Library Director Linda A. Devlin Associate Director Fall David Lisa Library Commissioners Library System Joyce Ellis, President Book Sale Nancy Costantino, Vice President Fall 2014 Patrick Abusi, Barbara Laynor, Gail Watkins, Robert Weil, M. Allan Vogelson Perry Jenkins Freeholder Liaison News, Events and Free Programs @ the Camden County Library System Regional Branch Library Ian K. Leonard ImagineImagine that...that... Camden County Officials Thursday, October 16, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Louis Cappelli, Jr., Freeholder Director Friday, October 17, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Edward McDonnell, Freeholder Deputy Director Michelle Gentek, Freeholder Get Live Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ian K. Leonard, Freeholder Scot McCray, Freeholder Jeffrey L. Nash, Freeholder Homework Over 50,000 Books of all types, CDs, DVDs, Videos, Carmen G. Rodriguez, Freeholder Joseph Ripa, County Clerk Books-on-Tape…. And more!!!!! Charles H. Billingham, Sheriff Patricia Egan Jones, Surrogate Help with Anthony P. Infanti - Bellmawr Merchantville Public Library South County Regional Branch Library 130 S. Centre Street Branch Library tutor.com 35 East Browning Road Merchantville, NJ 08109 35 Coopers Folly Road Bellmawr, NJ 08031 Monday and Wednesday, 2 - 9 p.m. Winslow Township, NJ 08004 Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 2 - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. see page 2 for details Debbie Stefano, Branch Manager Eve Brown, Branch Manager Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. (856) 931-1400 (856) 665-3128 Closed Sundays during the summer Edward Troike, Branch Manager Gloucester Township Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown (856) 753-2537 Blackwood Rotary Public Library Branch - on the Rutgers Campus William G. Rohrer Memorial 301 North 5th Street 15 South Black Horse Pike Library-Haddon Township Blackwood, NJ 08012 Camden, NJ 08102 Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Branch Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 15 MacArthur Boulevard Anne Ackroyd, Branch Manager Entrance located on 5th Street Westmont, NJ 08108 (856) 228-0022 Julie Tozer, Branch Manager Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (856) 225-6807 Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jennifer Druce, Branch Manager M. Allan Vogelson Regional Riletta L. Cream - Ferry Avenue (856) 854-2752 Branch Library 203 Laurel Road Branch Library Voorhees, NJ 08043 852 Ferry Avenue Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Camden, NJ 08104 Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Virtual Branch Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.camdencountylibrary.org Closed Sundays during the summer Jerome Szpila, Branch Manager William Brahms, Branch Manager (856) 342-9789 (856) 772-1636 ext. 7308

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Camden County Library System is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Camden County Library Commission. camdencountylibrary.org From the Director Freeholder Leonard ear Friends: PHOTO gallery September is library card sign Welcome to the fall edition of up month, and there has never the Camden County Library System been a better time to get one. Benefits of DDnewsletter! havingSS a library card include access to our digital collections, such as e-books, digital magazines and I hope your family had an enjoyable summer. Now that streaming video. Your card also allows you to enjoy our new the summer is ending and fall is near you may be looking museum pass proram. Check out a pass at any of our eight for some indoor fun. I invite you to stop in your nearest Two masked El Dia branches and visit nearby museums and nature centers Camden County Library branch for an exciting, learning with no admission charge. experience! celebration With the fall season comes the start of another school year The library has something for everyone (toddlers to adults). which means homework! By visiting our website you can This season the library will bring nature, science and history attendees at the get the homework help you need. Log onto Tutor.com and to a branch near you. If you’re interested in wildlife you receive live homework help in subjects like math, English, will have the opportunity to learn all about some amazing Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez social studies and writing. Tutor.com also offers help with creatures and ways to protect them. And if science and navigating a job search, writing a resume, preparing for an creativity is more of your thing, the library is the place to Downtown Branch interview or applying for jobs on line. come explore, experiment and discover with Legos, slime, dry ice and more! Do you have a love for history? If you on April 30. If you are looking for some good reads for those cool answered yes, you will be delighted by the excitement of autumn evenings, shop at our annual giant fall book sale, to the roaring twenties, the Edwardian era and even some be held at the Vogelson Branch on October 16, 17, and 18. Weird NJ history.

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2 27 Camden County Library System System Wide Programs for Adults this Fall! Those Were the Days Library System Go back in time to the upstairs/downstairs society of the Edwardian era, the roaring times of the 1920s and the Fall Book Sale life and times of Lizzie Borden. Also explore the weird and wonderful in New Jersey. What a journey! Our Biggest Fall Book Sale Ever! “Life at an Edwardian Manor” inspired by Downton Abbey M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library Presented by Judith Krall-Russo The Edwardian era was a “golden age” for wealthy aristocrats living in huge 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ. 08043 manor houses, who reveled in luxury, leisure and extravagant entertaining. The lower class of domestic servants fulfilled the needs and whims of their rich employers. The winds of change brought a time of greater social mobility within Thursday, October 16, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. the rigid British class system. Friday, October 17, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. South County: Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. Voorhees: Saturday, October 25, 2 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 Astounding Actions Earning a Medal of Honor (NJ) The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. Hear the tales of heroism and courage exhibited by some of the New Jerseyans who have Over 50,000 Books, CDs, DVDs, Videos, Books-on-Tape earned this honor.

Bellmawr: Monday, November 10, 7 p.m. Two CCLS Librarians Honored and Two Visions – One Dream Grave-Hopping Among the Cemetery Stones Presented by Rochelle Christopher Learn about people and community by hopping from Recognized by NJLA in June cemetery to cemetery in Paris, New England, Philadelphia, Martin Luther King and and New Jersey with independent historian Two Camden County librarians were honored by the New Jersey Library Association during its annual Malcolm X . Two leaders, two visions, one dream of racial Rochelle Christopher. conference in June at Revel in Atlantic City. equality and justice. Gloucester Township: Tuesday, December 2, 7 p.m. Riletta L. Cream - Ferry Avenue: Emily Moore, Head of Youth Services at the Vogelson Branch of the Camden County Thursday, September 18, 6:30 p.m. Tales ofPresented the Weird by Rochelle and Christopher Strange in NJ Library System in Voorhees received the NJLA Rising Star Award on June 3. The Rising Star Award is given to librarians with less than five years of experience who Go back in time to discover the peculiar and obscure in demonstrate great promise, potential, innovation and creativity. Infamous Women this most wondrous state of New Jersey. An example of Emily’s work is how she organized a very successful Big Play Date in of History Bellmawr: Monday, October 6, 7 p.m. late March for children, parents and other caregivers. With the help of the Voorhees Presented by Kate Butler from Decotique Riletta L. Cream - Ferry Avenue: Regional Library’s staff and others, the program effectively showed how caregivers “My Name is Lizzie” presents a brief life history of accused Thursday, November 6, 6:30 pm can use simple, everyday-items around the house to play and interact with their murderess Lizzie Borden and events leading up to the South County: Friday, November 28, 7 p.m. children in a meaningful way. The program was attended by over 200 children, “tragedy” in the sweltering summer heat of 1892. Facts of parents and other caregivers. the case from court transcripts and newspaper accounts More Tales of the Weird and Strange in NJ will be explored as well as the complex figure of Lizzie her- Even more oddities in New Jersey! self. Select costumes and accessories of the late Victorian Gloucester Township: Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m. era will also be on display. Candace Worrell, Librarian at the South County Branch of the Camden County Rochelle Christopher is an independent historian and is not affiliated Library System in Winslow Township, was presented with the NJLA Best Practices in Merchantville: Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 p.m. in any way with the Weird NJ travel guide/brochure. Early Literacy Award on June 4.

Candace’s Sensory Story Time is one of four programs statewide selected to receive Prohibition and the Fashion of the Roaring Twenties a $1,000 grant to be used for literacy programming. Presented by Kate Butler from Decotique The times influence our culture and style. See how Prohibition and the carefree days of the The Children’s Librarian regularly runs creative programs at the branch in Winslow Great Gatsby era changed how we dressed. During this exciting time in history, women, who Twp. such as Bouncing Babies and Books, Milk and Cookies Story Time and a Pooh were finally granted the right to vote in 1920, shed the confining skirts and corsets that literally “kept them tied” to home and hearth. Historian Kate Butler will bring a wide variety of clothing, Party to celebrate the birthday of the beloved children’s story book character Winnie accessories, and original photography for your enjoyment. the Pooh, all scheduled this summer. Gloucester Township: Tuesday, September 23, 7 p.m. South County: Thursday, October 2, 7 p.m. Haddon Township: Wednesday, November 5, 7 p.m. Voorhees: Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m.

26 3 Home School Put It Together Sixth Grade Pizza Party Vogelson Kids and Families continued Grades K - 8 Grade 6 Bricks 4 Kidz Tuesday, October 28, 11 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 7 p.m. Kids System Wide Programs Use our supplies and space to get Did you know that you can start Ages 5 - 12 Monday, September 29, 6:30 p.m. busy creating! We’ll fill the room with attending our teen programs once See page 4 for details. cardboard, masking tape, plastic you’re in the 6th grade? Enjoy pizza bottles, cardboard tubes, and scissors while you make new friends and find Mad Science Visits with Dry Ice Experiments - you choose what to make! Caregiver out about exciting library programs just Home School Mega Math assistance required. for you! and Ooey Gooey Slime! Mayhem Ages 4 to 12 Grades K - 8 Mad Science After Hours Children will have lots of fun exploring states of matter and making their very own SLIME to take Tuesday, September 30, 11 a.m. Ages 4 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 It’s math gone wild! Join us for home. We’ll do all kinds of smokey, slime experiments as we demonstrate the unique properties of Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27, math-centric activities and treats. dry ice and the spooktacular “smoke” it creates. We’ll see screaming spoons, shivering quarters See page 4 for details. November 29, 6 - 9 p.m. and a spooky haunted fog surrounding our guests. A thrilling grand finale will have each child Three full hours of movies, games, Fall Stories with Darby making their own oooey gooey slime to take home as a souvenir. Halloween Family Fun Night crafts, and food. The library will be All ages Family closed for everyone but you and your Saturday, October 4, 11 a.m. Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue Gloucester Township Thursday, October 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. friends! Registration is limited and a Celebrate all things autumn with Wednesday, October 20, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m. Wear your costume and trick or treat permission slip is required. Darby the cat! Stories and crafts. throughout the library. Don’t forget Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch Merchantville your goody bag! Suggested ages 2 - 8. Teen Volunteer Boot Camp Wednesday, October 20, 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 3:30 p.m. Songs to Know and Love Grades 6 - 12 All ages Rancocas Nature Center: Scales Thursday, October 2, 7 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2 p.m. Bellmawr Voorhees and Tails Wednesday, November 5, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 p.m. Join performer Jessica Carroll in a Do you want to volunteer at the seasonal sing-along! Ages 5 and up Saturday, November 1, 11 a.m. library? All interested teens must sign See page 4 for details. up and complete a Teen Volunteer Rancocas Nature Center Little Duplo Builders Boot Camp session. Please call Ages 3 – 5 Ages 3 and up Home School Thanksgiving Christen at the Youth Services Desk Tuesday, October 7, 10:30 a.m. Grades K - 8 with any questions. Create and play with Duplos provided The Rancocas Nature Center in Westampton is Tuesday, November 25, 11 a.m. by the library. visiting to present two wonderful programs. Celebrate Thanksgiving with your Math Buddies for Teens Home School buddies. Grades 6 - 12 Community Play Date Wednesdays, October 15, Scales and Tails Ages 1 - 3 and their caregivers November 12, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. What fascinating group of animals has scales and tails? Saturday, October 11, Hey tweens and teens! Do you like Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Center Reptiles! This ancient group of animals makes its home in 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. volunteering with kids? If yes, become Ages 3 and up a surprising variety of habitats. Come out to play! Feel around, build Teens & Tweens a Math Buddy. You will be paired with Presented by Cedar Run Wildlife Center up, and knock down as you explore Gaming Fridays a younger child who is looking forward Meet some of New Jersey’s neatest wild animals! Learn how Bellmawr: our assortment of play stations of Grades 6 - 12 to practicing math with you! you can help protect these amazing animals. Cedar Run Saturday, September 20, 3 p.m. everyday materials. Fridays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, Wildlife Center is dedicated to the preservation of New October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Dystopian Lock In Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation Voorhees: Saturday, November 1, 11 a.m. Math Buddies for Kids November 7, 14, 21, 28, 3 - 6 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 and rehabilitation. Ages 3 - 8 Drop by The Corner for board games, Saturday, October 25, 6 - 9 p.m. Fabulous Frogs Wednesdays, October 15, November Wii, and XBox 360 fun. Run a maze like Thomas, throw bread 12, 6:30 p.m. Reptiles and Raptors New Jersey is home to 15 species of frogs and toads. with the strength of Peeta, get Pair up with a tween/teen buddy and Merchantville: Wednesday, September 17, 3:30 p.m. The program covers the frog life cycle, frog vocalizations, Crochet and Knit Club tattooed with Tris, and be ready for an have some fun with Math! and various frog and toad habitats. Ages 10 – Adult epic trivia game to test all of your Night Hunters of the Sky Wednesdays, September 10, 17, 24, dystopian knowledge! Registration is Game On! Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue: Monday, October 6, 4 p.m. October 8, 15, 22, 29, limited and a permission slip is Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Ages 8 – 12 Haddon Township: Saturday, October 18, 2 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2 p.m. November 5, 12, 19, 4:30 p.m. required. Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Bring your current project and make Thursday, November 20, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Creatures of the Night friends as you knit or crochet. “Life at an Edwardian Manor” Gloucester Township: Join us for Wii and Xbox 360. You’re Beginners welcome. Bring worsted South County: Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. inspired by Downton Abbey welcome to bring a handheld device weight yarn and a size H hook to learn Adults and Teens to play in between turns. the basics of crochet. Saturday, October 25, 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 3 p.m. See page 3 for details. Ferry Avenue: Sew Fantastic Monday September 15, 6:30 p.m. Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Gloucester Township: , Grades 6 - 12 Prohibition and Fashion of the Workshop Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Thursdays, September 11, October 9, Roaring Twenties See branch pages for ages Saturday, September 20, 11 a.m. November 13, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Adults and Teens Bricks 4 Kidz is back again with specially- Voorhees: Monday, September 29, 6:30 p.m. Learn how to use a sewing machine Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m. and create your very own projects. designed models for participants to create. Bellmawr: Wednesday, October 1, 4 p.m. See page 3 for details. Please call the Youth Services Desk for Be prepared to use your imagination, Haddon Township: Monday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. a supply list. curiosity, and love of legos! South County: Tuesday, October 7, 6:30 p.m. 4 25 M. Allan Vogelson Branch Teen & Tween Fall Programs Please registerPlease registerfor all programs for all programs in advance in advance beginning beginning three three weeks weeks prior prior to startto start date. date. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7360

