Library Director Linda A. Devlin Associate Director Book Sales David Lisa Library System M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library Library Commissioners Joyce Ellis, President Summer 2014 Friday June 13, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Nancy Costantino, Vice President Saturday June 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Patrick Abusi, Barbara Laynor, Gail Watkins, Robert Weil News, Events and Free Pro grams @ the Camden County Library System Over 50,000 Books of all types, CDs, DVDs, Videos, Perry Jenkins Books-on-Tape…. Freeholder Liaison ImagineImagine that...that... And more!!!!! Ian K. Leonard 2014 Summer Reading Bellmawr Branch Summer Clearance Book Sale Camden County Officials Louis Cappelli, Jr., Freeholder Director Thursday, August 14, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Edward McDonnell, Freeholder Deputy Director Friday, August 15, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Michelle Gentek, Freeholder Program... Ian K. Leonard, Freeholder Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Scot McCray, Freeholder Jeffrey L. Nash, Freeholder Bargains galore! Help the VolunTeens raise money for teen programs. Carmen G. Rodriguez, Freeholder Science@ your library Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday afternoon. Joseph Ripa, County Clerk Charles H. Billingham, Sheriff Patricia Egan Jones, Surrogate

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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: Welcome to the summer here is plenty of free family fun edition of the Camden County Best Playdate Ever!!! at your library this summer! Summer Library System newsletter! Our library Reading is back with a bang, or DDsystem is ready to take your mind far away to a place it has never been on a road less traveled. Our Big Play Date at the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch in Voorhees was a ratherTT a Fizz, Boom, Read! Children will discover the world of science at programs like Discovering Dinosaurs, huge success on Saturday, March 29 with over 200 children, Do you believe in magic? Even if you only have a curiosity Robodyssey, and visits from Drexel University’s Natural History the library has a few interesting tricks under its hat. parents and caregivers joining in the fun. They learned how simple, Museum. Our popular Summer Music Festival is returning for everyday materials around the home can be used to stimulate a young child’s a second season, with musical offerings ranging from Come learn all about scientific experiments, real magic, contemporary soft jazz to chamber music and show tunes. robots, dragons, dreams, animals and much more at your development when they engage in daily play with the adults in their lives. local branch of the Camden County Library. If you’re While the Library has always been a great place to pick up interested in history, the library has an opportunity for you a summer read, our programs and services go far beyond too. You will really feel you have been blasted into the “just books”. Whether you want to stream a movie for a past when you examine fossils from long ago. late summer night, load your e-reader with digital Looking for some timeless summer fun? You can count on magazines and e-books for vacation reading, or join a the library for a hoop of a good time. Why not brush up class, program, or reading group, your library has it all. on your Hula Hooping skills with a warm-up and some fun Enjoy your summer at your Library! hoop themed games that you can practice in and out of the library this summer. Linda A. Devlin, Director If you would like to find out more about the family fun your local library has visit www.camdencountylibrary.org for a complete program schedule. This summer let Camden County Library and your imagination take you on a trip! Library System Ian K. Leonard, Freeholder Liaison

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our child will start by registering for summer reading at your local branch or online on our website. Please check with your branch for Yregistration start dates. Once you have registered, stop by your library to pick up a summer reading log. Keep track of every hour your child reads and/or is read to. Read anything! Read anywhere! Make sure to log your hours with your local branch for a chance to win some great prizes. Being part of Camden County Library’s Summer Reading Program is a great way to include reading and related activities in summer family time. It helps children maintain and improve reading skills.

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Looking to add a spark to your summer plans? Sign up for summer reading at your local branch! Keep track of every hour you read, make sure to check in with the library (in person or online) and get the chance to win some AWESOME prizes. Be sure to look at our event calendar to keep your summer filled with fun. 2 27 Hula Hooping Fizz! BOOM!! Read!!! With Don Vogelson Kids and Families continued Grades 2 - 6 Dougherty Wednesday, July 2, 3:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up See page 4 for details. Wednesday, July 30, 7 p.m. Drop In Toddler Time Local author and storyteller Don System Wide Ages 18 months - 2 years Sciencetellers: Dragons & Dreams Dougherty of Classroom Adventure Mondays, June 23, 30, July 7,14, 21, 28, Grades K - 5 Stories is back with an undercover, FIZZ BOOM READ 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. super-spy, scientific adventure of a Stories, songs, finger plays, and a See page 5 for details. story time. Mad Scientist Don is about coloring sheet! to make all the books in the world Live Action Candy Land disappear so he can become the Animals with Bad Reputations Drop In Preschool Story Time Ages 3 - 8 smartest man in the world. Arrive early Ages 3 - 5 A Visit from Drexel University’s Natural History Museum Wednesday, July 9, 6 p.m. to be part of the story to help foil his Thursdays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, See branch pages for ages Play a game of live action Candy evil plan! 31, 10:30 a.m. Land, where you are the game Slimy? Scary? Sneaky? Separate fact from fiction in this investigation of fascinating animals that Stories, songs, finger plays, and a pieces! Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party coloring sheet! are often misunderstood. Ages 3 - 12 Nilsa Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. • Ferry Avenue: Tuesday, July 22, 2 p.m. Professor Malcolm Returns Friday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. Summer Craft Corner Voorhees: Wednesday, 23, 6:30 p.m. All ages Celebrate the end of another Ages 3 - 8 Friday, July 11, 3 p.m. fantastic Summer Reading Program! Thursdays, June 26, July 10, 24, See page 5 for details. What's the best way to celebrate? Discovering August 7, 3 - 4 p.m. How do we know about dinosaurs? Learn the answers to the With ice cream of course! Make Be an artist at the library this summer. Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Dinosaurs puzzles of paleontology by examining fossils yourself an ice cream sundae and All ages and participating in engaging interactives when Drexel’s receive your very own book for your Sew Together Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m. participation. Our big prize winners will Natural History Museum visits Grades 4 - 8 and Caregiver See page 4 for details. be drawn - will you be one of them? South County: Wednesday, July 16, 11 a.m. Fridays, June 27, July 25, August 22, 7 p.m. Author Visits Afternoon Movies Grab an adult, your sewing machine Grades K - 5 All ages (or needle and thread) and join us for Thursdays, July 17, 31, 2 - 3 p.m. Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 3 p.m. a monthly project! Call the Youth The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Meet a local author and learn about Sit back and enjoy a great family- Services Desk beforehand to check All ages their book. friendly film. Light refreshments will be what supplies are needed. Crazy scientist Brian Richards will share some amazing scientific served. Call for titles. inventions and along the way reveal THE POWER OF READING! Friday Flicks Eager Readers - Summer Edition The show features magic, comedy, story telling, and tons of All Ages Stories with Belle and Snow White Grades K - 2 audience participation. Fridays, July 18, August 15, 6:30 p.m. Ages 2 - 8 Mondays, June 30, July 28, Merchantville: Wednesday, June 18, 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Come in your PJs, bring a pillow and Saturday, August 16, 2 p.m. 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Haddon Township: Thursday, June 19, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. blanket, and join us for movie night! Listen to stories and meet Princesses Hear a story and do an activity Bellmawr: Wednesday, July 2, 6 - 6:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Call the Belle and Snow White. afterwards at this school age drop in Voorhees: Tuesday, July 15, 7 - 7:45 p.m.. Youth Services Desk for movie listings. story time. Nilsa Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Wednesday, July 16, Pizza Party 11 - 11:45 am. Animals With Bad Reputations Ages 4 - 7 Summer Book Swap Ferry Avenue: Wednesday, July 16, 4 - 4:45 p.m. Ages 4 and up Thursday, August 21, 11:30 a.m. Children Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Pizza-themed stories, songs, craft... July 1 - August 30 See page 4 for details. and some cheese pizza to finish! Bring in good condition children's Hula Hooping books during July and receive a ticket Do2gether Family Yoga See branch pages for ages. for each book. Bring your tickets back Get Ready for Kindergarten Ages 3 – 8 Children entering Kindergarten Build coordination and confidence with a hula hoop! The instructor will lead in August and swap them for books Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m. – 12 noon the class through a warm-up, teach a series of hoop skills, and involve everyone in others have brought in. Fall 2014 Bring your family, a towel or yoga mat, Thursday, August 28, 11a.m. hoop-themed games. Hoops will be provided by the instructor. and your imagination. Play With Your Food: Kitchen Shake away first day of school jitters! Bellmawr: Tuesday, July 1, 3 p.m. Science Stories, songs, and activities to get us Voorhees: Wednesday, July 2, 3:30 p.m. Grades K - 5 ready for school! Nilsa Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Saturday, July 5, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, July 1, 15, 29, 3:30 p.m. Gloucester: Monday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. Fizz Boom Yum! Learn the science Haddon Township: Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. behind making playdough, ice cream, South County: Thursday, July 17, 1 p.m. and solar-oven smores! Ferry Avenue: Friday, August 8, 3 p.m. Dress for mess. Vogelson continued on page 26 4 25 M. Allan Vogelson Branch 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. Summer Programs SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7360 Professor Malcolm Returns! Legomania Club Art Hour Professor Malcolm brings his one-man Teens & Tweens... Ages 5 – 11 Ages 8 - 12 Kids & Families show to 8 branches of the Camden County Library Saturdays, June 7, 28, Tuesdays, June 10, July 8, August 12, this summer to explore the senses, plants, Acting Seminar with a Play July 19, August 23, 6:30 p.m. SUMMER PLAY GROUPS chemistry and dinosaurs. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Get creative and make unique works for Parents and Caregivers Meet new friends! We provide the For grades pre K to grade three. Monday, July 14, 2:30 – 4 p.m. of art. Each month will feature a toys and books but no organized See branch pages for ages Wednesday, July 30, different activity. programming. Wednesday, June 11, 3:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Merchantville: Bellmawr: Wednesday, August 6, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Read to a Therapy Dog Gloucester Township: Monday, June 23, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26. 6 p.m. TUESDAYS Thursday, August 14, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Ages 5 – 11 Ferry Avenue: Monday, June 30, 2 p.m. Babies Mondays, June 16, July 21, August 18, Tuesday, July 1, 2:30 p.m. Friday, August 29, 6:30 - 8 p.m. South County: Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Ages 1 – 18 months Create and play with Legos 7 – 8 p.m. Haddon Township: Wednesday, July 2, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 5 p.m. Tuesdays, June 24, provided by the library. Use your Read to our therapy dogs and make a Bellmawr : Tuesday, July 8, 3 p.m. July 1, 8,15, 22, 29, craft. Bring your favorite book or Friday, July 11, 3 p.m. imagination or make something Voorhees: South County: August 5,12,19, 26, based on the theme of the day. choose one at the library. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Wednesday, July 2, 11 am, Wednesday, July 9 ,1 am 10 – 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m. Little Duplo Builders Game On! Toddlers Ages 3 - 5 Ages 8 - 12 Dragons & Dreams Ages 18 – 36 months Tuesday, June 17, Wednesday, July 16, Animal Show Monday, June 9, Wednesdays, July 16, Grades K-5 Tuesdays, June 24, All ages August 20, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Learn about the science of fire and July 1, 8,15, 22, 29, Join us for Wii and Xbox360. You're Make new friends while you create Colette Bogie has been ice through a tale of castles, kings August 5,12,19, 26, also welcome to bring a handheld sorceresses, and dragons! and play with Duplo Blocks provided giving rescued animals a 11 – 12 noon device to play in between turns. Wouldn't dragon's breath be an by the library. loving home for over 15 amazing sight to see? Well, get years. Meet her collection FRIDAYS Jump Start Story Time Tinkle Tinkle Little Potty Story Time ready to see it ... feel it ... smell it ... of friendly animals and Babies Ages 12 - 18 months For potty training age children maybe even taste it! This story learn about their needs Ages 1 – 18 months Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, Wednesday, June 18, features interactive science and natural habitats. Fridays, Ongoing, 10 – 11 a.m. August 13, 27 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. experiments with dry ice, flash 10:30 a.m. Celebrate National Potty Training paper, exploding bottles and Toddlers Stories, songs, movements, and Awareness Month with stories, songs, much more. Presented by Ages 18 – 36 months finger plays! Short stay and play and an incentive chart! Sciencetellers of Hillsboro, NJ Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Ongoing 11 – 12 noon afterwards. Registration is for a Haddon Township: Summer Reading Kickoff Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch 3 - month session. Gloucester Township: Monday, July 7, 2:30 p.m Ages 3 - 12 Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m. NO PLAYGROUPS FRIDAY, Voorhees: Monday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. Gloucester Township: Tuesday, August 5, 2:30 p.m. JUNE 13 DUE TO BOOK SALE Little Listener's Lapsit South County: Friday, August 1, 11:30 a.m. Celebrate the start of summer and Ferry Avenue: Monday, August 11, 4 p.m. AND FRIDAY JULY 4th Ages 6 - 12 months Bellmawr: Friday, August 1, 3 p.m. Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, the first day of Summer Reading! August 13, 27 Enjoy summery stories, craft, Kid's Bingo 11:30 a.m. snacks, and sign up for our Grades K - 5 Stories, songs, lifts, and bounces for Summer Reading Program. Thursdays, June 5, July 3, August 7, Robodyssey babies and their caregivers! Short Learn how to talk to a robot! We’ll be covering the basics of robot 6:30 p.m. See branch pages for ages stay and play afterwards. Playing on the Spectrum programming in a class-type setting. Students will work in teams, learning Bring a blanket for sitting and play bingo! Registration is for a Ages 3 - 10 the language and programs necessary to get the robots moving. By the end 3 - month session. Saturdays, June 21, July 5, August 2, Pokemon Fun Night of the session, participants will be ready to join 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon in on some friendly competition. Ages 5 – 11 Make new friends while you create Fridays, June 6, July 11, August 8, Preschool Dance Party and play with Legos in the library. This 6:30 – 8 p.m. Ages 3 - 5 Gloucester Township: Thursday, July 10 , 6 - 8:30 p.m. program is for children with special Trade cards, make a craft, play Wii Thursday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. South County: Monday, July 14, 3:30 - 6 p.m. needs and their families. on the big screen. No valuable cards Come in your party outfits and get Bellmawr: Wednesday, July 16, 3 - 5:30 p.m. please. ready to dance and spin! Haddon Township: Thursday, July 17, 2:30 - 5 p.m. continued on page 25 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. Bellmawr Vogelson Adults continued More Decoupage: Creative Crochet and Knit Club Recycling Ages 10 to adult Bellmawr Library Detectives Book Club Move in the Right Direction: Putting Adults Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 20 Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Your Career Goals into Action Thursday, June 19, 2:30 p.m. August 5,12,19, 26, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Adults Repurpose old books, storage files and Bring your current project and make Wednesday, June 11, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. more to make useful and decorative friends as you knit or crochet. June 11 July 30 Acquire the skills needed to create items. All materials provided. Beginners welcome. Bring worsted The October List by Jeffrey Deaver Unleashed by David Rosenfelt your career vision and execute your weight yarn and a size H hook to learn specific goals in your personal and Music with Mark Carroll the basics of crochet. Pay close attention to the clues in this clever Why does an old high school friend, Barry Price, professional life. Presented by DeVry Adults mystery as it moves backward in time over the call Sam Willis out of the blue? Why does he need University staff. Wednesday, June 25, 7 p.m. Haddonfield Cello Society: span of a three-day weekend, from Sunday Sam's financial expertise? Who left a severely See page 3 for details. Song and Dance evening to early Friday morning. injured dog by the roadside? Writing Workshop Adults Adults Scrabble Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 12, July 10, August 14, Adults See page 3 for details. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Fridays, June 27, July 25, August 22, Meet with other writers in a structured, 1 - 3 p.m. Camden County College Jazz supportive setting to create new work Enjoy playing a challenging game of Ensemble or develop current projects. Members Scrabble, with a few friends. Program Adults submit their work and critique other is in conjunction with Kennedy Saturday, July 19, 1 p.m. members' work. To join, please contact Eldermed. See page 3 for details. Shyamoli at [email protected] Breath, Water, Sound Adults Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30 p.m. eReader Drop-in Help Use breathing, water, chanting and Adults yoga to heal body and spirit. Increase Gloucester Township relaxation and energy levels while Saturdays, June 7, July 12, promoting inner silence and self- Third Thursday Book Chat August 9, 2 - 4 p.m. awareness. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Those less agile can Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 25, July 30, August 27, 6 - 8 p.m. use a chair.

