Library phone number (856) 241-0202.
GCLS Museum Pass Program- Funded by the Friends of the Library. One-week checkout available with valid GCLS adult library card. Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Battleship New Jersey, Camden Children’s Garden, Garden State Discovery Museum, Gloucester County Historical Society, Grounds for Sculpture (Mullica Hill Branch), Independence Seaport Museum, Morris Arboretum, Museum of American History in Deptford (Mullica Hill Branch), National Constitution Center, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Penn Museum and WheatonArts. Visit a museum for FREE! Please see library for details.
Maker Studio Open! 3D Printer, Mac PC, microphone & keyboard, VCR to DVD converter, DVD copying system…technology, Legos, art projects, button maker, and more all available during regular library hours. Maker Agreement required. 3D Printer Training available by appointment.
Adult Programs- Please register for programs at 856-241-0202 or www.gcls.org (events).
Patio Performances: Brian Betz & Chris Simonini Jazz Ensemble Thursday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m.
Conversational English – Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Moderated by volunteer, Kathi Fawley.
Mindfulness Meditation – Monday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. Practitioner Christine Hopkins.
Logan History Book Club – Monday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. Horse Soldiers: the Extraordinary Story of a Band of U.S. Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan by Doug Stanton. Facilitated by Ben Carlton. Writers Group– Just Write –Wednesdays, Aug. 8 & 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Facilitated by Ben Carlton & Gabby Glocker.
Socrates Café Discussion Group –Thursdays, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Coffee and pastries. Make & Take Scrapbooking Project– Wednesday, Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required. Limited to 10. Instructor: Sandi Kiley.
Make & Take Jewelry Night – Thursday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m. Please register; limited to 24. Please bring your junk, costume or broken jewelry to use/share.
Knit & Crochet Club– Thursdays, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 1-3 p.m. Instruction and supplies provided for beginners. Instruction provided by volunteer, Robin McElroy.
Technology: 3D Printer Certification available by appointment. Call 856-241-0202.
One-on-One Computer Classes- 1-hour Instruction: Basic Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Google Drive, Ancestry.com and Email. Please call for an appointment.
Librarian by Appointment- 1-hour assistance available for reference, job search, resume, cover letters, etc. Please call for an appointment.
Youth Programs-
End of Summer Woodstock Party! – Friday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m. All ages. Wear your tie-dye and join us for a fun morning of crafts, games, prizes and snacks.
Storytimes: Stories, Songs & Craft provided. Themes this month include: Instruments, Rocking Out, Trip to the Beach, Under the Sea, Camping Adventures, and Time for a Picnic.
Baby’s Way to Books – Mondays, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Ages 0– 2.
Toddler Time – Mondays, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-3.
Preschool Storytime– Fridays, Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31, 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5.
Music Time – Wednesdays, Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11–11:30 a.m. Fridays, Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Ages 0-5.
Summer Movie Matinees – Wednesday, 1p.m. All ages. Aug. 8 Leap, rated PG; Aug. 15 Sherlock Gnomes, rated PG; Aug. 22 Peter Rabbit, rated PG; Despicable Me 3, rated PG. Please feel free to bring lunch or snacks and a blanket for seating.
Outdoor Picnic – Friday, Aug. 31, 11:45 a.m. All ages.
Make & Take Slime – Friday, Aug. 17, 1-2 p.m. Ages 5+.
Building Challenge – Tuesday, Aug. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages.
Tween Clay Project Part 1: Sculpting – Monday, Aug. 6, 2-3 p.m. Ages 9-12. Please register for this 2-part program.
Tween Clay Project Part 2: Painting – Monday, Aug. 13, 2-3 p.m. Ages 9-12.
Tween Game Day Minute to Win It – Monday, Aug. 27, 2-3 p.m. Ages 9-12.
Escape the Library Challenge– Tuesday, Aug. 21, 6 p.m. Ages 6-8.
Escape the Library Challenge– Tuesday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. Ages 9-12.
Teen Shell Painting – Tuesday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Ages 13-17.
Escape the Library Challenge– Thursday, Aug. 23, 7-8 p.m. Ages 13-17.
Teen Patio Party – Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13-17.
GCLS Chess Club- Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. All ages; all skill levels.
Summer Meal Program presented by Food Bank of South Jersey – Lunch served 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. and snack served 3–4 p.m., Monday through Friday through Aug. 31. Available for anyone 18 and under.
Please contact Branch Manager, Carolyn Oldt, at (856)803-5094 or coldt@gcls.org if you would like to be our Artist of the Month and display your artwork.
