For more information or to register, visit our website at www.gcls.org.
Glassboro Library
101 Rowan Blvd.
856-881-0011
Children’s Programs:
Baby Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers, babies, and their adults enjoy songs, rhymes, movement, and stories as we build developmentally appropriate early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Best for ages 0 to 2. Please register.
Storytime: 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, March 5 at 4 p.m. Get creative with mixed-media art. Ages 4 to 12. Please register.
STEAM Tuesdays: Tuesday, March 10 at 4 p.m. Fun projects based on science, technology, engineering or math. Please register.
Family Crafting Time: Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m. Make a craft and take it home with you! Please register.
Homeschool Hangout: Friday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. Come out and do some hands-on learning! We will be doing a fun science experiment.
Tween Book Club: Wednesday, March 18 at 4 p.m. Come out and join our new Tween book club! Focused on ages 10-13, this book club will focus on Graphic Novels! The book will be New Kid by Jerry Craft, and we will have copies for checkout available at the meeting. We will also be discussing what other books we could potentially read! So, make sure to register as space is limited.
Community Helper’s Club: Tuesday, March 24 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.
Adult Programs:
Plot With A Twist Mystery Book Club: Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. Come on by for our new “Plot With A Twist” book club, where we will meet to discuss mystery novels. For our first meeting, we will be reading Three-Inch Teeth by C.J. Box.
Romantasy Book Club: Monday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. If you love Romantasy, this book club is for you. Come out and engage with like-minded individuals who devour romantic fantasy/paranormal reads. This is a new club gathering so don’t be shy and embrace what you enjoy reading. We will be discussing The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig. Things are gonna’ get spicy!
Crafter’s Corner: Let’s Play Ball!: Tuesday, March 17 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Let’s Play Ball! Celebrate the beginning of baseball season with this wooden wreath. All supplies provided. Please register as space is limited.
Quilling Time: Wednesday, March 18 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.
Medicare with Confidence: Monday, March 9 at 3 p.m. This free seminar will educate you on the basics of Medicare, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types available and cost assistance options. The presenter will be Scott Bornfreund who is with SMS Insurance Agency.
Brain & Body Health: Friday, March 13 at 2 p.m. Join us as we welcome Rosemary L O’Dea, MA, RDN, FAND, Nutrition Consultant, Department of Family & Community Health Sciences Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County, for an informative presentation on how to keep your brain healthy. Please register.
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.
Library Window Painting: Monday, March 16 at 5 p.m. The Greenwich Children’s Department window needs to be repainted and I want your help! During this meeting we will be working on the plan for the design of the window. Ages 10 and up. Ages 10 and up. Please register.
Maker’s Day: Slime Party Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. We’re celebrating NJ Maker’s Day by making all kinds of slime! Dress for a mess! Ages 3 to 17. Please register.
Watch and Craft: Monday, March 23 at 4 p.m. Watch Zootopia 2 and do related crafts! All Ages. Registration is required.
Play and Learn: Saturday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a new baby and toddler play program! We’ll have multiple activities appropriate for children ages 0 to 3. Play together with your child and let them play with others!
Spring Crafts: Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m. We’re doing a variety of crafts to celebrate Spring and Easter. We’ll also be dying marshmallows! Ages 3 to 17.
Adult Programs:
Crafts for All Abilities: First Monday of the month 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.
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.
Monday Night Needlers: Monday, March 9 and 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your fiber arts project or learn to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, etc. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome.
Everybody Sign: Basic American Sign Language Lessons: Second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Join us 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: Second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Come join our 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!
Wooly Wonders: Third Monday of the month from 10:30-12 noon. In this needle felting group, 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.
Tinseltown Tuesdays: Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30 p.m. This month we will be watching The Other Side of Midnight (1977) (R) This early Susan Sarandon film is based on the 1973 Sidney Sheldon novel. Also starring John Beck and Marie-France Pisier. A Greek tycoon’s mistress tries to track down and find her ex-World War II lover. Popcorn provided, please register.