Jump Start Walkers Story Time Preschool Craft Corner Kids & Families Ages 12 - 18 months Ages 3 - 5 Kid’s Bingo Wednesdays, September 10, 24, Thursdays, September 18, Grades K - 5 October 8, 22, November 5, 19, October 30, November 13, 1 Thursdays, September 4, October 2, 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. November 6, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs, movements, and finger A seasonal craft perfect for Bring a blanket for sitting and play plays! Short stay and play afterwards. preschoolers. bingo! Registration is for a 3 month session. Kid Craft Corner Pokemon Fun Night! Little Listener’s Lapsit Grades K - 2 Ages 6 - 12 months Ages 5 – 11 Thursdays, September 18, Wednesdays, September 10, 24, Fridays, September 5, October 3, October 8, 22, November 5, 19, October 23, November 13, November 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Trade cards, make a craft and play Wii Stories, songs, lifts, and bounces for Enjoy an after school snack, a story, on the big screen. No valuable cards babies and their caregivers! Short stay and a make and take craft! please. and play afterwards. Registration is for Registration required each month. a 3 month session. Hunger Games, Maze Runner, Divergent – we sure enjoy thinking about how Totally Toddler Shiver Me Timbers Story Time terrible the future can be. Stop by your local branch this fall to enjoy some Ages 18 months - 2 years Friday Flicks Ages 3 - 8 dystopian-themed programming. Mondays, September 8, 22, October 6, All Ages Saturday, September 20, 11 a.m. 20, November 3, 17, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, September 12, October 17, Set sail on a pirate adventure with This drop in story time includes stories, November 14, 6:30 p.m. stories, songs, and a craft! Bellmawr: Haddon: songs, finger plays and a coloring Come in your PJs, bring a pillow and sheet. Can You Survive The Maze? Maze Runner blanket, and join us for movie night! Tumblin’ Tots Grades 6 - 12 Apocalyptic Book Party Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Refreshments will be served. Call the Ages 2 1/2 - 4 Thursday, October 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Shake Your Sillies Out Grades 9 - 12 Downtown Branch: Youth Services Desk for movie listings. Tuesdays, September 23, The Gladers....The Runners...The All Ages Tuesday, September 23, November 18, 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Grievers...The Creators...The Rescuers. Tuesdays, September 9, 30, Playing on the Spectrum 6:30 p.m. Tuesday October 14, You’ve read the book. and you’ve seen Maze Runner and October 14, 28, November 4, 25, Ages 3 – 10 Join the Haddon Teen Book Chat in a 6:30 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. the movie. Now, enter live the Maze! 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, September 13, Tumblin’ Tots “Adventures in Exercise” discussion of The Maze Runner, by Mockingjay Movie Who will you be? Will you Sing, dance, and enjoy stories in this November 8, 10:30 – 12 noon makes fitness fun for children. Please James Dashner. Celebrate the release Release Party survive? But most importantly, ...Will active story time. Make new friends while you create register for one session per day. of the movie with an apocalyptic and Ages 12 - 18 Registration not required. and play with Legos in the library. This you remember? dystopian book trivia contest, followed Wednesday, September 10, program is for children with special Art Hour by pizza and dessert. 5 - 6:30 p.m. Home School Lego needs and their families. Ages 8 - 12 South County: Prizes will be awarded. Join us to watch the trailer, get an Grades K - 8 Tuesday, September 23, Thursday, intro to the books and enter to win Legomania Club Would You Survive? And Tuesdays, September 9, October 14, October 23, Tuesday November 18, your own copy. Enjoy in some November 4, 11 a.m. Ages 5 – 11 Other Life Changing Reads 6:30 p.m. snacks, cool trivia games and gift Build with Legos provided by the library Sunday, September 14, 1:30 – 3 p.m. Grades 6 – 12 Get creative and make unique works Gloucester Township: card giveaways. and meet other homeschool families. Friday, October 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m. of art. Each month will feature a Saturday, September 27, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22, different activity. Join us for an afternoon of book talks, Maze Runner Book Chat and 10:30 – 12 noon games and other survivor skill Movie Preview Ready, Set, READ! Create and play with Legos provided building activities Grades 6-12 Hunger Games Movie Night Ages 3 - 5 by the library. Use your imagination or Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. Part 2 Thursdays, September 11, 25, make something based on the theme Voorhees: We will be discussing the bestselling Ages 12 - 18 October 9, 23, November 6, 20, of the day. Dystopian Lock In book, The Maze Runner by James Wednesday, November 5, 10:30 a.m. Dashner, watching the movie trailer and 5 - 6:30 p.m. This drop in story time includes stories, Read to a Therapy Dog Ages 12 - 17 Saturday, October 25, 6 - 9 p.m. having snacks. Love the first movie? Come watch the songs, finger plays, and a craft! Ages 5 – 11 sequel! Snacks will be provided. Mondays, September 15, October 20, Run a maze like Thomas, throw bread with the strength of Peeta, get tattooed Don’t forget to enter to win the movie November 17, 7 – 8 p.m. and gift card. Read to our therapy dogs and make a with Tris, and be ready for an epic trivia craft. Bring your favorite book or game to test all of your dystopian choose one at the library. knowledge! Registration is limited and a permission slip is required.

24 5 M. Allan Vogelson Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Adult Book Clubs SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636. Adults continued Scrabble Trigger Point Therapy: A Stress Bellmawr Adults Reduction System at Home Writing Workshop Friday, September 26, October 24, Adults Bellmawr Library Detectives Book Club Adults November 28, 1 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 7 – 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, September 11, October 9, Play a challenging game of Scrabble. Learn about trigger points, how to November 13, 7 - 8:30 p.m. In conjunction with Kennedy Eldermed. locate them, and how to relieve them easily and quickly as an effective September 17 October 22 A structured setting for writers to create new work or further develop Meet the Author – Pam Jenoff method for reducing physical stress. The Murder Room by Michael Capuzzo The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes current projects. Members participate Adults Discover the relationship between The heirs of Sherlock Holmes gather to solve the by Arthur Conan Doyle by submitting their works and critiquing Saturday, September 27, 1 – 2 p.m. stress, trigger points, and their effects world’s most perplexing cases. This 1968 edition includes the complete “A Study in other members’ works. Contact Meet bestselling author Pam Jenoff on health. A fascinating read! Scarlet” and “The Hound of the Baskervillles.” Also Shyamoli at whose books include The includes “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” [email protected] Kommandant’s Girl, The Diplomat’s Life at an Edwardian Manor inspired by “A Scandal in Bohemia” and “The Adventure of Wife, The Ambassador’s Daughter, Downton Abbey the Blue Carbuncle.” Danijela Kracun Book Signing Almost Home, A Hidden Affair, and The Adults and Teens Spiritual Gardens: A Guide to Things We Cherished. Books will be Saturday, October 25, 2 p.m. Meditating in Nature available for purchase. Refreshments See page 3 for details. Adults served. Tuesday, September 16, 7 – 8 p.m. Japanese Tea Ceremony Explore the beauty of the United States Financial and Retirement Planning Adults through color images. Meditation Seminar Saturday, November 8, 1 - 3 p.m. techniques will help the beginner and Adults A simplistic and spiritual ceremony seasoned traveler on their journey of Tuesday, October 7, 7 - 8 p.m. designed to be a thoughtful process spiritual healing and growth. This seminar will educate the audience brings people closer together and about financial and retirement represents harmony, purity, respect, and tranquility. Holiday Card Designing Workshop planning. Adults South Jersey Ghost Research Prohibition and the Fashion of the Wednesdays, September 17, Adults Roaring Twenties October 15, November 5, 7 p.m. Gloucester Township Thursday, October 16, 7 – 8 p.m. Adults and Teens Design and make sympathy cards, This research group will help people Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m. Thanksgiving cards and holiday cards. who are frightened or just curious See page 3 for details. Third Thursday Book Chat All materials provided. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. about possible ghost activity in their home or business. Understanding Fibromyalgia: A Holistic Take Control of Your Health Approach to Chronic Pain and Fatigue October 16 - Classic November 20 - Fiction Adults Book Signing: Serbian Cooking: Adults The Picture of Dorian Gray Invention of Wings Thursdays, September 18, 25, Thursday, November 13, 7 - 8 p.m. Popular Recipes from the Balkan September 18- Fiction by Oscar Wilde by Sue Kidd Monk October 2, 9, 16, 23, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. People suffering with fibromyalgia will Sweet Salt Air An exquisitely beautiful young The story follows Hetty “Handful” Six week workshop for those with Region discover safe, effective, and natural by Barbara Delinsky man in Victorian England retains Grimke, a Charleston slave, and chronic disease or their caregivers. Adults alternative methods for dealing with Charlotte and Nicole were once his youthful and innocent ap- Sarah, the daughter of the Learn practical ways to deal with pain Saturday, October 18, 12 - 1 p.m. chronic pain symptoms. the best of friends, spending pearance over the years while wealthy Grimke family. The and fatigue, discover better nutrition Author Danijela Kracun will discuss summers together in Nicole’s his portrait reflects both his age novel begins on Sarah’s and exercise choices, understand new Serbian cooking traditions and how Meet the Authors treatments and learn more effective family’s island house, but they and evil soul as he pursues a life eleventh birthday, when she is they are intertwined with the cultures All ages ways to talk with your doctor and family have since grown apart.. Are of decadence and corruption. given ownership over Handful, of neighboring countries. There will be Saturday, November 15, 1 - 3 p.m. about health. Presented by the the bonds of friendship strong who is to be her handmaid and samples to try at this event. Camden County Library System is Community Planning and Advocacy enough to weather past indis- continues for the next thirty-five hosting An Afternoon With Local Council, Camden County Department cretions and betrayals? Can years of their lives. Menopause and Beyond Authors. Refreshments will be served. of Health and Human Services and love survive an honest mistake? Adults Camden County Senior Corps/RSVP. Tuesday, October 21, 7 – 8 p.m. What can I do about my hot flashes Stay Fit While You Sit: Ergonomics and night sweats? How can I protect for a Healthier You my bones? Dr. R. Scott Thornton, M.D., Adults menopause expert and author of Ask Thursday, September 18, 7 – 8 p.m. Your Gynecologist will answer these Prevent neck and back pain and carpal questions and more. tunnel syndrome by sitting and setting up your workspace properly. 6 23 M. Allan Vogelson Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Adult Book Clubs SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 Haddon Township Senior Card Group Adults Fourth Thursday Evening The Speculative Reader : Science Fiction, Adults The Next Chapter Fridays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, Book Discussion Group Fantasy and More Book Club October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Adults NEW Thursdays at 7 p.m. November 7, 14, 21, 28, 1 p.m. Book Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Gather to play various card games. September 18, 25, September 25 Clubs Me Before You by Jojo Moynes October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, South Jersey Yarners November 6, 13, 20 Forced to take almost any job All ages Short Story Discussion that will pay the family’s bills, September 9 Fridays, September 5, 19, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Feed by M.T. Anderson (NCBC) offers weekly Louisa agrees to serve as October 3, 17, November 7, 21, Take part in thought-provoking discussions caretaker for a wealthy … the perfect device for an ingenious satire of corporate America opportunities for adults and older 7 - 8:30 p.m. of contemporary short stories. Program is and our present-day value system...Like those in a funhouse mirror, teens with intellectual and quadriplegic, despite having All things yarn! Come with your in conjunction with Kennedy ElderMed. absolutely no training. As she the reflections the novel shows us may be ugly and distorted, but developmental disabilities (IDD) to knitting needles, crochet hooks and Each month’s story can be obtained at first they are undeniably ourselves. read and learn together, talk quickly discovers, the job is much yarn. All ages and levels get together floor Information Desk. more—in ways both triumphant —The Horn Book about books, and make friends in for informal yarn crafts. a relaxed, community setting. and tragic—than she bargained September 9, Brokeback Mountain for. October 14 Please contact Rosemary Scalese Open Mic by Annie Proulx A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr. at 856-772-1636 x7350 or Adults October 14, The Things They Carried After a devastating nuclear war the monks of the Albertian Order [email protected] Fridays, September 5, October 3, October 23 by Tim O’Brien Bleak House by Charles Dickens of Leibowitz take up the mission of preserving the surviving remnants for more information or to register. November 7, 7 - 8 p.m. November 4, The Proxy Marriage The English equity court of the of man’s scientific knowledge until the day the outside world is Space will be limited. Share your works with other poets and by Maile Meloy again ready for it. A must-read science fiction classic.—Wikipedia aspiring poets. nineteenth-century is satirized in Focus Group—-ESL Conversation Class Dickens’ tale about the suit of Adults November 4 Chair Yoga Real Life Reads Book Group Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce. Mondays, September 8,15, 22, 29, Roadside Picnic by Arkady & Boris Strugatsky Adults Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. October 6, November 3, 10, 17, 24, rd This classic example of Soviet science fiction is a seriously intense Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27, November 20 (3 Thursday) 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon Wednesdays, September 16, Flyboys: A True Story of tale of a man who risks his life and freedom to smuggle artifacts out October 4, 11, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, Courage by James Bradley of mysterious “Zones” where aliens landed.—Goodreads Try this gentle form of yoga, practiced New York writer Frances Osgood 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, October 21, Floating Brothel: while sitting in a chair. Very basic makes an unexpected 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon The Extraordinary True Story of an movements where no struggle or connection with literary master For adults who speak English as a Eighteenth-century Ship and its Cargo of stretching is put on the body is good Edgar Allan Poe and finds her Second Language, practical topics Female Convicts by Sian Rees for seniors or anyone wanting to try survival complicated by her as well as pronunciation is the focus. November 18, However Long the Night: something new. intense attraction to the writer Meet people from all over the world. Molly Melching’s Journey to Help Millions and the manipulations of his wife. No registration required. of African Women and Girls Triumph Kennedy ElderMed Knitting and by Aimee Molloy Breath Water Sound Yoga - A Lifestyle Crochet Group Practice to Empower You Adults Literary Café Book Club Adults Wednesdays, September 10, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17, September 24, October 8, October 22, South County 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 12, November 26, 1 p.m. September 25, Mimi Malloy At Last November 5, 12,19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Share skills and learn new skills, while by Julia MacDonnell with book signing The “Tired Eyes” Book Club Learn simple yet effective tools to let working on individual, group, hospital, by the author Mondays, 7 – 8:45 p.m. go of emotional, mental, and physical and community projects. Bring your November 20, The Orchardist September 8 own supplies and materials. stress, using a multifaceted approach by Amanda Coplin The “Tired Eyes” were on summer vacation and return Completed projects accepted at the involving breath, water, sound, to discuss their beach reads: November 10 humor, postures, knowledge, and second meeting of each month. The Serial Reader Book Club Join the “Tired Eyes” as they discuss group dynamics. Tuesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m. The Accused by Lisa Scottoline Once We Were Brothers by Ronald Balson Crochet and Knit Club The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton and Murder on Astor Place Beginner’s Tai Chi Ages 10 to adults September 30, Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan by Victoria Thompson Adults Wednesdays, September 10, 17, 24, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail simple rules for eating healthy. After I’m Gone Thursday, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 8, 15, 22, 29, October 28, by Cheryl Strayed by Laura Lippman October 2, 9 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. November 5, 12, 19, 4:30 p.m. Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness New members are always welcome. The Devotion of Suspect X The ancient Chinese tradition of Tai Bring your current project and make November 25, by Susannah Cahalan Chi is a graceful form of exercise in- friends as you knit or crochet. by Keigo Higashino volving a series of movements per- Beginners welcome. Bring worsted formed in a slow focused manner weight yarn and a size H hook to learn accompanied by deep breathing. the basics of crochet See page 8 for details. 22 7 South County Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Adult Book Clubs SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537. M. Allan Vogelson Branch NEW Would You Survive? And Other “Life at an Edwardian Manor,” The Next Chapter Book Club Teens & Tweens Life Changing Reads inspired by Downton Abbey November 18 Thursdays at 7 p.m. It was Made at the Library! Grades 6 – 12 Adults and Teens However Long the Night: Molly Melching’s Journey to September 18, 25, Tweens and Teens Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. Help Millions of African Women and Girls Triumph Saturday, September 27, 2:30 p.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20 See page 3 for details. by Aimee Molloy Ongoing Join us for an afternoon of book talks, Molly Melching and the Toston Foundation work to Join the Maker Movement at your games and other survivor skill (NCBC) offers weekly opportunities for adults and older empower African communities by educating women library. Sign out a Maker Kit and building activities. Needle Felted Pumpkins teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities about social transformation based on respect for make it in the library, or take one of See page 5 for details. Grades 6 – 12 (IDD) to read and learn together, talk about books, and human rights. our Maker on the Go Kits and make it Monday, October 27, 7 – 8:30 p.m. make friends in a relaxed, at home. Visit the Reference Desk for Would You Survive? And Other Felt some pumpkins. Perfect for the community setting. kits and information. Life Changing Reads holidays. Supplies are limited. Please contact Rosemary Scalese at Literary Café: Book Club / Book Signing 856-772-1636 x7350 or Saturday, September 27, 2:30 p.m. [email protected] Thursdays, 7 p.m. LEGO Block Party Grades 6 – 12 Arm Knitting for more information or to register. Ages 6 – 13 Join us for an afternoon of book talks, Grades 6 – 12 Space will be limited. September 25 Fridays, September 12, October 10, games and other survivor skill building Monday, November 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Mimi Malloy at Last by Julia MacDonnell November 14 activities. Create a warm and fashionable cowl Divorced and forced into retirement, Mimi is settling into 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. to wear. You will need to bring two Short Story Discussion her twilight years. Her daughters think her memory is Join us for an evening of building with Prohibition and Fashion of the balls of chunky yarn. Buy colors you failing; but, when she discovers an old locket in her LEGOs! Bring your imagination and would wear. Space is limited. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. closet, the memories of unresolved secrets of her Irish Roaring Twenties Take part in thought-provoking discussions of build whatever comes to mind. You Catholic childhood are revived. Adults and Teens contemporary and classic short stories. This program is can bring a friend to build with you or Julia MacDonnell, a professor at Rowan University, will Thursday, October 2, 7 p.m. Teen Builder Night in conjunction with Kennedy Eldermed. Stories can be meet a new building buddy. discuss and sign her current novel. See page 3 for details. Grades 6 – 12 obtained at the Information desk on the first floor. Monday, November 10, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Please note that the November date is the FIRST November 20 Calling All Gamers Messy Science Monday! Perfect for older teens who want to Tuesday, as the library will be closed on hang out and build with K’Nex and The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin Ages 9 – 18 Grades 3 – 8 November 11. LEGOs. How big can you build? When a solitary orchardist provides shelter to two Friday, September 26, October 31 Monday, October 6 September 9 runaway teenage girls in the untamed American West, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. his actions have dramatic consequences. Weird New Jersey Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx Special Gaming Event: Gooey, gross, sticky science just in time for Halloween. Adults and Teens Saturday, November 29, 2 – 4 p.m. Friday, November 28, 7 p.m. October 14 Teens game for two hours! Your See page 3 for details. The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien Serial Reader Book Club library has the game systems and Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Workshop Tuesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Grades 3 – 8 the games! Bring your hand held Finger Knitting November 4 games and connect with other Tuesday, October 7, 6:30 p.m. Ages 12 – 18 The Proxy Marriage by Maile Meloy Nintendo DS players. Yu Gi Oh card See page 4 for details. September 30 Friday, November 28, 3 p.m. Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson players are welcome to bring Learn a new trick just perfect for As a midwife in turn-of-century New York, Sarah Brandt their cards and meet up with Real Life Reads Book Group holiday gift giving. Buy a fun funky will search for justice in a case of murder involving one other players. Tuesday, 7 - 8 p.m. yarn at the craft store that you would of New York’s richest families. love to wear. Space will be limited. September 16 Flyboys: A True Story of Courage by James Bradley October 28 Hadassah Jimoh Eight young airmen were shot down during World War II After I’m Gone by Laura Lippman and Alexandrea and captured. Their incredible story remained a secret When Felix Brewer meets Bernadette “Bambi” Watson join the for almost sixty years. Gottschalk at a Valentine’s Dance in 1959, he charms DIY movement her with wild promises. Twenty-six years later the truth with a little help will shock everyone. October 21 from staff member Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Miss Amber. Eighteenth-century Ship and Its Cargo of Female November 25 Convicts by Sian Rees The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino The prison ship The Lady Julian transported women Yasuko Hanaoka is a divorced, single mother who thought she had finally escaped her abusive offenders from England to Australia to serve as mates to It was Made at the Library! Sisters the men already living there. The ship held them ex-husband Togashi, until he ends up dead on her Hadassah and Mary- Elizabeth prisoner, but also gave them refuge from their apartment floor. Jimoh used the duct tape maker oppressive life in London. kit to create their own one of a kind bags. DIY styling at South County.

