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Logan Library
498 Beckett Road – 856-241-0202
History Book Club: Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. The History Book Club will be held the 2nd Monday of each month. Please stop by the circulation desk for this month’s selection, Invisible: The Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America’s Most Powerful Mobster by Stephen Carter. Please Register. Attendance is in-person or virtually.
Quilting & Sewing Club: Tuesday, Feb. 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.
3D Printer Reservation: Thursday, Feb. 12 at 3:30 p.m. & Tuesday, Feb. 17 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, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. & Thursday, Feb. 26 at 3:30 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.
Bestsellers Book Club: Monday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Join us each month for a discussion about our monthly book pick. This month we will be discussing, James by Percival Everett. Please ask the Logan Library circulation staff for a copy of the book. Please register. Attendance is in-person or virtually.
Elder Law Basics: Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. Learn about resources for seniors when it comes to navigating complex aging-related legal issues. Attorney Misty L. Ralston, Esq. of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation will present this program.
Silhouette & Decal Making Certification: Thursday, Feb. 19 at 3:30 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 20 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.
Keep it Crafty!: Monday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Each month we will create a unique craft. This month we are creating a gingerbread flowerpot. Please register as supplies are limited!
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 appropriate for ages 3 to 5.
Lego League: Thursday, Feb. 5 and 19 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.
Mommy and Me Workout: Fridays, Feb. 6, 13, and 20 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!
Special Olympics Young Athletes Program: Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. Special Olympics Young Athletes is a FREE, inclusive sports program for children ages 2 to 7.
Make it Monday: Monday, Feb. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Make Valentine’s Day candy treats! Ages 6 to 12. Limited supplies; please register.
Music and Movement: Wednesdays, Feb. 11 and 25 at 10:30 a.m. Sing, dance, and play with your little one. Ages 2 to 5. Please register.
Homeschool STEAM Club: Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 12:30 p.m. Design a candy dispenser. Ages 3 to 12. Registration required.
FURever As Friends: Thursdays, Feb. 12 and 26 at 6:30 p.m. Read to a therapy animal! All ages. Please register.
Make it Monday: Monday, Feb. 23 at 4:30 p.m. Make a yarn monster! Ages 6 to 12 Limited supplies; please register.
Discovering Story Characters: Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 4:30 p.m. Learn about characters in a story and create your own character. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required. This program is in partnership with students from Kingsway Regional High School as part of a school project.
Teen Events
Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Gather your party and explore the fantastical world of Faerûn. Materials will be provided.
Teen Gaming Club: Fridays at 3 p.m. Come hang out and play video games, board games, and more! Ages 13 to 17.
Teen Craft: Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. Craft a glass beaded faux plant! For teens 13 to 17. Materials provided, registration required.
Teen Club: Thursday Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Try punch needle embroidery! For teens 13 to 17.
Adult In-Person Programs:
Knitters & Stitchers: Mondays, Feb. 9, 16 & 23 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.
Chess Club: Mondays, Feb. 9, 16 & 23 at 6:30 p.m. Chess club for ages 8 and up, including adults. Please register.
Writers’ Roundtable: Tuesdays, Feb. 3 & 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.
Tai Chi with Kathy: Wednesdays, Feb. 11, 18, & 25 at 12:30 p.m. Join us for an 8-week Tai Chi series with instructor, Kathy Brown, meeting Wednesdays at 12:30 pm from 2/4/26 through March 25. As this is a series that builds on previous classes, please register only if you can attend all eight weeks. Please register for each class separately. Registration required.
Adult Chair Yoga for Vital Energy: Thursdays, Feb.5, 12, 19 & 26 at 2 p.m. Join us for a weekly Chair Yoga session with Xiaomin Cai. Registration required as space is limited.
Mini Club Presents – Thursday Afternoon Painting: Thursdays, Feb.5 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to work on painting your mini figurines, models, scale vehicles, cosplay props, & any other small painting projects you may have. You may bring your own supplies or use paints & brushes from the MakerStudio. No airbrush or spray paint please. Please call 856-223-6011 or email Make@GCLS.org for additional information.
Mommy and Me Workout: Fridays, Feb. 6, 13 & 20 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 from beginner to advanced mommas! Wear athletic apparel and bring a water bottle. For ages to infants to 4 years old. Please register and fill out the waiver.
3D Printer Certification: Friday, Feb. 6 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.
Patch It!: Monday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Bring in patches to sew onto your favorite jacket or button-down shirt.
Tuesday Book Club: Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Please join us for Book Club to discuss The Girl Bandits of Warsaw Ghetto by E. Hyman. Everyone is welcome. Registration required.