Mystery Book Club: Wednesday, March 18 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 A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie. Contact the Greenwich branch for a copy or for virtual participation. New members are welcome.
Adult Craft: Cork Bunny: Friday, March 20 at 11 a.m. This cute bunny hops right out of a bottle and into your house. All materials provided. Registration is required as space is limited.
Nourishing Health as We Age: Monday, March 23 at 11 a.m. Please join the Gloucester County Department of Health to learn about ways to incorporate vitamins, minerals and supplements to fuel your life. Please register.
Biography Book Club: Wednesday, March 25 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 Defiant Brides: the Untold Story of Two Revolutionary Women and the Radical Men They Married by Nancy Rubin Stuart. Contact the Greenwich branch for a copy of the current book or for virtual participation. New members are welcome.
The Story of Old Glory: Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. John Ryan of Historic Cold Spring Village will tell you about the origins and early history of the flag of the United States, using a collection of reproduction historic flags from the 17th century through the Civil War. Please register.
Logan Library
498 Beckett Road
856-241-0202
Children’s Programs:
Toddler Storytime: Mondays, March 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays, March 6, 13, 20,27 at 10:30 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.
FURever As Friends Reading Program: Tuesday, March 3 & 17 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, March 11, 18 & 25 at 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.Our littlest patrons can join us for songs, stories, and bubbles! Ages 0 to 2. Please register.
Family Lego Night: Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Make incredible creations with family and friends and conquer our brick-building challenges! All ages. Please register.
Active Storytime: Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 11:30 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.
CTRL + Shift + Create: Teen Tech Tuesdays: Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Unlock your creative power through tech! Ages 13 to 17. Registration required.
Big Kid Storytime: Thursday, March 12 at 4:30 p.m. Calling all first and second graders! Enjoy a storytime just for you! Each month we will read books, sing silly songs, and create crafts. Please register.
Signed Toddler Storytime: Friday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m. 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. Ages 2 to 3. Please register.
Teen Book Club: Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. Each month we will discuss a popular Young Adult book. Ages 13 to 17. Please register. This month’s Book is Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé.
NJ Makers Day: Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. Join us as we celebrate New Jersey’s rich maker and artistic culture with a fun-filled day of creativity for all ages! Associated activities include Buttons/Keychain making, Rock Painting, Leaf Fossils, Assorted Dinosaur-themed crafts, dino word finds, and coloring pages.
Sunset Storytime: Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m.Join us for a family story time, with stories, themes, music, movement and a craft.
Adult Virtual/Hybrid Programs:
Socrates Café: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30 a.m.Join us as we pose questions and exchange our thoughts on subjects selected by the group. No formal education in philosophy is needed, just a questioning mind. Attendance is in-person or virtually.
Adult In-Person Programs:
Buttons! Buttons!: Friday, March 27 at 2:30 p.m.Make yourself and a friend an awesome pinback button! You can draw your own buttons, then wear your art proudly. Everyone gets two free buttons for stopping by during Buttons! Buttons! Please register.
Socrates Café: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30 a.m.Join us as we pose questions and exchange our thoughts on subjects selected by the group. No formal education in philosophy is needed, just a questioning mind. Attendance is in-person or virtually.
Board and Card Games: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 12:30 p.m. Have a fun time playing board games. A variety of games are played each week.
Knit & Crochet Club: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 1 p.m. Beginners are always welcome and provided with instruction along with the supplies needed to get started. Bring something you are working on or something you would like to discuss.
Silhouette & Decal Making Reservation: Thursday, March 5 at 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 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.
Gaming Get-Together: Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 1 p.m.Get together and play a game with other novices at the library! There is a different game highlighted every week. This is a friendly group, but some experience/knowledge of the game is a plus. Please register, as we have limited sets.
Memory Preservation Station: Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. & Tuesday, March 24 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.
Cardio Drumming: Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m.Join us for Cardio Drumming with Drum2BFit. Must register.