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Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Bouncing Babies and Books Milk and Cookies Story Time Bingo Kids & Families Grades 1 – 6 Babies up to 18 months Families Adults Kids and Families Toddler Tunes and Tales Tuesdays, September 9, 23, Wednesdays, September 24, Wednesday, September 17, Sip & Mingle Coffee Break Toddler Tales October 22, November 19, 4 p.m. Ages 18 - 30 months October 7, 21, November 4, 18 October 29, November 19 Tuesdays, September 9, October 14, Ages 18 - 36 months, with caregiver Play Bingo. Snacks and prizes Wednesdays, September 3, 17, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 6:30 – 7 p.m. November 18, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mondays, September 8, 15, 29, included. October 1, 15, November 12, 26 Join Miss Candace for a half hour of Wear your p.j.s and bring your lovey Stop in for a cup of coffee and a tasty October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 10:30 - 11 a.m. finger play, music, crafts, and stories. to this family story time with Miss treat while you look for a book, read a 24, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Rancocas Nature Center: Scales Calling all toddlers! You are growing During the second half hour, babies Candace! We provide the stories magazine and chat with staff. Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. up and need a story time just for you. are welcome to stick around and and the cookies; you provide your and Tails Ages 3 and up Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays discover new toys while making new own milk. Library Detectives Crafts Saturday, September 20, 3 p.m. chosen especially for you. friends. Stories and activities are Book Club Grades 1 – 4 chosen especially for our littlest Little Gamers’ Hour See page 4 for details. Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Mondays, September 8, 15, 29, Whimsical Wednesdays patrons, but all children who enjoy Ages 5 – 8 October 6, 20, 27, Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Workshop Ages 2 ½ - 5 years stories and music are welcome! Fridays, September 26, October 31 September 17 and October 22 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 3:45 p.m. Grades 1 - 4 Wednesdays, September 3, 17, 5 – 6 p.m. See page 6 for details. Make crafts with seasonal materials. October 1, 15, November 12, 26 LEGO Block Party Get your game on! Enjoy a special Tuesday,October 1, 4 p.m. See page 4 for details. 11:30 a.m. - noon Ages 6 – 13 hour of gaming for those under 9. This Tales of the Weird and Strange PJ Story Time Are you ready for preschool? Get Fridays, September 12, October 10, program is for those too young for in NJ Ages 2 - 6 Mad Science ready for circle time at preschool with November 14 Calling All Gamers! Monday, October 6, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 30, Grades 3-6 this story time filled with stories, songs, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. See page 3 for details. October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 18, 25, Tuesday, October 28, 4 p.m. and finger plays chosen especially for Join us for an evening of building with Fairy Tale Ball 7 p.m. See page 4 for details. you. LEGOs! Bring your imagination and Up to age 10 Medal of Honor Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. build whatever comes to mind. You Saturday, October 18 Monday, November 10, 7 p.m. Sensory Story Time can bring a friend to build with you or 3 – 4 p.m. See page 3 for details. Babies’ Playtime Pumpkin Painting meet a new building buddy. All ages All ages Come one, come all, to the Fairy Tale Ages Birth - 18 months, with caregiver Wednesday, October 29, 4 p.m. Saturdays, September 6, October 4, Ball! Music and dancing are just the An Evening with a Holocaust Wednesdays, September 10, 17, Bring your pumpkin to decorate at the November 1 Laugh Yourself Silly beginning of the fun. Come dressed Survivor October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, library. We supply brushes and paint. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Grades K – 3 in your fairy tale finest! Grades 6 and up November 5, 12, 19, 26. 11 a.m. This story time, which is open to all Tuesday, September 16 Thursday, November 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays followed children, is especially geared to 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Creatures of the Night Join us as a Holocaust survivor, a by free play. children with sensory integration Do you like funny stories and jokes? Ages 3 and up speaker from the Goodwin Holocaust issues. If your child has difficulty sitting Join Miss Janet for some of her Tuesday, October 21. Museum and Education Center in Story Time through one of the library’s other story favorite funny stories and “Laugh 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cherry Hill, talks about the experience. Ages 3 - 5 times, or is just more comfortable in a Yourself Silly.” See page 4 for details. Thursdays, September 11, 18, small, interactive story time, this October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, program of stories, songs, and Play-Doh Play Date Little Monster Mash 13, 20, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. activities with Miss Candace may be Those who no longer eat Play-Doh – Ages 18 months – 5 years just what you need. Registration Age 10 Wednesday, October 29 required. Saturday, September 20 11 a.m. - noon 3 – 4 p.m. Calling all toddlers and preschoolers Family Frenzy Skip the mess at home and play with to come and celebrate Halloween. Ages 3 and up Play-Doh at the library. We supply Dress in your costumes and let’s Tuesdays, September 9, October 14 the dough and the tools, you supply party! 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. the imagination! Turn off all your electronic devices Scare Yourself Silly and come play board games as a Dressed to Mess Grades K – 3 family! Board games will be available Ages 4 – 8 Tuesday, November 18 for all ages. We have everything Tuesdays, September 23, October 28 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. from Chutes and Ladders to Clue. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Do you like scary stories? Join Miss Celebrate the first day of fall in Janet for some of her favorite scary September and Halloween in stories and “Scare Yourself Silly.” October with simple crafts.

Nola Warner, Logan Warner and Brian Arnold (left to right) “hoop” it up at Bellmawr’s Hula Hoop program.

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Lego Maniacs Horror Movie Night Teens and Tweens Grades 5 and up Grades 6 and up South Jersey Writers Group One Stroke Painting Class Wednesdays, September 10, Thursday, October 23, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Adults Adults Adults October 15, 6 - 8 p.m. Come as your favorite horror movie Tuesdays, September 16, October 21, Wednesdays, October 8, 22, Mahjong Players Meet-Up Love Legos? Join our Lego Maniacs character. Prizes awarded for the three November 18 November 5, 19 Adults Building Club. Earn community service best dressed characters. We provide 7 - 8:45 p.m. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Brownie Book Bites credit by helping to clean up after the the popcorn. Inspire and be inspired! We are a No class in September. October 7, 14, 21, 28, Lego program. group for writers of all levels and Must bring your own supplies. See Grades 6 – 12 November 4, 18, 25 Vietnam: A Unique Perspective projects. Join us to read, explore library staff for supply list, which will also Fridays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, Unusual Animals ideas, and above all WRITE! New be announced by the instructor at the through the Eyes of A Vietnam October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Wednesday, September 10 Grades 5 and up members are welcome. end of each class for the next class. Veteran November 7, 14, 21, 28, Noon – 4 p.m. 4 – 5 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 4 - 5:30 p.m Grades 6 and up The library is a great place to meet Ender’s Game Meet Speedy and Charlie the Box South County Scrapbookers “Life at an Edwardian Manor,” Wednesday, November 12, and play the afternoon away. Bring Turtles, Sunshine and Lily the Tarantulas, Meet-Up by Orson Scott Card 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. your mahjong sets or join in with other inspired by Downton Abbey Cupcake the Rat and Crusty the Crab! Adults Aliens have attacked the In honor of Veterans Day, Carl Maurer players. We supply the space. Adults and Teens Earth twice, almost destroying shares his experiences as an artillery Fridays, September 19, October 17, Saturday, October 25 November 21 the human species. The world Teen Advisory Board Meeting soldier in the Vietnam War. Yoga for Adults 11 a.m. Grades 5 -12 5 – 8:45 p.m. See page 3 for details. government breeds military Adults Thursdays, September 18, October 16, Like to scrapbook but never have An Evening with a Holocaust Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20, geniuses, training them in the November 20, 4 -5 p.m. enough space? Come to the library, Survivor October 4, 11, 18, November 1, 8, 15 Arm Knitting for Adults art of war. Ender Wiggins Start the new school year off right. spread out, and relax. Bring a snack to Grades 6 and up 10:30 a.m. - noon Adults wins all the games, but can Volunteer at the library. A geat way share and meet other scrapbookers. Thursday, November 13, Join Shawn Swift and Audrey Hannum Monday, November 24 he save to earn community service hours. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. for some mind calming and body 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. our planet? South County YarnBalls Join us on this special evening as a stretching yoga. Wear comfortable Create a warm and fashionable cowl Adults Teen Tuesday with Ms. Barbara Holocaust survivor, a speaker from the clothes and bring a mat or beach to wear. You will need to bring two Mondays, September 29, October 27, Thursday, October 9 Grades 5 -12 Goodwin Holocaust Museum and towel. Class will be conducted without balls of chunky yarn. Buy colors you November 24 4 - 5 p.m. Tuesdays, October 14, November 25, Education Center in Cherry Hill, talks socks or shoes. All levels of yoga would wear. Space will be limited. 4 - 5 p.m. Tuesdays, September 9, October 14 The Giver by Lois Lowry about the experience. experience, including beginners, are Get crafty with Ms. Barbara. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tales of the Weird and Strange When Jonas turns 12, he is welcome. Street Smart and Internet Savvy Meet a great group of people who in NJ singled out to receive special enjoy all things yarn. New members of Can you Survive the Maze? Grades 5 and 6 Adults and Teens training from The Giver. Only any skill level are always welcome. Grades 6 - 12 Thursday, November 20, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Friday, November 28 Registration is not required. Please The Giver holds the memories Thursday, October 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Bellmawr Police Department shows 7 p.m. bring your own supplies. of true pain and the pleasure You’ve read the book and you’ve us how to be safe on the street and See page 3 for details. of life. Now Jonas receives seen the movie. Now enter the Maze! online. Refreshments provided. the truth. Who will you be? Will you survive? But Prohibition and Fashion of the most importantly, will you remember? Roaring Twenties The "Tired Eyes" Book Club Adults and Teens Adults Thursday, October 2 Mondays, 7 – 8:45 p.m. 7 p.m. See page 3 for details. Free with your library card! September 8 The “Tired Eyes” were on summer • Unlimited access to thousands of the world's vacation and return to discuss their favorite shorts, documentaries and feature films. beach reads. New members are always welcome

• Watch on your Xbox, PC, Mac, Monday, November 10 Smartphone, Tablet and even Roku. New members are always welcome.

• Stream over 4,500 award winning Independent See page 7 for details. Discover great independent films films, movie shorts, and documentaries from over anytime, anywhere 50 countries.