June 19 July 17 Patrons are encouraged to bring in August 21 their tablets, smart phones, or other Hunger Games 16 Lighthouse Road- Cedar Night Strangers devices. Staff members will be on by Suzanne Collins Cove Series by Chris Bohjakian hand to walk them through the start In a future North America, where by Debbie Macomber Chip and Emily Linton hope to up process and assist them with any the rulers of Panem maintain Family court judge Olivia rebuild their lives in Northern issues they encounter. The library control through an annual Lockhart becomes front page New Hampshire after Chip, an offers free access to eBooks, digital televised survival competition news when she refuses to grant airline pilot, had to ditch his 70- audiobooks, magazines, music, and pitting young people from each a divorce to a naval officer and seat regional jet in Lake streaming video. Greek and Roman Mythology of the twelve districts against his wife after the death of their Champlain after double engine one another, sixteen-year-old baby and discovers the lives of failure. The result is a powerful NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, JUST Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 Katniss's skills are put to the test her family and friends to be ghost story with a palpable DROP IN!* 7 - 8 p.m. when she voluntarily takes her increasingly complex. sense of place, an unerring No specialized background required! younger sister's place. sense of the demons that drive *Interested patrons are advised to Due to some possibly adult themes, please bring a fully charged device us, and characters we care this program will be for patrons aged 16 and up. about deeply. The difference and should have access to their library card #, library PIN, and any this time? Some of those Learn about Greek and Roman mythology at the library! UPenn professor relevant passwords (email, Apple ID, characters are dead. Peter Struck will give a series of video lectures about a range of topics within Amazon ID, etc)." Greek and Roman mythology including heroes, gods, rituals, and more. We’ve all heard the names - Zeus, Hercules, Venus, - come learn the stories behind the names!

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Card Designing Workshop Adult Book Clubs Adults Adults Wednesdays, June 4, July 16, Haddon Township Focus Group: ESL August 13, 7 p.m. Conversation Class Make beautiful graduation cards for Book Adults June, wedding cards for July and get Fourth Thursday Evening August 28 July 8 Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, well cards for August. All materials Clubs Book Discussion Group The Goldfinch Simulacron-3 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, provided. 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. by Donna Tartt by Daniel F. Galouye 10:30 - 12 noon Taken in by a wealthy family Galouye's 1964 novel of virtual Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, Open Mic Night Short Story Discussion friend after surviving an reality, time travel and murder in 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. June 26 accident that killed his mother, a synthetic 1937 "New Orleans" Adults People of the Book 10: 30 - 12 noon Fridays, June 6, July 11, August 1, Take part in thought-provoking discussions thirteen-year-old Theo Decker brilliantly anticipates science Focus on practical topics and of contemporary short stories. Program is by Geraldine Brooks tries to adjust to life on fiction's cyberpunks, who were 7 - 8 p.m. Offered a coveted job to pronunciation. Have fun and meet A featured poet will read from his or in conjunction with Kennedy ElderMed. Park Avenue. to come decades later. It was people from all over the world. No Each month’s story can be obtained at first analyze and conserve a the basis of the 1994 film The her work, then others can share their priceless Sarajevo Haggadah, registration required. works with other poets. floor Information Desk. Thirteenth Floor which itself an Australian rare-book expert anticipated The Matrix. discovers a series of tiny artifacts Adult Anime & Manga Club South Jersey Yarners June 10, The Cactus by O Henry , The Story Of An Hour in the volume's ancient binding Ages 16 and up Adults July 8 The Speculative Reader : August 12 by Kate Chopin. that reveal its historically Tuesdays, June 3, July 1, August 5, Fridays, June 6, 20, July 18, August 1, Rite of Passage , The Man Who Disliked Cats significant origins. Science Fiction, Fantasy 6:30 - 8 p.m., August 26, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 15, 7 - 8:45 p.m. August 12 by Alexei Panshin by P.G. Wodehouse and More Share some snacks while we talk about All things yarn! Come with your knitting Mia Havero, member of a July 24 Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. your favorite anime stories and needles, crochet hooks, and yarn. Get closed spaceship society, awaits characters and watch the newest series. Songs of Willow Frost her Rite of Passage. She must your questions answered! All ages and by Jamie Ford levels from beginners to advanced for Real Life Reads Book Group June 10 learn not only the skills that will Yoga Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. Confined to Seattle's Sacred Something More Than Night keep her alive but the deeper informal yarn crafts. Heart Orphanage during the Adults by Ian Tregillis courage to face herself and her Great Depression, a Chinese- Tuesdays June 17, The Autobiography of a Tibetan A fascinating and enjoyable tale world. This 1968 Nebula Award- ElderMed Knitting and American boy becomes June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 7 p.m. Monk by Palden Gyatso of angels (not the Renaissance winning classic has lost none of Crochet Group convinced that a certain movie Recharge and restore the body, mind July 15, Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific in a type, but the four-faced, its relevance, with its keen Adults actress is actually the mother he and soul in a soothing, environment. Raft by Thor Heyerdahl six-winged, cloven-hoofed, exploration of societal Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, has not seen since he was seven August 19, Elizabeth and Hazel: Two flaming sword type), humans, stagnation and the resilience August 13, 27, 1 p.m. years old. Women of Little Rock by David Margolick and a murder that has multiple of youth. Every Minute Counts: How to Share skills and learn new skills while Master Time Management layers, twists and turns, and truths working on individual, group, hospital, that aren't all what they appear Adults The Serial Reader Book Club and community projects. Please bring to be. Wednesday, June 4, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. your own supplies and materials. Tuesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Learn a strategic approach to Completed projects will be accepted overcoming the challenges of at the second meeting of each month. June 24, The Godfather by Mario Puzo successful time management. DeVry July 22, The Thicket by Joe R. Lansdale University staff will help you put your August 26, Powers of Arrest by Jon Talton South County education and career plan into action. The “Tired Eyes” Book Club Literary Café Book Club Monday, September 8 Camden County Library Sysetm Thursdays, 7 p.m. 7 – 8:45 p.m. The “Tired Eyes” are on a summer hiatus, but there is plenty to read on the beach! June 26, Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Spring Book Sale Lisa Scottoline’s The Accused; Kate Morton’s The Secret Keeper; July 31 Our Biggest Spring Book Sale Ever! Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey Piper Kerman’s Orange is the New Black; by the countess of Carnarvon Cheryl Strayed’s Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail; and Susannah Cahalan’s Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness. M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library August 28 A Gesture of Life by Chang-rae Lee 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ. 08043 See you in September! New members are always welcome. See page 8 for details. Friday June 13 - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday June 14 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Over 50,000 Books, CDs, DVDs, Videos, Books-on-Tape 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 Kids & Families continued Dragons & Dreams Pooh Party Short Story Discussion Literary Cafe Book Chat Grades K – All Ages Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Book Break Friday, August 1 Saturday, August 16, 3 – 4 p.m. Take part in thought-provoking discussions of All Ages 11:30 a. m. - 12:30 p.m. Winnie the Pooh is having a birthday, contemporary short stories. This program is in June 26 Friday, July 18, 4 – 4:30 p.m. See page 5 for details. and Miss Candace is throwing a party! conjunction with Kennedy Eldermed. Each month’s Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Take a break from the summer heat We’ll be reading some Pooh stories story can be obtained at the Information Desk on Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously with a “cool” story time. Miss before breaking out to explore Pooh the first floor. survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by Candace provides the stories, fun, air games and crafts. Bring your favorite his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy conditioning, and healthy snack. character from Winnie the Pooh for June 10 friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Av- the Pooh Toss! The Cactus by O Henry. enue, disturbed by schoolmates and tormented by his longing for his mother, he clings to the Robodyssey Back to School Skin Care and July 8 one thing that reminds him of her. Grades 4 & up Make Up Tips for Teens The Story Of An Hour by Kate Chopin. Teens & Tweens It was Made at the Library! Monday, July 14, 3:30 – 6 p.m. Grades 8 – 12 July 31 Tweens and Teens See page 5 for details. Saturday, August 9, 3 p.m. August 12 Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey Ongoing Tammy Crump from Mary Kay will be The Man Who Disliked Cats by P.G. Wodehouse. by the countess of Carnarvon Come in and join the Maker here to talk to teens about skin care Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey tells the Hula Hooping and make up tips. Make going back story behind Highclere Castle, the real-life inspiration Movement! Sign out a Maker Kit and Ages 7 – 18 to school less stressful. Parents or legal and setting for Julian Fellowes's Emmy Award-winning make it in the library, or take one of Thursday, July 17, 1 - 2 p.m. PBS show Downton Abbey, and the life of one of its most our Maker on the Go Kits and make it See page 4 for details. guardians will need to sign a famous inhabitants, Lady Almina, the 5th at home. Visit the Reference Desk for permission form. Countess of Carnarvon. Drawing on a rich store of ma- kits and information. terials from the archives of Highclere Castle. LEGO Block Party August 28 Ages 6 – 13 A Gesture of Life by Chang-rae Lee Fridays, June 13, July 11, August 8 Acting Workshop The story of a proper man, an upstanding citizen who 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ages 9 – 18 has come to epitomize the decorous values of his New Join us for an evening of building with Wednesday, July 2, 9, 1 – 2 p.m. York suburban town. Courteous, honest, LEGOs! Bring your imagination and hardworking, and impenetrable, Franklin Hata, a Japan- Wednesday, July 9, 11 a.m. Real Life Reads Book Club build whatever comes to mind. You ese man of Korean birth, is careful never to overstep his can bring a friend to build with you or Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. boundaries and to make his neighbors comfortable in meet a new building buddy. Mr. Malcolm shares his skill with teens! Have his presence June 17 fun putting together a play of Dr. Jekyll and My Backyard is for the Birds Mr. Hyde with a final performance for friends The Autobiography of a Tibetan Monk The Serial Reader Book Club Ages 6 – 13 by Palden Gyatso Monday, June 23, 6 – 7 p.m. and family on the last day. Palden Gyatso became an ordained Buddhist monk Tuesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Attention, young bird watchers! Meet during a time of great political upheaval in Tibet. His story is a testimony to the strength of the human spirit. June 24 Jennifer Scardino, author of My The Godfather by Mario Puzo backyard is for the Birds: a guide to Random Acts of Poetry in South County's Teen Area. Inviting the most common northeastern birds teens to contribute to Push-Pin Poetry. July 15 The ambitions of Italian-American patriarch Vito Corleone extract a brutal price from his family in for the young backyard birdwatcher. Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific in a Raft by Thor Heyerdahl mid-twentieth century New York City. Learn more about our feather friends In 1947, six men set sail from Peru on a balsa wood raft and do a fun nature craft. to prove prehistoric South American seafarers could have reached Polynesia. A three month adventure filled July 22 with whales, sharks, and storms! The Thicket by Joe R. Lansdale Calling All Gamers In early twentieth-century Texas, Jack must grow-up fast Ages 9 – 18 August 19 when catastrophe strikes and his little sister Fridays, June 27, July 25, August 22 is kidnapped. Elizabeth and Hazel: Two Women of Little Rock 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. by David Margolick Teens take over at 6:30 p.m. and The story of two separate lives unexpectedly linked after August 26 game for two hours! Your library has the September 1957 photograph in front of Little Rock Powers of Arrest by Jon Talton the game systems and the games! High School capturing the anguish of desegregation. Cincinnati homicide Detective Will Borders and Nurse Bring your hand held games and Cheryl Beth Wilson team-up again to stop a sadistic killer connect with other Nintendo DS who is stalking a peaceful college campus. players. Yu Gi Oh card players are welcome to bring their cards and meet up with other players.

8 21 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.

