County Library Programs and Events for August 2026

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: Friday, Aug. 14 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. Dance, sing and play with your little one! Ages 0 to 6. Please register.   

STEAM Tuesdays: Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. Fun projects based on science, technology, engineering or math. Please register.

Family Crafting Time: Saturday, Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. Make a craft and take it home with you!

Adult Programs:

Tai Chi with Kathy Brown: Every Monday in the month of August at 7 p.m. Learn Tai Chi with instructor Kathy Brown. These classes will be held once a week for 8 total sessions. It is recommended by the instructor to do all 8 sessions. Bring water and wear comfortable clothing. Please register as space is limited.

Chair Yoga With Seeds of Love: Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 1:30 p.m. Are you interested in Yoga but getting down on the floor seems inaccessible? 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 bring your own water and wear comfortable clothing. Please register as space is limited.

Beat to Breathe CPR: Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. Beat to Breathe CPR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving community health and safety through free, accessible CPR education. This class is designed to be informative and hands-on, with a focus on recognizing medical emergencies, learning proper CPR techniques, and understanding how an AED works. While this session is not an official certification course, it provides valuable, practical instruction that helps participants feel prepared to take action while waiting for emergency medical staff to arrive. Space is limited, registration is encouraged.

GREENWICH LIBRARY

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.

Stay and Play: Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Activities and themes will rotate. Ages 2 to 5.

Pony Bead Keychains: Monday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. Make a pony bead keychain in a variety of shapes! Perfect for your backpack! Ages 6 to 17. Please register. 

Family Crafts: Saturday, Aug. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Drop in between 10:30 and 12 to do some fun family crafts! All ages.

Watch and Craft: Super Mario Galaxy: Monday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. Watch Super Mario Galaxy and do related crafts. Ages 6 to 12.

Make Your Own Ice Cream Party!: Monday, Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. Make your own vanilla ice cream and then finish it off with your favorite sundae toppings! Ingredients include: half and half, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Ages 6 to 17. Registration is encouraged.

Adult Programs:

Knit & Crochet Club: Tuesdays, 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: Mondays, Aug. 10 and 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your fiber arts project or learn to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, etc. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome.

Tuesday Book Club: Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 3:30 p.m. This book club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 3:30 pm. This month we will be discussing The Women by Kristen Hannah. New members welcome.

Everybody Sign: Basic American Sign Language Lessons: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Join us on the second Thursday of the month for an interactive class exploring the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). 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: Thursday, Aug. 13 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! All skill levels welcome.

Wooly Wonders: Monday, Aug. 17 from 10:30-12 noon. This needle felting group meets on the third Monday of the 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.

Mystery Book Club: Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. This book club meets each month on the third Wednesday of the month from 2-3 p.m. This month we will be discussing The Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart. Contact the Greenwich branch for a copy or for virtual participation. New members are welcome.

Crafting for Adults: Pressed Flower Jars: Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Decoupage dried pressed flowers onto a small mason jar, suitable for use as a candle holder, a vase, or a decorative piece. All materials provided. Registration is required as space is limited.

Biography Book Club: Wednesday, Aug. 26 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 The Spinach King: the Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by John Seabrook. Contact the Greenwich branch for a copy of the current book or for virtual participation. New members are welcome.

Battle of Red Bank: Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us as archaeologist Wade Catts and Dr. Jennifer Janofsky, Director of the Red Bank Battlefield, present an insightful talk, The Battle of Red Bank: Archaeology, Public History, and Human Cost of Conflict. Please register.

LOGAN LIBRARY

498 Beckett Road

856-241-0202

Children’s Programs:

Tween Craft: Mondays, Aug. 10, 17 & 24 at 2 p.m. Join us every Monday for a new crafting activity! Ages 9 to 12, Registration required.

Teen Craft: Tuesdays, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. Try something new, created by you! Ages 13 to 17. Registration required.

Baby Storytimes: Wednesdays, Aug. 12, 19, & 26 at 10:15 a.m.Our littlest patrons can join us for songs, stories, and bubbles! Ages 0 to 2. Please register.

Tummy Time Playgroup: Wednesdays, Aug. 12, 19, & 26 at 11 a.m.Our littlest patrons and their grown-ups are welcome to stay and play after baby storytime. Ideal for infants 0-walking.Please register.

Family Craft: Wednesdays, Aug. 12, 19, & 26 at 2 p.m. Join us for a new craft each week, designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Recommended for children ages 3 and up, with parental supervision. Registration required.

Toddler Storytime: Aug. 14, 21 & 28 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.

Active Storytime: Fridays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28 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.

Big Kid Storytime: Tuesday, Aug. 11 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.