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Minecraft Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Ages 12 - 18 Adults Kids, Teens &Tweens Center : Night Hunters of the Sky Kids & Families Teens & Tweens Wednesday, September 24, Ages 3 and up Rancocas Nature Center: Teen Tech Day October 22, November 19, Monday, October 6, 4 p.m. Fabulous Frogs Ages 12 - 18 Computer Classes and Families See page 4 for details. 5 – 6:30 p.m. Back-to-School Storytime Ages 6 and up Wednesday, September 3, Use your imagination to build October 1, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up Saturday, September 6, 2 p.m. structures and then have fun tearing Microsoft Word Mini Pumpkin Decorating See page 4 for details. Explore new programs and apps Monday, September 8, 6 - 6:45 p.m. it down. You can play alone or with Monday, September 8, Ages 5 and up online, use our latest gadgets or Enjoy stories, songs, and a simple craft multiple players. Just watch out for November 3, 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 3:30 p.m. Storytime Friends simply use the time to catch up on to celebrate the start of school! the Zombies that come out at night. Tuesday, October 7, 10 a.m. Show your creative side as we Ages 3-5 work or explore the Web. Overview of the basic functions of decorate mini pumpkins. Limit 25. Mondays, September 8, 15, 22, 29, Tutor Time! Halloween Party Microsoft Word. Begin to create Please let Ms. Lisa know you are October 6, 3:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Board (TAB) All Ages All Ages letters and other documents. coming so she can make sure we Have fun learning about friends all Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, Meeting Wednesday, October 29, 4 – 5 p.m. have enough supplies on hand. around you. October 7, 14, 21, 28, Ages 12 - 18 Come dressed in your Halloween Gmail Wednesday, September 10, November 4, 11, 18 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Make and Take best! Have fun dancing to “Thriller” Tuesday, September 9, 10 a.m. After-school Storytime October 8, November 5, Thursdays, September 11, 18, 25, Ages 5 and up All Ages on the Wii. Snacks and giveaways Monday, October 6, November 4, 5 – 6:30 p.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Thursdays, October 16, November 13, Tuesdays, September 9, 23, will be provided. 10 a.m. Meet new friends, earn volunteer November 6, 13, 20, 3:30 p.m. 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. October 7, 21, November 4, 18, Learn the basics of setting up and hours, and help plan upcoming Get your homework done in peace Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a 2:30 p.m. using Gmail. By the end of the events. and quiet or get a little extra help with game or simple craft. session you will have your own that one problem from a Bricks for Kidz email account. Takashi Teen Anime Club Cooper/Rowan Medical School Ages 6-12 Mad Science Ages 12 - 18 Student. Saturday, September 20, 11 a.m. Internet Searching & CCLS Ages 8 and up. Limit 25 participants Wednesday, September 17, See page 4 for details. Databases Monday, October 20, 3:30 p.m. October 15, November 12, Bricks for Kidz See page 4 for details. Monday, September 22, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Ages 6 and up Movie Magic Nights November 17, 10 a.m. Watch the latest episodes, discuss Wednesday, September 10, 3:30 p.m. All ages Tuesday, October 21, 10 a.m. Not-So-Scary Stories for Halloween your favorite manga, and meet new See page 4 for details. Thursdays, September 25, Learn basic research skills using the Ages 5 and up friends. October 23, November 13, 6 p.m. internet and CCLS databases. Monday, October 27, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Board Game and Trivia Day Come and listen to some not-so-scary Watch a new movie on the big Ages 5 and up screen with your library friends. This Angelina Medina and Luren Huerta Creating Resumes using stories about Halloween. Make a Fridays, September 12, October 10, simple craft. Enjoy a snack. screening is for families with children examine a raptor feather while others Microsoft Templates November 21, 3:30 p.m. 12 and under only. look on at the Animals with Bad Tuesday, September 23, Play a board game or do some trivia Halloween Parade Reputations program at the Downtown November 18 10 a.m. with friends! All ages Mad Science Branch on June 21. Monday, October 20, 10 a.m. Friday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. Ages 4-12 Create a basic professional resume LegoMania Calling all daycares, preschools and Monday, October 20, 6 pm using templates on the library Ages 5 and up toddlers in the area! Let’s have a See page 4 for details. Maze Runner and Mockingjay Movie Release Party computers. Thursdays, September 4, 25, Halloween Parade around the library! Ages 12 - 18 October 9, 23, Nov ember 6, 20, Come trick-or-treat from staff, sing a Scary Storytime Wednesday, September 10, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. song, hear a story, and show off those Ages 6-8 5 – 6:30 p.m. Make new friends while you create costumes! Thursday, October 23, 5:30 p.m. Join us to watch the trailer, get an intro to the book and enter to win your own Two Visions, One Dream and play with Legos provided by the Story-time by a campfire sounds like copy. Enjoy some snacks, cool trivia games and gift card giveaways. library. fun, doesn’t it? Thursday, September 18, 6:30 pm Thanksgiving Craft Movie Night Part 2 See page 3 for details. Ages 5 and up Family Movie Day! Wednesday, November 19, 3:30 p.m. Halloween Party Hunger Games Tales of the Weird and Strange All ages Make a craft to celebrate all that we All Ages Ages 12 - 18 Saturdays, October 4, November 29, in NJ are thankful for. Wednesday, October 29, 4 – 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 6:30 p.m. Come dressed in your Halloween 5 – 6:30 p.m. Watch a family friendly movie and See page 3 for details. Thanksgiving Storytime best! Have fun dancing to “Thriller” Love the first movie? Come watch the sequel! Snacks will be provided. enjoy a snack! Check with Ms. Lisa Ages 5 and up on the Wii. Snacks and giveaways Don’t forget to enter to win the movie and gift card. for titles. will be provided. Monday, November 24, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Come and listen to stories about Thanksgiving. Make a simple craft. Enjoy a snack. 18 11 Give the Gift of Reading to Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch September is Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Library Card Kids this SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-225-6807. Holiday Season Sign Up Month! Adults Please donate books at any branch Computer Basics Workshops -Learn the basics in our free computer classes from November 8 thru December 6 Must register for individual classes Each year we ask our customers to donate new and September October November gently-used books to our Books for Kids Holiday Basic Mouse and Keyboarding MS Word 2010 MS Excel 2010 Campaign. Saturday, September 6, Saturday, October 4, Saturday, November 1, You can help foster and develop a love of reading for 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. too many children in Camden County who don’t have Basic Mouse and Keyboarding MS Word 2010 for Beginners MS Excel 2010 for Beginners enough books at home, books of their own to read, Tuesday, September 9, Tuesday, October 7, Tuesday, November 4, keep and read again and again. 6 – 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon It’s easy. Just drop off your donation(s) at any one of our Email for Beginners Intermediate MS Word 2010 Basic Mouse and Keyboarding branch library locations – Bellmawr, Riletta I. Cream - Tuesday, September 16, Tuesday, October 14, Tuesday, November 18, 10:30 a.m. – Ferry Avenue (Camden), Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp. 6 – 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon 12 noon Merchantville, Nilsa I.Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch Your Library Card... (Camden), South County (Winslow Twp.) and Voorhees. MS Excel 2010 for Beginners Internet for Beginners Tablet Basics Tuesday, September 23, Tuesday, October 21, Tuesday, November 25, All books collected will be distributed by the Camden 6 – 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon the most important County Children’s Services Department to children in need who live throughout the county in time for the Intermediate MS Excel 2010 Job Seek Like a Librarian holidays. Knowing the importance of literacy, a donated Tuesday, September 30, Tuesday, October 28, school supply of all! children’s book truly is a gift that keeps on giving. 6 – 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Computadora Básica en Español Computer Practice Lab Ofrecemos una-en-una sesión en la computadora en español. Fridays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, Para hacer una cita llame a la biblioteca (856-225-6807) 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28, 10 – 11 a.m. y pedir a Nélida. Use this structured practice time to reinforce what We offer one-on-one computer help in Spanish. To make an Museum Pass Program you’ve been learning in your workshops. appointment, call the library (856-225-6807) and ask for Nelida. Anime Plus Movie Magic Matinees Yoga The Camden County Library System is now offering a pass program for nearby Ages 18 and up All ages Ages 18 and up museums and nature centers. You can check out one pass at a time at any of our eight Thursdays, September 11, Thursdays, September 25, Saturdays, September 27, October 9, November 6, 4 – 7:30 p.m. October 23, November 13, 2 p.m. October 4, 11, 18, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. branches and visit local attractions with no admission charge. Get a free pass and explore Love anime? Old enough to vote? Watch a new movie on the big Enjoy gentle yoga for all levels with an the Academy of Natural Sciences, Garden State Discovery Museum, Grounds for Perfect! Meet other fans, watch screen with your library friends. experienced instructor. Mats will be episodes, and compare notes on all provided, or bring your own. Sculpture, Morris Arboretum, Wheaton Arts or Woodford Wildlife Refuge. Passes to the things anime. ABCs of Starting a Small Business Guggenheim, Penn Museum of Archaeology, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, or All ages Short Story Club Crafternoons Thursday, September 25, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up Roebling Museum are available at the Vogelson Branch only. Call your library for more Ages 18 and up Staff from LAEDA (the Latin American Mondays, October 6, November 3, details and information, or visit us at www.camdencountylibrary.org. Mondays, September 15, Economic Development Association) 2 p.m. October 20, November 17, 2 p.m. in Camden presents on the ins and outs Read and discuss powerful works of Craft time for grown-ups. Learn a fun of starting a small business, challenges concise literature. new skill or teach someone your area you will face, and resources available of expertise. Some materials pro- to help you get started. vided, or bring your own.

Horror Movie Matinees Ages 17 and up Thursdays, September 18, October 16, November 20, 2 p.m. Watch a horrifying classic or new Dominic Elentrio and Jah'son and Jah'asa movie on the big screen. Fersner look at the skin from a snake after the Animals with Bad Reputations program at the Downtown Branch on June 21.

12 17 Gloucester Township Branch Merchantville Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-228-0022. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-665-3128.

Curious George Party Adults Family Adults Celebrate Honey Month Mad Science Bowling the Wii Way Teens & Tweens Infamous Women of History Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Thursday, September 25, 6:30 p.m. Adults Maze Runner Book Chat and Adults 18 years and older The Gloucester Township Library will Wednesday, September 24, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 3:30 p.m. Fridays, September 5, 19, October 3, 17, Movie Preview Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 p.m. celebrate everyone’s favorite monkey – Come buzz with us! See page 4 for details. November 7, 21, 2:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 See page 3 for details. Curious George. We will read our Beginners are welcome as we bowl and favorite George stories, make a craft and Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. Vegetarian Day Banana Pudding Month play Wii games for fun and exercise. have snacks. We’ll discuss the bestselling book, The Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Maze Runner by James Dashner, watch Wednesday, October 1, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 3:30 p.m. Lego Club the movie trailer and enjoy some snacks. Make and eat healthy veggie snacks! Mix and eat! Third Thursday Book Chat Ages 6 – 13 Kids & Families Wednesdays, October 1, November 5, Banned Book Mash-up Cartoon Afternoon American Cheese Month Jewelry Craft Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Grades 6 -12 Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Each month we will have a theme to September 22 - 26 Wednesday, September 3, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 3:30 p.m. September 18- Fiction challenge the imagination – what will Check out the display of shredded Come veg with us for an afternoon of Let’s make grilled cheese sandwich See what you can string to wear! Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinsky you build? banned books, match the book cover to the shredded book and receive a piece silly cartoons and snacks! snacks. October 16- Classic Toddler Time of candy. Each entry will then be Thanksgiving Craft entered to win a grand prize at the end The Picture of Dorian Gray Ages 18 - 36 months with caregiver Candy Sushi Mr. Malcolm’s Pirate Adventure Grades Pre-K – 5 of the week. by Oscar Wilde Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Wednesday, November 19, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 22 and November 19, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 3:30 p.m. Gobble Gobble!! November 20- Fiction Stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime. Art Club See what you can make! Interactive tales to delight and fright! Invention of Wings by Sue Kidd Monk Grades 4 - 8 Cartoon Afternoon Mondays, September 29, October 27, Reptiles and Raptors Autumn Craft Grades Pre-K – 5 Fabulous Frogs November 24, 6:30 p.m. See page 6 for details. Ages 3 and up Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Wednesday, November 26, 3:30 p.m. Each month we will explore a new art Thursday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 3:30 p.m. Come veg with us for an afternoon of technique all supplies will be provided. New Jersey is home to 15 species of frogs See page 4 for details. Make and take! silly cartoons and snacks! Dress to create. Prohibition and the Fashion of the and toads. The program covers the frog Roaring Twenties life cycle, frog vocalizations, and various Maker Monday frog and toad habitats. Adults/Teens Grades 4 - 8 See page 4 dor details. Literacy Volunteers of Tuesday, September 23, 7 p.m. Monday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. Camden County See page 3 for details. Do you like to tinker, are you a DIYer? Wiggles & Giggles Come to the library to make some cool Member Libraries Ages birth – 18 months with caregiver More Tales of the Weird and new projects. Marie Fleche - Berlin Boro Do you know a Camden County adult Fridays, October 3, 10, November 14, 21, who could benefit from free one-on- Strange in NJ 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Adults/Teens Book Bites – DIY Book Trailers one tutoring in reading or math? Stories, songs, and playtime. Ages 2 ½ - 5 Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 Literacy Volunteers of Camden County Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. See page 3 for details. Story Time offers free instruction to residents In honor of Teen Read Week, our teen Ages 3 - 5 book club will be making book trailers for whose skills are below 6th grade level. Grave-Hopping Among the Are you ready for preschool? Get ready for circle Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, our fall book club selections. Times and locations vary, but could involve meeting at a Cemetery Stones November 18, 10:30 a.m. time at preschool with this story time filled with local library or the One Stop in Camden. Adults/Teens Stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft. Crafty Tweens – Shrinky Dink Style stories, songs, finger plays and a simple craft If you, or someone you know, have been struggling with Tuesday, December 2, 7 p.m chosen especially for you. Grades 4 -12 reading or math, then Literacy Volunteers would like to See page 3 for details. Halloween Sewing Craft Monday, November 3, 6:30 p.m. help. Contact us to get more information. Grades 3 - 6 Get ready for the holidays. Make some Thursday, October 23, 3:45 neat shrinky dink ornaments and gifts. John McPeak - Berlin Township Try out your sewing skills. We will make a Preschool Storytime Kids and Families special Halloween themed sewing craft. Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Workshop Calling all Whovians – Dr. Who Ages 2 ½ - 5 Ages 6 -13 Mad Science Party Grades 6 -12 Thursday, October 23, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 15, 6:30 p.m. Grades K - 5 Literacy Volunteers of Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. See page 4 for details. Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m. Camden County Are you a Whovian? Can you name all Are you ready for preschool? Get ready for circle See page 4 for details. (856) 772-1636 ext. 7331 Pirates & Princess Party twelve Doctors? Do you wish you had time at preschool with this story time filled with your own Tardis? Come to the Dr. Who Family http://lva.camdencountylibrary.org Party. Make Dr. Who crafts, eat snacks, stories, songs, finger plays and a simple craft Saturday, September 20, 10:30 a.m. answer trivia to see who knows their chosen especially for you. “Ahoy” in honor of National talk like a Doctors best…prizes will be awarded. pirate day…we will be celebrating with a pirate and princess party. 16 13 Haddon Township Branch Haddon Township Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-854-2752. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-854-2752.

Lego Junior Photostrip Fun! Ages 5 - 7 Ages 12 and up Adults Book Clubs Tuesdays, September 23, October 21, Teens & Tweens Thursday, November 6 November 18, 4 p.m. 3:30 – 5 p.m. Mousing and More: Computers The Speculative Reader: A Lego program for all the younger for Seniors Anime and Manga Club Ever use one of those photobooths at Science Fiction, Fantasy kids! Use the library’s Legos and create Ages 12 and up the shore? Create personalized Adults masterpieces based on our theme of Thursdays, September 18, October 9, photostrips with hundreds of colors and Friday, September 19 and More the day. November 13 special effects to choose from. Take 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5 p.m. photos on the library’s iPad or bring your Learn basic computer skills, including Teddy Bear Time Watch and discuss anime series and own on a thumb drive or cell phone. Haddon Township Gets Ready for how to use the mouse and some web 7 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 12 – 36 months practice drawing manga with a Summer with Duct Tape Beach Bags. basics. No previous experience Thursdays, October 2, 9, professional manga artist. necessary. Non-seniors also welcome. September 9 November 6, 13, 10:30 a.m. Feed by M.T. Anderson Books, songs and felt board fun for you Amazing Manga by Haddon Teens Learn to Belly Dance Personalized Zombie Posters and your toddler. Ages 12 and up Adults October 14 Tuesday, October 28, 6:30- 8 p.m. Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 7 p.m. Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Workshop A Canticle for Leibowitz We will photograph ourselves, then Learn the beautiful art form of belly Ages 8 - 12 by Walter M. Miller, Jr. print our faces in larger-than-life dance from Fatima Bassmah in a fun, Monday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. posters. Then using an array of art supportive atmosphere! Belly dance is See page 4 for details. November 4 supplies, we’ll turn ourselves into the a wonderful low-impact exercise that is Roadside Picnic goriest, most disgusting zombies great for people of all ages and sizes. We Can Roar! by Arkady & Boris Strugatsky possible. The resulting oversized posters You can register for one class or all Ages 3 - 5 are guaranteed to horrify! four. Tuesdays October 7, 14, 10:30 a.m. Lions and tigers and dinosaurs, oh my! Ancestry.com 101 Stomp, roar and laugh your way Adults Fourth Thursday Evening through stories about our biggest, Friday, October 3, 10 -11:45 a.m. Book Discussion Group fiercest friends. Explore your family tree at the library and let us help you discover who you Thursdays We’re Sweet on You! are. We are offering a beginner’s class 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. All Ages in genealogy using the in-library Saturday, October 18 database AncestryLibrary.com. Space A day to remember others by giving is limited, registration is required. them a sweet. We’ll celebrate September 25 “Sweetest Day” by offering patrons a Teen Book Chat Me Before You by Jojo Moynes Grades 9 - 12 Web Basics for Seniors treat. Win additional goodies by entering our Name That Candy Bar Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Adults Contest.” Check out the awesome books we’re reading this Fall, and join the discussion. Snacks provided. Fridays, October 10, November 14, October 23 Bleak House by Charles Dickens Register early, as the library will have a limited number of books available to borrow. 10:15 a.m. – 12 noon Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Learn basic web skills, including how to rd get on the web, how to navigate, and November 20 (3 Thursday) Center September 23 how to search. You must have some Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen All ages Maze Runner Apocalyptic Party! mousing experience and be able to Saturday, October 18, 2 p.m. Join us in a discussion of The Maze Runner by James Dashner. We’ll be celebrating the release of the movie with an enter small amounts of text. Non- See page 4 for details. apocalyptic book triva contest, pizza party, and more! See page 7 for details See page 5 for complete details. seniors also welcome. Once Upon a Time Ages 3 - 5 October 21 Prohibition and the Fashion of the Tuesdays, November 4, 18, 10:30 a.m. Roaring Twenties The Princess of Las Pulgas by C. Lee McKenzie With the help of our friend Goldibear What happens when everything in your life goes wrong? When Carlie’s father dies she must leave her beachfront home Adults Kids and Families we will be telling tales and creating for an impoverished life in the city. Her friends shun her and her boyfriend dumps her. Can she survive this heartbreak? Wednesday, November 5, 7 p.m. Lego Club glittery art fit for royalty. See page 3 for details. Ages 8 - 12 November 18 Mondays, September 15, Every Day by David Levithan November 10, 4 p.m. Every day, A wakes in a different person’s body, a different person’s life. A has made peace with that, even set rules: A box full of little plastic blocks can Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere. Then he meets Roxanne. become rockets, castles, robots or —Amazon.com whatever you can envision.

14 15 Haddon Township Branch Haddon Township Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-854-2752. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-854-2752.

