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Dream • Explore • Imagine Stuffed Animal Writing & Collage Fashion Rendezvous Sleep Over pg. 3 Workshop pg.3 pg. 3 From the Director Staff Picks National Library Week, April 10 - 16 elp us celebrate the long Create Your Own Story with Many Special Events at Your Library awaited spring at one of our seven branches of the Check branch listings for more NLW events HCamden County Library System! Jen Druce, Head of Youth Services With so many new programs and Vogelson Branch Stuffed Animal Sleep Over workshops it won’t take long to The Lost Hero find one that you want to sign up by Rick Riordan Your stuffed animal can create its own story @ your library! Bring your stuffed animal to one of our special National for. Dream and relax at one of One of the most fun things I’ve read Library Week story times and then leave it to sleep over at the library. When you come back to pick it up, you can our adult yoga classes or Explore find out what kind of mischief all of the animals got into during their sleep over! Check SignUp and your local branch your creativity at writing and collage workshops. recently was a children’s book that I read with my son. listings for more details, drop off and pick up times. Bellmawr: Monday, April 11, 7 p.m., Ages 2-6 To celebrate National Library Week kids can come to Merchantville: Wednesday, April 6, 3:30 p.m., All ages Did you love reading Percy Jackson & the Olympians? Haddon: Tuesday, April 12, 11 a.m., Ages 3-5 storytime and leave their bed buddies at our Stuffed Gloucester: Monday April 11, 7 p.m., Ages 3-5 Animal Sleep Over. They can Imagine what they’re up to Are you longing to return to Camp Half-Blood? Author Ferry Ave.: Wednesday, April 13, 10:30 a.m., Ages 3 and up Voorhees: Monday, April 11, 11 a.m., Ages 3 and up and hear all about it when they come to pick them up. Rick Riordan’s newest book, The Lost Hero, is the start of South County: Friday, April 15, 7 p.m., Ages 2-6 a series named The Heroes of Olympus. This series takes Offering tax aid to resume writing and live help chats place after the Percy Jackson series ends. The same 24/7, we are here to serve you. And in this issue we even setting is used, so you’ll read about familiar places and Create Your Own Story @ Your Library: have magic and fashion programs! characters, but this new series is based in both Greek and Roman mythology. Three new heroes are A Workshop in Creative Writing and Collage We are proud to now serve the citizens of Camden at our introduced – Jason, Piper and Leo. They end up on a new Ferry Avenue Branch location. Please see page 8 for Saturday, April 16, 10 - 2:30 p.m., Vogelson more details. quest to rescue Hera, queen of the gods. Lots of action For Adults and plot twists follow. It’s a page turner! You don’t Celebrate National Library Week in an extraordinary all-day workshop in which you will tell your story Linda A. Devlin need to have read the Percy Jackson series to enjoy through two creative media. In the morning, collage artist Ginny Conover will guide you in creating a Director this book, but it may inspire you to read them all. personal collage. A variety of mixed-media materials will be available, but you should bring photocopies of significant photos as well as other two-dimensional objects and ephemera of personal significance.
Wendy Ensor, Children’s Librarian In the afternoon, creative writing coach Keith Forrest will help you explore your story via the written word. Vogelson Branch Vogelson Branch You may be inspired to write about your whole life or about an incident last week—it’s your story. Wrap up with a thoughtful discussion of how your collage and writing interacted, and share your work if you wish. Run Like a Mother: How to get Leave with two very special expressions of your own story. A light lunch will be served between sessions. pring ook ale moving and not lose your family, job or sanity by Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea The Camden County Library System SS BB SS A wonderful read that encourages mothers to give has grown and so has our book sale. A Fashion Rendezvous themselves an outlet and watch how successful they This will be by far our can become not just as a mother but as a person! Let Yourself Sparkle with Inspirations and Styling by Angelo Vellucci Biggest Want more from your wardrobe? Need fashion advice? Look no further. Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m., Vogelson Branch Spring Book Sale Ever! Ann Marie Latini, Librarian South County Branch Angelo Vellucci, a Fashion Industry Management student from Philadelphia University, premieres The Passage by Justin Cronin Angelo Vellucci the latest trends and fads for this spring season. Whether you’re a business woman, college student or a stay-at-home mom, Angelo will provide a variety of easy, fun and universal outfits that will accessorize and transform Justin Cronin’s The Passage is the first your style. Angelo will also address intricate styles that accentuate each body type so you can truly look your best. book in a trilogy; it is important to know this ahead of time because the Come out and meet Mr. Trendy Chic himself, Angelo Velluci, in his Fashion Rendezvous, Spring Edition. last line will leave you breathless and wanting more. The book is billed as vampire fiction but Chad is a two-time cancer survivor and has been a professional award-winning it is so much more than that. The reader learns that the The magician since the age of seven. Past performances include the White House, United States government is conducting biomedical Criss Angel's Mindfreak and Dinner Impossible. He is the founder of the Spread research and something goes very, very wrong. A Magic of the Magic Foundation, a NJ non-profit that spreads magic to children with Friday, June 4 • 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. super virus is unleashed on the world that turns people cancer. Chad's performances feature classic magical illusions as well as into vampires – the likes of which we have never seen Chad Juros juggling. You can learn more about Chad and his magical experiences at Saturday, June 5 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. before – these creatures are much, much scarier. www.magicalchad.com. While this is a horror novel it is also, at its core, about Magician Chad human relationships and how people go on in the Juros performs Merchantville: Wednesday, May 11, 3:30 p.m., All ages Over 40,000 Books of all types, CDs, DVDs, Videos, wake of disaster. If you like Steven King’s The Stand this Haddon: Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m., All ages Books-on-Tape,…. And more! and shares his Voorhees: Tuesday, May 24, 11 a.m., All ages Our used book sales have become a dealer’s favorite! book will not disappoint - I am counting down till the motivational next installment is published. South County: Wednesday, May 11, 11 a.m., All ages message. Gloucester: Thursday, May 26, 4 p.m., All ages Bellmawr: Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m., Grades K-4
2 3 Adult Book Clubs & Author Visits Adult Book Clubs & Author Visits Vogelson The Speculative Reader: A Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group Literary Cafe, Book Discussion Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 7 – 8:30 p.m March 30 March 31 Little Brother by Cory Doctorow Finny by Justin Kramon After being interrogated for days by the Department of When Finny Short is sent to a bizarre boarding school, she Homeland Security in the aftermath of a major terrorist Bellmawr must contend with a seductive heiress, an unpredictable attack on San Francisco, seventeen-year-old Marcus, Library Detectives Adult Book Club dorm mother, and a narcoleptic piano teacher. released into what is now a police state, decides to use his 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Haddon Township expertise in computer hacking to set things right. Fourth Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group April 28 Wednesday, March 23 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf April 27 When her sister Allison is released from prison after spending Murder In Little Italy by Victoria Thompson. The Diamond Age, or A Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer five years there for an unconscionable murder, Brynn must Turn-of-the-century midwife Sarah Brandt has witnessed March 24 by Neal Stephenson hide the truth of the past or face unimaginable her share of joy and misery, birth and death. See what Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese Set in twenty-first century Shanghai, the story of what consequences. happens when a state-of-the-art interactive device falls into happens when Sarah suffers the heartbreak of losing a Magnificent, sweeping novel that moves from India to Ethiopia to an inner-city hospital in New York City over the hands of a street urchin named Nell. Her life - and the patient....but not from natural causes. May 26 entire future of humanity - are about to be decoded and decades and generations.