CTRL + Shift + Create: Featuring Blender: Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Unlock your creative power through tech! Join us every second Wednesday for CTRL + SHIFT + Create, a hands-on workshop where teens explore digital art, 3D design, and creative problem-solving using free and open-source software. Each session includes a short, beginner-friendly lesson followed by open studio time to experiment, design, and bring your own projects to life. This session we’ll be introducing Blender! A powerful yet free 3D Modeling software that can make movies, objects, and more. Ages 13 to 17. Registration required.

Family Lego Club: Saturday, Aug. 15 & 29 at 11 a.m.Challenge your engineering skills with Legos. Please register. Make incredible creations with family and friends and conquer our brick-building challenges! Ages 6 to 12, Registration required. 

Quilts For A Cause: Monday, Aug.17 at 3 p.m. Help us make fidget quilts to be donated to our local assisted living center. Fidget quilts are for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia, for those with ASD, and others to keep hands busy and help reduce anxiety. Ages 13 and up. Please register.

Teen Book Club: Read. Think. Belong.: Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 4 p.m. Join us as we gather monthly to talk about a chosen book and what it might reveal about ourselves, each other, and the world. You and your thoughts matter here! This month, we will dive into Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins a featured title on Kingsway High School’s Summer 2026 Reading List. Set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen’s story begins.  Together, we’ll explore its themes of propaganda, power, resistance, and what it costs to survive a world designed to make you lose.  Ages 13 to 17. Please register.  

Sunset Storytime: Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m.Join us for a family story time, with stories, themes, music, movement and a craft.

Adult Programs:

Socrates Café: Thursdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27 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, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 12:30 p.m.Have a fun time playing board games. A variety of games are played each week.

Knit & Crochet Club: Thursdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27 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.

Gaming Get-Together: Fridays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28 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, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. & Wednesday, Aug. 26 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.

3D Printing Demo & MakerStudio Tour: Monday, Aug. 10 & 24 at 3 p.m. What can you create with a 3D printer? A vinyl cutter? A large-format poster machine? Stop by the Logan Library MakerStudio for a live demonstration and behind-the-scenes tour.

History Book Club: Monday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.The History Book Club will be held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. This month’s selection is The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Please stop by the circulation desk for this month’s selection. Please Register. Attendance is in-person or virtually.

Quilting & Sewing Club: Tuesday, Aug. 11 & 25 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, Aug. 13 at 3:30 p.m. & Wednesday, Aug. 19 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, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. & Thursday, Aug. 27 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.

POP of Art!: Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m.Come enjoy this FREE two hour class that will explore the artwork of Susan Lacey, feminist and performance artist, who focuses on art for wellness. Following the discussion, we will make dress quilt squares. 

Bestsellers Book Club: Monday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. Join us each month for a discussion about our monthly book pick. This month we will be discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.  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, Aug. 20 at 3:30 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 21 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.

Country Line Dancing at the Library!: Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m.You’re invited to Line Dancing at the Library!  Learn the basics from Jenn Gordon with Appel Farm.  Please register as space is limited.

Keep It Crafty! Korean Knots: Monday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m.Each month we will create a unique craft. This month we will learn about Korean Traditional Knots from the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project. Participants will create a keyring using traditional knots. 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.

Kindergarten Readiness: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Join us for our four-week Kindergarten Readiness Program! Ages 4 to 5. Registration required. 

Preschool Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for short stories, songs, and a craft appropriate for ages 3 to 5.

Bingo for Kids: Fridays at 1:30 p.m. Bingo for kids with prizes! Advanced registration required for each date. Individual registration required for each child attending. 

Lego League: Thursdays, Aug. 6 and 20 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.

Sunset Storytime: Thursdays, Aug. 6 and 20tat 6:30 p.m. Join us for an evening story time! Listen to stories, sing songs, and do a craft. Ages 0 to 5.

Special Olympics Young Athletes Program: Saturday, Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. Special Olympics Young Athletes is a FREE, inclusive sports program for children ages 2 to 7. 

Make it Monday: Monday, Aug. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Bring a plastic water bottle to make your own lava lamp. Ages 6 to 12. Please register.

Ice Cream Social: Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. Join us for an end of summer ice cream social! Enjoy a special reading of Mr. Matt and the Magic Cherry On Top read by local author Guilia Mecoli. Ice cream and crafts to follow. Ages 12 and under; please register. 

Music and Movement: Wednesdays, Aug. 12 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. Sing, dance, and play with your little one. Ages 2 to 5. Please register.

Movie Matinee: Monday, Aug 17 at 2 p.m. Join us for a movie matinee of Zootopia 2! Rated PG.

Adult Programs:   

Knitters & Stitchers: Mondays, Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31 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, Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 6:30 p.m. Chess club for ages 8 and up, including adults. Please register.