Lego Junior Photostrip Fun! Ages 5 - 7 Ages 12 and up Adults Book Clubs Tuesdays, September 23, October 21, Teens & Tweens Thursday, November 6 November 18, 4 p.m. 3:30 – 5 p.m. Mousing and More: Computers The Speculative Reader: A Lego program for all the younger for Seniors Anime and Manga Club Ever use one of those photobooths at Science Fiction, Fantasy kids! Use the library’s Legos and create Ages 12 and up the shore? Create personalized Adults masterpieces based on our theme of Thursdays, September 18, October 9, photostrips with hundreds of colors and Friday, September 19 and More the day. November 13 special effects to choose from. Take 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5 p.m. photos on the library’s iPad or bring your Learn basic computer skills, including Teddy Bear Time Watch and discuss anime series and own on a thumb drive or cell phone. Haddon Township Gets Ready for how to use the mouse and some web 7 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 12 – 36 months practice drawing manga with a Summer with Duct Tape Beach Bags. basics. No previous experience Thursdays, October 2, 9, professional manga artist. necessary. Non-seniors also welcome. September 9 November 6, 13, 10:30 a.m. Feed by M.T. Anderson Books, songs and felt board fun for you Amazing Manga by Haddon Teens Learn to Belly Dance Personalized Zombie Posters and your toddler. Ages 12 and up Adults October 14 Tuesday, October 28, 6:30- 8 p.m. Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 7 p.m. Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Workshop A Canticle for Leibowitz We will photograph ourselves, then Learn the beautiful art form of belly Ages 8 - 12 by Walter M. Miller, Jr. print our faces in larger-than-life dance from Fatima Bassmah in a fun, Monday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. posters. Then using an array of art supportive atmosphere! Belly dance is See page 4 for details. November 4 supplies, we’ll turn ourselves into the a wonderful low-impact exercise that is Roadside Picnic goriest, most disgusting zombies great for people of all ages and sizes. We Can Roar! by Arkady & Boris Strugatsky possible. The resulting oversized posters You can register for one class or all Ages 3 - 5 are guaranteed to horrify! four. Tuesdays October 7, 14, 10:30 a.m. Lions and tigers and dinosaurs, oh my! Ancestry.com 101 Stomp, roar and laugh your way Adults Fourth Thursday Evening through stories about our biggest, Friday, October 3, 10 -11:45 a.m. Book Discussion Group fiercest friends. Explore your family tree at the library and let us help you discover who you Thursdays We’re Sweet on You! are. We are offering a beginner’s class 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. All Ages in genealogy using the in-library Saturday, October 18 database AncestryLibrary.com. Space A day to remember others by giving is limited, registration is required. them a sweet. We’ll celebrate September 25 “Sweetest Day” by offering patrons a Teen Book Chat Me Before You by Jojo Moynes Grades 9 - 12 Web Basics for Seniors treat. Win additional goodies by entering our Name That Candy Bar Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Adults Contest.” Check out the awesome books we’re reading this Fall, and join the discussion. Snacks provided. Fridays, October 10, November 14, October 23 Bleak House by Charles Dickens Register early, as the library will have a limited number of books available to borrow. 10:15 a.m. – 12 noon Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Learn basic web skills, including how to rd get on the web, how to navigate, and November 20 (3 Thursday) Center September 23 how to search. You must have some Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen All ages Maze Runner Apocalyptic Party! mousing experience and be able to Saturday, October 18, 2 p.m. Join us in a discussion of The Maze Runner by James Dashner. We’ll be celebrating the release of the movie with an enter small amounts of text. Non- See page 4 for details. apocalyptic book triva contest, pizza party, and more! See page 7 for details See page 5 for complete details. seniors also welcome. Once Upon a Time Ages 3 - 5 October 21 Prohibition and the Fashion of the Tuesdays, November 4, 18, 10:30 a.m. Roaring Twenties The Princess of Las Pulgas by C. Lee McKenzie With the help of our friend Goldibear What happens when everything in your life goes wrong? When Carlie’s father dies she must leave her beachfront home Adults Kids and Families we will be telling tales and creating for an impoverished life in the city. Her friends shun her and her boyfriend dumps her. Can she survive this heartbreak? Wednesday, November 5, 7 p.m. Lego Club glittery art fit for royalty. See page 3 for details. Ages 8 - 12 November 18 Mondays, September 15, Every Day by David Levithan November 10, 4 p.m. Every day, A wakes in a different person’s body, a different person’s life. A has made peace with that, even set rules: A box full of little plastic blocks can Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere. Then he meets Roxanne. become rockets, castles, robots or —Amazon.com whatever you can envision.

14 15 Gloucester Township Branch Merchantville Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-228-0022. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-665-3128.

Curious George Party Adults Family Adults Celebrate Honey Month Mad Science Bowling the Wii Way Teens & Tweens Infamous Women of History Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Thursday, September 25, 6:30 p.m. Adults Maze Runner Book Chat and Adults 18 years and older The Gloucester Township Library will Wednesday, September 24, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 3:30 p.m. Fridays, September 5, 19, October 3, 17, Movie Preview Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 p.m. celebrate everyone’s favorite monkey – Come buzz with us! See page 4 for details. November 7, 21, 2:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 See page 3 for details. Curious George. We will read our Beginners are welcome as we bowl and favorite George stories, make a craft and Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. Vegetarian Day Banana Pudding Month play Wii games for fun and exercise. have snacks. We’ll discuss the bestselling book, The Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Maze Runner by James Dashner, watch Wednesday, October 1, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 3:30 p.m. Lego Club the movie trailer and enjoy some snacks. Make and eat healthy veggie snacks! Mix and eat! Third Thursday Book Chat Ages 6 – 13 Kids & Families Wednesdays, October 1, November 5, Banned Book Mash-up Cartoon Afternoon American Cheese Month Jewelry Craft Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Grades 6 -12 Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Each month we will have a theme to September 22 - 26 Wednesday, September 3, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 3:30 p.m. September 18- Fiction challenge the imagination – what will Check out the display of shredded Come veg with us for an afternoon of Let’s make grilled cheese sandwich See what you can string to wear! Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinsky you build? banned books, match the book cover to the shredded book and receive a piece silly cartoons and snacks! snacks. October 16- Classic Toddler Time of candy. Each entry will then be Thanksgiving Craft entered to win a grand prize at the end The Picture of Dorian Gray Ages 18 - 36 months with caregiver Candy Sushi Mr. Malcolm’s Pirate Adventure Grades Pre-K – 5 of the week. by Oscar Wilde Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Wednesday, November 19, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 22 and November 19, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 3:30 p.m. Gobble Gobble!! November 20- Fiction Stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime. Art Club See what you can make! Interactive tales to delight and fright! Invention of Wings by Sue Kidd Monk Grades 4 - 8 Cartoon Afternoon Mondays, September 29, October 27, Reptiles and Raptors Autumn Craft Grades Pre-K – 5 Fabulous Frogs November 24, 6:30 p.m. See page 6 for details. Ages 3 and up Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Wednesday, November 26, 3:30 p.m. Each month we will explore a new art Thursday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 3:30 p.m. Come veg with us for an afternoon of technique all supplies will be provided. New Jersey is home to 15 species of frogs See page 4 for details. Make and take! silly cartoons and snacks! Dress to create. Prohibition and the Fashion of the and toads. The program covers the frog Roaring Twenties life cycle, frog vocalizations, and various Maker Monday frog and toad habitats. Adults/Teens Grades 4 - 8 See page 4 dor details. Literacy Volunteers of Tuesday, September 23, 7 p.m. Monday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. Camden County See page 3 for details. Do you like to tinker, are you a DIYer? Wiggles & Giggles Come to the library to make some cool Member Libraries Ages birth – 18 months with caregiver More Tales of the Weird and new projects. Marie Fleche - Berlin Boro Do you know a Camden County adult Fridays, October 3, 10, November 14, 21, who could benefit from free one-on- Strange in NJ 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Adults/Teens Book Bites – DIY Book Trailers one tutoring in reading or math? Stories, songs, and playtime. Ages 2 ½ - 5 Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 Literacy Volunteers of Camden County Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. See page 3 for details. Story Time offers free instruction to residents In honor of Teen Read Week, our teen Ages 3 - 5 book club will be making book trailers for whose skills are below 6th grade level. Grave-Hopping Among the Are you ready for preschool? Get ready for circle Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, our fall book club selections. Times and locations vary, but could involve meeting at a Cemetery Stones November 18, 10:30 a.m. time at preschool with this story time filled with local library or the One Stop in Camden. Adults/Teens Stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft. Crafty Tweens – Shrinky Dink Style stories, songs, finger plays and a simple craft If you, or someone you know, have been struggling with Tuesday, December 2, 7 p.m chosen especially for you. Grades 4 -12 reading or math, then Literacy Volunteers would like to See page 3 for details. Halloween Sewing Craft Monday, November 3, 6:30 p.m. help. Contact us to get more information. Grades 3 - 6 Get ready for the holidays. Make some Thursday, October 23, 3:45 neat shrinky dink ornaments and gifts. John McPeak - Berlin Township Try out your sewing skills. We will make a Preschool Storytime Kids and Families special Halloween themed sewing craft. Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Workshop Calling all Whovians – Dr. Who Ages 2 ½ - 5 Ages 6 -13 Mad Science Party Grades 6 -12 Thursday, October 23, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 15, 6:30 p.m. Grades K - 5 Literacy Volunteers of Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. See page 4 for details. Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m. Camden County Are you a Whovian? Can you name all Are you ready for preschool? Get ready for circle See page 4 for details. (856) 772-1636 ext. 7331 Pirates & Princess Party twelve Doctors? Do you wish you had time at preschool with this story time filled with your own Tardis? Come to the Dr. Who Family http://lva.camdencountylibrary.org Party. Make Dr. Who crafts, eat snacks, stories, songs, finger plays and a simple craft Saturday, September 20, 10:30 a.m. answer trivia to see who knows their chosen especially for you. “Ahoy” in honor of National talk like a Doctors best…prizes will be awarded. pirate day…we will be celebrating with a pirate and princess party. 16 13 Give the Gift of Reading to Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch September is Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Library Card Kids this SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-225-6807. Holiday Season Sign Up Month! Adults Please donate books at any branch Computer Basics Workshops -Learn the basics in our free computer classes from November 8 thru December 6 Must register for individual classes Each year we ask our customers to donate new and September October November gently-used books to our Books for Kids Holiday Basic Mouse and Keyboarding MS Word 2010 MS Excel 2010 Campaign. Saturday, September 6, Saturday, October 4, Saturday, November 1, You can help foster and develop a love of reading for 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. too many children in Camden County who don’t have Basic Mouse and Keyboarding MS Word 2010 for Beginners MS Excel 2010 for Beginners enough books at home, books of their own to read, Tuesday, September 9, Tuesday, October 7, Tuesday, November 4, keep and read again and again. 6 – 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon It’s easy. Just drop off your donation(s) at any one of our Email for Beginners Intermediate MS Word 2010 Basic Mouse and Keyboarding branch library locations – Bellmawr, Riletta I. Cream - Tuesday, September 16, Tuesday, October 14, Tuesday, November 18, 10:30 a.m. – Ferry Avenue (Camden), Gloucester Twp., Haddon Twp. 6 – 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon 12 noon Merchantville, Nilsa I.Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch Your Library Card... (Camden), South County (Winslow Twp.) and Voorhees. MS Excel 2010 for Beginners Internet for Beginners Tablet Basics Tuesday, September 23, Tuesday, October 21, Tuesday, November 25, All books collected will be distributed by the Camden 6 – 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon the most important County Children’s Services Department to children in need who live throughout the county in time for the Intermediate MS Excel 2010 Job Seek Like a Librarian holidays. Knowing the importance of literacy, a donated Tuesday, September 30, Tuesday, October 28, school supply of all! children’s book truly is a gift that keeps on giving. 6 – 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Computadora Básica en Español Computer Practice Lab Ofrecemos una-en-una sesión en la computadora en español. Fridays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, Para hacer una cita llame a la biblioteca (856-225-6807) 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28, 10 – 11 a.m. y pedir a Nélida. Use this structured practice time to reinforce what We offer one-on-one computer help in Spanish. To make an Museum Pass Program you’ve been learning in your workshops. appointment, call the library (856-225-6807) and ask for Nelida. Anime Plus Movie Magic Matinees Yoga The Camden County Library System is now offering a pass program for nearby Ages 18 and up All ages Ages 18 and up museums and nature centers. You can check out one pass at a time at any of our eight Thursdays, September 11, Thursdays, September 25, Saturdays, September 27, October 9, November 6, 4 – 7:30 p.m. October 23, November 13, 2 p.m. October 4, 11, 18, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. branches and visit local attractions with no admission charge. Get a free pass and explore Love anime? Old enough to vote? Watch a new movie on the big Enjoy gentle yoga for all levels with an the Academy of Natural Sciences, Garden State Discovery Museum, Grounds for Perfect! Meet other fans, watch screen with your library friends. experienced instructor. Mats will be episodes, and compare notes on all provided, or bring your own. Sculpture, Morris Arboretum, Wheaton Arts or Woodford Wildlife Refuge. Passes to the things anime. ABCs of Starting a Small Business Guggenheim, Penn Museum of Archaeology, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, or All ages Short Story Club Crafternoons Thursday, September 25, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up Roebling Museum are available at the Vogelson Branch only. Call your library for more Ages 18 and up Staff from LAEDA (the Latin American Mondays, October 6, November 3, details and information, or visit us at www.camdencountylibrary.org. Mondays, September 15, Economic Development Association) 2 p.m. October 20, November 17, 2 p.m. in Camden presents on the ins and outs Read and discuss powerful works of Craft time for grown-ups. Learn a fun of starting a small business, challenges concise literature. new skill or teach someone your area you will face, and resources available of expertise. Some materials pro- to help you get started. vided, or bring your own.

Horror Movie Matinees Ages 17 and up Thursdays, September 18, October 16, November 20, 2 p.m. Watch a horrifying classic or new Dominic Elentrio and Jah'son and Jah'asa movie on the big screen. Fersner look at the skin from a snake after the Animals with Bad Reputations program at the Downtown Branch on June 21.

12 17 Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-225-6807. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-342-9789.