History Book Club: Monday, March 9 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, Her Space, Her Time: How Trail Blazing Women Scientists Decoded the Hidden Universe by Shohini Ghose. Please Register. Attendance is in-person or virtually.
Quilting & Sewing Club: Tuesday, March 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.
Seed Starting 101: When and How to Grow from Seed: Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Gloucester County Certified Gardeners for an informative and hands-on workshop focused on the basics of seed starting. Participants will also take part in a hands-on activity, starting their own seeds using supplies from the GCLS Seed Bank to take home and nurture. For beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Must register.
3D Printer Reservation: Thursday, March 12 at 3:30 p.m. & Tuesday, March 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, March 13 at 2 p.m. & Thursday, March 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, March 16 at 7 p.m.Join us each month for a discussion about our monthly book pick. This month we will be discussing Go as a River by Shelley Read. Please ask the Logan Library circulation staff for a copy of the book. Please register. Attendance is in-person or virtually.
Silhouette & Decal Making Certification: Thursday, March 19 at 3:30 p.m. and Friday, March 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, March 23 at 6:30 p.m.Each month we will create a unique craft. This month we are creating a stuffed fabric bunny. Please register as supplies are limited!
Line Dancing at the Library!: Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m.You’re invited to Line Dancing at the Library! Learn the basics from Jenn Gordon with Appel Farm. Must register as space is limited.
Resumes Rewired: With AI Powered Writing Assistance: Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m.Looking to land your next job? Brushing up on your resume just in case? Join us for a half-hour presentation on how AI tools like ChatGPT can help you enhance your resume. After the demo, stick around for hands-on support—bring your resume on a flash drive or access it from the cloud (email works as well). Ideal for job seekers at any stage of their journey! Please register.
Mullica Hill Library
389 Wolfert Station Road
856-223-6000
Children’s Programs:
Toddler Storytime: Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for short stories, songs, and a craft appropriate for ages 2 to 3.
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, March 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, March 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, March 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, March 9th at 4:30pm. Make a craft out of air-dry clay. Ages 6 to 12. Limited supplies; please register.
Music and Movement: Wednesdays, March 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, March 11 at 12:30 p.m. Participate in three St. Patrick’s Day activities. Ages 3 to 12. Please register.
FURever As Friends: Thursdays, March 12 and 26 at 6:30 p.m. Read to a therapy animal! All ages. Please register.
Story Adventure Time: Monday, March 16 at 4:30 p.m. Learn about the setting of a story and create your own setting. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required. This program is in partnership with students from Kingsway Regional High School as part of a school project.
Make it Monday: Monday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m. Make art out of seeds to celebrate the start of spring! Ages 6 to 12 Limited supplies; please register.
Under the Sea Adventure: Monday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m. Make a coral reef craft and a sensory bottle as we explore the depths of the ocean. 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. Join us for Dungeons and Dragons! Gather your party and explore the fantastical world of Faerûn. Ages 13 to 17. 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 Club: Thursday March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Come to the teen room and make a craft out of Perler beads. Ages 13 to 17.
Teen Club: Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. Make a pressed-flower bookmark to celebrate the start of spring. Ages 13 to 17.
Adult In-Person Programs:
Knitters & Stitchers: Mondays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 1 p.m. Join our group of knitters, crocheters and stitchers. All skill levels are welcome to join. Please register since space may be limited.
Buttons! Buttons!: Mondays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 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, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:30 p.m. Chess club for ages 8 and up, including adults. Please register.
Writers’ Roundtable: Tuesdays, March 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, March 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 p.m. 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, March 5 & 12 at 2 p.m. Join us for a weekly Chair Yoga session with Xiaomin Cai. Registration required as space is limited.