Hula Hooping Kids & Families Sensory Story Time Dressed to Mess Adults Kids and Families All ages All ages Ages 4 - 8 Tuesday, July 1, 3 p.m. It was Made at the Library! Sip & Mingle Coffee Break Summer Reading Program Saturdays, June 14, July 12, August 23 Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 10, July 8, August 12, See page 4 for details. Tweens and Teens Grades Pre-K – Grade 5 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 11 - 12:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ongoing Read on your own to be eligible for This story time, which is open to all Tuesday, July 22, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Stop in for a cup of coffee and a tasty The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Join the Maker Movement at your prize drawings throughout the summer. children, is especially geared to Celebrate Summer Reading with treat while you look for a book, read a All ages library. Sign out a Maker Kit and make Sign up begins June 16. children with sensory integration issues. simple crafts. magazine and chat with staff. Wednesday, July 2, 6 - 6:45 p.m. it in the library or take one of our If your child has difficulty sitting See page 4 for details. Maker on the Go Kits and make it at Story Time with Snow White through one of the library's other story Little Gamers’ Hour home. Visit the Reference Desk for kits Tuesday, June 17, 4 p.m. times, or is just more comfortable in a Ages 5 – 8 Summer Book Club and information. Library Detectives Book Club Snow White visits the library for stories small, interactive story time, this Fridays, June 27, July 25, August 22, Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. and songs. Grades 3 - 5 program of stories, songs, and 5 - 6 p.m. Thursdays, July 3, 17, 31, 4 p.m. Family Frenzy activities with Miss Candace may be Get your game on! Enjoy a special Toddler Tales Share your favorite book with others. Ages 3 and up just what you need. Registration hour of gaming for those under 9. June 11 Games, snacks and crafts included. Tuesday, June 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 18 - 36 months, with caregiver required. This program is for those too young The October List Tuesdays, July 8, August 5, 1:30 – 4 p.m. Mondays, June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, for Calling All Gamers! by Jeffrey Deaver 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Professor Malcolm Returns Turn off all your electronic devices and Bouncing Babies and Books Pre-K – Grade 3 come play board games as a family! Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Babies up to 18 months Play-Doh Play Date Tuesday, July 8, 3 p.m. Board games will be available for all July 30 Tuesdays, June 17, July 1, 15, 29, Those who no longer eat Play-Doh – Crafts See page 5 for details. ages. We have everything from Unleashed August 12, 26, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Age 10 Grades 1 – 4 Chutes and Ladders to Clue. by David Rosenfelt Join Miss Candace for a half hour of Saturday, June 28, 3 - 4 p.m. Mondays, June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Book Buddies Special Afternoon Family Frenzy in July finger play, music, crafts, and stories. Skip the mess at home and play with 3:30 p.m. Grades K - 3 and August! During the second half hour, babies Play-Doh at the library. We supply the See page 6 for details Make beautiful crafts with seasonal Thursday, July 10, August 7, 4 - 5 p.m. are welcome to stick around and dough and the tools, you supply the materials. Teen volunteers read to younger kids. Toddler Tunes and Tales discover new toys while making new imagination! The Gabriels Ages 18 - 30 months I Scream, You Scream -- Let's Have friends. Stories and activities are Monday, June 30, 7 p.m. PJ Story Time Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, chosen especially for our littlest Professor Malcolm Returns See page 3 for details. Ages 2 - 6 Ice Cream! August 6, 20, 10:30 - 11 a.m. patrons, but all children who enjoy All Ages Tuesdays, June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, All ages Calling all toddlers! You are growing stories and music are welcome! Tuesday, July 1, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Friday, July 18, 3 p.m. up and need a story time just for you. See page 5 for details. Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Celebrate summer's favorite treat at Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays Milk and Cookies Story Time our annual make-your-own sundae chosen especially for you. Families Scare Yourself Silly Babies' Playtime festival. Ice Cream + Toppings = Wednesdays, June 18, July 30, Ages Birth - 18 months, with caregiver Yummy treat! Registration a must! Whimsical Wednesdays Ages 4 - 8 August 27, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, Ages 2 ½ - 5 years Meg’s Melodies Wear your p.j.s and bring your lovey to Do you like scary stories? Join Miss 30, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, Families this family story time with Miss Janet for some of her favorite scary Stories, songs and fingerplays followed August 6, 20, 11:30 - noon Wednesday, July 23, 3 p.m. Candace! Munch on a sweet treat stories and “Scare Yourself Silly.” by free play. Are you ready for preschool? Get while listening to bedtime stories. See page 3 for details. ready for circle time at preschool with Lego maniacs at work at Bellmawr Library. Discovering Dinosaurs Story Time this story time filled with stories, songs, My Backyard is for the Birds Dragons & Dreams and finger plays especially for you. Ages 5 – 12 Ages 3 - 5 Grades K - 5 Ages 6 – 13 Wednesday, July 16, 11 a.m. - noon Thursdays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Friday, August 1, 3 p.m. Monday, June 23, 6 – 7 p.m. LEGO Block Party See page 4 for details. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. See page 5 for details. Attention, young bird watchers! Meet Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Ages 6 – 13 Jennifer Scardino, author of My Summer Games Extravaganza Fridays, June 13, July 11, August 8 Hula Hooping backyard is for the Birds: A Guide to Ages 7 – 18 All ages 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. the Most Common Northeastern Birds Bellmawr Summer Clearance Book Sale Monday through Friday, August 18,19, 20, 21, 22, Thursday, July 17, 1 - 2 p.m. 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, Join us for an evening of building with for the Young Backyard Birdwatcher. LEGOs! Bring your imagination and See page 4 for details. 10:30 a.m. to closing Learn more about our feather friends All ages Beat the heat and the dog days of summer. Bring build whatever comes to mind. You and do a fun nature craft. Thursday, August 14, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. your friends and spend the day playing games. can bring a friend to build with you or Puzzles, board games and cards will be available. meet a new building buddy. Friday, August 15, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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20 9 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.

The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Book Sale Boot Camp South County Scrapbookers New Earth Trio Teens and Tweens Grades 5 and up Grades 5 and up Adults Meet-Up All ages Wednesday, July 2, 6 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 4 - 5 p.m. Adults Friday, June 20, 7 p.m. Lego Maniacs Mahjong Players Meet-Up See page 4 for details. Must attend this program to volunteer Fridays, June 20, July 18, August 15 See page 3 for details. Grades 5 and up Adults at our annual tween/teen-run book 5 – 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, June 12, July 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, Book Buddies sale in August. Learn about giving Like to scrapbook but never have The Gabriels Join our Lego Maniacs party. Your 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 Grades 5 to 12 good customer service, and what enough space? Come to the library, All ages awesome creation is showcased in our Fridays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, Thursday, July 10, August 7, 4 - 5 p.m. requirements you need for that first job spread out, and relax. Bring a snack to Friday, August 1, 7 p.m. display case. Those in 8th Grade and 25. August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, noon – 4 p.m. Teen volunteers read to younger experience. Community service credit share and meet other scrapbookers. See page 3 for details. above earn community service credit partners. given for this session. The library is a great place to meet and for helping at this program. play the afternoon away. Bring your Teen Tuesday mahjong sets or join in with other The "Tired Eyes" Book Club Summer Reading 2014 Kickoff players. We supply the space. Grades 6 -12 Grades 6 and up Brownie Book Bites Adults Tuesday, July 15, 4 - 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 8 Ms. Sharon, Volunteer Recruiter and Grades 7 – 12 Yoga for Adults Meet Ms. Caribel Ortega, author of the 7 – 8:45 p.m. Youth Coordinator at Good Samaritan Adults Skinwalker's Apprentice, a novella from Thursday, July 31 Hospice, will show us how to make a Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21, July 12, 19, the upcoming Emerald Kipp series. Ms. The “Tired Eyes” are on a summer hiatus, but there is plenty to craft for the patients there. 4 - 5 p.m. August 2, 9, 10:30 a.m. - noon Ortega will have a book signing after No class on July 5 and August 16 read on the beach! her discussion, where you will be able Robodyssey I, Witness Join Shawn Swift and Audrey Hannum Lisa Scottoline’s The Accused; Kate Morton’s The Secret Keeper; to purchase her books. for some mind calming and body Grades 6 and up by Norah McClintock Piper Kerman’s Orange is the New Black; stretching yoga. Wear comfortable Wednesday, July 16, 3 - 5:30 p.m. and Mike Deas Cheryl Strayed’s Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail; Teen Advisory Board Meeting clothes and bring a mat or beach Learn how to talk to a robot! Working and Susannah Cahalan’s Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness. Grades 5 and up towel. Class will be conducted without in teams, you will learn the language Thursdays, June 19, July 24, 4 - 5 p.m. Boone and Andre witness a socks or shoes. All levels of experience, and programs to get your robot See you in September! New members are always welcome. Get involved at the library. Help plan violent murder and agree not to including beginners, are welcome. moving. There will be some friendly library programs, discuss books, make mention it. The killers have a robot competition near the end of the Lego creations, work at our annual session. Registration is limited to 24. different idea and come after South County YarnBalls Summer Book Sale, read with the See page 5 for details. Boone and his friends, killing two Adults younger kids and most of all, have fun. of them. Mondays, June 30, July 28, August 25 Participants earn volunteer hours for Teen Tuesday With Ms. Barbara Tuesdays, June 10, July 8, August 12 attending a meeting. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Grades 5 - 12 Meet a great group of people who Tuesday, July 22, 4 - 5 p.m. Hip-Hop Partee Acting Seminar enjoy all things yarn. New members of Make a cool craft with Ms. Barbara. Grades 5 and up Grades 6 -12 Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. any skill level are always welcome. Wednesday, June 25, Join Romeo and his Hip-Hop group for Registration is not required. Please Thursday, June 26, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. an awesome Dance Par-tee! bring your own supplies. See page 5 for details. One Stroke Painting Class Adults Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, August 13, 27, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Must bring your own supplies. See library staff for supply list, which will also Renovations at be announced by the instructor at the Bellmawr end of each class for the next class. South Jersey Writers Group Adults Tuesdays, June 17, July 15, August 19 The Bellmawr Branch has a new look. 7 - 8:45 p.m. New computer furniture has given the Meet other aspiring writers, share your library a more open feel. The addition of writing, and learn creative writing skills. seven new computers in the adult area New members welcome. and one more in the children’s area has reduced waiting time and helped us to Two industrious puzzle masters, Jaseem Henning-Genery and DeVion meet the demand for computer services. Henning-Genery, completed South County's community puzzle.

10 19 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.

LegoMania Science Quiz Challenge Wii Day Ages 5 and up Ages 8 -10 Ages 12 - 18 Adults Kids, Teens &Tweens Wednesdays, July 9, 30 Adult Monday, June 30, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Anime Plus 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. An afternoon of super science trivia, Drop by and play some Nintendo Wii. Microsoft Word and Families Wednesdays, August 6, 20, 1 - 2 p.m. Thursdays, June 12, July 10, with fun prizes! Bring your friends and make new Monday, June 9, 10 a.m. August 21, 4 – 7:30 p.m. Bracelet Making Make new friends while you create ones! Tuesdays, July 15, August 12, 10 a.m. Ages 6 and up and play with Legos provided by the Love anime? Old enough to vote? Hula Hooping Overview of the basic functions of Perfect! Meet other fans, watch Tuesday, June 10, 3:30 p.m. library Ages 7 - 12 Acting Seminar Microsoft Word. Begin to create episodes, and compare notes on all Wednesday, July 9, August 6, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 11 a.m. Ages 12 - 18 letters and other documents. things anime. Join the latest craze in bracelet Family Movie Day See page 4 for details. Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 5 p.m. making with colored bands! All Ages See page 5 for details. Gmail Writers Open House Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2 p.m. Professor Malcolm Returns Tuesday, June 10, 10 a.m. Board Game and Trivia Day Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Beat the heat this Summer with family Ages 3 - 8 Mondays, July 14, August 11, 10 a.m. Ages 7 and up Meet with other local authors, poets, friendly movie. Check with Ms. Lisa for Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m. Learn the basics of setting up and Thursday, June 12, 3:30 p.m. and illustrators to network and titles. See page 5 for details. using Gmail. By the end of the Tuesday, July 8, August 19 3:00 p.m. empower each other to take your session you will have your own email Play a board game or do some trivia Drop-in Storytime work to the next level. account. The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show with friends! Ages 5 and up All ages Symphony in C Internet and Database Tuesdays, July 15, 29, August 12, Wednesday, July 16, 11 a.m. Evening Storytime Wednesday, August 6, 6 p.m. Searching 10:30 - 11:15 See page 4 for details. Ages 5 and up Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and See page 3 for details. NEW! Monday, June 23, August 25 Monday, June 16, July 14, August 4, a simple game or craft. Each week 10 a.m. Fizz, Boom…Food 6 p.m. will be a different theme. Tuesday, July 27, 10 a.m. Ages 6 - 8 Stories, songs, fingerplays and Learn basic research skills using the Monday, July 28, 3:30 p.m. a snack! Internet and library databases. Drop-in Craft Day Use your imagination to make sushi Ages 5 and up that looks like the real thing, but with Summer Reading Celebration! Creating Resumes using Tuesdays, July 15, 29, August 12 Kids & Families sweet treats! All ages 11:30 -12:30 p.m. Microsoft Templates Fizz Boom Stories NEW! Wednesday, June 18 , 3:30 p.m. Use beads and other items to make Ages 3 - 5 Animal Show Tuesdays, June 24, August 26, Sign up for Summer Reading, get your Movie Magic Nights are a hit at the fun creations. Mondays, June 16, July 21, All ages 10 a.m. reading log and start reading! Read Downtown Branch! Isabella Mercado August 18, 11 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, 10 a.m. anything! Read anywhere! For every (left) was the Frozen DVD raffle winner in The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Stories and crafts. See page 5 for details. Create a basic professional resume hour of reading, you can earn a March and the Joshua sisters, Alette and All ages using templates on the library chance at a prize. The more you Abria, brought Frozen-inspired drawings Wednesday, July 16, 4 p.m. Friday Fizz and Fun computers. read, the more chances to win! with them. See page 4 for details. Ages 6 - 8 Children not yet reading on their own Fridays June 20, July 18, are encouraged to participate! See Animals with Bad Reputations August 15, 3: 30 p.m. Teens & Tweens Ms. Lisa for details. Chill out at the Library The Gabriels All ages Friday afternoons are full of games Tuesday, July 22, 2 p.m. and fun! Ages 12 - 18 All Ages Professor Malcolm Returns Saturday, July 12, 1 p.m. See page 4 for details. Tuesdays, June 10, July 15, All Ages See page 3 for details. Fizz, Boom…Craft August 5, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2 p.m. Ages 6 - 8 It’s Summer Time! Let’s hang out, See page 5 for details. Wednesdays, June 25, July 23, August listen to music, play video games, Camden County College 27, 3:30 p.m. draw and more. Great way to meet Jazz Ensemble Make something awesome with our new friends and stay cool! Adults supplies, or bring your own! Saturday, July 26, 1 p.m. Takashi Teen Anime Club See page 3 for details. Animals with Bad Reputations Ages 12 - 18 Ages 5 - 12 Tuesdays, June 17, July 22, Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. 5 - 6:30 p.m. See page 4 for details. Watch the latest episodes, discuss your favorite manga, and meet new Luren Huerta, Yamil Huerta, Dom Colon, friends. and Isabella Mercado enjoying the new early learning gaming computers at the Downtown Branch on 3/24/14.