-- Publishers Weekly Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese reprogrammed. Thursday, April 14 Epic story follows the lives of twin brothers from Ethiopia to The Last Confession by Solomon Jones April 28 India to an inner-city hospital in New York. May 25 Philadelphia homicide detective Michael Coletti has Life You've Imagined by Kristina Riggle Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke been haunted by the "Angel of Death Murders." Police Riggle explores what happens when real life diverges Short Story Discussion Without warning, giant silver ships from deep space appear arrested Father Thomas O'Reilly for the crime, but sharply from childhood dreams. Her strong and Tuesdays, 1 p.m. in the skies above every major city on Earth, manned by Coletti has always had doubts, especially as O'Reilly's complicated female characters are interesting and Take part in thought-provoking discussions of contemporary the Overlords. In fifty years they eliminate ignorance, execution nears. This gritty, fast-paced police likable, and she ably weaves together multiple short stories. In conjunction with Kennedy Eldermed. Each disease, and poverty. Then this golden age ends--and the procedural keeps the pages turning! story lines.-- Booklist month's story can be obtained at the Information desk on age of Mankind begins.... the first floor. Wednesday, May 11 May 26 The Serial Reader: Book Chat for Series March 8th Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly The Help by Kathryn Stockett and Genre Novels Detective Harry Bosch is drawn into the Chinese This is What it Means to say Phoenix, Arizona Skillful depiction of the ironies and hypocrisies that by Sherman Alexie underworld of Los Angeles when the suspect in a defined an era, without resorting to depressing or Tuesday, April 26, 7 - 8 p.m. murder is a member of a Hong Kong triad. Warned not controversial cliches. Stockett focuses on the April 12th The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. to pursue the case, Bosch gets word that his young fascinating and complex relationships between vastly Between Here and the Yellow Sea First book in a series: Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist daughter Maddie, who lives in Hong Kong with her different members of a household in a troubled time in by Nicholas Pizzolatto and the pierced and tattooed superhacker Lizbeth mother, is missing. Could her disappearance and the American history.-- Bookmarks Magazine Salander make a provocatively odd couple when they are case be connected? May 10th hired by aging industrialist Henrik Vanger to investigate the Dancing with the One-Armed Girl by Tim Gautreaux disappearance of his niece.
Real Life Reads Book Club NEW! Young Adult at Heart – Teen Reads Gloucester Township South County Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. for Grownups Third Thursday Book Chats Wednesdays, 7 – 8 p.m. The "Tired Eyes" Book Club March 15 10:30 - 11:45 a.m Monday, March 14, 7 - 8:45 p.m. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson March 9 March 17 - Classic Murder, magic, and madness at the Chicago World's Fair of Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson Last of the Mohicans by James Cooper New members are always welcome to join the 1893 are the setting for this story of a brilliant architect and This #1 New York Times bestselling author invites you on a April 21 - Fiction "Tired Eyes" in discussing Steven D. Levitt's best-selling a serial killer. quest full of nonstop action, adrenaline, mystery, and Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs book, Freakonomics, and Seth Graham-Smith's vampire suspense. Want to come along for the ride? April 19 May 19 - Nonfiction tale, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. April 13 Light refreshments. The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand by Anne Fadiman Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead This is the tragic story of a Hmong child with epilepsy and Forbidden romance, a ruthless social scene, and the clash of cultures and miscommunication between her unspeakable nighttime rituals... all part of the scene at family and American medical doctors. St. Vladimir's Academy. May 11 Coming Soon! May 17 25 New Titles in Airhead by Meg Cabot The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Em Watts was just your average overachieving by Rebecca Skloot brainiac...until disaster struck. Now instead of judging her by Book Club in a Bag! Her name is Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as her grades, people are judging her by her looks, and she's HeLa. Her cells, taken without her knowledge, become stuck in a nightmare life she never wanted. Where can you Visit our website at camdencountylibrary.org/bookclub one of the most important tools in medicine. hide when everyone knows your name?
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Tween/Teen Safety Discussion Bingo Tweens &Teens Grades 6 and up Grades 1 - 6 Wednesday, April 6, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Teen Advisory Board Meeting Wednesdays,B March 30, April 27, May 25, Paul Sarnese of Virtua Hospital discusses Celebrate National Library Month with B Grades 6 and up BAdults 4 p.m. personal safety, bullying and social B Thursdays, March 10, April 7, May 12, Celebrate National Craft Month Play Bingo. Prizes and snacks included. networking. A discussion NOT to be Pam Jenoff! 4 - 5 p.m. Adults missed. Also open to parents and Get involved with activities @ the library. Thursdays, March 3, 31, 6:30 p.m. Teen through Adult Stuffed Animal Sleep Over educators. Decorating committee is needed for our Show off your creativity as we throw Wednesday, April 13 Ages 2-6 Annual Beach Party Lock-In! open the craft closet door and discover 6:30 - 8 p.m. Monday, April 11, 7 p.m. Book Bites hidden treasures. Decorate a picture Philadelphia attorney Pam Jenoff Bring your stuffed animal to storytime Zumba Dancing with Jamie Discussion Group frame, make a mobile -- use your is the internationally best-selling and pick it up on Thursday, April 14. Grades 6 and up imagination. author of The Kommandant's Girl, For more details see page 3 or SignUp. Grades 6 and up Diplomat's Wife (historical fiction Thursday, March 10, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 , 4 - 5 p.m. novels) and the modern Back by popular demand. Learn the art Wii Exercise Mother's Day Tea First Shot by William Sorrells espionage mystery Almost Home. of Zumba Dancing! Please bring a towel. Adults Grades K - 4 David Crandall's mother was Her newest novel Hidden Affairs is Mondays, March 7, 21, April 4 , 18, Wednesday, May 4, 4 p.m. murdered. With few clues, no both a cunning psychological Meet Bellmawr's Local Actor May 2, 16, 10:30 a.m. Make a gift for Mom, then help serve her witnesses and no motives, this has thriller and complex Get active! Exercise the "Wii" way for fun tea and cookies. Kids come at 4 for the Grades 6 and up become a true 'cold case.' One night and fitness. literary romance. craft, moms join us at 4:30. Wednesday, March 16, 6:30 p.m. David spies his father burying an old Mike Twisler will answer questions about rifle in a deserted lot. What would you Clutter Club The Magic of Chad Juros his acting career and discuss the do if your dad was a murderer? 