Writers’ Roundtable: Tuesdays, Aug. 8 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.

Virtual Reality Reservation: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 19 & 26 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.

Adult Chair Yoga for Vital Energy: Thursday, Aug. 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 2 p.m. Join us for a weekly Chair Yoga session with Xiaomin Cai who will provide instruction on gentle, seated yoga moves and stretches designed to awaken energy flow, improve circulation, and open the meridians (energy channels) to support a strong immune system.

Mini Club Presents – Thursday Afternoon Painting: Thursday, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27 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.  

Body Butter Class: Saturday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. Participants will learn how to make body butters and take home the finished product. Please register as space and supplies are limited. 

Friends Donation Day: Saturday, Aug. 8 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.

Mixed Media Embroidery on Paper Workshop: Monday, Aug. 10 at 12 p.m. This hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the creative possibilities of embroidery on paper by combining stitching with paint, drawing, collage, and other mixed-media techniques. 

Fighting Men Fighting Cancer: Tuesday, Aug. 11 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.

Crafter’s Circle: Decoupage Seashells: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. Our Crafter’s Circle is a time to unwind, learn a new skill or enjoy an old one, and connect with fellow crafters in a relaxed, welcoming setting. All materials will be provided, and no experience is needed, but space is limited so registration is required. 

Author Rick Geffken-New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Please join us for a presentation by authorRick Geffken as he discusses New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry.

Mah Jongg: Tuesday, Aug. 18 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 Aug. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Please join us for the Graphic Novel Book Club. Everyone is welcome. Registration required.

Square Dancing at the Library: Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. Join us as we welcome Busy B Square Dancing Club for a fun time 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. 

Virtual Programs:

Readers’ Roundtable: Thursdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27 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 PUBLIC LIBRARY

1442 Kings Highway

856-467-0111

Children’s Programs:

August Challenges: Can you find all the book characters?

Story Time: Tuesdays, Aug. 11, & 25 at 10:30 a.m.  Stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5.  Please register for only one session per week.

Story Time: Wednesdays, Aug. 5, 12, & 26 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2 to 5. Please register for only one session per week. 

Baby Music: Thursday, Aug. 6 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.

Dungeons and Dragons: Thursdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20, & 27 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.

Movie Afternoon: Monday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. Join us for a restful afternoon – sitting back and watching Monsters, Inc., rated G. Light refreshments will be served. Best suited for ages 6-12. Be sure to register!

Patriotic Suncatchers: Monday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. Make your own patriotic suncatcher. Supplies and space are limited. Only children need to be registered. This program is sponsored by the Swedesboro Board of Health.

Lego League: Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. Ages 4 to 12. Build what you like or try our monthly creation challenge. Please register.

Teen Anime Club: Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17. Enjoy Anime and Manga with other like-minded fans.

Toddler Music & Movement: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Fingerplays, dancing, marching, singing and instruments. Please register.

Make a Dinosaur Pencil Holder: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. Make your own adorable dinosaur pencil holder out of toilet paper tubes!! Space and supplies are limited so be sure to register each child. Ages 6 to 12.

Teen Gaming: Tuesday, Aug. 18 at6:30 p.m. Play video games, board games, card games, and make some new friends!

Summer Talent Show: Monday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a fun time of sharing our talents. Do you like singing, playing an instrument, dancing…here’s your opportunity to show it off!  Please let the library know by Aug. 10 (856-467-0111 – Ms. Terri) what your child’s name is and what he/she is planning on doing. Space is limited.

Teen Movie Night: Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 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.

Tiempo de cuentos bilingüe: 27 de Agosto 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.

Family Board Games: Thursday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional board games. Play one of ours or bring your favorites. Don’t forget to bring a friend! Please be sure to register each person.

Teen Lock-in: Friday, Aug. 28 from 5:30-10 p.m. Join us for our annual Teen Lock-in. Teens need to arrive by 5:15 p.m. and picked up at 10 p.m. by an adult guardian/parent. Dinner will be provided. Please be sure to let staff know of any allergies. Gaming, games, art project, and other activities will be provided. The session is sponsored by the Swedesboro-Woolwich Municipal Alliance (GCADA) Governors Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, a brief discussion and/or videos on drug awareness is provided. If attending, you must pick up a permission slip and this must be signed and returned before the date of the event. Upon receipt of the permission slip, staff will register each teen.

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:

Needle Arts: Wednesday, Aug. 12 & 26 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to crochet, knit, or sew or bring a project you’re working on. All levels are welcome.Book Tok-er’s Book Club: Monday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. Let’s chat about what’s on our social media FYPs! Registration is appreciated but not req

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