Getting Started with Genealogy with Nancy Polhamus, Librarian and Researcher: Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Do you want to research your family history, but don’t know where to start? Librarian and researcher Nancy Polhamus, leader of the GCLS Genealogy Club, will discuss how to take what you already know and move backward in time. Learn about library databases like Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest, free online sources, and using libraries and archives. This workshop is sponsored by the NJ State Library and the REV250 Grant. Please register.
Mommy and Me Workout: Fridays, March 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 infants to 4 years old. Please register and fill out the waiver.
3D Printer Certification: Friday, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 3 p.m. Get certified to use our MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer and start your own Maker Movement today.
Library Equal Access Program: Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24 & 31 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.
Fighting Men Fighting Cancer: Tuesday, March 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.
Virtual Reality Reservation: Wednesday, March 11, 18 & 25 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.
Jim Segrave Daly Presentation on the Revolutionary War: Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Please join us for an informative lecture on the American Revolution given by Jim Segrave Daly – The Local History Geek. Jim will be discussing “Revolutionary Brothers and Sisters.” This event is sponsored by the REV250 Grant and NJLA. Please register.
Saturday Sew-Along: Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m. Join your fellow sewists to talk shop and work on your current WIPs. BYO sewing machines, equipment, and supplies, along with your current project for a few hours of community sewing. Please note this is not a class, but a chance to spend time working with like-minded folks. Registration is required due to limited space.
MHB Adult Craft with Appel Farm: Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. Join us for an adult craft at the library! Registration is required as space and supplies are limited.
Graphic Novel Book Club: Wednesday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. Please join us for Graphic Novel Book Club. Everyone is welcome. Registration required.
Beer in Colonial Philadelphia: Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. Please join us for an entertaining program by Author Richard Wagner on “Beer in Colonial Philadelphia.” This program is sponsored by the New Jersey State Library REV250 Grant. Please register.
NJ Maker’s Day (Mullica Hill Branch): Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. Come celebrate NJ Makers Day by enjoying various GCLS-hosted, dinosaur-themed ‘make-and-take’ project stations. Guests will be able to jump around the various stations and partake in such activities as: Make a handsewn velvet dinosaur stuffed animal. Sculpt a miniature dinosaur with oven-bake modeling clay. 3D print and paint a dinosaur ‘egg’ or fossil from the Edelman Fossil Park. Miniature dinosaur painting. Create your own fossil imprint cast using found natural objects in the GCLS Garden. All this and more at GCLS/Mullica Hill Branch Library!
Learn to Sew: Saturday, March 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.
MahJong: Tuesday, March 24 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.
Bead It!: Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. Have fun crafting with beads at the GCLS Mullica Hill MakerStudio.
Harrison Township Historical Society Presentation: Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Please join us for an intriguing presentation by Dave Tinney, Cabinet Maker and President of the Harrison Township Historical Society as he presents artifacts and memorabilia dating back to the American Revolution. This program is sponsored by the New Jersey State Library REV250 Grant. Please register.
GCLS/Friends of the Library Costume Jewelry Sale: Friday, March 27 at 11 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.
Beyond the Dinosaur Park – Session 1: Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. Dive into the history of Edelman Fossil Park & Museum and learn about the fascinating fossils discovered here! Educators from the park will lead an interactive lecture on fossils and specimens and provide an activity station to explore. Ages 10 and up. Registration required for each child; limit one session per registrant.
Beyond the Dinosaur Park – Session 2: Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Dive into the history of Edelman Fossil Park & Museum and learn about the fascinating fossils discovered here! Educators from the park will lead an interactive lecture on fossils and specimens and provide an activity station to explore. Ages 10 and up. Registration required for each child; limit one session per registrant.
Understanding Dementia: Tuesday, March 31 at 12 p.m. This program is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Topics will include the various stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the process of getting a diagnosis, strategies for caring for someone with dementia, and much more. Presented by Alzheimer’s New Jersey.
Virtual Programs:
Readers’ Roundtable: Thursdays, March 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.
Swedesboro Library
1442 Kings Highway
856-467-0111
Children’s Programs:
March Challenges:
- Scavenger Hunt – Find the rabbit and win a prize!