'how-tos' of getting started as a Adults Grades K-4 character actor. Ask him about his role Tuesdays, March 8, May 10, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate National Salsa Month Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 4 - 5 p.m. Share tips, ideas and techniques as we as Santa this holiday season! All ages Book Buddies See details on page 3 My Soul to Take help each other organize home, office by Rachel Vincent Tuesday, May 17, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Reading Program and life. Lego Maniacs Club Meet Kaylee Cavanaugh and her Mild, spicy or searing -- what's your salsa Be part of the Book Buddies Team! Ages 6 and up boyfriend Nash, teen-age bean choice? We'll be taste-testing all day and Big kids help little kids learn to read. Sip & Mingle Coffee Break Saturdays, March 19, April 9, May 14, sidhes (banshees). Nash and Kaylee voting on the favorite. All participants Volunteer service credit given. Adults 2 - 3:30 p.m. investigate the unexplained deaths of eligible for a gift basket drawing. Mondays, March 14, April 11, May 9, Lego fan? Come and play with our several high school girls. A perfect 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tween/Teens and Grades K-3 new blocks! combination of folklore, Stop in for a cup of coffee and a tasty Wednesday, March 9, April 13 mystery and romance! treat while you look for a book, read a Thursday, May 5, magazine and chat with staff. Kids and Families 4 - 5 p.m. Volunteens read one-on-one with Celebrate National Pig Day children in Grades K-3. All Ages Final Friday Frenzy Tuesday, March 1, 4 p.m. All ages It's a day to celebrate pigs! Our all day After School Crafts festivities end with stories, a pig craft and Grades K - 4 Fridays, March 25, April 29, May 27, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Library Detectives games at 4 p.m. If you oink you get a treat! Mondays, March 7 - May 23, 3:45 p.m. Board games, card games, puzzles, Wii games and Adult Book Club Create beautiful crafts with seasonal Babies' Playtime materials. Dance Dance Revolution Ages Birth - 18 months, with caregiver we're pulling it out and enjoying an afternoon of fun for all! Wednesday, March 23, Wednesdays, March 2 - May 25, 11 a.m. Bedtime Story Time 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Nursery rhymes, songs and fingerplays, Ages 2 - 6 Join us on the last Friday of the month as we rock the library. Murder In Little Italy followed by free play. Monday, March 14, 28, April 11,18, May 9, Caution: it will be noisy! by Victoria Thompson 23, 7 p.m. Story Time Wear your pajamas and slippers to enjoy Thursday, April 14, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Ages 3 - 5 stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. The Last Confession Thursdays, March 3 - May 26, 10:30 a.m. by Solomon Jones and 1:30 p.m. Lego Maniacs Club Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Ages 6 and up Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 19, April 9, May 14, Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly Toddler Tales 2 - 3:30 p.m. Lego fan? Come and play with our new Ages 18 - 36 months, with caregiver See page 4 for details. blocks! Fridays, March 4 - May 27, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. (no class 4/22) Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft.
7 6 erry Avenue Branch loucester Township Branch SignUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-342-9789 SignUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-228-0022 Spring Story Time Series The Magic of Chad Juros Adults Ages 3-5 All ages G Tuesdays, March 8, 22, April 5, 19, May 10, Thursday, May 26, 4 p.m. BoGwling with the Wii Adults Check SignUp for more programs 10:15 & 11:30 a.m. Magician Chad Juros’s fantastic tricks Adults F and inspirational life story come to the PiFcture Perfect Fridays, March 4 and 18, April 1 and 15, library. See details on page 3. Thursday, April 7, 6 p.m. for children, teens, tweens and adults! May 6, 20, 2:30 p.m. Legos at the Library Using pictures and postcards as writing Beginners are welcome as we bowl and Grades 1- 6 prompts, you will create your own stories play other Wii games for fun and exercise. Mondays, March 14, May 16, 4 p.m. @ the library. The Camden County Library Systems Extends New program! Tweens and Teens Adult Gaming Evening Get Your Game On a Warm Welcome to Camden City Adults Wiggles & Giggles Grades 4-8 Wednesdays, March 16, April 20, May 25 Ages 6 -18 months with caregiver Kids and Families We welcome the City of Camden as the 27th municipality to join the Camden Thursdays, March 17, April 21, May 19, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, Fridays, April 22, County Library System. We’re excited about developing programs and extending 4 p.m. Move ‘n Groove with Music Looking for a good game of cards, May 20, 10:30 a.m. our offerings as we serve yet another community in meeting its recreational, Play board games or on the Wii. Light Grades K-5 pinochle or scrabble with some new Meet old and new friends as we help informational and educational needs. refreshments. Mondays, March 21, April 4, May 9 players? Bring your friends as we develop babies develop young minds through 4:30 p.m. This season we’re off to a fun start with a variety of programs for kids and families our adult game night. music and motion. Get fit while having fun! including story times, crafts and a visit by ever-popular children’s performer and Third Thursday Book Chat storyteller Mr. Malcolm. We are also planning a workshop for adults on job Games Galore Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Drop In Story Time searching that will include resume preparation. Grades 1-3 All ages March 17 - Classic Mondays, March 28, April 18, May 23, 4 p.m. Retired County Freeholder Riletta Cream helped champion the building of the Wednesdays, March 9, 23, April 27, Last of the Mohicans Ferry Avenue Branch in the city that is now part of our system. “By joining the May 11, 25, 10:30 a.m. by James Cooper Stuffed Animal Sleep Over County System, Camden City residents will have access to the full range of Ages 3-5 Stop by for stories and songs! programs and services for children and adults, including literacy programs and April 21- Fiction Monday, April 11, Saturday, April 16, job search help,” notes Freeholder Cream. Friday Night Knitting Club Make and Take Craft 10:30 a.m. by Kate Jacobs Celebrate National Library Week by Grades K-5 We are excited and look forward to providing all of Camden City residents with choosing a teddy bear on the 11th and Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m. the full range of our programs and services. Please use this newsletter, Imagine May 19 - Nonfiction: that…, to find out what we have to offer this spring and in many seasons to come. picking it up on Saturday, the 16th. Make a spring craft. Seabiscuit For more details see page 3 or SignUp. by Laura Hillenbrand Stuffed Animal Sleep Over All ages Educator and Library Champion Picture Perfect Page Pals Wednesday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, april 12, 7 p.m. For more details see page 3 or SignUp. Riletta Cream Retires Using pictures and postcards as writing Grades 4-8 prompts, you will create your own stories Tuesdays, March 29, April 19, May 24 , 6:30 p.m. Stories with Mr. Malcolm iletta Cream’s retirement from the @ the library. Preschoolers team up with teens and tweens All Ages RCamden County Board of Freeholders at for reading, games, and crafts. Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. the end of January marked an occasion that Mr. Malcolm visits and shares his is both glad and sad for us here at the library. favorite stories! We’re glad to see a good friend get a well Kids and Families deserved retirement, but sad to see her go. Toddler Time Gloucester Township Legomania As the Board’s liaison to the Library System, Ages 18-36 months with caregiver Annual Spring Book Sale Ages 8-12 Freeholder Cream has overseen the growth Tuesdays, March 1, 15, April 12, May 3, 17, 10:15 & 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. and progress of our libraries in serving the All Ages public of Camden County. Build Lego creations and make new Judge Vogelson and Freeholder Cream Crafts for Kids Thursday, April 28 friends. Since 1994 Ms. Cream has been our strong advocate. During her tenure we Grades 1-3 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. have added new branches, cutting edge services and more programs for all Wednesdays, March 2, April 6, May 4, ages. She was the force behind the construction of the Ferry Avenue Branch 4 p.m. Library, the first to be built in Camden City in a hundred years. That library Friday, April 29 Evening Story Time Teens & Tweens joined our system last month, realizing Ms. Cream’s goal of assuring excellent 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 3-5 library services for the residents Teen Advisory Group Thursdays, March 3, April 7, May 12, of Camden. Grades 6 and up 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30 Bring your pajamas and a favorite stuffed Thursdays, March 31, April 21, May 19 Ms. Cream’s work on behalf of libraries these past 17 years has been a natural 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. animal for bedtime stories at the library. 4:30 p.m. extension of her career in education as a teacher, supervisor and principal in Refreshments served on Thursday. Get involved @ your library, meet our Camden that spanned over 37 years. Something tells us she is not finished with Bingo Bag special on Saturday! librarians and help plan teen libraries and learning, and we look forward to welcoming her back as a programs. Grades 1-6 customer any time. Mondays, March 7, April 4, May 2, 4 p.m.
