For more information or to register, visit our website at www.gcls.org.
All GCLS libraries will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, in observance of Christmas Eve. All GCLS libraries will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas. On Wednesday, Dec. 31, all GCLS libraries will close at 5:00 pm, in observance of New Year’s Eve.
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, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. Get creative with mixed-media art. Ages 4 to 12. Please register.
STEAM Tuesdays: Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. Fun projects based on science, technology, engineering or math. Please register.
Family Crafting Time: Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. Make a craft and take it home with you! Please register.
Homeschool Hangout: Friday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Come out and do some hands-on learning! We will be doing a fun science experiment.
Community Helper’s Club: Tuesday, Dec. 23 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.
Holiday Party: Monday, Dec. 8 from 4 – 5:30 p. m. Come out and celebrate the Holiday! Santa will be here for photos and an interactive experience.
Adult Programs:
Crafter’s Corner: Reverse Glass Painting: Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Julie will be showing everyone how to create a reverse art glass painting. All supplies provided.
Quilling Time: Wednesday, Dec. 3 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.
Quilling Time: Wednesday, Dec. 17 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.
Christmas Cookie Decorating with Allison: Saturday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. Celebrate the holidays with cookies! Learn decorating basics and how to decorate festive holiday cookies using royal icing. Allison will teach 3 designs and each patron will go home with 3 cookies. All materials are 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.
Winter Craftapalooza: Monday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. Drop in between 4:30 and 6 p.m. to do a variety of winter crafts. All Ages. Please register.
Teen Craft: Airdry Trinket Tray: Monday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. Create a trinket tray with air dry clay then decorate and seal it. Ages 13 to 17. Registration is required.
Santa Visit!: Friday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Santa is making a stop at the library for a special visit! Parents will be able to take photos of their children with Santa. Kids can do crafts while they wait their turn. Registration is encouraged.
Adult Programs:
Monday Night Needlers: Mondays, Dec. 15 and 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your fiber arts project or learn to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, etc. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome.
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.
Everybody Sign: Basic American Sign Language Lessons: Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Join us on First Thursdays for an interactive class exploring the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). In this session, you’ll learn everyday signs, common phrases, and proper fingerspelling techniques. We’ll also debunk popular myths and misconceptions about ASL, Deaf culture, and the Deaf community. Whether you’re curious, just starting out, or looking to enhance your communication skills, this class is a great place to begin! Please register.
Sign Language Social: Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Come join our First Thursday relaxed and welcoming American Sign Language (ASL) Socials — a space for everyone interested in ASL and Deaf culture! Whether you’re Deaf, hard-of-hearing, a sign language student, interpreter, or just curious about learning, these gatherings are a great way to connect, practice signing, and build community. All skill levels are welcome, no pressure, just conversation, culture, and connection. Let’s sign, learn, and grow together!
Crafting for Adults: Punched Tin Star: Friday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. Make an old-fashioned punched tin ornament from a galvanized star. All materials provided. Registration is required as space is limited.
Wooly Wonders: Dec. 15 from 10:30-12 p.m. This needle felting group meets the third Monday of each month, making 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.
Tinseltown Tuesdays: Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. This month we will be watching Christmas in Connecticut (1945), a post WWII romantic comedy with Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, Reginald Gardiner. A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas. Popcorn provided, please register.
Mystery Book Club: Wednesday, Dec. 17 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 We Solve Murders by Richard Osman. Contact the Greenwich branch for a copy or for virtual participation.
Logan Library
498 Beckett Road
856-241-0202
Children’s Programs:
Toddler Storytime: Mondays, Dec. 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10:30 a.m., and Fridays, Dec. 5 & 19 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.
Baby Storytimes: Wednesdays, Dec. 10, 17 & 24 at 10:15 a.m. Our littlest patrons can join us for songs, stories, and bubbles! Ages 0 to 2. Please register.
Active Storytime: Wednesdays, Dec. 10, 17 & 24 at 11 a.m. Join us for stories that will incorporate yoga poses and movement as we read. Ages 2 to 5. Please register, space is limited.
Family Lego Night: Thursday, Dec. 4 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.
WinterFest with Santa!: Saturday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. Kickoff the holiday season with our annual WinterFest celebration! Families will be able to write letters to Santa, enjoy a holiday movie and Santa will be in attendance for pictures.
WinterFest Kids Craft!: Saturday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. Come make a festive holiday craft at WinterFest!
Big Kid Storytime: Thursday, Dec. 11 at 4:30 p.m. Calling all first and second graders! Enjoy a story time just for you! Each month we will read books, sing silly songs, and create crafts. Please register.