Fighting Men Fighting Cancer: Tuesday, Feb. 10 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.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Join presenter James Sunderhauf for an informative discussion on artificial intelligence. The basics of what AI is and what it can do will be among the topics discussed. Presented by the AARP. Please register.
Virtual Reality Reservation: Wednesday, Feb. 11 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.
Friends Donation Day: Saturday, Feb. 14 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.
Mah Jongg: Tuesday, Feb. 17 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.
Graphic Novel Book Club: Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Please join us for Graphic Novel Book Club. Everyone is welcome. Registration required.
An Author Talk: My Journey Writing The Moscow Circuit by M. D. Hansen: Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Join local author M. D. Hansen, a longtime member of GCLS’s Writer’s Roundtable, for a discussion of his newly published spy thriller, The Moscow Circuit, and the journey from idea to publication. If you are interested, please visit his website to join his newsletter or secure a copy of the book at www.mdhansenbooks.com. He will also be signing copies at the end of the presentation. Please register.
Learn to Sew: Saturday, Feb. 21 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.
An Evening of Square Dancing at the Library: Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Join us as we welcome Busy B Square Dancing Club for a fun evening of square dancing at the library! Appropriate for beginners and experts alike, participants will be treated to a professional caller as they learn steps from experienced instructors. Please register. Be sure to wear comfortable and close-fitting shoes.
Fort Mifflin in the American Revolution: Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. Please join us as Dr. Kimberly Brown, a member and presenter of the prestigious Council for the Northeast Historical Archaeology will discuss her research on Philadelphia’s Fort Mifflin and its key role in the American Revolution. Sponsored by the NJ State Library and the REV 250 Grant. Registration is required.
Virtual Programs:
GCLS Librarians on Twitch: Thursdays, Feb. 5, 12 & 19 at 3 p.m. Come join librarians Paul and other GCLS staff 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.
Readers’ Roundtable: Thursdays, Feb. 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 Library
1442 Kings Highway – 856-467-0111
Children’s Programs
February Challenges:
Scavenger Hunt – Find all the hearts and win a prize!
Finish our mosaic – Can you guess what it is?
Story Time: Tuesdays, Feb. 10, 17, & 24 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. Please register for only one session per week.
Story Time: Wednesdays, Feb. 11, 18, & 25 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. Please register for only one session per week.
Homeschooling Fun: Monday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. This program alternates between STEM projects and “Meet the Artist.” Please register.
Lego League: Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. Ages 4 to 12. Build what you like or try our monthly creation challenge. Please register.
Teen Anime Club: Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 13-17. Enjoy Anime and Manga with other like-minded fans.
Toddler Music & Movement: Thursday, Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Fingerplays, dancing, marching, singing and instruments. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.
Valentine Craft: Thursday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. Join us for a cute Valentine’s Day Craft. Space and supplies are limited. Be sure to register.
Teen DIY: Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Come create a Valentine’s Day Coaster that can be given to your Valentine or someone who is important to you. Registration is not required but recommended.
Teen Book Club: Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 4 pm. This month’s selection is Fairy Tale by Stephen King.
Teen Gaming: Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Play video games, board games, card games, and make some new friends!
Adapted Art: Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 4 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.
Tiempo de cuentos bilingüe: 19 de febrero 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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. Come one, come all Teens who range from novice to expert for an exciting round of Dungeons and Dragons at the Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library. Registration is not required but highly recommended.
Teen Movie Night: Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 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.
Baby Music: Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Dance, Sing, bounce, & move with your little one. This is best suited for 1 month to 2 years. Be sure to register.
Pokémon Day: Thursday, Feb. 26 at 4:30 p.m. Join us in celebrating Pokèmon Day by creating your own Pokèmon character puppets. Supplies are limited. Be sure to register. Best suited for ages 6-12.
Teen Ted Talks: Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Teens come and present a Power Point on their favorite subject, book, video game, or anything they find interesting so long as it is appropriate. Teen Ted Talks will kick off this Thursday and be once a month on the Fourth Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30. Registration not required but is encouraged.
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:
Dip, Dip, Dessert!: Monday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Make a variety of chocolate dipped desserts! Supplies and space are limited, registration is required.
Needle Arts: Wednesday, Feb. 11 & 25 at 6:30 p.m. Crochet, knit, or sew your own project or select one of ours.
Page Turners Adult Book Club: Thursday, Feb. 26 at 12:45 p.m. Join us for lively discussions on an interesting selection of books. This month’s title is Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.