Minecraft Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Ages 12 - 18 Adults Kids, Teens &Tweens Center : Night Hunters of the Sky Kids & Families Teens & Tweens Wednesday, September 24, Ages 3 and up Rancocas Nature Center: Teen Tech Day October 22, November 19, Monday, October 6, 4 p.m. Fabulous Frogs Ages 12 - 18 Computer Classes and Families See page 4 for details. 5 – 6:30 p.m. Back-to-School Storytime Ages 6 and up Wednesday, September 3, Use your imagination to build October 1, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up Saturday, September 6, 2 p.m. structures and then have fun tearing Microsoft Word Mini Pumpkin Decorating See page 4 for details. Explore new programs and apps Monday, September 8, 6 - 6:45 p.m. it down. You can play alone or with Monday, September 8, Ages 5 and up online, use our latest gadgets or Enjoy stories, songs, and a simple craft multiple players. Just watch out for November 3, 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 3:30 p.m. Storytime Friends simply use the time to catch up on to celebrate the start of school! the Zombies that come out at night. Tuesday, October 7, 10 a.m. Show your creative side as we Ages 3-5 work or explore the Web. Overview of the basic functions of decorate mini pumpkins. Limit 25. Mondays, September 8, 15, 22, 29, Tutor Time! Halloween Party Microsoft Word. Begin to create Please let Ms. Lisa know you are October 6, 3:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Board (TAB) All Ages All Ages letters and other documents. coming so she can make sure we Have fun learning about friends all Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, Meeting Wednesday, October 29, 4 – 5 p.m. have enough supplies on hand. around you. October 7, 14, 21, 28, Ages 12 - 18 Come dressed in your Halloween Gmail Wednesday, September 10, November 4, 11, 18 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Make and Take best! Have fun dancing to “Thriller” Tuesday, September 9, 10 a.m. After-school Storytime October 8, November 5, Thursdays, September 11, 18, 25, Ages 5 and up All Ages on the Wii. Snacks and giveaways Monday, October 6, November 4, 5 – 6:30 p.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Thursdays, October 16, November 13, Tuesdays, September 9, 23, will be provided. 10 a.m. Meet new friends, earn volunteer November 6, 13, 20, 3:30 p.m. 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. October 7, 21, November 4, 18, Learn the basics of setting up and hours, and help plan upcoming Get your homework done in peace Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a 2:30 p.m. using Gmail. By the end of the events. and quiet or get a little extra help with game or simple craft. session you will have your own that one problem from a Bricks for Kidz email account. Takashi Teen Anime Club Cooper/Rowan Medical School Ages 6-12 Mad Science Ages 12 - 18 Student. Saturday, September 20, 11 a.m. Internet Searching & CCLS Ages 8 and up. Limit 25 participants Wednesday, September 17, See page 4 for details. Databases Monday, October 20, 3:30 p.m. October 15, November 12, Bricks for Kidz See page 4 for details. Monday, September 22, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Ages 6 and up Movie Magic Nights November 17, 10 a.m. Watch the latest episodes, discuss Wednesday, September 10, 3:30 p.m. All ages Tuesday, October 21, 10 a.m. Not-So-Scary Stories for Halloween your favorite manga, and meet new See page 4 for details. Thursdays, September 25, Learn basic research skills using the Ages 5 and up friends. October 23, November 13, 6 p.m. internet and CCLS databases. Monday, October 27, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Board Game and Trivia Day Come and listen to some not-so-scary Watch a new movie on the big Ages 5 and up screen with your library friends. This Angelina Medina and Luren Huerta Creating Resumes using stories about Halloween. Make a Fridays, September 12, October 10, simple craft. Enjoy a snack. screening is for families with children examine a raptor feather while others Microsoft Templates November 21, 3:30 p.m. 12 and under only. look on at the Animals with Bad Tuesday, September 23, Play a board game or do some trivia Halloween Parade Reputations program at the Downtown November 18 10 a.m. with friends! All ages Mad Science Branch on June 21. Monday, October 20, 10 a.m. Friday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. Ages 4-12 Create a basic professional resume LegoMania Calling all daycares, preschools and Monday, October 20, 6 pm using templates on the library Ages 5 and up toddlers in the area! Let’s have a See page 4 for details. Maze Runner and Mockingjay Movie Release Party computers. Thursdays, September 4, 25, Halloween Parade around the library! Ages 12 - 18 October 9, 23, Nov ember 6, 20, Come trick-or-treat from staff, sing a Scary Storytime Wednesday, September 10, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. song, hear a story, and show off those Ages 6-8 5 – 6:30 p.m. Make new friends while you create costumes! Thursday, October 23, 5:30 p.m. Join us to watch the trailer, get an intro to the book and enter to win your own Two Visions, One Dream and play with Legos provided by the Story-time by a campfire sounds like copy. Enjoy some snacks, cool trivia games and gift card giveaways. library. fun, doesn’t it? Thursday, September 18, 6:30 pm Thanksgiving Craft Movie Night Part 2 See page 3 for details. Ages 5 and up Family Movie Day! Wednesday, November 19, 3:30 p.m. Halloween Party Hunger Games Tales of the Weird and Strange All ages Make a craft to celebrate all that we All Ages Ages 12 - 18 Saturdays, October 4, November 29, in NJ are thankful for. Wednesday, October 29, 4 – 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 6:30 p.m. Come dressed in your Halloween 5 – 6:30 p.m. Watch a family friendly movie and See page 3 for details. Thanksgiving Storytime best! Have fun dancing to “Thriller” Love the first movie? Come watch the sequel! Snacks will be provided. enjoy a snack! Check with Ms. Lisa Ages 5 and up on the Wii. Snacks and giveaways Don’t forget to enter to win the movie and gift card. for titles. will be provided. Monday, November 24, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Come and listen to stories about Thanksgiving. Make a simple craft. Enjoy a snack. 18 11 Bellmawr Branch South County Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-931-1400. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537.

Lego Maniacs Horror Movie Night Teens and Tweens Grades 5 and up Grades 6 and up South Jersey Writers Group One Stroke Painting Class Wednesdays, September 10, Thursday, October 23, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Adults Adults Adults October 15, 6 - 8 p.m. Come as your favorite horror movie Tuesdays, September 16, October 21, Wednesdays, October 8, 22, Mahjong Players Meet-Up Love Legos? Join our Lego Maniacs character. Prizes awarded for the three November 18 November 5, 19 Adults Building Club. Earn community service best dressed characters. We provide 7 - 8:45 p.m. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Brownie Book Bites credit by helping to clean up after the the popcorn. Inspire and be inspired! We are a No class in September. October 7, 14, 21, 28, Lego program. group for writers of all levels and Must bring your own supplies. See Grades 6 – 12 November 4, 18, 25 Vietnam: A Unique Perspective projects. Join us to read, explore library staff for supply list, which will also Fridays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, Unusual Animals ideas, and above all WRITE! New be announced by the instructor at the through the Eyes of A Vietnam October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Wednesday, September 10 Grades 5 and up members are welcome. end of each class for the next class. Veteran November 7, 14, 21, 28, Noon – 4 p.m. 4 – 5 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 4 - 5:30 p.m Grades 6 and up The library is a great place to meet Ender’s Game Meet Speedy and Charlie the Box South County Scrapbookers “Life at an Edwardian Manor,” Wednesday, November 12, and play the afternoon away. Bring Turtles, Sunshine and Lily the Tarantulas, Meet-Up by Orson Scott Card 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. your mahjong sets or join in with other inspired by Downton Abbey Cupcake the Rat and Crusty the Crab! Adults Aliens have attacked the In honor of Veterans Day, Carl Maurer players. We supply the space. Adults and Teens Earth twice, almost destroying shares his experiences as an artillery Fridays, September 19, October 17, Saturday, October 25 November 21 the human species. The world Teen Advisory Board Meeting soldier in the Vietnam War. Yoga for Adults 11 a.m. Grades 5 -12 5 – 8:45 p.m. See page 3 for details. government breeds military Adults Thursdays, September 18, October 16, Like to scrapbook but never have An Evening with a Holocaust Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20, geniuses, training them in the November 20, 4 -5 p.m. enough space? Come to the library, Survivor October 4, 11, 18, November 1, 8, 15 Arm Knitting for Adults art of war. Ender Wiggins Start the new school year off right. spread out, and relax. Bring a snack to Grades 6 and up 10:30 a.m. - noon Adults wins all the games, but can Volunteer at the library. A geat way share and meet other scrapbookers. Thursday, November 13, Join Shawn Swift and Audrey Hannum Monday, November 24 he save to earn community service hours. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. for some mind calming and body 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. our planet? South County YarnBalls Join us on this special evening as a stretching yoga. Wear comfortable Create a warm and fashionable cowl Adults Teen Tuesday with Ms. Barbara Holocaust survivor, a speaker from the clothes and bring a mat or beach to wear. You will need to bring two Mondays, September 29, October 27, Thursday, October 9 Grades 5 -12 Goodwin Holocaust Museum and towel. Class will be conducted without balls of chunky yarn. Buy colors you November 24 4 - 5 p.m. Tuesdays, October 14, November 25, Education Center in Cherry Hill, talks socks or shoes. All levels of yoga would wear. Space will be limited. 4 - 5 p.m. Tuesdays, September 9, October 14 The Giver by Lois Lowry about the experience. experience, including beginners, are Get crafty with Ms. Barbara. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tales of the Weird and Strange When Jonas turns 12, he is welcome. Street Smart and Internet Savvy Meet a great group of people who in NJ singled out to receive special enjoy all things yarn. New members of Can you Survive the Maze? Grades 5 and 6 Adults and Teens training from The Giver. Only any skill level are always welcome. Grades 6 - 12 Thursday, November 20, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Friday, November 28 Registration is not required. Please The Giver holds the memories Thursday, October 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Bellmawr Police Department shows 7 p.m. bring your own supplies. of true pain and the pleasure You’ve read the book and you’ve us how to be safe on the street and See page 3 for details. of life. Now Jonas receives seen the movie. Now enter the Maze! online. Refreshments provided. the truth. Who will you be? Will you survive? But Prohibition and Fashion of the most importantly, will you remember? Roaring Twenties The "Tired Eyes" Book Club Adults and Teens Adults Thursday, October 2 Mondays, 7 – 8:45 p.m. 7 p.m. See page 3 for details. Free with your library card! September 8 The “Tired Eyes” were on summer • Unlimited access to thousands of the world's vacation and return to discuss their favorite shorts, documentaries and feature films. beach reads. New members are always welcome

• Watch on your Xbox, PC, Mac, Monday, November 10 Smartphone, Tablet and even Roku. New members are always welcome.

• Stream over 4,500 award winning Independent See page 7 for details. Discover great independent films films, movie shorts, and documentaries from over anytime, anywhere 50 countries.

Ask a staff member for help getting started or visit our webpage: camdencountylibrary.org/indieflix

10 19 South County Branch Bellmawr Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-931-1400.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Bouncing Babies and Books Milk and Cookies Story Time Bingo Kids & Families Grades 1 – 6 Babies up to 18 months Families Adults Kids and Families Toddler Tunes and Tales Tuesdays, September 9, 23, Wednesdays, September 24, Wednesday, September 17, Sip & Mingle Coffee Break Toddler Tales October 22, November 19, 4 p.m. Ages 18 - 30 months October 7, 21, November 4, 18 October 29, November 19 Tuesdays, September 9, October 14, Ages 18 - 36 months, with caregiver Play Bingo. Snacks and prizes Wednesdays, September 3, 17, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 6:30 – 7 p.m. November 18, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mondays, September 8, 15, 29, included. October 1, 15, November 12, 26 Join Miss Candace for a half hour of Wear your p.j.s and bring your lovey Stop in for a cup of coffee and a tasty October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 10:30 - 11 a.m. finger play, music, crafts, and stories. to this family story time with Miss treat while you look for a book, read a 24, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Rancocas Nature Center: Scales Calling all toddlers! You are growing During the second half hour, babies Candace! We provide the stories magazine and chat with staff. Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. up and need a story time just for you. are welcome to stick around and and the cookies; you provide your and Tails Ages 3 and up Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays discover new toys while making new own milk. Library Detectives Crafts Saturday, September 20, 3 p.m. chosen especially for you. friends. Stories and activities are Book Club Grades 1 – 4 chosen especially for our littlest Little Gamers’ Hour See page 4 for details. Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Mondays, September 8, 15, 29, Whimsical Wednesdays patrons, but all children who enjoy Ages 5 – 8 October 6, 20, 27, Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Workshop Ages 2 ½ - 5 years stories and music are welcome! Fridays, September 26, October 31 September 17 and October 22 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 3:45 p.m. Grades 1 - 4 Wednesdays, September 3, 17, 5 – 6 p.m. See page 6 for details. Make crafts with seasonal materials. October 1, 15, November 12, 26 LEGO Block Party Get your game on! Enjoy a special Tuesday,October 1, 4 p.m. See page 4 for details. 11:30 a.m. - noon Ages 6 – 13 hour of gaming for those under 9. This Tales of the Weird and Strange PJ Story Time Are you ready for preschool? Get Fridays, September 12, October 10, program is for those too young for in NJ Ages 2 - 6 Mad Science ready for circle time at preschool with November 14 Calling All Gamers! Monday, October 6, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 30, Grades 3-6 this story time filled with stories, songs, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. See page 3 for details. October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 18, 25, Tuesday, October 28, 4 p.m. and finger plays chosen especially for Join us for an evening of building with Fairy Tale Ball 7 p.m. See page 4 for details. you. LEGOs! Bring your imagination and Up to age 10 Medal of Honor Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. build whatever comes to mind. You Saturday, October 18 Monday, November 10, 7 p.m. Sensory Story Time can bring a friend to build with you or 3 – 4 p.m. See page 3 for details. Babies’ Playtime Pumpkin Painting meet a new building buddy. All ages All ages Come one, come all, to the Fairy Tale Ages Birth - 18 months, with caregiver Wednesday, October 29, 4 p.m. Saturdays, September 6, October 4, Ball! Music and dancing are just the An Evening with a Holocaust Wednesdays, September 10, 17, Bring your pumpkin to decorate at the November 1 Laugh Yourself Silly beginning of the fun. Come dressed Survivor October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, library. We supply brushes and paint. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Grades K – 3 in your fairy tale finest! Grades 6 and up November 5, 12, 19, 26. 11 a.m. This story time, which is open to all Tuesday, September 16 Thursday, November 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays followed children, is especially geared to 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Creatures of the Night Join us as a Holocaust survivor, a by free play. children with sensory integration Do you like funny stories and jokes? Ages 3 and up speaker from the Goodwin Holocaust issues. If your child has difficulty sitting Join Miss Janet for some of her Tuesday, October 21. Museum and Education Center in Story Time through one of the library’s other story favorite funny stories and “Laugh 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cherry Hill, talks about the experience. Ages 3 - 5 times, or is just more comfortable in a Yourself Silly.” See page 4 for details. Thursdays, September 11, 18, small, interactive story time, this October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, program of stories, songs, and Play-Doh Play Date Little Monster Mash 13, 20, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. activities with Miss Candace may be Those who no longer eat Play-Doh – Ages 18 months – 5 years just what you need. Registration Age 10 Wednesday, October 29 required. Saturday, September 20 11 a.m. - noon 3 – 4 p.m. Calling all toddlers and preschoolers Family Frenzy Skip the mess at home and play with to come and celebrate Halloween. Ages 3 and up Play-Doh at the library. We supply Dress in your costumes and let’s Tuesdays, September 9, October 14 the dough and the tools, you supply party! 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. the imagination! Turn off all your electronic devices Scare Yourself Silly and come play board games as a Dressed to Mess Grades K – 3 family! Board games will be available Ages 4 – 8 Tuesday, November 18 for all ages. We have everything Tuesdays, September 23, October 28 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. from Chutes and Ladders to Clue. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Do you like scary stories? Join Miss Celebrate the first day of fall in Janet for some of her favorite scary September and Halloween in stories and “Scare Yourself Silly.” October with simple crafts.

Nola Warner, Logan Warner and Brian Arnold (left to right) “hoop” it up at Bellmawr’s Hula Hoop program.

20 9 South County Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Adult Book Clubs SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537. M. Allan Vogelson Branch NEW Would You Survive? And Other “Life at an Edwardian Manor,” The Next Chapter Book Club Teens & Tweens Life Changing Reads inspired by Downton Abbey November 18 Thursdays at 7 p.m. It was Made at the Library! Grades 6 – 12 Adults and Teens However Long the Night: Molly Melching’s Journey to September 18, 25, Tweens and Teens Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. Help Millions of African Women and Girls Triumph Saturday, September 27, 2:30 p.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20 See page 3 for details. by Aimee Molloy Ongoing Join us for an afternoon of book talks, Molly Melching and the Toston Foundation work to Join the Maker Movement at your games and other survivor skill (NCBC) offers weekly opportunities for adults and older empower African communities by educating women library. Sign out a Maker Kit and building activities. Needle Felted Pumpkins teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities about social transformation based on respect for make it in the library, or take one of See page 5 for details. Grades 6 – 12 (IDD) to read and learn together, talk about books, and human rights. our Maker on the Go Kits and make it Monday, October 27, 7 – 8:30 p.m. make friends in a relaxed, at home. Visit the Reference Desk for Would You Survive? And Other Felt some pumpkins. Perfect for the community setting. kits and information. Life Changing Reads holidays. Supplies are limited. Please contact Rosemary Scalese at Literary Café: Book Club / Book Signing 856-772-1636 x7350 or Saturday, September 27, 2:30 p.m. [email protected] Thursdays, 7 p.m. LEGO Block Party Grades 6 – 12 Arm Knitting for more information or to register. Ages 6 – 13 Join us for an afternoon of book talks, Grades 6 – 12 Space will be limited. September 25 Fridays, September 12, October 10, games and other survivor skill building Monday, November 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Mimi Malloy at Last by Julia MacDonnell November 14 activities. Create a warm and fashionable cowl Divorced and forced into retirement, Mimi is settling into 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. to wear. You will need to bring two Short Story Discussion her twilight years. Her daughters think her memory is Join us for an evening of building with Prohibition and Fashion of the balls of chunky yarn. Buy colors you failing; but, when she discovers an old locket in her LEGOs! Bring your imagination and would wear. Space is limited. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. closet, the memories of unresolved secrets of her Irish Roaring Twenties Take part in thought-provoking discussions of build whatever comes to mind. You Catholic childhood are revived. Adults and Teens contemporary and classic short stories. This program is can bring a friend to build with you or Julia MacDonnell, a professor at Rowan University, will Thursday, October 2, 7 p.m. Teen Builder Night in conjunction with Kennedy Eldermed. Stories can be meet a new building buddy. discuss and sign her current novel. See page 3 for details. Grades 6 – 12 obtained at the Information desk on the first floor. Monday, November 10, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Please note that the November date is the FIRST November 20 Calling All Gamers Messy Science Monday! Perfect for older teens who want to Tuesday, as the library will be closed on hang out and build with K’Nex and The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin Ages 9 – 18 Grades 3 – 8 November 11. LEGOs. How big can you build? When a solitary orchardist provides shelter to two Friday, September 26, October 31 Monday, October 6 September 9 runaway teenage girls in the untamed American West, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. his actions have dramatic consequences. Weird New Jersey Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx Special Gaming Event: Gooey, gross, sticky science just in time for Halloween. Adults and Teens Saturday, November 29, 2 – 4 p.m. Friday, November 28, 7 p.m. October 14 Teens game for two hours! Your See page 3 for details. The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien Serial Reader Book Club library has the game systems and Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Workshop Tuesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Grades 3 – 8 the games! Bring your hand held Finger Knitting November 4 games and connect with other Tuesday, October 7, 6:30 p.m. Ages 12 – 18 The Proxy Marriage by Maile Meloy Nintendo DS players. Yu Gi Oh card See page 4 for details. September 30 Friday, November 28, 3 p.m. Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson players are welcome to bring Learn a new trick just perfect for As a midwife in turn-of-century New York, Sarah Brandt their cards and meet up with Real Life Reads Book Group holiday gift giving. Buy a fun funky will search for justice in a case of murder involving one other players. Tuesday, 7 - 8 p.m. yarn at the craft store that you would of New York’s richest families. love to wear. Space will be limited. September 16 Flyboys: A True Story of Courage by James Bradley October 28 Hadassah Jimoh Eight young airmen were shot down during World War II After I’m Gone by Laura Lippman and Alexandrea and captured. Their incredible story remained a secret When Felix Brewer meets Bernadette “Bambi” Watson join the for almost sixty years. Gottschalk at a Valentine’s Dance in 1959, he charms DIY movement her with wild promises. Twenty-six years later the truth with a little help will shock everyone. October 21 from staff member Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Miss Amber. Eighteenth-century Ship and Its Cargo of Female November 25 Convicts by Sian Rees The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino The prison ship The Lady Julian transported women Yasuko Hanaoka is a divorced, single mother who thought she had finally escaped her abusive offenders from England to Australia to serve as mates to It was Made at the Library! Sisters the men already living there. The ship held them ex-husband Togashi, until he ends up dead on her Hadassah and Mary- Elizabeth prisoner, but also gave them refuge from their apartment floor. Jimoh used the duct tape maker oppressive life in London. kit to create their own one of a kind bags. DIY styling at South County.

