by the Mullica Hill Art Center. The tent will be in our back parking lot. Each child painting needs to be registered. Even though your child will be covered, consider wearing old clothes.
Baby Music: Thursday, July 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.
Paper Mosaic Craft: Thursday, July 24 at 4 p.m. Ages 6-12. Color Our World with your own colorful paper mosaic craft. There will be sample patterns or create your own. Be sure to register as space is limited.
Thinking Money for Kids: Friday, July 25 at 2 p.m. Join us for our Thinking Money for Kids – This is a grant 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 suited for ages 6 to 12.
Make a Tie-dyed T-shirt: Monday, July 28 at 7 p.m. Ages 6 to 12. Come make a tie-dyed t-shirt. Supplies are limited so you must be registered. T-shirts are provided but feel free to bring your own. It’s a messy project, consider wearing old clothes.
Teen Safe Space: Thursday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. This is an all-inclusive club where Teens can come to talk about things that have been on their mind. Note that we have a strict policy regarding inclusivity and there will be zero tolerance for any discrimination against one another. Registration is not required but encouraged.
Digger & Dave Magic Show: Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with Digger and David. He’ll be performing “The Magic Pot.” This event will be held at the Trinity Social Hall, 1202 Kings Highway, Swedesboro. Be sure to register each attendee, all ages welcome.
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 Kits 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:
Craft Buffet: Wednesday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Choose any craft project or create your own. All materials will be provided. Space is limited, registration is required.
Christmas in July Craft: Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. Channel your holiday spirit to craft a Christmas Wreath. Space is limited, registration is required.