18 11 Ferry Avenue continued Hula Hooping All ages RU Curious? Kitchen Science for Friday, August 8, 3p.m. Kids See page 4 for details. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch Ages 6-11 Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Wednesday, July 23, 30, 11 a.m. End of Summer Reading Party Simple science experiments using a All ages SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-225-6807. variety of common kitchen items such Thursday, August 21, 3 p.m. popcorn, marshmallows, and baking After all that reading, it’s time for soda. We will even play “smellers” summer reading prizes to be awarded bingo! Limit 20 participants. and… for ICE CREAM!! Fizz! Boom! Glop! Ready, Set, Go…To Kindergarten! Adults Ages 5 and up Kindergarten Tuesday, August 5, 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 10:30 a.m. Computer Basics Workshops Did you know you can make Celebrate going to Kindergarten with Learn the basics in our free computer classes homemade floam & flubber? Join us Ms. Lisa! Calm those first day jitters with at this fun mini science camp. Limit 20 stories, songs, a simple craft and treat. Must register for individual classes participants. Making rainbows during a snow storm at the Ferry Avenue Library on January 11. Under the Sea Party All ages Thursday, August 7, 3 p.m. Get “hooked” on books with stories about whales, turtles, the ocean, and more. Make an ocean themed craft, play a game, enjoy a snack.

Colette Bogie’s Animal Show All ages Monday, August 11, 4 p.m. See page 5 for details.

Kids enjoy our new AWE computers at the June Ferry Avenue branch, received in March Getting Started With Computers August through a generous donation by John Langan Wednesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Judith Nadell. The computers are pre- Getting Started With Computers loaded with hundreds of children’s learning MS Word 2010 - Beginning Wednesday, August 6, 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. and literacy games and activities. Wednesday, June 11, 12 -2 p.m. Summer Computer Workshop Wrap-Up MS Word 2010 - Intermediate Wednesday, August 20, 12 noon - 2 p.m. Systemwide Camden Wednesday, June 18, 12 noon - 2 p.m. Computer Practice Sessions County Animal Shelter MS Excel 2010 - Beginning Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Wednesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. August 7, 21, 10 a.m. – 12 noon Use this structured practice time to reinforce what Summer Donation Drive July you’ve been learning in your workshops. Mouse Getting Started With Computers and keyboard skills required. Help make a wish come true for the animals this summer! Wednesday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Camden County Animal Shelter is always in need of items for the many animals they help. Please support the animals this summer by dropping off any of the following items at any of the Email Basics Wednesday, July 9, 12 noon – 2 p.m. eight branches of the Camden County Library System . We will be collecting donations throughout the summer months. Job Seek Like a Librarian Wednesday, July 16, 12 noon – 2 p.m. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Computadora Básica en Español MS Excel 2010 - Beginning Miércoles, Junio 11, Julio 9, Agosto 6, Canned and dry Cat Food • Canned and dry Dog Food Wednesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dog Toys – Kongs, Boomerballs, and Nylabones Aprenda los conceptos básicos en nuestras clases MS Excel 2010 - Intermediate Cat Toys – Pipe cleaners, feather wands, stretch and scratch boards, and mirrors Wednesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. de computación gratis. Registrarse para las clases Cat Treats, Dog Treats individuales. Cat Litter (non-clumping) Old bedding (sheets, towels, blankets)

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. Professor Malcolm’s Returns Our Books Go FAR!!! Grades K – 3 Family Adults Adults Monday, June 23, 6:30 p.m. June – August Summer Music Festival Bowling the Wii Way See page 5 for details. All summer we will be collecting post Adults cards and pictures of our books in cool New Earth Trio - Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. • Joyful Noise - Wednesday, June 25, 7 p.m. places. For every entry you will be Fridays, June 6, 20, July 11, 25 and P.J. Math Party The Gabriels - Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. August 8, 22, 2:30 p.m. entered to win a prize at the end of Grades K – 3 the summer. See page 3 for details. Beginners are welcome as we bowl and Thursday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. play Wii games for fun and excercise. Don’t let math take a slide this summer. Science Centers We will be hosting a very special P.J. Family Fourth of July Party Jewelry Craft NJ Rope Paranormal party with fun math games and stories. Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 June 23 – August 1 Teens and Adults Refreshments will be served. Have you ever made your own Wednesday, July 2, 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 16, 2:30 p.m. Kids & Families Monday, June 30, 6:30 p.m. crystals? Each week we will be Campfire Fun Patriotic crafts and snacks! Bejewel Yourself! NJ Researchers of Paranormal Evidence Lego Club demonstrating a cool new science Families of all ages (NJROPE) offers a program where you Ages 6 – 13 experiment. All experiments will be on Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m. Model Magic Movie & Pizza Afternoon can view their equipment, ask questions July 2 and August 13, 6:30 p.m. display with instructions on how to Snacks, stories, and fun! Grades Pre-K – 5 Families of all ages and view evidence they’ve collected. Each month we will have a theme to recreate them at home. Wednesday, July 9, 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 23, 30, 2:30 p.m. challenge the imagination. Professor Malcolm Returns Make and Take! Snacks and fun for all! Joyful Noise Grades Pre-K – 5 Call for movie titles. Family Dragons & Dreams Wednesday, June 11, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m. Grades K – 5 Teens & Tweens See page 5 for details. See page 3 for details. Monday, July 7, 2:30 p.m. Crafty Tweens – DUCT it! See page 4 for details. Grades 4 -12 Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Mainstage Center of the Arts Wednesday, June 4, 6:30 p.m. Grades Pre-K – 5 Family Family Movie Extravaganza – Make some cool duct tape crafts! Wednesday, June 18, 3:30 p.m. Merchantville's Tuesday, July 22, 7 p.m. Movie, Craft & Snacks See page 4 for details. youngest See page 3 for details. Family Book Bites AUTHOR VISIT patrons surround Saturday, July 12, 1 p.m. Grades 6- 12 Wednesday, June 18, 4 p.m. Candy Sushi themselves with Tired of the summer heat…ready to let it Grades Pre-K – 5 go? Do you want to build a snowman? Author Claribel Ortega will visit our the 2014 Summer Wednesday, June 25, 2:30 p.m. Book Club Come to the library to cool off as we library to discuss her upcoming Young Make, Eat and Take! Reading prize create a winter wonderland and watch Adult series “The Empire Witches”. baskets! Third Thursday Book Chat a very special movie. We will serve up Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. some cool snacks and make a craft. Teen Movie Day @ the Library Grades 6 – 12 Literacy Volunteers See page 6 for details. Hula Hooping Saturday, June 28, 2 p.m. Member Libraries of Camden County Ages 7 -12 Cool off with a hot movie as we watch Marie Fleche - Berlin Boro Monday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. the second installment in the Hunger Volunteers are needed to help local See page 4 for details. Games trilogy. Light refreshments. Preschool Story Time adults speak and understand English or improve their reading and Kids and Families Story Time with AUTHOR visit Robodyssey Ages 2 ½ - 5 Grades 4 – 12 math skills. Toddler Time Ages 3 – 5 Thursday, June 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 6 p.m. Ages 18 - 36 months with caregiver Tuesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. Are you ready for preschool? Get ready for No experience necessary! See page 5 for details. Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, Lois Crook will be sharing a very special circle time at preschool with this story time filled 10:30 a.m. story about the most unlikely place a with stories, songs, finger plays, and a simple Stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime. bird can make its nest. We will be Candy Sushi craft chosen especially for you. Sign up for our free Tutor Training Workshop having a snack and decorating bird Grades 4 – 8 Five Thursdays beginning Wiggles & Giggles houses to take home. Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make (and eat some) Thursday, July 10 6:15 - 8:45 p.m. Ages birth – 18 months with caregiver delicious candy sushi. Vogelson Regional Branch Library Fridays, June 13, 27, July 25, August 8, Animal Show 10:30 a.m. Family MythBusters @ the Library Learn more by calling Stories, songs, and playtime. Tuesday, August 5, 2:30 p.m. John McPeak - Berlin Township See page 5 for details. Grades 4 – 8 Literacy Volunteers of Camden County Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Preschool Story Time Story Time (856) 772-1636 ext. 7331 or visiting our website Put some cool myths to the test…can Ages 2 ½ - 5 Ages 3 - 5 http://lva.camdencountylibrary.org pop rocks and soda really explode your Tuesdays, June 17, July 22, August 12, Miss Janet will be returning in the Fall. stomach?Can a substance be both a 10:30 a.m. liquid and a solid? Find out as we get Stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft. messy and have some fun. 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.

Kids and Families continued Computers: Mousing and More R U Curious? Teen Film Institute: Make a Book Trailer Adults Ages 6 – 8 Hula Hooping Ages 12 and up Friday, June 13, 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon Mondays June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Wednesdays, June 4, July 2, 9, 16, 23, Adults Ages 7-12 Learn basic computer skills, including 2 p.m. 3 – 5 p.m. how to use the mouse and some web Can you name all eight planets? Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. In this month-long workshop make a film promoting a book, and learn the basic steps of basics. No previous experience How many different types of clouds See page 4 for details. filmmaking. If you cannot attend all sessions, contact the library as you may still be able to Book necessary. Non-seniors welcome. are there? Which animals are awake attend. Film Premier Party for friends and family will be held at a date to be determined. all night? You have questions, we Alien Invasion! Registration is required. The schedule is as follows: Family The Speculative Reader : Haddonfield Cello Society: have answers! We also have stories, June 4: Decide on a book Clubs art projects and lots of fun planned. Wednesday July 23, 6:30 p.m. Science Fiction, Fantasy and More Song and Dance July 2: Select book scenes and create a storyboard. Adults They’re coming—aliens from outer July 9: Write script Tuesdays, Wednesday, June 18, 7 p.m. Explore the World around Us space! We will be building our own July 16: Film script See page 3 for details. Ages 3 – 5 invasion fleet of edible critters! Bring July 23: Edit a film 7 - 8:30 p.m. your sweet tooth and imagination. Tuesdays June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Duct Tape Beach Bags Literary Picnic 10:30 a.m. Adult Summer Reading Program: Ages 9 and up Ages 12 and up June 10 Uncover the world of nature though Animal Show Literary Elements Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Friday, August 1, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Something More Than Night stories and art. We’ll be learning All Ages Adults Have fun making a duct tape beach Enjoy a picnic lunch outside and by Ian Tregillis about color, weather, space and the Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21 - August 2 bag, using awesome patterned tape discuss the latest books you’ve read. wonderful creatures that share this See page 5 for details. July 8 Fill out a book review form each week to give it a fashionable, eye-popping Bring a sandwich, we’ll supply drinks world with us. Simulacron-3 to be entered into our weekly look. These bags look great, are tough, and dessert. Registration required. by Daniel F. Galouye giveaway drawing. waterproof, and really for the beach! Mad Scientists Teens & Tweens Ice Cream in a Bag August 12 Anime and Manga Club Ages 10 and up New Earth Trio Ages 9 and up Robodyssey Rite of Passage Tuesdays June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Ages 12 and up Wednesday, August 6, 3 – 4 p.m. Adults Ages 10 and up by Alexei Panshin 2 p.m. Thursdays, June 12, July 10, August 14 Shake a bag of cream and sugar inside Saturday, July 26, 2 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2:30 – 5 p.m. What makes soda pop? We’ll be 3 - 5 p.m. a bag of rock salt, and in five minutes See page 3 for details. See page 5 for details. making our own soda to find out—and Watch and discuss anime series and you have a batch of homemade ice Fourth Thursday Evening Book flying airplanes, racing rockets and practice drawing Manga with a cream! Mix in your own personal Discussion Group hearing some great stories about professional Manga artist. The group favorite. Registration required (Bring a inventing good stuff. will also work on creating Manga towel or thick gloves- the process Thursdays Kids and Families pages. Drop in if you can’t make the creates temperatures well below whole session. freezing.) 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Teddy Bear Time Professor Malcolm Returns June 26 Ages 12 – 36 months Pre-K – Grade 3 People of the Book Thursdays, June 5, 12, July 3, 10, Wednesday, July 2, 6:30 p.m. See page 5 for details. Teen Book Chat: Dinner and Discussion by Geraldine Brooks August 7, 14, 10:30 a.m. Grades 9 and up July 24 Books, songs and felt board fun for you Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Family Movie Night and your toddler. Enjoy a night out with awesome books and a pizza. Registration is required. Songs of Willow Frost All Ages by Jamie Ford The first eight to register will receive a free copy of the book! Lego Club Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. August 28 Ages 8 - 12 Come in your PJs, bring a snack, a June 17 pillow and blanket, and join us for The Goldfinch Mondays June 9, July 14, August 11, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie movie night! Call the library for more by Donna Tartt 4 p.m. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm information. A box full of little plastic blocks can town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written. become rockets, castles, robots or --Amazon See page 7 for details whatever you can envision. Our Kids Quilt monthly quests and themed Family July 22 challenges will help you exercise your Fridays, July 11, July 18, 2 – 4 p.m. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Ancestry.com 101 imagination. Come learn to make a simple tied Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, patchwork quilt. We will supply the Adults her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at needles, thread and cloth; you supply Friday June 6, 10:15 - 12 noon The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten. --Goodreads the labor. All ages are welcome, but Explore your family tree at the library All Ages you must be able to thread a needle and let us help you discover who you Thursday, June 19, 6:30 p.m. August 19 and tie a knot to take this class. are. Haddon is offering a beginner’s See page 4 for details. This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel class in genealogy using the in-library His twin brother gravely ill, sixteen-year old Victor Frankenstein embarks on a treacherous search for the forbidden Elixir of database AncestryLibrary.com. Life. Elizabeth, his beautiful cousin, secretly loved by both brothers accompanies Victor. Impossible odds, dangerous Space is limited, registration is required. alchemy, and a bitter love triangle threaten their quest at every turn. --Amazon 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.