8 21 M. Allan Vogelson Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Adult Book Clubs SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 Haddon Township Senior Card Group Adults Fourth Thursday Evening The Speculative Reader : Science Fiction, Adults The Next Chapter Fridays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, Book Discussion Group Fantasy and More Book Club October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Adults NEW Thursdays at 7 p.m. November 7, 14, 21, 28, 1 p.m. Book Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Gather to play various card games. September 18, 25, September 25 Clubs Me Before You by Jojo Moynes October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, South Jersey Yarners November 6, 13, 20 Forced to take almost any job All ages Short Story Discussion that will pay the family’s bills, September 9 Fridays, September 5, 19, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Feed by M.T. Anderson (NCBC) offers weekly Louisa agrees to serve as October 3, 17, November 7, 21, Take part in thought-provoking discussions caretaker for a wealthy … the perfect device for an ingenious satire of corporate America opportunities for adults and older 7 - 8:30 p.m. of contemporary short stories. Program is and our present-day value system...Like those in a funhouse mirror, teens with intellectual and quadriplegic, despite having All things yarn! Come with your in conjunction with Kennedy ElderMed. absolutely no training. As she the reflections the novel shows us may be ugly and distorted, but developmental disabilities (IDD) to knitting needles, crochet hooks and Each month’s story can be obtained at first they are undeniably ourselves. read and learn together, talk quickly discovers, the job is much yarn. All ages and levels get together floor Information Desk. more—in ways both triumphant —The Horn Book about books, and make friends in for informal yarn crafts. a relaxed, community setting. and tragic—than she bargained September 9, Brokeback Mountain for. October 14 Please contact Rosemary Scalese Open Mic by Annie Proulx A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr. at 856-772-1636 x7350 or Adults October 14, The Things They Carried After a devastating nuclear war the monks of the Albertian Order [email protected] Fridays, September 5, October 3, October 23 by Tim O’Brien Bleak House by Charles Dickens of Leibowitz take up the mission of preserving the surviving remnants for more information or to register. November 7, 7 - 8 p.m. November 4, The Proxy Marriage The English equity court of the of man’s scientific knowledge until the day the outside world is Space will be limited. Share your works with other poets and by Maile Meloy again ready for it. A must-read science fiction classic.—Wikipedia aspiring poets. nineteenth-century is satirized in Focus Group—-ESL Conversation Class Dickens’ tale about the suit of Adults November 4 Chair Yoga Real Life Reads Book Group Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce. Mondays, September 8,15, 22, 29, Roadside Picnic by Arkady & Boris Strugatsky Adults Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. October 6, November 3, 10, 17, 24, rd This classic example of Soviet science fiction is a seriously intense Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27, November 20 (3 Thursday) 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon Wednesdays, September 16, Flyboys: A True Story of tale of a man who risks his life and freedom to smuggle artifacts out October 4, 11, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, Courage by James Bradley of mysterious “Zones” where aliens landed.—Goodreads Try this gentle form of yoga, practiced New York writer Frances Osgood 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, October 21, Floating Brothel: while sitting in a chair. Very basic makes an unexpected 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon The Extraordinary True Story of an movements where no struggle or connection with literary master For adults who speak English as a Eighteenth-century Ship and its Cargo of stretching is put on the body is good Edgar Allan Poe and finds her Second Language, practical topics Female Convicts by Sian Rees for seniors or anyone wanting to try survival complicated by her as well as pronunciation is the focus. November 18, However Long the Night: something new. intense attraction to the writer Meet people from all over the world. Molly Melching’s Journey to Help Millions and the manipulations of his wife. No registration required. of African Women and Girls Triumph Kennedy ElderMed Knitting and by Aimee Molloy Breath Water Sound Yoga - A Lifestyle Crochet Group Practice to Empower You Adults Literary Café Book Club Adults Wednesdays, September 10, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17, September 24, October 8, October 22, South County 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 12, November 26, 1 p.m. September 25, Mimi Malloy At Last November 5, 12,19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Share skills and learn new skills, while by Julia MacDonnell with book signing The “Tired Eyes” Book Club Learn simple yet effective tools to let working on individual, group, hospital, by the author Mondays, 7 – 8:45 p.m. go of emotional, mental, and physical and community projects. Bring your November 20, The Orchardist September 8 own supplies and materials. stress, using a multifaceted approach by Amanda Coplin The “Tired Eyes” were on summer vacation and return Completed projects accepted at the involving breath, water, sound, to discuss their beach reads: November 10 humor, postures, knowledge, and second meeting of each month. The Serial Reader Book Club Join the “Tired Eyes” as they discuss group dynamics. Tuesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m. The Accused by Lisa Scottoline Once We Were Brothers by Ronald Balson Crochet and Knit Club The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton and Murder on Astor Place Beginner’s Tai Chi Ages 10 to adults September 30, Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan by Victoria Thompson Adults Wednesdays, September 10, 17, 24, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail simple rules for eating healthy. After I’m Gone Thursday, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 8, 15, 22, 29, October 28, by Cheryl Strayed by Laura Lippman October 2, 9 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. November 5, 12, 19, 4:30 p.m. Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness New members are always welcome. The Devotion of Suspect X The ancient Chinese tradition of Tai Bring your current project and make November 25, by Susannah Cahalan Chi is a graceful form of exercise in- friends as you knit or crochet. by Keigo Higashino volving a series of movements per- Beginners welcome. Bring worsted formed in a slow focused manner weight yarn and a size H hook to learn accompanied by deep breathing. the basics of crochet See page 8 for details. 22 7 M. Allan Vogelson Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Adult Book Clubs SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636. Adults continued Scrabble Trigger Point Therapy: A Stress Bellmawr Adults Reduction System at Home Writing Workshop Friday, September 26, October 24, Adults Bellmawr Library Detectives Book Club Adults November 28, 1 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 7 – 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, September 11, October 9, Play a challenging game of Scrabble. Learn about trigger points, how to November 13, 7 - 8:30 p.m. In conjunction with Kennedy Eldermed. locate them, and how to relieve them easily and quickly as an effective September 17 October 22 A structured setting for writers to create new work or further develop Meet the Author – Pam Jenoff method for reducing physical stress. The Murder Room by Michael Capuzzo The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes current projects. Members participate Adults Discover the relationship between The heirs of Sherlock Holmes gather to solve the by Arthur Conan Doyle by submitting their works and critiquing Saturday, September 27, 1 – 2 p.m. stress, trigger points, and their effects world’s most perplexing cases. This 1968 edition includes the complete “A Study in other members’ works. Contact Meet bestselling author Pam Jenoff on health. A fascinating read! Scarlet” and “The Hound of the Baskervillles.” Also Shyamoli at whose books include The includes “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” [email protected] Kommandant’s Girl, The Diplomat’s Life at an Edwardian Manor inspired by “A Scandal in Bohemia” and “The Adventure of Wife, The Ambassador’s Daughter, Downton Abbey the Blue Carbuncle.” Danijela Kracun Book Signing Almost Home, A Hidden Affair, and The Adults and Teens Spiritual Gardens: A Guide to Things We Cherished. Books will be Saturday, October 25, 2 p.m. Meditating in Nature available for purchase. Refreshments See page 3 for details. Adults served. Tuesday, September 16, 7 – 8 p.m. Japanese Tea Ceremony Explore the beauty of the United States Financial and Retirement Planning Adults through color images. Meditation Seminar Saturday, November 8, 1 - 3 p.m. techniques will help the beginner and Adults A simplistic and spiritual ceremony seasoned traveler on their journey of Tuesday, October 7, 7 - 8 p.m. designed to be a thoughtful process spiritual healing and growth. This seminar will educate the audience brings people closer together and about financial and retirement represents harmony, purity, respect, and tranquility. Holiday Card Designing Workshop planning. Adults South Jersey Ghost Research Prohibition and the Fashion of the Wednesdays, September 17, Adults Roaring Twenties October 15, November 5, 7 p.m. Gloucester Township Thursday, October 16, 7 – 8 p.m. Adults and Teens Design and make sympathy cards, This research group will help people Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m. Thanksgiving cards and holiday cards. who are frightened or just curious See page 3 for details. Third Thursday Book Chat All materials provided. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. about possible ghost activity in their home or business. Understanding Fibromyalgia: A Holistic Take Control of Your Health Approach to Chronic Pain and Fatigue October 16 - Classic November 20 - Fiction Adults Book Signing: Serbian Cooking: Adults The Picture of Dorian Gray Invention of Wings Thursdays, September 18, 25, Thursday, November 13, 7 - 8 p.m. Popular Recipes from the Balkan September 18- Fiction by Oscar Wilde by Sue Kidd Monk October 2, 9, 16, 23, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. People suffering with fibromyalgia will Sweet Salt Air An exquisitely beautiful young The story follows Hetty “Handful” Six week workshop for those with Region discover safe, effective, and natural by Barbara Delinsky man in Victorian England retains Grimke, a Charleston slave, and chronic disease or their caregivers. Adults alternative methods for dealing with Charlotte and Nicole were once his youthful and innocent ap- Sarah, the daughter of the Learn practical ways to deal with pain Saturday, October 18, 12 - 1 p.m. chronic pain symptoms. the best of friends, spending pearance over the years while wealthy Grimke family. The and fatigue, discover better nutrition Author Danijela Kracun will discuss summers together in Nicole’s his portrait reflects both his age novel begins on Sarah’s and exercise choices, understand new Serbian cooking traditions and how Meet the Authors treatments and learn more effective family’s island house, but they and evil soul as he pursues a life eleventh birthday, when she is they are intertwined with the cultures All ages ways to talk with your doctor and family have since grown apart.. Are of decadence and corruption. given ownership over Handful, of neighboring countries. There will be Saturday, November 15, 1 - 3 p.m. about health. Presented by the the bonds of friendship strong who is to be her handmaid and samples to try at this event. Camden County Library System is Community Planning and Advocacy enough to weather past indis- continues for the next thirty-five hosting An Afternoon With Local Council, Camden County Department cretions and betrayals? Can years of their lives. Menopause and Beyond Authors. Refreshments will be served. of Health and Human Services and love survive an honest mistake? Adults Camden County Senior Corps/RSVP. Tuesday, October 21, 7 – 8 p.m. What can I do about my hot flashes Stay Fit While You Sit: Ergonomics and night sweats? How can I protect for a Healthier You my bones? Dr. R. Scott Thornton, M.D., Adults menopause expert and author of Ask Thursday, September 18, 7 – 8 p.m. Your Gynecologist will answer these Prevent neck and back pain and carpal questions and more. tunnel syndrome by sitting and setting up your workspace properly. 6 23 M. Allan Vogelson Branch Teen & Tween Fall Programs Please registerPlease registerfor all programs for all programs in advance in advance beginning beginning three three weeks weeks prior prior to startto start date. date. SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7360

Jump Start Walkers Story Time Preschool Craft Corner Kids & Families Ages 12 - 18 months Ages 3 - 5 Kid’s Bingo Wednesdays, September 10, 24, Thursdays, September 18, Grades K - 5 October 8, 22, November 5, 19, October 30, November 13, 1 Thursdays, September 4, October 2, 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. November 6, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs, movements, and finger A seasonal craft perfect for Bring a blanket for sitting and play plays! Short stay and play afterwards. preschoolers. bingo! Registration is for a 3 month session. Kid Craft Corner Pokemon Fun Night! Little Listener’s Lapsit Grades K - 2 Ages 6 - 12 months Ages 5 – 11 Thursdays, September 18, Wednesdays, September 10, 24, Fridays, September 5, October 3, October 8, 22, November 5, 19, October 23, November 13, November 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Trade cards, make a craft and play Wii Stories, songs, lifts, and bounces for Enjoy an after school snack, a story, on the big screen. No valuable cards babies and their caregivers! Short stay and a make and take craft! please. and play afterwards. Registration is for Registration required each month. a 3 month session. Hunger Games, Maze Runner, Divergent – we sure enjoy thinking about how Totally Toddler Shiver Me Timbers Story Time terrible the future can be. Stop by your local branch this fall to enjoy some Ages 18 months - 2 years Friday Flicks Ages 3 - 8 dystopian-themed programming. Mondays, September 8, 22, October 6, All Ages Saturday, September 20, 11 a.m. 20, November 3, 17, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, September 12, October 17, Set sail on a pirate adventure with This drop in story time includes stories, November 14, 6:30 p.m. stories, songs, and a craft! Bellmawr: Haddon: songs, finger plays and a coloring Come in your PJs, bring a pillow and sheet. Can You Survive The Maze? Maze Runner blanket, and join us for movie night! Tumblin’ Tots Grades 6 - 12 Apocalyptic Book Party Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Refreshments will be served. Call the Ages 2 1/2 - 4 Thursday, October 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Shake Your Sillies Out Grades 9 - 12 Downtown Branch: Youth Services Desk for movie listings. Tuesdays, September 23, The Gladers....The Runners...The All Ages Tuesday, September 23, November 18, 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Grievers...The Creators...The Rescuers. Tuesdays, September 9, 30, Playing on the Spectrum 6:30 p.m. Tuesday October 14, You’ve read the book. and you’ve seen Maze Runner and October 14, 28, November 4, 25, Ages 3 – 10 Join the Haddon Teen Book Chat in a 6:30 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. the movie. Now, enter live the Maze! 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, September 13, Tumblin’ Tots “Adventures in Exercise” discussion of The Maze Runner, by Mockingjay Movie Who will you be? Will you Sing, dance, and enjoy stories in this November 8, 10:30 – 12 noon makes fitness fun for children. Please James Dashner. Celebrate the release Release Party survive? But most importantly, ...Will active story time. Make new friends while you create register for one session per day. of the movie with an apocalyptic and Ages 12 - 18 Registration not required. and play with Legos in the library. This you remember? dystopian book trivia contest, followed Wednesday, September 10, program is for children with special Art Hour by pizza and dessert. 5 - 6:30 p.m. Home School Lego needs and their families. Ages 8 - 12 South County: Prizes will be awarded. Join us to watch the trailer, get an Grades K - 8 Tuesday, September 23, Thursday, intro to the books and enter to win Legomania Club Would You Survive? And Tuesdays, September 9, October 14, October 23, Tuesday November 18, your own copy. Enjoy in some November 4, 11 a.m. Ages 5 – 11 Other Life Changing Reads 6:30 p.m. snacks, cool trivia games and gift Build with Legos provided by the library Sunday, September 14, 1:30 – 3 p.m. Grades 6 – 12 Get creative and make unique works Gloucester Township: card giveaways. and meet other homeschool families. Friday, October 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m. of art. Each month will feature a Saturday, September 27, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22, different activity. Join us for an afternoon of book talks, Maze Runner Book Chat and 10:30 – 12 noon games and other survivor skill Movie Preview Ready, Set, READ! Create and play with Legos provided building activities Grades 6-12 Hunger Games Movie Night Ages 3 - 5 by the library. Use your imagination or Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. Part 2 Thursdays, September 11, 25, make something based on the theme Voorhees: We will be discussing the bestselling Ages 12 - 18 October 9, 23, November 6, 20, of the day. Dystopian Lock In book, The Maze Runner by James Wednesday, November 5, 10:30 a.m. Dashner, watching the movie trailer and 5 - 6:30 p.m. This drop in story time includes stories, Read to a Therapy Dog Ages 12 - 17 Saturday, October 25, 6 - 9 p.m. having snacks. Love the first movie? Come watch the songs, finger plays, and a craft! Ages 5 – 11 sequel! Snacks will be provided. Mondays, September 15, October 20, Run a maze like Thomas, throw bread with the strength of Peeta, get tattooed Don’t forget to enter to win the movie November 17, 7 – 8 p.m. and gift card. Read to our therapy dogs and make a with Tris, and be ready for an epic trivia craft. Bring your favorite book or game to test all of your dystopian choose one at the library. knowledge! Registration is limited and a permission slip is required.