8 9 addon Township Branch (continued) addon Township Branch SignUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-665-3128 SignUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-854-2752 Stuffed Animal Sleep Over HTeens and Tweens Tween Ages 3 - 5 H Adults Kids and Families Creative Crafters Member H Tuesday, April 12 Ages 10 and up HAncestry.com 101 Reading Reptiles Drop off 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Adults Thursdays, March 10, April 14, May 12, Snack and Read Ages 3 - 5 On April 12 your stuffed animal is invited Libraries Friday, March 4, or Friday, April 1, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 22, 10:30 a.m. to sleep overnight at the library. Bring it 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon Express your creativity each month Adjust your shells, stretch your flippers with you to story time, or drop it off Book Club John McPeak Explore your family tree at the library and when you make a straw bead and slither on over to the library this before 4 p.m. Pick it up between 11 a.m. let us help you discover who you are at necklace, polymer clay pen, and a Ages 9 - 14 Berlin Township month, where lizards, turtles, and other and 4 p.m. the following day, a beginner’s class in genealogy using the bead-and-button pendant. 856-767-0439 delightful reptiles will be featured in Wednesday, April 13. For more details Tuesdays, 4 - 5 p.m. in-library database Ancestry.com. books, songs and art projects. see page 3 or SignUp. Preschool Story Time Space is limited, registration is required. Teen Advisory Board Ages 12 and up Ages 3 - 5 American Girl Tea Party Thursdays, March 17, April 7, May 26, 4 p.m. Space is limited, Thursdays, Grades K - 5 registration An Evening of Saturday, April 16, 3 p.m. Let’s converge, gather ideas, and required. A free April 21 - May 12 continue making your library the best copy of the book Irish Music Bring your American Girl doll to a special 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. story time, craft and tea party. place it can be! is available at the with the Carroll circulation desk Celebrate Spring with this program filled with stories, songs and finger plays espe- Cats and Kittens when you register. Family Snacks will be cially designed for your preschooler. Ages 3 - 5 served during the meeting. Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 7, Cats here, cats there, cats and kittens 7 – 8:45 p.m. everywhere. Join us for a celebration of Get Your Game On March 22 Marie Fleche Back by popular demand, our favorite furry friends in songs, books Each Little Bird That Sings Berlin Boro 856-767-2448 the Carroll family entertains and art projects. Call to find out when Ages 10 and up by Deborah Wiles Darby the Cat will be visiting! “I come from a family with a lot of Preschool Story Time us with a concert of Thursdays, April 21, dead people.” That’s how ten-year-old Ages 3 - 5 traditional Irish music, Free Comic Book Day May 19, 7 p.m. explorer, recipe-tester, and funeral including pieces for the All ages reporter Comfort Snowberger starts her Thursdays, Celtic harp, Irish pipes, and Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. story. If you think Comfort is a strange April 21 - May 12 hammer dulcimer. The first Saturday in May is Free Comic name, her best friend is Declaration, her Book Day! We are celebrating by giving cousin’s name is Peach and she named 10:45 -11:15 a.m. away free comic books and assorted her dog Dismay. Celebrate Spring with this program filled goodies, a chance to win prizes, with with stories, songs and finger plays more surprises to come! Our sponsor especially designed for your preschooler. Fourth Thursday Evening Book April 19 Teddy Bear Time again this year is the wonderful West Discussion Group Berlin store, All Things Fun. My Life in Dog Years 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Ages 12 - 36 months by Gary Paulsen Mt. Ephraim Public Thursdays, March 3, 10, April 7, 14, May 5, This is the true story of the eight dogs 12, 10:30 a.m. The Magic of Chad Juros Library Thursdays, March 24, April 28, May 26 that shaped Gary Paulsen’s life. This is See page 4 for details Books, songs and felt board fun for you All ages a look at where he gets his ideas, 856-931-6606 and your toddler. Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m. Magician Chad Juros’s fantastic tricks how he views life and how pets affect St. Patrick's Day Story Time Seniors on the Web and inspirational life story come to the our view of the world. Paulsen is best Lego Club known for his award winning books Ages 2 and up Seniors library. See details on page 3. Ages 8 and up including Hatchet. Wednesday, March 16, Fridays, March 11, April 8, May 13, Mondays, March 21, April 11, May 9, 4 p.m. Fancy Nancy Gala 3:45 p.m. 10 a.m. – 12 noon March’s themed project is “Silly All ages Learn basic computer skills while having Skyscrapers,” April’s is “Rolling Along,” and May 17 Wear green to celebrate with stories Saturday, May 21, 3 p.m. fun. No previous experience necessary. May’s theme is “Space and Beyond.” The Miraculous Journey of and a simple craft. Call to sign up, and we will remind you Put on your feather boas, flowery hats, Edward Tulane when it’s your turn for this popular class. glitz, lace and all of your most glamorous My Teddy Bear accessories--it’s time for our annual Fancy by Kate DiCamillo Spring Holiday Story Time Yoga by Suzanne Bromberg Ages 3 - 5 Nancy celebration. There’ll be elegant “How does a china rabbit die?” Can Ages 2 and up he die from drowning in the deep All ages Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 10:30 a.m. snacks, fizzy beverages, a fashion show ocean or losing the child who loved Wednesday, April 20, Tuesdays, May 10, 17, 24, 7 p.m. Who’s your favorite stuffed animal? Bring (because you look so good in your fancy The controllers and the guitars him? Edward Tulane is forced on a Relax the mind; stretch the body with a it with you to story time for stories about outfit!), crafty goodies to make, and a 3:45 p.m. journey that brings him the answers to gentle, basic yoga class. All ages and all best friends and good times. chance to win some glittery prizes. are hooked up and ready to Celebrate the holiday with stories and these questions and more. levels welcome. Wear comfortable go. Register to check out the a simple craft. clothing. Bring a mat or beach towel great games going on this and enjoy one class or all three classes. spring at Haddon! 