Kids and Families continued Computers: Mousing and More R U Curious? Teen Film Institute: Make a Book Trailer Adults Ages 6 – 8 Hula Hooping Ages 12 and up Friday, June 13, 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon Mondays June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Wednesdays, June 4, July 2, 9, 16, 23, Adults Ages 7-12 Learn basic computer skills, including 2 p.m. 3 – 5 p.m. how to use the mouse and some web Can you name all eight planets? Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. In this month-long workshop make a film promoting a book, and learn the basic steps of basics. No previous experience How many different types of clouds See page 4 for details. filmmaking. If you cannot attend all sessions, contact the library as you may still be able to Book necessary. Non-seniors welcome. are there? Which animals are awake attend. Film Premier Party for friends and family will be held at a date to be determined. all night? You have questions, we Alien Invasion! Registration is required. The schedule is as follows: Family The Speculative Reader : Haddonfield Cello Society: have answers! We also have stories, June 4: Decide on a book Clubs art projects and lots of fun planned. Wednesday July 23, 6:30 p.m. Science Fiction, Fantasy and More Song and Dance July 2: Select book scenes and create a storyboard. Adults They’re coming—aliens from outer July 9: Write script Tuesdays, Wednesday, June 18, 7 p.m. Explore the World around Us space! We will be building our own July 16: Film script See page 3 for details. Ages 3 – 5 invasion fleet of edible critters! Bring July 23: Edit a film 7 - 8:30 p.m. your sweet tooth and imagination. Tuesdays June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Duct Tape Beach Bags Literary Picnic 10:30 a.m. Adult Summer Reading Program: Ages 9 and up Ages 12 and up June 10 Uncover the world of nature though Animal Show Literary Elements Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Friday, August 1, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Something More Than Night stories and art. We’ll be learning All Ages Adults Have fun making a duct tape beach Enjoy a picnic lunch outside and by Ian Tregillis about color, weather, space and the Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21 - August 2 bag, using awesome patterned tape discuss the latest books you’ve read. wonderful creatures that share this See page 5 for details. July 8 Fill out a book review form each week to give it a fashionable, eye-popping Bring a sandwich, we’ll supply drinks world with us. Simulacron-3 to be entered into our weekly look. These bags look great, are tough, and dessert. Registration required. by Daniel F. Galouye giveaway drawing. waterproof, and really for the beach! Mad Scientists Teens & Tweens Ice Cream in a Bag August 12 Anime and Manga Club Ages 10 and up New Earth Trio Ages 9 and up Robodyssey Rite of Passage Tuesdays June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Ages 12 and up Wednesday, August 6, 3 – 4 p.m. Adults Ages 10 and up by Alexei Panshin 2 p.m. Thursdays, June 12, July 10, August 14 Shake a bag of cream and sugar inside Saturday, July 26, 2 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2:30 – 5 p.m. What makes soda pop? We’ll be 3 - 5 p.m. a bag of rock salt, and in five minutes See page 3 for details. See page 5 for details. making our own soda to find out—and Watch and discuss anime series and you have a batch of homemade ice Fourth Thursday Evening Book flying airplanes, racing rockets and practice drawing Manga with a cream! Mix in your own personal Discussion Group hearing some great stories about professional Manga artist. The group favorite. Registration required (Bring a inventing good stuff. will also work on creating Manga towel or thick gloves- the process Thursdays Kids and Families pages. Drop in if you can’t make the creates temperatures well below whole session. freezing.) 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Teddy Bear Time Professor Malcolm Returns June 26 Ages 12 – 36 months Pre-K – Grade 3 People of the Book Thursdays, June 5, 12, July 3, 10, Wednesday, July 2, 6:30 p.m. See page 5 for details. Teen Book Chat: Dinner and Discussion by Geraldine Brooks August 7, 14, 10:30 a.m. Grades 9 and up July 24 Books, songs and felt board fun for you Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Family Movie Night and your toddler. Enjoy a night out with awesome books and a pizza. Registration is required. Songs of Willow Frost All Ages by Jamie Ford The first eight to register will receive a free copy of the book! Lego Club Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. August 28 Ages 8 - 12 Come in your PJs, bring a snack, a June 17 pillow and blanket, and join us for The Goldfinch Mondays June 9, July 14, August 11, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie movie night! Call the library for more by Donna Tartt 4 p.m. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm information. A box full of little plastic blocks can town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written. become rockets, castles, robots or --Amazon See page 7 for details whatever you can envision. Our Kids Quilt monthly quests and themed Family July 22 challenges will help you exercise your Fridays, July 11, July 18, 2 – 4 p.m. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Ancestry.com 101 imagination. Come learn to make a simple tied Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, patchwork quilt. We will supply the Adults her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at needles, thread and cloth; you supply Friday June 6, 10:15 - 12 noon The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten. --Goodreads the labor. All ages are welcome, but Explore your family tree at the library All Ages you must be able to thread a needle and let us help you discover who you Thursday, June 19, 6:30 p.m. August 19 and tie a knot to take this class. are. Haddon is offering a beginner’s See page 4 for details. This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel class in genealogy using the in-library His twin brother gravely ill, sixteen-year old Victor Frankenstein embarks on a treacherous search for the forbidden Elixir of database AncestryLibrary.com. Life. Elizabeth, his beautiful cousin, secretly loved by both brothers accompanies Victor. Impossible odds, dangerous Space is limited, registration is required. alchemy, and a bitter love triangle threaten their quest at every turn. --Amazon 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. Professor Malcolm’s Returns Our Books Go FAR!!! Grades K – 3 Family Adults Adults Monday, June 23, 6:30 p.m. June – August Summer Music Festival Bowling the Wii Way See page 5 for details. All summer we will be collecting post Adults cards and pictures of our books in cool New Earth Trio - Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. • Joyful Noise - Wednesday, June 25, 7 p.m. places. For every entry you will be Fridays, June 6, 20, July 11, 25 and P.J. Math Party The Gabriels - Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. August 8, 22, 2:30 p.m. entered to win a prize at the end of Grades K – 3 the summer. See page 3 for details. Beginners are welcome as we bowl and Thursday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. play Wii games for fun and excercise. Don’t let math take a slide this summer. Science Centers We will be hosting a very special P.J. Family Fourth of July Party Jewelry Craft NJ Rope Paranormal party with fun math games and stories. Grades Pre-K – 5 Grades Pre-K – 5 June 23 – August 1 Teens and Adults Refreshments will be served. Have you ever made your own Wednesday, July 2, 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 16, 2:30 p.m. Kids & Families Monday, June 30, 6:30 p.m. crystals? Each week we will be Campfire Fun Patriotic crafts and snacks! Bejewel Yourself! NJ Researchers of Paranormal Evidence Lego Club demonstrating a cool new science Families of all ages (NJROPE) offers a program where you Ages 6 – 13 experiment. All experiments will be on Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m. Model Magic Movie & Pizza Afternoon can view their equipment, ask questions July 2 and August 13, 6:30 p.m. display with instructions on how to Snacks, stories, and fun! Grades Pre-K – 5 Families of all ages and view evidence they’ve collected. Each month we will have a theme to recreate them at home. Wednesday, July 9, 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 23, 30, 2:30 p.m. challenge the imagination. Professor Malcolm Returns Make and Take! Snacks and fun for all! Joyful Noise Grades Pre-K – 5 Call for movie titles. Family Dragons & Dreams Wednesday, June 11, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m. Grades K – 5 Teens & Tweens See page 5 for details. See page 3 for details. Monday, July 7, 2:30 p.m. Crafty Tweens – DUCT it! See page 4 for details. Grades 4 -12 Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Mainstage Center of the Arts Wednesday, June 4, 6:30 p.m. Grades Pre-K – 5 Family Family Movie Extravaganza – Make some cool duct tape crafts! Wednesday, June 18, 3:30 p.m. Merchantville's Tuesday, July 22, 7 p.m. Movie, Craft & Snacks See page 4 for details. youngest See page 3 for details. Family Book Bites AUTHOR VISIT patrons surround Saturday, July 12, 1 p.m. Grades 6- 12 Wednesday, June 18, 4 p.m. Candy Sushi themselves with Tired of the summer heat…ready to let it Grades Pre-K – 5 go? Do you want to build a snowman? Author Claribel Ortega will visit our the 2014 Summer Wednesday, June 25, 2:30 p.m. Book Club Come to the library to cool off as we library to discuss her upcoming Young Make, Eat and Take! Reading prize create a winter wonderland and watch Adult series “The Empire Witches”. baskets! Third Thursday Book Chat a very special movie. We will serve up Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. some cool snacks and make a craft. Teen Movie Day @ the Library Grades 6 – 12 Literacy Volunteers See page 6 for details. Hula Hooping Saturday, June 28, 2 p.m. Member Libraries of Camden County Ages 7 -12 Cool off with a hot movie as we watch Marie Fleche - Berlin Boro Monday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. the second installment in the Hunger Volunteers are needed to help local See page 4 for details. Games trilogy. Light refreshments. Preschool Story Time adults speak and understand English or improve their reading and Kids and Families Story Time with AUTHOR visit Robodyssey Ages 2 ½ - 5 Grades 4 – 12 math skills. Toddler Time Ages 3 – 5 Thursday, June 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 6 p.m. Ages 18 - 36 months with caregiver Tuesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. Are you ready for preschool? Get ready for No experience necessary! See page 5 for details. Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, Lois Crook will be sharing a very special circle time at preschool with this story time filled 10:30 a.m. story about the most unlikely place a with stories, songs, finger plays, and a simple Stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime. bird can make its nest. We will be Candy Sushi craft chosen especially for you. Sign up for our free Tutor Training Workshop having a snack and decorating bird Grades 4 – 8 Five Thursdays beginning Wiggles & Giggles houses to take home. Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make (and eat some) Thursday, July 10 6:15 - 8:45 p.m. Ages birth – 18 months with caregiver delicious candy sushi. Vogelson Regional Branch Library Fridays, June 13, 27, July 25, August 8, Animal Show 10:30 a.m. Family MythBusters @ the Library Learn more by calling Stories, songs, and playtime. Tuesday, August 5, 2:30 p.m. John McPeak - Berlin Township See page 5 for details. Grades 4 – 8 Literacy Volunteers of Camden County Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Preschool Story Time Story Time (856) 772-1636 ext. 7331 or visiting our website Put some cool myths to the test…can Ages 2 ½ - 5 Ages 3 - 5 http://lva.camdencountylibrary.org pop rocks and soda really explode your Tuesdays, June 17, July 22, August 12, Miss Janet will be returning in the Fall. stomach?Can a substance be both a 10:30 a.m. liquid and a solid? Find out as we get Stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft. messy and have some fun. 16 13 Ferry Avenue continued Hula Hooping All ages RU Curious? Kitchen Science for Friday, August 8, 3p.m. Kids See page 4 for details. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch Ages 6-11 Please register for all programs in advance beginning three weeks prior to start date. Wednesday, July 23, 30, 11 a.m. End of Summer Reading Party Simple science experiments using a All ages SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-225-6807. variety of common kitchen items such Thursday, August 21, 3 p.m. popcorn, marshmallows, and baking After all that reading, it’s time for soda. We will even play “smellers” summer reading prizes to be awarded bingo! Limit 20 participants. and… for ICE CREAM!! Fizz! Boom! Glop! Ready, Set, Go…To Kindergarten! Adults Ages 5 and up Kindergarten Tuesday, August 5, 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 10:30 a.m. Computer Basics Workshops Did you know you can make Celebrate going to Kindergarten with Learn the basics in our free computer classes homemade floam & flubber? Join us Ms. Lisa! Calm those first day jitters with at this fun mini science camp. Limit 20 stories, songs, a simple craft and treat. Must register for individual classes participants. Making rainbows during a snow storm at the Ferry Avenue Library on January 11. Under the Sea Party All ages Thursday, August 7, 3 p.m. Get “hooked” on books with stories about whales, turtles, the ocean, and more. Make an ocean themed craft, play a game, enjoy a snack.

Colette Bogie’s Animal Show All ages Monday, August 11, 4 p.m. See page 5 for details.