24 5 Home School Put It Together Sixth Grade Pizza Party Vogelson Kids and Families continued Grades K - 8 Grade 6 Bricks 4 Kidz Tuesday, October 28, 11 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 7 p.m. Kids System Wide Programs Use our supplies and space to get Did you know that you can start Ages 5 - 12 Monday, September 29, 6:30 p.m. busy creating! We’ll fill the room with attending our teen programs once See page 4 for details. cardboard, masking tape, plastic you’re in the 6th grade? Enjoy pizza bottles, cardboard tubes, and scissors while you make new friends and find Mad Science Visits with Dry Ice Experiments - you choose what to make! Caregiver out about exciting library programs just Home School Mega Math assistance required. for you! and Ooey Gooey Slime! Mayhem Ages 4 to 12 Grades K - 8 Mad Science After Hours Children will have lots of fun exploring states of matter and making their very own SLIME to take Tuesday, September 30, 11 a.m. Ages 4 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 It’s math gone wild! Join us for home. We’ll do all kinds of smokey, slime experiments as we demonstrate the unique properties of Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27, math-centric activities and treats. dry ice and the spooktacular “smoke” it creates. We’ll see screaming spoons, shivering quarters See page 4 for details. November 29, 6 - 9 p.m. and a spooky haunted fog surrounding our guests. A thrilling grand finale will have each child Three full hours of movies, games, Fall Stories with Darby making their own oooey gooey slime to take home as a souvenir. Halloween Family Fun Night crafts, and food. The library will be All ages Family closed for everyone but you and your Saturday, October 4, 11 a.m. Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue Gloucester Township Thursday, October 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. friends! Registration is limited and a Celebrate all things autumn with Wednesday, October 20, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m. Wear your costume and trick or treat permission slip is required. Darby the cat! Stories and crafts. throughout the library. Don’t forget Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch Merchantville your goody bag! Suggested ages 2 - 8. Teen Volunteer Boot Camp Wednesday, October 20, 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 3:30 p.m. Songs to Know and Love Grades 6 - 12 All ages Rancocas Nature Center: Scales Thursday, October 2, 7 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2 p.m. Bellmawr Voorhees and Tails Wednesday, November 5, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 p.m. Join performer Jessica Carroll in a Do you want to volunteer at the seasonal sing-along! Ages 5 and up Saturday, November 1, 11 a.m. library? All interested teens must sign See page 4 for details. up and complete a Teen Volunteer Rancocas Nature Center Little Duplo Builders Boot Camp session. Please call Ages 3 – 5 Ages 3 and up Home School Thanksgiving Christen at the Youth Services Desk Tuesday, October 7, 10:30 a.m. Grades K - 8 with any questions. Create and play with Duplos provided The Rancocas Nature Center in Westampton is Tuesday, November 25, 11 a.m. by the library. visiting to present two wonderful programs. Celebrate Thanksgiving with your Math Buddies for Teens Home School buddies. Grades 6 - 12 Community Play Date Wednesdays, October 15, Scales and Tails Ages 1 - 3 and their caregivers November 12, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. What fascinating group of animals has scales and tails? Saturday, October 11, Hey tweens and teens! Do you like Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Center Reptiles! This ancient group of animals makes its home in 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. volunteering with kids? If yes, become Ages 3 and up a surprising variety of habitats. Come out to play! Feel around, build Teens & Tweens a Math Buddy. You will be paired with Presented by Cedar Run Wildlife Center up, and knock down as you explore Gaming Fridays a younger child who is looking forward Meet some of New Jersey’s neatest wild animals! Learn how Bellmawr: our assortment of play stations of Grades 6 - 12 to practicing math with you! you can help protect these amazing animals. Cedar Run Saturday, September 20, 3 p.m. everyday materials. Fridays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, Wildlife Center is dedicated to the preservation of New October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Dystopian Lock In Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation Voorhees: Saturday, November 1, 11 a.m. Math Buddies for Kids November 7, 14, 21, 28, 3 - 6 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 and rehabilitation. Ages 3 - 8 Drop by The Corner for board games, Saturday, October 25, 6 - 9 p.m. Fabulous Frogs Wednesdays, October 15, November Wii, and XBox 360 fun. Run a maze like Thomas, throw bread 12, 6:30 p.m. Reptiles and Raptors New Jersey is home to 15 species of frogs and toads. with the strength of Peeta, get Pair up with a tween/teen buddy and Merchantville: Wednesday, September 17, 3:30 p.m. The program covers the frog life cycle, frog vocalizations, Crochet and Knit Club tattooed with Tris, and be ready for an have some fun with Math! and various frog and toad habitats. Ages 10 – Adult epic trivia game to test all of your Night Hunters of the Sky Wednesdays, September 10, 17, 24, dystopian knowledge! Registration is Game On! Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue: Monday, October 6, 4 p.m. October 8, 15, 22, 29, limited and a permission slip is Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Ages 8 – 12 Haddon Township: Saturday, October 18, 2 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2 p.m. November 5, 12, 19, 4:30 p.m. required. Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Bring your current project and make Thursday, November 20, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Creatures of the Night friends as you knit or crochet. “Life at an Edwardian Manor” Gloucester Township: Join us for Wii and Xbox 360. You’re Beginners welcome. Bring worsted South County: Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. inspired by Downton Abbey welcome to bring a handheld device weight yarn and a size H hook to learn Adults and Teens to play in between turns. the basics of crochet. Saturday, October 25, 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 3 p.m. See page 3 for details. Ferry Avenue: Sew Fantastic Monday September 15, 6:30 p.m. Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Gloucester Township: , Grades 6 - 12 Prohibition and Fashion of the Workshop Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Thursdays, September 11, October 9, Roaring Twenties See branch pages for ages Saturday, September 20, 11 a.m. November 13, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Adults and Teens Bricks 4 Kidz is back again with specially- Voorhees: Monday, September 29, 6:30 p.m. Learn how to use a sewing machine Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m. and create your very own projects. designed models for participants to create. Bellmawr: Wednesday, October 1, 4 p.m. See page 3 for details. Please call the Youth Services Desk for Be prepared to use your imagination, Haddon Township: Monday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. a supply list. curiosity, and love of legos! South County: Tuesday, October 7, 6:30 p.m. 4 25 Camden County Library System System Wide Programs for Adults this Fall! Those Were the Days Library System Go back in time to the upstairs/downstairs society of the Edwardian era, the roaring times of the 1920s and the Fall Book Sale life and times of Lizzie Borden. Also explore the weird and wonderful in New Jersey. What a journey! Our Biggest Fall Book Sale Ever! “Life at an Edwardian Manor” inspired by Downton Abbey M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library Presented by Judith Krall-Russo The Edwardian era was a “golden age” for wealthy aristocrats living in huge 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ. 08043 manor houses, who reveled in luxury, leisure and extravagant entertaining. The lower class of domestic servants fulfilled the needs and whims of their rich employers. The winds of change brought a time of greater social mobility within Thursday, October 16, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. the rigid British class system. Friday, October 17, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. South County: Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. Voorhees: Saturday, October 25, 2 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 Astounding Actions Earning a Medal of Honor (NJ) The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. Hear the tales of heroism and courage exhibited by some of the New Jerseyans who have Over 50,000 Books, CDs, DVDs, Videos, Books-on-Tape earned this honor.

Bellmawr: Monday, November 10, 7 p.m. Two CCLS Librarians Honored and Two Visions – One Dream Grave-Hopping Among the Cemetery Stones Presented by Rochelle Christopher Learn about people and community by hopping from Recognized by NJLA in June cemetery to cemetery in Paris, New England, Philadelphia, Martin Luther King and and New Jersey with independent historian Two Camden County librarians were honored by the New Jersey Library Association during its annual Malcolm X . Two leaders, two visions, one dream of racial Rochelle Christopher. conference in June at Revel in Atlantic City. equality and justice. Gloucester Township: Tuesday, December 2, 7 p.m. Riletta L. Cream - Ferry Avenue: Emily Moore, Head of Youth Services at the Vogelson Branch of the Camden County Thursday, September 18, 6:30 p.m. Tales ofPresented the Weird by Rochelle and Christopher Strange in NJ Library System in Voorhees received the NJLA Rising Star Award on June 3. The Rising Star Award is given to librarians with less than five years of experience who Go back in time to discover the peculiar and obscure in demonstrate great promise, potential, innovation and creativity. Infamous Women this most wondrous state of New Jersey. An example of Emily’s work is how she organized a very successful Big Play Date in of History Bellmawr: Monday, October 6, 7 p.m. late March for children, parents and other caregivers. With the help of the Voorhees Presented by Kate Butler from Decotique Riletta L. Cream - Ferry Avenue: Regional Library’s staff and others, the program effectively showed how caregivers “My Name is Lizzie” presents a brief life history of accused Thursday, November 6, 6:30 pm can use simple, everyday-items around the house to play and interact with their murderess Lizzie Borden and events leading up to the South County: Friday, November 28, 7 p.m. children in a meaningful way. The program was attended by over 200 children, “tragedy” in the sweltering summer heat of 1892. Facts of parents and other caregivers. the case from court transcripts and newspaper accounts More Tales of the Weird and Strange in NJ will be explored as well as the complex figure of Lizzie her- Even more oddities in New Jersey! self. Select costumes and accessories of the late Victorian Gloucester Township: Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m. era will also be on display. Candace Worrell, Librarian at the South County Branch of the Camden County Rochelle Christopher is an independent historian and is not affiliated Library System in Winslow Township, was presented with the NJLA Best Practices in Merchantville: Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 p.m. in any way with the Weird NJ travel guide/brochure. Early Literacy Award on June 4.

Candace’s Sensory Story Time is one of four programs statewide selected to receive Prohibition and the Fashion of the Roaring Twenties a $1,000 grant to be used for literacy programming. Presented by Kate Butler from Decotique The times influence our culture and style. See how Prohibition and the carefree days of the The Children’s Librarian regularly runs creative programs at the branch in Winslow Great Gatsby era changed how we dressed. During this exciting time in history, women, who Twp. such as Bouncing Babies and Books, Milk and Cookies Story Time and a Pooh were finally granted the right to vote in 1920, shed the confining skirts and corsets that literally “kept them tied” to home and hearth. Historian Kate Butler will bring a wide variety of clothing, Party to celebrate the birthday of the beloved children’s story book character Winnie accessories, and original photography for your enjoyment. the Pooh, all scheduled this summer. Gloucester Township: Tuesday, September 23, 7 p.m. South County: Thursday, October 2, 7 p.m. Haddon Township: Wednesday, November 5, 7 p.m. Voorhees: Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m.

26 3 From the Director Freeholder Leonard ear Friends: PHOTO gallery September is library card sign Welcome to the fall edition of up month, and there has never the Camden County Library System been a better time to get one. Benefits of DDnewsletter! havingSS a library card include access to our digital collections, such as e-books, digital magazines and I hope your family had an enjoyable summer. Now that streaming video. Your card also allows you to enjoy our new the summer is ending and fall is near you may be looking museum pass proram. Check out a pass at any of our eight for some indoor fun. I invite you to stop in your nearest Two masked El Dia branches and visit nearby museums and nature centers Camden County Library branch for an exciting, learning with no admission charge. experience! celebration With the fall season comes the start of another school year The library has something for everyone (toddlers to adults). which means homework! By visiting our website you can This season the library will bring nature, science and history attendees at the get the homework help you need. Log onto Tutor.com and to a branch near you. If you’re interested in wildlife you receive live homework help in subjects like math, English, will have the opportunity to learn all about some amazing Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez social studies and writing. Tutor.com also offers help with creatures and ways to protect them. And if science and navigating a job search, writing a resume, preparing for an creativity is more of your thing, the library is the place to Downtown Branch interview or applying for jobs on line. come explore, experiment and discover with Legos, slime, dry ice and more! Do you have a love for history? If you on April 30. If you are looking for some good reads for those cool answered yes, you will be delighted by the excitement of autumn evenings, shop at our annual giant fall book sale, to the roaring twenties, the Edwardian era and even some be held at the Vogelson Branch on October 16, 17, and 18. Weird NJ history.

Look for our colorful A visit to your local branch of the Camden County Library Professor Malcolm shares new van while you are System will keep the good times rolling all year long. out and about this fall! science stories with enthusiastic Merchantville Linda A. Devlin, Director Ian K. Leonard, Freeholder Liaison audience June 11.

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2 27 Library Director Linda A. Devlin Associate Director Fall David Lisa Library Commissioners Library System Joyce Ellis, President Book Sale Nancy Costantino, Vice President Fall 2014 Patrick Abusi, Barbara Laynor, Gail Watkins, Robert Weil, M. Allan Vogelson Perry Jenkins Freeholder Liaison News, Events and Free Programs @ the Camden County Library System Regional Branch Library Ian K. Leonard ImagineImagine that...that... Camden County Officials Thursday, October 16, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Louis Cappelli, Jr., Freeholder Director Friday, October 17, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Edward McDonnell, Freeholder Deputy Director Michelle Gentek, Freeholder Get Live Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ian K. Leonard, Freeholder Scot McCray, Freeholder Jeffrey L. Nash, Freeholder Homework Over 50,000 Books of all types, CDs, DVDs, Videos, Carmen G. Rodriguez, Freeholder Joseph Ripa, County Clerk Books-on-Tape…. And more!!!!! Charles H. Billingham, Sheriff Patricia Egan Jones, Surrogate Help with Anthony P. Infanti - Bellmawr Merchantville Public Library South County Regional Branch Library 130 S. Centre Street Branch Library tutor.com 35 East Browning Road Merchantville, NJ 08109 35 Coopers Folly Road Bellmawr, NJ 08031 Monday and Wednesday, 2 - 9 p.m. Winslow Township, NJ 08004 Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 2 - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. see page 2 for details Debbie Stefano, Branch Manager Eve Brown, Branch Manager Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. (856) 931-1400 (856) 665-3128 Closed Sundays during the summer Edward Troike, Branch Manager Gloucester Township Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown (856) 753-2537 Blackwood Rotary Public Library Branch - on the Rutgers Campus William G. Rohrer Memorial 301 North 5th Street 15 South Black Horse Pike Library-Haddon Township Blackwood, NJ 08012 Camden, NJ 08102 Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Branch Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 15 MacArthur Boulevard Anne Ackroyd, Branch Manager Entrance located on 5th Street Westmont, NJ 08108 (856) 228-0022 Julie Tozer, Branch Manager Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (856) 225-6807 Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jennifer Druce, Branch Manager M. Allan Vogelson Regional Riletta L. Cream - Ferry Avenue (856) 854-2752 Branch Library 203 Laurel Road Branch Library Voorhees, NJ 08043 852 Ferry Avenue Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Camden, NJ 08104 Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Virtual Branch Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.camdencountylibrary.org Closed Sundays during the summer Jerome Szpila, Branch Manager William Brahms, Branch Manager (856) 342-9789 (856) 772-1636 ext. 7308

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