10 11 outh County Branch erchantville Branch SignUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537 SignUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-665-3128 Whimsical Wednesdays Adults Kids and Families Ages 2 1/2 - 5 S Wednesdays, March 2, 9, April 6 ,13, 20, M YSoga for Adults Bouncing Babies N’ Books 27, May 4 M Film Series Adults Adults Ages Birth – 18 months with caregiver 11:30 a.m. - noon Adults 18 and older Saturdays, March 5,19, April 2,16, May 7, Wednesdays, March 2, April 6, May 4, Celebrate Spring and enjoy this program 21, 10:30 a.m. - noon 11 – 11:30 a.m. filled with stories, songs, and finger plays Wednesdays, March 2, April 6, Little Ones Join Shawn Swift for some mind-calming Join us for a very special story time just created especially for your preschooler. May 4, 6:30 p.m. and body-stretching yoga. Adults of all for babies! We will read books, sing Playgroup levels of yoga experience, including songs, bounce along to some rhymes Pajama Story Time beginners, are welcome. Wear and have some wiggly, giggly fun. Ages 2 - 6 Birth to 3 years and their caregivers comfortable clothing and bring a mat or Join other adults for Tuesdays April 12, May 17, 7 - 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 12 noon beach towel. Stories on the Spectrum Get ready for bed with bedtime stories screening and discussion Meet our youngest members Ages 2 – 8 and lullabies. Wear your favorite pajamas of classic films. and make new friends. Saturdays, March 12, 26, April 9, 23, and bring your favorite bedtime buddy. We provide the snacks. We have special books and toys too! The "Tired Eyes" Book Club May 14, 28, 10:30 – 11-30 a.m. Call for the titles. Adults A story time designed for kids with The Magic of Chad Juros Monday, March 14, 7 - 8:45 p.m. special needs and their caregivers. We Families/All Ages New members are always welcome will read stories, sing songs, and make a to join the "Tired Eyes" in discussing Wednesday, May 11, 11 – 11:45 a.m. craft tailored for sensory development. Magician Chad Juros’s fantastic tricks Steven D. Levitt's best-selling Siblings welcome. Book Bingo The Magic of Chad Juros book,Freakonomics, and Seth and inspirational life story come to the Grades K – 5 All Ages library. See details on page 3. Kids and Families Graham-Smith's vampire tale, LEGO Block Party Wednesday, April 13, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 3:30 p.m. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Ages 8 – 18 Little Ones Playgroup Everyone’s a winner! Magician Chad Juros’s fantastic tricks Light refreshments. Fridays, March 18, April 8, May 13, Birth to 3 years and their caregivers and inspirational life story come to the Details on page 4. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 12 noon Spring Fling library. See details on page 3. Dig through our piles of LEGOs. All you Meet our youngest members and make Grades K – 5 need to bring is your imagination. We new friends. We have special books and Wednesday, April 20, 3:30 p.m. Show your colors! have bins of Bionicles! On May 13, we toys too! Make and Take. Grades K – 5 South Jersey Writers Group will celebrate all things Star Wars. Celebrate Wednesday, May 25, 3:30 p.m. Adults Celebrate Youth Art Month Cartoon Afternoon Craft and snacks. National Library Tuesdays, March 15, April 19 Craft Corner Grades K – 5 All Ages May 17, 7 - 8:45 p.m. Ages 4 - 8 Week Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 3:30 p.m. Meet other aspiring writers, share your Tuesdays, March 22 , May 3, 7 - 7:45 p.m. The first week we’ll paint on canvas. Snacks and ‘toons for all! writing, and learn creative writing skills. Celebrate Spring in March and Mother's And the second week, we’ll make and Stuffed Animal New members welcome. Day in May with stories and a simple craft. decorate its frame. National Salad Month Sleep Over and Brunch! Ages 2 – 6 Grades K – 5 South County YarnBalls Slainte Little Gamers Hour Wednesday, May 4, 3:30 p.m. Ages 12 and up Grades K - 4 Sleep Over Grades K – 5 What’s in your salad? Mondays, March 28, April 18, May 23, Fridays, March 25, April 29, Friday, April 15, 7 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 3:30 p.m. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. See more details on page 3. St. Patrick’s Day craft and fun. Registration is not required. Bring your Get your game on! We will have the National Nutrition Month Mary Davis, part time Library Assistant at Merchantville, hooks and needles and hang out with a DDR, PS2, & Wii set up for your gaming Brunch great group of people. pleasure. Please feel free to bring your Grades K – 5 is always interested in photography and art books. Ages 2 – 6 own games rated "E" and a friend. Bring Wednesday, March 23, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. your own snack or bring a snack for the Join us for nutritious nibbles and fun Picture Perfect Bedtime Buddies from the sharing table. food facts. Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. Stuffed Animal Sleep Over are Using pictures and postcards as writing awaiting pickup and would like to Spring Craft prompts, you will create your own stories Toddler Tunes and Tales share a late breakfast or lunch with Grades K – 5 @ the library. Ages 18 - 36 months you! Come see what they have Wednesday, March 30, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 2, 9, April 6, 13, 20, been up to while you were home Make and Take. Spring Break for Adult Gamers 27, May 4 sleeping. Children whose buddies Ages 18 and up 10:30 - 11 a.m. could not attend the sleep over Stuffed Animal Sleep Over Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Celebrate Spring and enjoy this cozy are welcome to bring their All Ages Home for spring break? Bring your friends program filled with stories, songs, and bedtime buddy, have brunch and Wednesday, April 6, 3:30 p.m. and game at the library. Use our game finger plays created especially for your get a picture taken for a Adopt one of our stuffed animals, dress it systems or bring your own laptops and toddler. keepsake craft. up, then leave it for the week to sleep use the library’s Wi-Fi. We have a Wii, Space is limited. Registration over and have fun at our library. PSP2, PSP3 and Nintendo Game Cube. required. For more details see Remember to pick up your stuffed Feel free to bring your own games. page 3 or SignUp. animals on Wednesday, April 13, after 2 p.m. For more details see page 3 or SignUp. 13 12 outh County Branch ogelson Branch SignUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537 SignUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 S Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Meet Up and After School Messy, Mashy, Squishy, S Pokemon Too! Squashy, Gloppy, Goopy Have Fun Tweens &Teens Ages 9 – 18 see page 5 for details TAB, Teen Advisory Board at the Library, Yeah! Adults Adult Book Clubs and Author Visits - Mondays, March 21, April 11, May 16, Grades 3 – 6 ,V Grades 6 -12 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. V Literary Café Book Discussion Short Story Discussion Tuesday, May 10, 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays, March 15, April 19, Hang out, play or trade with other card Make all kinds of scientific, slimy, oozy Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. 7 – 8:30 p.m. AARP Tax Aide for Seniors collectors. Special tournament night on stuff that you can mix up here and take Make a difference at your library! Help Adults May 16 with prizes. Do not bring valuable home to share with friends! We will even March 31 March 8 design library programming and assist at Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 5 cards. Please register. make homemade play dough that’s Finny by Justin Kramon This is What it Means to say Phoenix, library events and special projects. Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, smells good. Registration is a must. Arizona by Sherman Alexie Members have been responsible for April 7 Game Night April 28 developing such programs as LEGO 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ages 9 – 18 These Things Hidden April 12 Block Party and Game Nights here at Fridays, March 25, April 29, by Heather Gudenkauf Between Here and the Yellow Sea South County. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. by Nicholas Pizzolatto Get your game on @ your library. We VITA Tax Assistance May 26 have a Wii, PS2, PS3 and Nintendo Adults Cutting for Stone May 10 Game Cube! Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 by Abraham Verghese Dancing with the One-Armed Girl March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 by Tim Gautreaux 5 - 8:30 p.m. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers will be available to file your The Serial Reader: Book Chat for Series and Genre Novels 2010 taxes. This program is on a first Tuesday, April 26, 7 - 8 p.m. come first serve basis. No The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Welcome to South Jersey Works! appointments. SignUp on the 3rd floor. www.southjerseyworks.org Adult Anime & Manga Club Real Life Reads Book Club The Speculative Reader: Ages 16 and up Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. A Science Fiction and The South Jersey Works website offers helpful information for finding jobs, careers or job-related services in the South Jersey Tuesdays, March 1, April 5, May 3, Fantasy Book Group area. It is a cooperative effort by the county libraries of southern New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Labor and the 4 - 5:30 p.m. March 15 Wednesdays, 7- 8:30 p.m. New Jersey Library Association. You can find a link at camdencountylibrary.org Watch the newest Anime series and talk The Devil in the White City Find the jobs that are right for you: Live Job Hunting Help about your favorite stories. by Erik Larsen March 30 View a collection of the best job boards on the Little Brotherby Cory Doctorow Have a job hunt question? Get live chat Breath, Water & Sound Yoga April 19 Internet and learn how to use them. April 27 help from a librarian Adults The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Resources to help you succeed: Tuesdays, March 1 - May 31 Down by Anne Fadiman The Diamond Age, or A Young Lady’s Links to help with everything from resume writing, camdencountylibrary.org/lifeline/employment.htm (no class on March 15), 6:30 – 8 p.m. Illustrated Primerby Neal Stephenson to education, to housing. Learn powerful tools May 17 May 25 Want help? Coming soon to every branch to help you involving breathing, water, chanting and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Childhood’s End Contact a librarian 24/7 find a job and advance your career... yoga to heal body and spirit. Increase by Rebecca Skloot by Arthur C. Clark Get a live answer to your question at QandANJ.org relaxation and energy levels while • A new collection of books and DVD’s Get information on: promoting inner silence and self awareness. • Organization • Financing & Housing • Classes and workshops Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle; NEW! Young Adult at Heart Teen Reads for Grownups those less agile can use chairs. Wednesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. • Education & Training • Resources Check SignUp for dates and locations April 13 March 9 Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead Focus Group: Conversation Class Maximum Ride: Adults The Angel Experiment May 11 Camden County One-Stop Mondays, March 2 - May 23, by James Patterson Airhead by Meg Cabot Another Successful 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Career Center Workshops Mondays and Wednesdays, Books for Kids Drive! Adults March 2 - May 25, New! Writing Workshop Philadelphia, City of Music Vogelson Branch 10:30 – 12 noon Adults by Unforgettable Wednesdays, March 30, April 27, May 25, 6 - 8:30 p.m. ESL students explore idiomatic and Thursdays, March 3, April 7, May 5, Adults colloquial usage and improve facility in Saturday, March 12, 2 p.m. Learn to market yourself and conduct an effective job search. 7 - 8:30 p.m. On behalf of the Camden County Division everyday transactions. In conjunction Need help with a manuscript? Ready to Enjoy a performance by this vocal duet. A professional employment representative from the Camden with Literacy Volunteers of America. of Children’s Services, the children, parents County One-Stop Career Center will provide you with the tools you submit your work to a publisher? Seating is limited. Register online at SignUp. Financial Planning Basics and agencies, we want to thank all of you who need to search for your next opportunity, whether you are Crochet and Knit Club unemployed or looking to move up. Each in-depth workshop will Adults donated books and worked so hard to make Ages 10 and up cover resume preparation, interviewing skills, and job searching Just Write! Creative Writing Class Tuesday, March 15, 7 - 8:30 p.m. this project a succcess. The total this year was Wednesdays, March 2 - May 25, Learn about managing finances in this techniques. You will also learn about the numerous other resources Adults 4:30 - 5:30 pm workshop presented by Anita Sopenoff. almost 1500 books! for job-seekers at the Camden County One-Stop Career Center. Tuesdays, March 8, April 12 , May 10 Bring your latest project and make new 7:30 p.m. friends as we crochet and knit together. A workshop for writers. 14 continued on page 16 15 ogelson Branch ogelson Branch SignUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 SignUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636
Increase your Energy A Woman's Journey Author Visit Joyce Wright-McAdoo Jewelry Craft Clean Out Level by 300% to Financial Independence Kids and Families Grades PreK - 3 Ages 8 - 12 Adults Camden County Adults continued Thursday, March 24, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m. V Tuesday, April 12, 7 - 8:30 p.m. V A local author will read her children's Use your imagination and our "jewelry box" Learn the main causes that rob you of One-Stop V of supplies to make original creations: from V Preschool Craft Corner book Zimba: Believe. Presented by financial advisor vital energy and what you can do to necklaces, bracelets and pins to increase your energy levels. Presented by Career Center Anita Sopenoff. Ages 3 - 5 Dr. Jason Cerutti. Workshops Thursdays, March 17, April 14, May 19, Story Time and Picture Bingo backpack danglers and bookmarks. Create Your Own Story @ Your 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 - 6 Celebrate spring with fun crafts! Author Visit: Jennifer Grocki Scrabble Library: A Workshop in Creative Thursdays, March 24, April 28, May 26, Adults Wednesdays, March 30, April 27, 6:30 p.m. Ages 2 - 6 Fridays, March 28, April 22, May 27, May 25, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Writing and Collage Kid Craft Corner Stories and picture bingo. Friday, April 29, 11 a.m. 1 - 3 p.m. Adults Grades K - 4 Local author Jennifer Grocki will read and Enjoy a challenging game of Scrabble. Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 17, April 28, May 19, Legomania Club discuss her book, From A to Zamboni: The Learn to market yourself and conduct In celebration of National Library Week, Program is in conjunction with Kennedy 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Grades 1 - 6 Alphabet, Hockey Style! an effective job search. A professional we are hosting an extraordinary all-day Eldermed. Have an after school snack and make Saturdays, March 26, April 30, workshop (attend Workshop I or II). employment representative from the a craft. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Free Comic Book Day See details on page 3. Planning for Long-Term Care Camden County One-Stop Career Make new friends while you create and All ages Adults Center provides you with the tools you Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Night play with Legos provided by the library. Saturday, May 7 Picture Perfect Tuesday, March 29, 7 - 8:30 p.m. to search for your next opportunity, Ages 9 – 14 Look for more details on SignUp. Find out about long-term care options. Tuesday, April 19, 1 p.m. Fridays, March 18, April 15, May 20 , Dinosaurs "ROAR" Story Time Sponsored by All Things Fun in West Berlin. whether you are unemployed or looking Using pictures and postcards as writing 6:30 – 8 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 to move up. Each in-depth workshop prompts, you will create your own stories The Magic of Chad Juros Classic TV Series presented by Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards to trade, duel Thursday, March 31, 11 – 12 noon will cover resume preparation, interview- @ the library. James Rosin or battle. Please do not bring your Dinosaur stories, songs, and a craft. All ages All ages ing skills, and job searching techniques. valuable cards. Tuesday, May 24, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m. You will also learn about the numerous Anime-Otakus Stuffed Animal Sleep Over Magician Chad Juros’s fantastic tricks Revisit favorite classic shows of the 1950’s and inspirational life story come to the other resources for job-seekers. Ages 16 and up Science Fair Ages 3 and up through the early 1970’s. Writer and library. See details on page 3. Tuesday, May 31, 4 - 7 p.m. Grades K - 8 Monday, April 11, 11 a.m. producer James Rosin will discuss and Bring your favorite anime for this marathon. Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. sign his books. Your stuffed animal is invited to sleep over Summer Reading Sneak Preview Refreshments will be served. Show off your favorite science at the library. Pick up will be Tuesday, All Ages experiment. See SignUp for details. April 12 from 10:30 a.m - 5 p.m. For more Read to a Dog Giggles and Grins Friday, May 27, 6:30 p.m. details see page 3 or SignUp. Get a glimpse of One World Many Stories Ages 5 – 11 Ages 3 - 5 Nintendo DS Club Kids and Families summer reading programs. Mondays, March 7, April 4, May 9, 7 p.m. Thursdays, March 10, 24, April 7, 28, Ages 7 - 17 Library Scavenger Hunt Babies’ Playgroup Bring your favorite book or choose one May 12, 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Mondays, March 21, April 25, May 23, Ages 8 - 12 Ages 1 - 18 months from the library to read to our therapy Stories, songs, and fingerplays to 4 p.m. Fridays, ongoing, 10 - 11 a.m. dogs. Each session will feature a craft. celebrate spring. Thursday, April 21, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Homeschool Gathering Bring your DS to the library and make Practice your library searching skills with Little ones meet new friends! We provide some new video game friends. the toys and books but no organized American Girl Craft Club Kid's Bingo our fun scavenger hunt! Everyone Welcome programming. Ages 7 - 12 Grades K - 5 Tuesdays, March 8, April 12, May 10, Fridays, March 11, April 8, May 13, 6:30 p.m. Read Across America with Toddlers’ Playgroup 6:30 p.m. Ringing in the New Year Dr. Seuss the therapy dog Ages 18 - 36 months A craft based on an American Girl doll. Pokemon Trading Card Wallet Grade K - 8 Fridays, ongoing, 11 - 12 noon Grades K – 4 at the Vogelson Branch! Wednesday, March 2, 10:30 a.m. Play with new friends! We provide the Saturday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. Bring a book and read to Dr. Seuss. toys and books but no organized Make a Pikachu trading card holder to programming. clip to your belt or backpack. Bring your Let Go of My Lego Shake Your Rattles cards to trade or show. No valuable Angelina Ballerina Story Time and Roll Walkers cards please! Grades K - 8 and Craft Ages 12 - 18 months Wednesday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. Use your imagination and build a Ages 3 - 6 Wednesdays, March 9, 23, April 6, 27, Club 8 - 12 Lego creation. Thursday, March 3, 11 – 12 noon May 11, 25, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Ages 8 - 12 Hear a story about Angelina the dancing Stories, songs, finger plays and bubbles. Tuesdays, March 15, April 19, May 17, mouse and make your own tutu! 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Stay and play afterwards. Luck of the Irish - March 15 Grade K-8 Mother Goose and Me National Letter Month - April 19 Wednesday, May 4, 10:30 a.m. Ages 18 months - 2 years Shake Your Rattles National Salsa Month - May17 Enjoy games, stories and a craft. Mondays, March 7, 21, April 4, 25, May 9, and Roll Lap Sit 23, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ages 6 - 12 months Book Buddies for Kids Let's Write Stories, songs, and finger plays to Wednesdays, March 9, 23, April 6, 27, Ages 3 - 6 Grades 6 - 12 celebrate spring. May 11, 25, 11:30 - 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, March 16, April 20, Wednesday, March 30, April 27, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. We “Read in the New Year” on December 30th with a party that Stories, bounces, bubbles, and songs. May 25, 11 a.m. Read stories and make a craft with your included stories, songs, a craft and a countdown to 2011! We ended with A monthly club for teens who Stay and play afterwards. new teen book buddy! a parade around the library to wish everyone a Happy New Year. love to write. 16 17 ogelson Branch SignUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 Poetry In The Park Featured Poets & Open Mic Club 8 - 12 Legomania Club Anthony P. Infanti - Bellmawr Ages 8 - 12 Grades 1 - 6 Branch Library Mondays, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Teens & Tweens 35 East Browning Rd., Tuesdays, March 15, April 19, May 17, Saturdays, March 26, April 30, Hopkins House Adult Anime & Manga Club Bellmawr, NJ 08031 Camden County V 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. VAges 16 & up Luck of the Irish - March 15 Make new friends while you create and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cultural and March 14 - To be announced Tuesdays, March 1, April 5, May 3, 4 - 5:30 p.m. National Letter Month - April 19 play with Legos provided by the library. Debbie Stefano, Branch Manager April 11, 25 - special "poetry month" Watch the newest Anime series and talk (856) 931-1400 National Salsa Month - May 17 Heritage Commission events with open mic about your favorite. Super Smash Brothers Tournament May 9 – To be announced Book Buddies for Teens Grades 6 - 12 Ferry Avenue Branch Crochet and Knit Club Grades 6 - 12 Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m. Cultural The Poetry in the Park series Wednesdays, March 16, April 20, 852 Ferry Ave., is a creative writing showcase Ages 10 to adult Battle it out at The Corner in our Super Camden, NJ 08104 Programs & Events 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 2 - May 25, Smash Brothers Tournament. You must Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. featuring Camden County’s teenagers as 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Become a Book Buddy and volunteer to register for this event. Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Italian Art, History and well as South Jersey’s new and emerging Bring your latest project and make new read to a child. (856) 342-9789 Culture Workshop poets and spoken word artists of all ages. friends as we crochet and knit together. Jewelry Craft Clean Out Featuring Antonina Bellesorte Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Night Ages 8 - 12 Wednesday, March 9, 7 to 9 p.m. Teen Gaming Club Ages 9 – 14 Tuesday, April 26, 2 p.m. Gloucester Township- Vogelson Branch Arts 4 Teens Grades 6 - 12 Fridays, March 18, April 15, May 20, Use your imagination and our "jewelry 36th Annual Arts-4-Teens Festival Blackwood Rotary Public Library Irish Music and Drama Wednesday, March 16, 9 to 2 p.m. Fridays, March 4, April 1, May 6, 6 - 8 p.m. 6:30 – 8 p.m. box" of supplies to make original 15 South Black Horse Pike, Play Wii and XBox 360. Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards to trade, duel or creations: from necklaces, bracelets and Blackwood, NJ 08012 L. E. McCullough and Rutgers University – Camden battle. Do not bring your valuable cards. pins to backpack danglers and Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Lisa Bansavage Students will participate in the following SAT Practice Test Presented by Kaplan bookmarks. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, March 24 , 7 to 8:30 p.m. artistic expressions: Creative Writing, Anne Ackroyd, Branch Manager Hopkins House Dance, Instrumental Music, Musical Grades 9 - 12 Science Fair (856) 228-0022 Theatre, Theatre, Video/Film, Vocal Saturday, March 5, 10:30 a.m. Grades K - 8 Free Comic Book Day Virtuoso tinwhistle player L.E. McCullough and Visual Arts. This practice test is 3.5 hours long. You Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. All ages and actress Lisa Bansavage offer an See arts.camden.lib.nj.us/arts4teens must register for this program. Students Show off your favorite science Saturday, May 7 Merchantville Public Library evening of Irish folk music and dramatic for more information. 130 S. Centre St., will receive a score analysis at a follow up experiment. See SignUp for details. Look for more details on SignUp. monologues from Irish literature and event on Thursday, March 17, 7 p.m. Sponsored by All Things Fun in West Berlin. Merchantville, NJ 08109 Monday and Wednesday, 2 - 9 p.m. folklore that celebrate the spirit of Irish Nintendo DS Club Tuesday and Thursday, 2 - 5 p.m. history and culture. Dr. McCullough has Teen Anime & Gaming Club Ages 7 - 17 Anime Otakus Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. performed at the White House and on Women's History Month Ages 11 - 15 Mondays, March 21, April 25, May 23, 4 p.m. Ages 16 & Up Eve Brown, Branch Manager soundtracks for Ken Burns television Fifth Annual Circle of Women Writers Tuesdays, March 8, April 12, May 10, Bring your DS to the library and make Tuesday, May 31, 4 - 7 p.m. (856) 665-3128 specials; Ms. Bansavage is a seasoned Sunday, March 27, 3 to 5 p.m. 4 - 5:30 p.m. some new video game friends. Bring your favorite anime for this performer of historical theatre with Hopkins House Celebrates local women authors of recent Watch the newest Anime series and play marathon. Refreshments will be served. South County Regional Broadway, film and television credits. video games. books and promises to be a reading and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Branch Library sharing experience for everyone. Grades 6 - 12 35 Coopers Folly Rd., Cultural Diversity Festival American Girl Craft Club Thursdays, March 24, April 21, May 26, 4 p.m. Winslow Township, NJ 08004 Sunday May 22, 2 to 5p.m. "Wearing my womanhood from Ages 7 - 12 TAB is made up of teens and tweens who Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Hopkins House Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. the inside out..." Tuesdays, March 8, April 12, May 10, want to make a difference in their local Featuring Art, Music & Poetry A writing workshop 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. library. Plan and promote exciting new Closed Sundays during the summer Monday, March 28, 7 p.m. A craft based on American Girl doll. children’s and teen programs while Nancy Bennett, Branch Manager Hopkins House making new friends. (856) 753-2537 ext.4404 Featuring Debra Powell-Wright AKA the Wisdom Poet
William G. Rohrer Memorial Located at the Hopkins House on the south bank of the Cooper River between Cuthbert Boulevard and Route 130, 250 South Park Welcome to our first column on user friendly technology— Library-Haddon Twp. Branch Drive, Haddon Township. (856) 858-0040 TTY: Dial 711 Tech Tips 15 MacArthur Blvd., Visit our website: http://arts.camden.lib.nj.us accessible tech that doesn’t require tech guru skills! Westmont, NJ 08108 A Division of the Camden County Library System in conjunction with the Camden County Board of Freeholders Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nan Rosenthal, Branch Manager AARP Tax Assistance Sadly, I didn’t get an eBook reader as a holiday present, but I know transferring an eBook to your reader. After reading and (856) 854-2752 that some of you did. Are you in love with your reader but not in downloading, go back to the eBooks from Overdrive page and Adults love with the cost of eBooks? We have a solution—borrow eBooks click on the icon “Download audiobooks eBooks Overdrive” to find Voorhees: Tuesday, March 1, 8, 22, 2, April 5, 12, 10 a.m.-1p.m. from the library! the books you want. M. Allan Vogelson Regional Thursday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 10a.m.-1p.m. To get started, go to our home page at Remember, eBooks never accrue fines. A downloaded eBook will Branch Library Haddon Twp: Tuesday, March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 12-4 p.m. www.camdencountylibrary.org - Click on Downloadable remain readable for 7 or 14 days--depending on your choice at 203 Laurel Rd., Voorhees, NJ 08043 Bellmawr: Tuesday, March 1, 8, 22, 29, and April 5, 12, 10a.m.-3p.m. Collections, and then eBooks from Overdrive. checkout--after which it becomes unreadable and ready to be Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. South County: Wednesday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 10 a.m.-3p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. deleted from your computer and your reader. Gloucester Twp: Friday, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 10 a.m.-1p.m. Click on the links and read all the info - please! Before you actually Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. borrow an eBook, you need to download software onto your Closed Sundays during the summer AARP volunteers will be available to file your 2010 taxes. This program is on a first computer. This informational material will let you know which Happy Tech! William Brahms, Branch Manager come first serve basis. No previous appointments will be scheduled. readers and mobile devices are compatible with our eBooks,* and Margaret Szvetecz, South County Branch (856) 772-1636 ext.3308 it will take you through the steps for installing software and * Kindle not currently compatible 18 19