Kids enjoy our new AWE computers at the June Ferry Avenue branch, received in March Getting Started With Computers August through a generous donation by John Langan Wednesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Judith Nadell. The computers are pre- Getting Started With Computers loaded with hundreds of children’s learning MS Word 2010 - Beginning Wednesday, August 6, 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. and literacy games and activities. Wednesday, June 11, 12 -2 p.m. Summer Computer Workshop Wrap-Up MS Word 2010 - Intermediate Wednesday, August 20, 12 noon - 2 p.m. Systemwide Camden Wednesday, June 18, 12 noon - 2 p.m. Computer Practice Sessions County Animal Shelter MS Excel 2010 - Beginning Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Wednesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. August 7, 21, 10 a.m. – 12 noon Use this structured practice time to reinforce what Summer Donation Drive July you’ve been learning in your workshops. Mouse Getting Started With Computers and keyboard skills required. Help make a wish come true for the animals this summer! Wednesday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Camden County Animal Shelter is always in need of items for the many animals they help. Please support the animals this summer by dropping off any of the following items at any of the Email Basics Wednesday, July 9, 12 noon – 2 p.m. eight branches of the Camden County Library System . We will be collecting donations throughout the summer months. Job Seek Like a Librarian Wednesday, July 16, 12 noon – 2 p.m. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Computadora Básica en Español MS Excel 2010 - Beginning Miércoles, Junio 11, Julio 9, Agosto 6, Canned and dry Cat Food • Canned and dry Dog Food Wednesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dog Toys – Kongs, Boomerballs, and Nylabones Aprenda los conceptos básicos en nuestras clases MS Excel 2010 - Intermediate Cat Toys – Pipe cleaners, feather wands, stretch and scratch boards, and mirrors Wednesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. de computación gratis. Registrarse para las clases Cat Treats, Dog Treats individuales. Cat Litter (non-clumping) Old bedding (sheets, towels, blankets)

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.

LegoMania Science Quiz Challenge Wii Day Ages 5 and up Ages 8 -10 Ages 12 - 18 Adults Kids, Teens &Tweens Wednesdays, July 9, 30 Adult Monday, June 30, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Anime Plus 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. An afternoon of super science trivia, Drop by and play some Nintendo Wii. Microsoft Word and Families Wednesdays, August 6, 20, 1 - 2 p.m. Thursdays, June 12, July 10, with fun prizes! Bring your friends and make new Monday, June 9, 10 a.m. August 21, 4 – 7:30 p.m. Bracelet Making Make new friends while you create ones! Tuesdays, July 15, August 12, 10 a.m. Ages 6 and up and play with Legos provided by the Love anime? Old enough to vote? Hula Hooping Overview of the basic functions of Perfect! Meet other fans, watch Tuesday, June 10, 3:30 p.m. library Ages 7 - 12 Acting Seminar Microsoft Word. Begin to create episodes, and compare notes on all Wednesday, July 9, August 6, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 11 a.m. Ages 12 - 18 letters and other documents. things anime. Join the latest craze in bracelet Family Movie Day See page 4 for details. Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 5 p.m. making with colored bands! All Ages See page 5 for details. Gmail Writers Open House Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2 p.m. Professor Malcolm Returns Tuesday, June 10, 10 a.m. Board Game and Trivia Day Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Beat the heat this Summer with family Ages 3 - 8 Mondays, July 14, August 11, 10 a.m. Ages 7 and up Meet with other local authors, poets, friendly movie. Check with Ms. Lisa for Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m. Learn the basics of setting up and Thursday, June 12, 3:30 p.m. and illustrators to network and titles. See page 5 for details. using Gmail. By the end of the Tuesday, July 8, August 19 3:00 p.m. empower each other to take your session you will have your own email Play a board game or do some trivia Drop-in Storytime work to the next level. account. The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show with friends! Ages 5 and up All ages Symphony in C Internet and Database Tuesdays, July 15, 29, August 12, Wednesday, July 16, 11 a.m. Evening Storytime Wednesday, August 6, 6 p.m. Searching 10:30 - 11:15 See page 4 for details. Ages 5 and up Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and See page 3 for details. NEW! Monday, June 23, August 25 Monday, June 16, July 14, August 4, a simple game or craft. Each week 10 a.m. Fizz, Boom…Food 6 p.m. will be a different theme. Tuesday, July 27, 10 a.m. Ages 6 - 8 Stories, songs, fingerplays and Learn basic research skills using the Monday, July 28, 3:30 p.m. a snack! Internet and library databases. Drop-in Craft Day Use your imagination to make sushi Ages 5 and up that looks like the real thing, but with Summer Reading Celebration! Creating Resumes using Tuesdays, July 15, 29, August 12 Kids & Families sweet treats! All ages 11:30 -12:30 p.m. Microsoft Templates Fizz Boom Stories NEW! Wednesday, June 18 , 3:30 p.m. Use beads and other items to make Ages 3 - 5 Animal Show Tuesdays, June 24, August 26, Sign up for Summer Reading, get your Movie Magic Nights are a hit at the fun creations. Mondays, June 16, July 21, All ages 10 a.m. reading log and start reading! Read Downtown Branch! Isabella Mercado August 18, 11 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, 10 a.m. anything! Read anywhere! For every (left) was the Frozen DVD raffle winner in The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Stories and crafts. See page 5 for details. Create a basic professional resume hour of reading, you can earn a March and the Joshua sisters, Alette and All ages using templates on the library chance at a prize. The more you Abria, brought Frozen-inspired drawings Wednesday, July 16, 4 p.m. Friday Fizz and Fun computers. read, the more chances to win! with them. See page 4 for details. Ages 6 - 8 Children not yet reading on their own Fridays June 20, July 18, are encouraged to participate! See Animals with Bad Reputations August 15, 3: 30 p.m. Teens & Tweens Ms. Lisa for details. Chill out at the Library The Gabriels All ages Friday afternoons are full of games Tuesday, July 22, 2 p.m. and fun! Ages 12 - 18 All Ages Professor Malcolm Returns Saturday, July 12, 1 p.m. See page 4 for details. Tuesdays, June 10, July 15, All Ages See page 3 for details. Fizz, Boom…Craft August 5, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2 p.m. Ages 6 - 8 It’s Summer Time! Let’s hang out, See page 5 for details. Wednesdays, June 25, July 23, August listen to music, play video games, Camden County College 27, 3:30 p.m. draw and more. Great way to meet Jazz Ensemble Make something awesome with our new friends and stay cool! Adults supplies, or bring your own! Saturday, July 26, 1 p.m. Takashi Teen Anime Club See page 3 for details. Animals with Bad Reputations Ages 12 - 18 Ages 5 - 12 Tuesdays, June 17, July 22, Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. 5 - 6:30 p.m. See page 4 for details. Watch the latest episodes, discuss your favorite manga, and meet new Luren Huerta, Yamil Huerta, Dom Colon, friends. and Isabella Mercado enjoying the new early learning gaming computers at the Downtown Branch on 3/24/14.

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.

The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Book Sale Boot Camp South County Scrapbookers New Earth Trio Teens and Tweens Grades 5 and up Grades 5 and up Adults Meet-Up All ages Wednesday, July 2, 6 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 4 - 5 p.m. Adults Friday, June 20, 7 p.m. Lego Maniacs Mahjong Players Meet-Up See page 4 for details. Must attend this program to volunteer Fridays, June 20, July 18, August 15 See page 3 for details. Grades 5 and up Adults at our annual tween/teen-run book 5 – 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, June 12, July 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, Book Buddies sale in August. Learn about giving Like to scrapbook but never have The Gabriels Join our Lego Maniacs party. Your 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 Grades 5 to 12 good customer service, and what enough space? Come to the library, All ages awesome creation is showcased in our Fridays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, Thursday, July 10, August 7, 4 - 5 p.m. requirements you need for that first job spread out, and relax. Bring a snack to Friday, August 1, 7 p.m. display case. Those in 8th Grade and 25. August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, noon – 4 p.m. Teen volunteers read to younger experience. Community service credit share and meet other scrapbookers. See page 3 for details. above earn community service credit partners. given for this session. The library is a great place to meet and for helping at this program. play the afternoon away. Bring your Teen Tuesday mahjong sets or join in with other The "Tired Eyes" Book Club Summer Reading 2014 Kickoff players. We supply the space. Grades 6 -12 Grades 6 and up Brownie Book Bites Adults Tuesday, July 15, 4 - 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 8 Ms. Sharon, Volunteer Recruiter and Grades 7 – 12 Yoga for Adults Meet Ms. Caribel Ortega, author of the 7 – 8:45 p.m. Youth Coordinator at Good Samaritan Adults Skinwalker's Apprentice, a novella from Thursday, July 31 Hospice, will show us how to make a Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21, July 12, 19, the upcoming Emerald Kipp series. Ms. The “Tired Eyes” are on a summer hiatus, but there is plenty to craft for the patients there. 4 - 5 p.m. August 2, 9, 10:30 a.m. - noon Ortega will have a book signing after No class on July 5 and August 16 read on the beach! her discussion, where you will be able Robodyssey I, Witness Join Shawn Swift and Audrey Hannum Lisa Scottoline’s The Accused; Kate Morton’s The Secret Keeper; to purchase her books. for some mind calming and body Grades 6 and up by Norah McClintock Piper Kerman’s Orange is the New Black; stretching yoga. Wear comfortable Wednesday, July 16, 3 - 5:30 p.m. and Mike Deas Cheryl Strayed’s Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail; Teen Advisory Board Meeting clothes and bring a mat or beach Learn how to talk to a robot! Working and Susannah Cahalan’s Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness. Grades 5 and up towel. Class will be conducted without in teams, you will learn the language Thursdays, June 19, July 24, 4 - 5 p.m. Boone and Andre witness a socks or shoes. All levels of experience, and programs to get your robot See you in September! New members are always welcome. Get involved at the library. Help plan violent murder and agree not to including beginners, are welcome. moving. There will be some friendly library programs, discuss books, make mention it. The killers have a robot competition near the end of the Lego creations, work at our annual session. Registration is limited to 24. different idea and come after South County YarnBalls Summer Book Sale, read with the See page 5 for details. Boone and his friends, killing two Adults younger kids and most of all, have fun. of them. Mondays, June 30, July 28, August 25 Participants earn volunteer hours for Teen Tuesday With Ms. Barbara Tuesdays, June 10, July 8, August 12 attending a meeting. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Grades 5 - 12 Meet a great group of people who Tuesday, July 22, 4 - 5 p.m. Hip-Hop Partee Acting Seminar enjoy all things yarn. New members of Make a cool craft with Ms. Barbara. Grades 5 and up Grades 6 -12 Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. any skill level are always welcome. Wednesday, June 25, Join Romeo and his Hip-Hop group for Registration is not required. Please Thursday, June 26, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. an awesome Dance Par-tee! bring your own supplies. See page 5 for details. One Stroke Painting Class Adults Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, August 13, 27, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Must bring your own supplies. See library staff for supply list, which will also Renovations at be announced by the instructor at the Bellmawr end of each class for the next class. South Jersey Writers Group Adults Tuesdays, June 17, July 15, August 19 The Bellmawr Branch has a new look. 7 - 8:45 p.m. New computer furniture has given the Meet other aspiring writers, share your library a more open feel. The addition of writing, and learn creative writing skills. seven new computers in the adult area New members welcome. and one more in the children’s area has reduced waiting time and helped us to Two industrious puzzle masters, Jaseem Henning-Genery and DeVion meet the demand for computer services. Henning-Genery, completed South County's community puzzle.

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.