Signed Toddler Storytime: Friday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for short stories, songs ,and a craft. Ages 2 to 3. Signed Toddler Storytime will include an American Sign Language Interpreter on the second Friday of the month. Join us for songs, books, and a craft. Please register.
FURever As Friends Holiday Party: Tuesday, Dec. 16 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.
Crafts, Crafts, Crafts: Monday, Dec. 29 at 1 p.m. Pick a craft to make and take. There will be crafts appropriate for kids ages 3 to 12. Please register.
Holiday Movie Matinee: Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. njoy a viewing of The Year Without a Santa Claus during winter break! All ages welcome!
Noon Year’s Eve Party: Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m. Ring in the New Year at noon with a dance party and balloon drop! Registration required.
Adult Virtual/Hybrid Programs:
Socrates Café: Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 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, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 at 1 p.m. Have a fun time playing board games. A variety of games are played each week.
Knit & Crochet Club: Thursdays, December 4, 11 & 18 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, Dec. 4 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.
Memory Preservation Station: Friday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. & Tuesday, Dec. 23 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, Dec. 5, 12, 19 & 26 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, Dec. 8 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, Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet and Ourselves by Nicola Twilley. Please Register.
Silhouette & Decal Making Certification: Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6: p.m. & Friday, Dec. 19 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.
Quilting & Sewing Club: Tuesday, Dec. 9 & 23 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: Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Come join us every month for a new, unique craft led by Sandi. This month we will be making a holiday birdhouse decoration. Supplies are limited and registration is required. This month there is one class only.
3D Printer Reservation: Thursday, Dec. 11 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.
3D Printer Certification: Friday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. & Tuesday, Dec. 16 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.
POP of Art!: Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11:30 p.m.Learn about the life and artwork of Robert Rauchenberg and create art in their style with local artist Loren Dann. Please register! This program is made possible in part by funding from The Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission at Rowan College of South Jersey, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Bestsellers Book Club: Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Join us each month for a discussion about our monthly book pick. This month we will be discussing North Woods by Daniel Mason. Please ask the Logan Library circulation staff for a copy of the book.
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.
Preschool Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for short stories, songs, and a craft
Lego League: Thursdays, Dec. 4 and 18 at 4:30 p.m. Stretch those STEM skills! Join us for LEGO free-builds, challenges, and competitions. For patrons ages 6 to 12, and their families. Walk-ins welcome. Registration appreciated.
Make it Monday: Monday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. Choose from 3 homemade gifts to make for a special person! Ages 6 to 12. Please register. Supplies limited.
Music and Movement: Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Sing, dance, and play with your little one. Ages 2 to 5. Please register.
Homeschool STEAM Club: Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. Decorate a non-edible gingerbread house. Limited supplies, each child must be registered separately. Ages 3 to 12.
FURever As Friends Howliday Party: Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Read to a therapy animal! All ages. Please register.
Special Olympics Young Athletes Program: Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. Special Olympics Young Athletes is a FREE, inclusive sports program for children ages 2 to 7.
Make it Monday: Monday, Dec. 22 at 4:30 p.m. Create and decorate a graham cracker gingerbread house! Supplies are limited; registration is required. Ages 6 to 12.
Family Films: Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate the season with a magical mashup of spooky chills and holiday cheer! Join us for a special screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas, rated PG. Be sure to register to save your spot!
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration: Monday, Dec. 29 at 11:30 a.m. Countdown to noon with Mister Boom Boom! Ages 0 to 8. Registration preferred.
Teen Events:
Teen Gaming Club: Fridays at 3 p.m. Come hang out and play video games, board games, and more! Ages 13 to 17.
Teen Club: Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Play holiday-themed bingo and win candy as a prize! Ages 13 to 17.
Teen Trivia: Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Are you a vessel for unlimited information, but have nowhere to unload it? Then Teen Trivia Night is the perfect event for you! Space is limited, please register to secure your spot.
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons: Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. Come along and join our adventure! Have a group of friends or a story to tell? Come to our information session and learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons with our very own seasoned adventurer, Mx. Rú.
Teen Club: Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Make a Christmas ornament! Ages 13 to 17. Supplies are limited; registration is required.
Adult Programs:
Knitters & Stitchers: Mondays, Dec. 8, 15, 22 & 29 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
Buttons! Buttons!: Monday, Dec. 8, 15, 22 & 29 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.
Chess Club: Mondays, Dec. 8, 15 & 22 at 6:30 p.m. Chess club for ages 8 and up, including adults. Please register.
Library Equal Access Program: Tuesday, Dec. 9 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, Dec. 16 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.