- Color an Easter egg for our basket – children’s room window
- Finish our mosaic – Can you guess what it is?
FURever as Friends: Monday, March 16 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Read to one of our adorable therapy animals. Each child will be given a 10-15 minute time slot. All ages.
Story Time: Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. Please register for only one session per week.
Story Time: Wednesdays, March 11, 18, & 25 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. Please register for only one session per week.
Color Your own stickers and mini poster: Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Bring a friend and enjoy coloring your own stickers and mini posters. Space is limited, be sure to register. Ages 4 to 12.
Homeschooling Fun: Monday, March 9 at 3 p.m. This program alternates between STEM projects and “Meet the Artist.” Please register. Best suited for ages 5 to 12.
Lego League: Tuesday, March 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, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17. Enjoy Anime and Manga with other like-minded fans.
Toddler Music & Movement: Thursday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Fingerplays, dancing, marching, singing and instruments. Call 856-467-0111 for more information.
Teen DIY: Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. Make a No Sew Pillow for Saint Patrick’s Day. Registration is not required but recommended.
St. Patty’s Day Snack Craft: Monday, March 16 at 4:30 p.m. Make a cute Pot of Gold snack to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Supplies and space are limited so be sure to register each child separately. This program is best suited for ages 6 to 12.
Teen Book Club: Tuesday, March 17 at 4 p.m. This month’s selection is This is Where it Ends by Marieke Nijkamp.
Teen Gaming: Tuesday, March 17 at6:30 p.m. Play video games, board games, card games, and make some new friends!
Adapted Art: Wednesday, March 18 at 4:30 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.
Tiempo de cuentos bilingüe: 19 de Marzo 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, March 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.
NJ Makers Day: Drawing class. Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. Celebrate NJ Makers Day with us! Choose one class to participate in. In this class, students will receive step-by-step instructions on how to draw a rabbit with instructor, Kecia Magnus. Each student must be registered. Space and supplies are limited.
NJ Makers Day: Felting. Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. Celebrate NJ Makers Day with us! Choose one class to participate in. Linda McHugh will be teaching the felting class. Students will make a spring-themed “painting with wool” project. Each child must be registered individually. Space and supplies are limited.
NJ Makers Day: Make a Spring Frog Out of Clay: Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. Celebrate NJ Makers Day with us! Choose one class to participate in. Make an adorable spring frog out of clay with “Creating with Clay”. There will be step-by-step instructions. Limited to the first 12 children who register, ages 6 to 12. You will also get to paint your piece and take it home the same day. Space and supplies are limited.
Bead Craft: Monday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m. Join us in making a beaded bracelet or necklace. We have many beautiful beads to choose from. Space and supplies are limited. Be sure to register. Best suited for ages 5 to 12.
Teen Movie Night: Tuesday, March 24 at6 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 eequired but is encouraged.
Baby Music: Thursday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. Dance, Sing, bounce and move with your little one. This is best suited for 1 month to 2 years. Be sure to register.
Teen Ted Talks: Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. Teens come and present a PowerPoint 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.
Easter Craft: Tuesday, March 31 at 4:30 p.m. Make an Easter Egg wreath! Supplies and space are limited so please register each child separately. Best suited for ages 6 to 12.
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:
Book Tok-er’s Book Club: Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. Let’s chat about what’s on our social media FYPs! Registration is appreciated but not required.
Harp Concert: Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Join us in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Irish music by harpist Richmond Carlton. Space is limited. Be sure to register.
Needle Arts: Wednesday, March 11 & 25 at 7 p.m. Crochet, knit, or sew your own project or select one of ours.
Recipe Swap: Monday, March 23 at 6 p.m. Show off your signature recipe! Bring a card with recipe ingredients and steps on how to make it, and samples to share. Registration is required.
Page Turners Adult Book Club: Thursday, March 26 at 12:45 p.m. Join us for lively discussions on an interesting selection of books. This month’s title is Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