Hula Hooping Kids & Families Sensory Story Time Dressed to Mess Adults Kids and Families All ages All ages Ages 4 - 8 Tuesday, July 1, 3 p.m. It was Made at the Library! Sip & Mingle Coffee Break Summer Reading Program Saturdays, June 14, July 12, August 23 Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 10, July 8, August 12, See page 4 for details. Tweens and Teens Grades Pre-K – Grade 5 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 11 - 12:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ongoing Read on your own to be eligible for This story time, which is open to all Tuesday, July 22, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Stop in for a cup of coffee and a tasty The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Join the Maker Movement at your prize drawings throughout the summer. children, is especially geared to Celebrate Summer Reading with treat while you look for a book, read a All ages library. Sign out a Maker Kit and make Sign up begins June 16. children with sensory integration issues. simple crafts. magazine and chat with staff. Wednesday, July 2, 6 - 6:45 p.m. it in the library or take one of our If your child has difficulty sitting See page 4 for details. Maker on the Go Kits and make it at Story Time with Snow White through one of the library's other story Little Gamers’ Hour home. Visit the Reference Desk for kits Tuesday, June 17, 4 p.m. times, or is just more comfortable in a Ages 5 – 8 Summer Book Club and information. Library Detectives Book Club Snow White visits the library for stories small, interactive story time, this Fridays, June 27, July 25, August 22, Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. and songs. Grades 3 - 5 program of stories, songs, and 5 - 6 p.m. Thursdays, July 3, 17, 31, 4 p.m. Family Frenzy activities with Miss Candace may be Get your game on! Enjoy a special Toddler Tales Share your favorite book with others. Ages 3 and up just what you need. Registration hour of gaming for those under 9. June 11 Games, snacks and crafts included. Tuesday, June 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 18 - 36 months, with caregiver required. This program is for those too young The October List Tuesdays, July 8, August 5, 1:30 – 4 p.m. Mondays, June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, for Calling All Gamers! by Jeffrey Deaver 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Professor Malcolm Returns Turn off all your electronic devices and Bouncing Babies and Books Pre-K – Grade 3 come play board games as a family! Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Babies up to 18 months Play-Doh Play Date Tuesday, July 8, 3 p.m. Board games will be available for all July 30 Tuesdays, June 17, July 1, 15, 29, Those who no longer eat Play-Doh – Crafts See page 5 for details. ages. We have everything from Unleashed August 12, 26, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Age 10 Grades 1 – 4 Chutes and Ladders to Clue. by David Rosenfelt Join Miss Candace for a half hour of Saturday, June 28, 3 - 4 p.m. Mondays, June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Book Buddies Special Afternoon Family Frenzy in July finger play, music, crafts, and stories. Skip the mess at home and play with 3:30 p.m. Grades K - 3 and August! During the second half hour, babies Play-Doh at the library. We supply the See page 6 for details Make beautiful crafts with seasonal Thursday, July 10, August 7, 4 - 5 p.m. are welcome to stick around and dough and the tools, you supply the materials. Teen volunteers read to younger kids. Toddler Tunes and Tales discover new toys while making new imagination! The Gabriels Ages 18 - 30 months I Scream, You Scream -- Let's Have friends. Stories and activities are Monday, June 30, 7 p.m. PJ Story Time Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, chosen especially for our littlest Professor Malcolm Returns See page 3 for details. Ages 2 - 6 Ice Cream! August 6, 20, 10:30 - 11 a.m. patrons, but all children who enjoy All Ages Tuesdays, June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, All ages Calling all toddlers! You are growing stories and music are welcome! Tuesday, July 1, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Friday, July 18, 3 p.m. up and need a story time just for you. See page 5 for details. Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Celebrate summer's favorite treat at Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays Milk and Cookies Story Time our annual make-your-own sundae chosen especially for you. Families Scare Yourself Silly Babies' Playtime festival. Ice Cream + Toppings = Wednesdays, June 18, July 30, Ages Birth - 18 months, with caregiver Yummy treat! Registration a must! Whimsical Wednesdays Ages 4 - 8 August 27, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, Ages 2 ½ - 5 years Meg’s Melodies Wear your p.j.s and bring your lovey to Do you like scary stories? Join Miss 30, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, Families this family story time with Miss Janet for some of her favorite scary Stories, songs and fingerplays followed August 6, 20, 11:30 - noon Wednesday, July 23, 3 p.m. Candace! Munch on a sweet treat stories and “Scare Yourself Silly.” by free play. Are you ready for preschool? Get while listening to bedtime stories. See page 3 for details. ready for circle time at preschool with Lego maniacs at work at Bellmawr Library. Discovering Dinosaurs Story Time this story time filled with stories, songs, My Backyard is for the Birds Dragons & Dreams and finger plays especially for you. Ages 5 – 12 Ages 3 - 5 Grades K - 5 Ages 6 – 13 Wednesday, July 16, 11 a.m. - noon Thursdays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Friday, August 1, 3 p.m. Monday, June 23, 6 – 7 p.m. LEGO Block Party See page 4 for details. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. See page 5 for details. Attention, young bird watchers! Meet Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Ages 6 – 13 Jennifer Scardino, author of My Summer Games Extravaganza Fridays, June 13, July 11, August 8 Hula Hooping backyard is for the Birds: A Guide to Ages 7 – 18 All ages 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. the Most Common Northeastern Birds Bellmawr Summer Clearance Book Sale Monday through Friday, August 18,19, 20, 21, 22, Thursday, July 17, 1 - 2 p.m. 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, Join us for an evening of building with for the Young Backyard Birdwatcher. LEGOs! Bring your imagination and See page 4 for details. 10:30 a.m. to closing Learn more about our feather friends All ages Beat the heat and the dog days of summer. Bring build whatever comes to mind. You and do a fun nature craft. Thursday, August 14, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. your friends and spend the day playing games. can bring a friend to build with you or Puzzles, board games and cards will be available. meet a new building buddy. Friday, August 15, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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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 Kids & Families continued Dragons & Dreams Pooh Party Short Story Discussion Literary Cafe Book Chat Grades K – All Ages Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Book Break Friday, August 1 Saturday, August 16, 3 – 4 p.m. Take part in thought-provoking discussions of All Ages 11:30 a. m. - 12:30 p.m. Winnie the Pooh is having a birthday, contemporary short stories. This program is in June 26 Friday, July 18, 4 – 4:30 p.m. See page 5 for details. and Miss Candace is throwing a party! conjunction with Kennedy Eldermed. Each month’s Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Take a break from the summer heat We’ll be reading some Pooh stories story can be obtained at the Information Desk on Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously with a “cool” story time. Miss before breaking out to explore Pooh the first floor. survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by Candace provides the stories, fun, air games and crafts. Bring your favorite his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy conditioning, and healthy snack. character from Winnie the Pooh for June 10 friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Av- the Pooh Toss! The Cactus by O Henry. enue, disturbed by schoolmates and tormented by his longing for his mother, he clings to the Robodyssey Back to School Skin Care and July 8 one thing that reminds him of her. Grades 4 & up Make Up Tips for Teens The Story Of An Hour by Kate Chopin. Teens & Tweens It was Made at the Library! Monday, July 14, 3:30 – 6 p.m. Grades 8 – 12 July 31 Tweens and Teens See page 5 for details. Saturday, August 9, 3 p.m. August 12 Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey Ongoing Tammy Crump from Mary Kay will be The Man Who Disliked Cats by P.G. Wodehouse. by the countess of Carnarvon Come in and join the Maker here to talk to teens about skin care Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey tells the Hula Hooping and make up tips. Make going back story behind Highclere Castle, the real-life inspiration Movement! Sign out a Maker Kit and Ages 7 – 18 to school less stressful. Parents or legal and setting for Julian Fellowes's Emmy Award-winning make it in the library, or take one of Thursday, July 17, 1 - 2 p.m. PBS show Downton Abbey, and the life of one of its most our Maker on the Go Kits and make it See page 4 for details. guardians will need to sign a famous inhabitants, Lady Almina, the 5th at home. Visit the Reference Desk for permission form. Countess of Carnarvon. Drawing on a rich store of ma- kits and information. terials from the archives of Highclere Castle. LEGO Block Party August 28 Ages 6 – 13 A Gesture of Life by Chang-rae Lee Fridays, June 13, July 11, August 8 Acting Workshop The story of a proper man, an upstanding citizen who 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ages 9 – 18 has come to epitomize the decorous values of his New Join us for an evening of building with Wednesday, July 2, 9, 1 – 2 p.m. York suburban town. Courteous, honest, LEGOs! Bring your imagination and hardworking, and impenetrable, Franklin Hata, a Japan- Wednesday, July 9, 11 a.m. Real Life Reads Book Club build whatever comes to mind. You ese man of Korean birth, is careful never to overstep his can bring a friend to build with you or Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. boundaries and to make his neighbors comfortable in meet a new building buddy. Mr. Malcolm shares his skill with teens! Have his presence June 17 fun putting together a play of Dr. Jekyll and My Backyard is for the Birds Mr. Hyde with a final performance for friends The Autobiography of a Tibetan Monk The Serial Reader Book Club Ages 6 – 13 by Palden Gyatso Monday, June 23, 6 – 7 p.m. and family on the last day. Palden Gyatso became an ordained Buddhist monk Tuesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Attention, young bird watchers! Meet during a time of great political upheaval in Tibet. His story is a testimony to the strength of the human spirit. June 24 Jennifer Scardino, author of My The Godfather by Mario Puzo backyard is for the Birds: a guide to Random Acts of Poetry in South County's Teen Area. Inviting the most common northeastern birds teens to contribute to Push-Pin Poetry. July 15 The ambitions of Italian-American patriarch Vito Corleone extract a brutal price from his family in for the young backyard birdwatcher. Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific in a Raft by Thor Heyerdahl mid-twentieth century New York City. Learn more about our feather friends In 1947, six men set sail from Peru on a balsa wood raft and do a fun nature craft. to prove prehistoric South American seafarers could have reached Polynesia. A three month adventure filled July 22 with whales, sharks, and storms! The Thicket by Joe R. Lansdale Calling All Gamers In early twentieth-century Texas, Jack must grow-up fast Ages 9 – 18 August 19 when catastrophe strikes and his little sister Fridays, June 27, July 25, August 22 is kidnapped. Elizabeth and Hazel: Two Women of Little Rock 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. by David Margolick Teens take over at 6:30 p.m. and The story of two separate lives unexpectedly linked after August 26 game for two hours! Your library has the September 1957 photograph in front of Little Rock Powers of Arrest by Jon Talton the game systems and the games! High School capturing the anguish of desegregation. Cincinnati homicide Detective Will Borders and Nurse Bring your hand held games and Cheryl Beth Wilson team-up again to stop a sadistic killer connect with other Nintendo DS who is stalking a peaceful college campus. players. Yu Gi Oh card players are welcome to bring their cards and meet up with other players.

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Card Designing Workshop Adult Book Clubs Adults Adults Wednesdays, June 4, July 16, Haddon Township Focus Group: ESL August 13, 7 p.m. Conversation Class Make beautiful graduation cards for Book Adults June, wedding cards for July and get Fourth Thursday Evening August 28 July 8 Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, well cards for August. All materials Clubs Book Discussion Group The Goldfinch Simulacron-3 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, provided. 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. by Donna Tartt by Daniel F. Galouye 10:30 - 12 noon Taken in by a wealthy family Galouye's 1964 novel of virtual Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, Open Mic Night Short Story Discussion friend after surviving an reality, time travel and murder in 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. June 26 accident that killed his mother, a synthetic 1937 "New Orleans" Adults People of the Book 10: 30 - 12 noon Fridays, June 6, July 11, August 1, Take part in thought-provoking discussions thirteen-year-old Theo Decker brilliantly anticipates science Focus on practical topics and of contemporary short stories. Program is by Geraldine Brooks tries to adjust to life on fiction's cyberpunks, who were 7 - 8 p.m. Offered a coveted job to pronunciation. Have fun and meet A featured poet will read from his or in conjunction with Kennedy ElderMed. Park Avenue. to come decades later. It was people from all over the world. No Each month’s story can be obtained at first analyze and conserve a the basis of the 1994 film The her work, then others can share their priceless Sarajevo Haggadah, registration required. works with other poets. floor Information Desk. Thirteenth Floor which itself an Australian rare-book expert anticipated The Matrix. discovers a series of tiny artifacts Adult Anime & Manga Club South Jersey Yarners June 10, The Cactus by O Henry , The Story Of An Hour in the volume's ancient binding Ages 16 and up Adults July 8 The Speculative Reader : August 12 by Kate Chopin. that reveal its historically Tuesdays, June 3, July 1, August 5, Fridays, June 6, 20, July 18, August 1, Rite of Passage , The Man Who Disliked Cats significant origins. Science Fiction, Fantasy 6:30 - 8 p.m., August 26, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 15, 7 - 8:45 p.m. August 12 by Alexei Panshin by P.G. Wodehouse and More Share some snacks while we talk about All things yarn! Come with your knitting Mia Havero, member of a July 24 Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. your favorite anime stories and needles, crochet hooks, and yarn. Get closed spaceship society, awaits characters and watch the newest series. Songs of Willow Frost her Rite of Passage. She must your questions answered! All ages and by Jamie Ford levels from beginners to advanced for Real Life Reads Book Group June 10 learn not only the skills that will Yoga Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. Confined to Seattle's Sacred Something More Than Night keep her alive but the deeper informal yarn crafts. Heart Orphanage during the Adults by Ian Tregillis courage to face herself and her Great Depression, a Chinese- Tuesdays June 17, The Autobiography of a Tibetan A fascinating and enjoyable tale world. This 1968 Nebula Award- ElderMed Knitting and American boy becomes June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 7 p.m. Monk by Palden Gyatso of angels (not the Renaissance winning classic has lost none of Crochet Group convinced that a certain movie Recharge and restore the body, mind July 15, Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific in a type, but the four-faced, its relevance, with its keen Adults actress is actually the mother he and soul in a soothing, environment. Raft by Thor Heyerdahl six-winged, cloven-hoofed, exploration of societal Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, has not seen since he was seven August 19, Elizabeth and Hazel: Two flaming sword type), humans, stagnation and the resilience August 13, 27, 1 p.m. years old. Women of Little Rock by David Margolick and a murder that has multiple of youth. Every Minute Counts: How to Share skills and learn new skills while Master Time Management layers, twists and turns, and truths working on individual, group, hospital, that aren't all what they appear Adults The Serial Reader Book Club and community projects. Please bring to be. Wednesday, June 4, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. your own supplies and materials. Tuesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Learn a strategic approach to Completed projects will be accepted overcoming the challenges of at the second meeting of each month. June 24, The Godfather by Mario Puzo successful time management. DeVry July 22, The Thicket by Joe R. Lansdale University staff will help you put your August 26, Powers of Arrest by Jon Talton South County education and career plan into action. The “Tired Eyes” Book Club Literary Café Book Club Monday, September 8 Camden County Library Sysetm Thursdays, 7 p.m. 7 – 8:45 p.m. The “Tired Eyes” are on a summer hiatus, but there is plenty to read on the beach! June 26, Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Spring Book Sale Lisa Scottoline’s The Accused; Kate Morton’s The Secret Keeper; July 31 Our Biggest Spring Book Sale Ever! Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey Piper Kerman’s Orange is the New Black; by the countess of Carnarvon Cheryl Strayed’s Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail; and Susannah Cahalan’s Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness. M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library August 28 A Gesture of Life by Chang-rae Lee 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ. 08043 See you in September! New members are always welcome. See page 8 for details. Friday June 13 - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday June 14 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Over 50,000 Books, CDs, DVDs, Videos, Books-on-Tape 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. Bellmawr Vogelson Adults continued More Decoupage: Creative Crochet and Knit Club Recycling Ages 10 to adult Bellmawr Library Detectives Book Club Move in the Right Direction: Putting Adults Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 20 Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Your Career Goals into Action Thursday, June 19, 2:30 p.m. August 5,12,19, 26, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Adults Repurpose old books, storage files and Bring your current project and make Wednesday, June 11, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. more to make useful and decorative friends as you knit or crochet. June 11 July 30 Acquire the skills needed to create items. All materials provided. Beginners welcome. Bring worsted The October List by Jeffrey Deaver Unleashed by David Rosenfelt your career vision and execute your weight yarn and a size H hook to learn specific goals in your personal and Music with Mark Carroll the basics of crochet. Pay close attention to the clues in this clever Why does an old high school friend, Barry Price, professional life. Presented by DeVry Adults mystery as it moves backward in time over the call Sam Willis out of the blue? Why does he need University staff. Wednesday, June 25, 7 p.m. Haddonfield Cello Society: span of a three-day weekend, from Sunday Sam's financial expertise? Who left a severely See page 3 for details. Song and Dance evening to early Friday morning. injured dog by the roadside? Writing Workshop Adults Adults Scrabble Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 12, July 10, August 14, Adults See page 3 for details. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Fridays, June 27, July 25, August 22, Meet with other writers in a structured, 1 - 3 p.m. Camden County College Jazz supportive setting to create new work Enjoy playing a challenging game of Ensemble or develop current projects. Members Scrabble, with a few friends. Program Adults submit their work and critique other is in conjunction with Kennedy Saturday, July 19, 1 p.m. members' work. To join, please contact Eldermed. See page 3 for details. Shyamoli at [email protected] Breath, Water, Sound Adults Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30 p.m. eReader Drop-in Help Use breathing, water, chanting and Adults yoga to heal body and spirit. Increase Gloucester Township relaxation and energy levels while Saturdays, June 7, July 12, promoting inner silence and self- Third Thursday Book Chat August 9, 2 - 4 p.m. awareness. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Those less agile can Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 25, July 30, August 27, 6 - 8 p.m. use a chair.