Adult Chair Yoga for Vital Energy: Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 at 2 p.m. Join us for a weekly Chair Yoga session with Xiaomin Cai. Registration required as space is limited.
Author JoAnn Laughlin, Stratton Hall: A House With A Name: Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Please join local author JoAnn Laughlin as she discusses her newly released book Stratton Hall: A House With A Name which is located in Woolwich Twp. Dr. Stratton was a surgeon in the American Revolution and Stratton Hall is on the National Register of Historic Homes. This event is sponsored by the New Jersey State Library REV250 Grant. Please register. For more information, please call 856-223-6050.
3D Printer Certification: Fridays, Dec. 5, 12, 19 & 26 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, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. Please join us for Book Club to discuss Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors. Everyone is welcome. Registration required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Tuesday Book Club: Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Please join us for Book Club to discuss Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout. Everyone is welcome. Registration required. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Holiday Concert with the Carlton Brothers: Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Join the Carlton Brothers for an evening of holiday music. Please call 856-223-6050 with any questions.
Fighting Men Fighting Cancer: Tuesday, Dec. 9 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.
Bone Jewelry Workshop: Thursday, Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. South Jersey Artist Collective Presents Lenapehoking Reestablishment SJAC Workshop Series: Bone Jewelry. Guests will be taught the art of Bone Jewelry, through many different forms of art, such as chokers, bracelets, and/or necklaces. Guests will also be taught some of the origins of both the art, and the people of these lands. Presented by Ty “Dancing Wolf” & Lia “Watching Sparrow.” Registration is required.
Friends Donation Day: Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. The Friends of Gloucester County Library System will be accepting book donations in the Mullica Hill Branch parking lot near the shed from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Please call 856-223-6050 for additional information.
Mah Jongg: Tuesday, Dec. 16 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.
Learn to Sew: Saturday, Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. Bring your own sewing machine and learn how it works, how to mend clothes, or how to sew from a pattern. Space is limited, so registration is required. Please call 856-223-6011 or email Make@GCLS.org for additional information.
Virtual Programs:
Readers’ Roundtable: Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 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:
FURever as Friends: Monday, Dec. 15 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 will be our Holiday Celebration. Feel free to dress for the holiday. Read to one of our adorable therapy animals. Each child will be given a 10-15 minute time slot. All ages.
Story Time: Tuesdays, Dec. 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. Dec. 28 will be our Holiday Celebration.
Story Time: Wednesdays, Dec. 10, 17, & 31 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. Please register for only one session per week. The 9th will be our Halloween Celebration. Feel free to have your child dress up and bring a snack to share.
Make a Holiday Ornament: Thursday, Dec. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Make your own reindeer holiday ornament. Supplies and space are limited so be sure to register. Best suited for ages 6 to 12.
Homeschooling Fun: Monday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. This program alternates between STEM projects and art projects. Please register.
Lego League: Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. Ages 4 to 12. Build what you like or try our monthly creation challenge. Please register.
Teen Anime Club: Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17. Enjoy Anime and Manga with other like-minded fans.
Toddler Music & Movement: Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Fingerplays, dancing, marching, singing and instruments.
Santa Visit: Friday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Bring your child out to visit Santa!!! We will read a story, sing some songs and then each child can visit with Santa and get their photo taken by the parent/guardian. We will have coloring and activity pages for children as they wait for their turn.
Adapted Art: Friday, Dec. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Join us for an adapted art activity for children with different abilities. Space is limited so please be sure to register. Best suited for ages 2 to 6.
Teen Book Club: Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. This month’s selection is Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson.
Teen Gaming: Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. Play video games, board games, card games, and make some new friends!
Tiempo de cuentos bilingüe: 18 de diciembre 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.
Teen Movie Night: Tuesday, Dec. 23 at6 p.m. Come enjoy a relaxing movie or create a skit that could go towards a future fun film project. The movie this evening will be Home Alone. Ages 12 to 17. Registration not required but is encouraged.
New Year’s Eve Celebration!: Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 1:30 p.m. Join us for a fun time of celebrating the new year! There will be activities, snack, and, of course, a countdown! Be sure each child is registered individually.
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: Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Crochet, knit, or sew your own project or select one of ours.
Holiday Concert: Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Get ready for the holidays by joining us for our annual Holiday Concert with Harpist, Richmond Carlton & Guitarist, Justin Carlton. The brothers are sure to delight you with their talent, humor, and choice of music. Please be sure each person is registered as we have limited space.
Page Turners Adult Book Club: Now switched to Thursdays! Thursday, Dec. 18 at 12:45 p.m. Join us for lively discussions on an interesting selection of books. This month’s title is Frozen River by Ariel Lawhorn.