June 19 July 17 Patrons are encouraged to bring in August 21 their tablets, smart phones, or other Hunger Games 16 Lighthouse Road- Cedar Night Strangers devices. Staff members will be on by Suzanne Collins Cove Series by Chris Bohjakian hand to walk them through the start In a future North America, where by Debbie Macomber Chip and Emily Linton hope to up process and assist them with any the rulers of Panem maintain Family court judge Olivia rebuild their lives in Northern issues they encounter. The library control through an annual Lockhart becomes front page New Hampshire after Chip, an offers free access to eBooks, digital televised survival competition news when she refuses to grant airline pilot, had to ditch his 70- audiobooks, magazines, music, and pitting young people from each a divorce to a naval officer and seat regional jet in Lake streaming video. Greek and Roman Mythology of the twelve districts against his wife after the death of their Champlain after double engine one another, sixteen-year-old baby and discovers the lives of failure. The result is a powerful NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, JUST Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 Katniss's skills are put to the test her family and friends to be ghost story with a palpable DROP IN!* 7 - 8 p.m. when she voluntarily takes her increasingly complex. sense of place, an unerring No specialized background required! younger sister's place. sense of the demons that drive *Interested patrons are advised to Due to some possibly adult themes, please bring a fully charged device us, and characters we care this program will be for patrons aged 16 and up. about deeply. The difference and should have access to their library card #, library PIN, and any this time? Some of those Learn about Greek and Roman mythology at the library! UPenn professor relevant passwords (email, Apple ID, characters are dead. Peter Struck will give a series of video lectures about a range of topics within Amazon ID, etc)." Greek and Roman mythology including heroes, gods, rituals, and more. We’ve all heard the names - Zeus, Hercules, Venus, - come learn the stories behind the names!

6 23 M. Allan Vogelson Branch 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. Summer Programs SignUp @ camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7360 Professor Malcolm Returns! Legomania Club Art Hour Professor Malcolm brings his one-man Teens & Tweens... Ages 5 – 11 Ages 8 - 12 Kids & Families show to 8 branches of the Camden County Library Saturdays, June 7, 28, Tuesdays, June 10, July 8, August 12, this summer to explore the senses, plants, Acting Seminar with a Play July 19, August 23, 6:30 p.m. SUMMER PLAY GROUPS chemistry and dinosaurs. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Get creative and make unique works for Parents and Caregivers Meet new friends! We provide the For grades pre K to grade three. Monday, July 14, 2:30 – 4 p.m. of art. Each month will feature a toys and books but no organized See branch pages for ages Wednesday, July 30, different activity. programming. Wednesday, June 11, 3:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Merchantville: Bellmawr: Wednesday, August 6, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Read to a Therapy Dog Gloucester Township: Monday, June 23, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26. 6 p.m. TUESDAYS Thursday, August 14, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Ages 5 – 11 Ferry Avenue: Monday, June 30, 2 p.m. Babies Mondays, June 16, July 21, August 18, Tuesday, July 1, 2:30 p.m. Friday, August 29, 6:30 - 8 p.m. South County: Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Ages 1 – 18 months Create and play with Legos 7 – 8 p.m. Haddon Township: Wednesday, July 2, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 5 p.m. Tuesdays, June 24, provided by the library. Use your Read to our therapy dogs and make a Bellmawr : Tuesday, July 8, 3 p.m. July 1, 8,15, 22, 29, craft. Bring your favorite book or Friday, July 11, 3 p.m. imagination or make something Voorhees: South County: August 5,12,19, 26, based on the theme of the day. choose one at the library. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Wednesday, July 2, 11 am, Wednesday, July 9 ,1 am 10 – 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m. Little Duplo Builders Game On! Toddlers Ages 3 - 5 Ages 8 - 12 Dragons & Dreams Ages 18 – 36 months Tuesday, June 17, Wednesday, July 16, Animal Show Monday, June 9, Wednesdays, July 16, Grades K-5 Tuesdays, June 24, All ages August 20, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Learn about the science of fire and July 1, 8,15, 22, 29, Join us for Wii and Xbox360. You're Make new friends while you create Colette Bogie has been ice through a tale of castles, kings August 5,12,19, 26, also welcome to bring a handheld sorceresses, and dragons! and play with Duplo Blocks provided giving rescued animals a 11 – 12 noon device to play in between turns. Wouldn't dragon's breath be an by the library. loving home for over 15 amazing sight to see? Well, get years. Meet her collection FRIDAYS Jump Start Story Time Tinkle Tinkle Little Potty Story Time ready to see it ... feel it ... smell it ... of friendly animals and Babies Ages 12 - 18 months For potty training age children maybe even taste it! This story learn about their needs Ages 1 – 18 months Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, Wednesday, June 18, features interactive science and natural habitats. Fridays, Ongoing, 10 – 11 a.m. August 13, 27 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. experiments with dry ice, flash 10:30 a.m. Celebrate National Potty Training paper, exploding bottles and Toddlers Stories, songs, movements, and Awareness Month with stories, songs, much more. Presented by Ages 18 – 36 months finger plays! Short stay and play and an incentive chart! Sciencetellers of Hillsboro, NJ Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Ongoing 11 – 12 noon afterwards. Registration is for a Haddon Township: Summer Reading Kickoff Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch 3 - month session. Gloucester Township: Monday, July 7, 2:30 p.m Ages 3 - 12 Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m. NO PLAYGROUPS FRIDAY, Voorhees: Monday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. Gloucester Township: Tuesday, August 5, 2:30 p.m. JUNE 13 DUE TO BOOK SALE Little Listener's Lapsit South County: Friday, August 1, 11:30 a.m. Celebrate the start of summer and Ferry Avenue: Monday, August 11, 4 p.m. AND FRIDAY JULY 4th Ages 6 - 12 months Bellmawr: Friday, August 1, 3 p.m. Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, the first day of Summer Reading! August 13, 27 Enjoy summery stories, craft, Kid's Bingo 11:30 a.m. snacks, and sign up for our Grades K - 5 Stories, songs, lifts, and bounces for Summer Reading Program. Thursdays, June 5, July 3, August 7, Robodyssey babies and their caregivers! Short Learn how to talk to a robot! We’ll be covering the basics of robot 6:30 p.m. See branch pages for ages stay and play afterwards. Playing on the Spectrum programming in a class-type setting. Students will work in teams, learning Bring a blanket for sitting and play bingo! Registration is for a Ages 3 - 10 the language and programs necessary to get the robots moving. By the end 3 - month session. Saturdays, June 21, July 5, August 2, Pokemon Fun Night of the session, participants will be ready to join 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon in on some friendly competition. Ages 5 – 11 Make new friends while you create Fridays, June 6, July 11, August 8, Preschool Dance Party and play with Legos in the library. This 6:30 – 8 p.m. Ages 3 - 5 Gloucester Township: Thursday, July 10 , 6 - 8:30 p.m. program is for children with special Trade cards, make a craft, play Wii Thursday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. South County: Monday, July 14, 3:30 - 6 p.m. needs and their families. on the big screen. No valuable cards Come in your party outfits and get Bellmawr: Wednesday, July 16, 3 - 5:30 p.m. please. ready to dance and spin! Haddon Township: Thursday, July 17, 2:30 - 5 p.m. continued on page 25 24 5 Hula Hooping Fizz! BOOM!! Read!!! With Don Vogelson Kids and Families continued Grades 2 - 6 Dougherty Wednesday, July 2, 3:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up See page 4 for details. Wednesday, July 30, 7 p.m. Drop In Toddler Time Local author and storyteller Don System Wide Ages 18 months - 2 years Sciencetellers: Dragons & Dreams Dougherty of Classroom Adventure Mondays, June 23, 30, July 7,14, 21, 28, Grades K - 5 Stories is back with an undercover, FIZZ BOOM READ 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. super-spy, scientific adventure of a Stories, songs, finger plays, and a See page 5 for details. story time. Mad Scientist Don is about coloring sheet! to make all the books in the world Live Action Candy Land disappear so he can become the Animals with Bad Reputations Drop In Preschool Story Time Ages 3 - 8 smartest man in the world. Arrive early Ages 3 - 5 A Visit from Drexel University’s Natural History Museum Wednesday, July 9, 6 p.m. to be part of the story to help foil his Thursdays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, See branch pages for ages Play a game of live action Candy evil plan! 31, 10:30 a.m. Land, where you are the game Slimy? Scary? Sneaky? Separate fact from fiction in this investigation of fascinating animals that Stories, songs, finger plays, and a pieces! Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party coloring sheet! are often misunderstood. Ages 3 - 12 Nilsa Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. • Ferry Avenue: Tuesday, July 22, 2 p.m. Professor Malcolm Returns Friday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. Summer Craft Corner Voorhees: Wednesday, 23, 6:30 p.m. All ages Celebrate the end of another Ages 3 - 8 Friday, July 11, 3 p.m. fantastic Summer Reading Program! Thursdays, June 26, July 10, 24, See page 5 for details. What's the best way to celebrate? Discovering August 7, 3 - 4 p.m. How do we know about dinosaurs? Learn the answers to the With ice cream of course! Make Be an artist at the library this summer. Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Dinosaurs puzzles of paleontology by examining fossils yourself an ice cream sundae and All ages and participating in engaging interactives when Drexel’s receive your very own book for your Sew Together Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m. participation. Our big prize winners will Natural History Museum visits Grades 4 - 8 and Caregiver See page 4 for details. be drawn - will you be one of them? South County: Wednesday, July 16, 11 a.m. Fridays, June 27, July 25, August 22, 7 p.m. Author Visits Afternoon Movies Grab an adult, your sewing machine Grades K - 5 All ages (or needle and thread) and join us for Thursdays, July 17, 31, 2 - 3 p.m. Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 3 p.m. a monthly project! Call the Youth The Fizz, Boom, Read Magic Show Meet a local author and learn about Sit back and enjoy a great family- Services Desk beforehand to check All ages their book. friendly film. Light refreshments will be what supplies are needed. Crazy scientist Brian Richards will share some amazing scientific served. Call for titles. inventions and along the way reveal THE POWER OF READING! Friday Flicks Eager Readers - Summer Edition The show features magic, comedy, story telling, and tons of All Ages Stories with Belle and Snow White Grades K - 2 audience participation. Fridays, July 18, August 15, 6:30 p.m. Ages 2 - 8 Mondays, June 30, July 28, Merchantville: Wednesday, June 18, 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Come in your PJs, bring a pillow and Saturday, August 16, 2 p.m. 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Haddon Township: Thursday, June 19, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. blanket, and join us for movie night! Listen to stories and meet Princesses Hear a story and do an activity Bellmawr: Wednesday, July 2, 6 - 6:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Call the Belle and Snow White. afterwards at this school age drop in Voorhees: Tuesday, July 15, 7 - 7:45 p.m.. Youth Services Desk for movie listings. story time. Nilsa Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Wednesday, July 16, Pizza Party 11 - 11:45 am. Animals With Bad Reputations Ages 4 - 7 Summer Book Swap Ferry Avenue: Wednesday, July 16, 4 - 4:45 p.m. Ages 4 and up Thursday, August 21, 11:30 a.m. Children Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Pizza-themed stories, songs, craft... July 1 - August 30 See page 4 for details. and some cheese pizza to finish! Bring in good condition children's Hula Hooping books during July and receive a ticket Do2gether Family Yoga See branch pages for ages. for each book. Bring your tickets back Get Ready for Kindergarten Ages 3 – 8 Children entering Kindergarten Build coordination and confidence with a hula hoop! The instructor will lead in August and swap them for books Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m. – 12 noon the class through a warm-up, teach a series of hoop skills, and involve everyone in others have brought in. Fall 2014 Bring your family, a towel or yoga mat, Thursday, August 28, 11a.m. hoop-themed games. Hoops will be provided by the instructor. and your imagination. Play With Your Food: Kitchen Shake away first day of school jitters! Bellmawr: Tuesday, July 1, 3 p.m. Science Stories, songs, and activities to get us Voorhees: Wednesday, July 2, 3:30 p.m. Grades K - 5 ready for school! Nilsa Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch: Saturday, July 5, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, July 1, 15, 29, 3:30 p.m. Gloucester: Monday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. Fizz Boom Yum! Learn the science Haddon Township: Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. behind making playdough, ice cream, South County: Thursday, July 17, 1 p.m. and solar-oven smores! Ferry Avenue: Friday, August 8, 3 p.m. Dress for mess. Vogelson continued on page 26 4 25 Teens & Tweens SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL Grades 6 - 12 MovieMondays, Making June 30, July 7, 14, Mondays 21, 28, 7 p.m. Are you interested in filming a video to be showcased in our Fifth Annual M. Allan Vogelson Library Teen Film Festival, but are new to film making? Are you a movie making mastermind and want to share your knowledge and experience? Join us for our five week Movie Making Mondays series.

June 30: Film Festival Information and FAQ session. • July 7: Film Editing • July 14: Animation July 21: Script Writing • July 28: Group Discussion and Feedback

Crafternoons Teen Volunteer Boot Camp Grades 6 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 Tuesdays, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m. • Tuesday, June 10, 4 p.m. Drop by The Corner for this weekly make and take craft. Thursday, June 12, 7 p.m. • Wednesday, July 2, 7 p.m. Supplies will be available from 4 - 5:30 p.m. July 1: DIY Sharpie Mugs Do you want to volunteer at the library this summer? All interested teens July 8: Jewelry Making must sign up and complete a Teen Volunteer Boot Camp session. July 15: Duct Tape Crafts • July 22: Painting Please call Christen at the Youth Services Desk with any questions. July 29: Altered Composition Books

Teen Video Contest Grades 6 - 12 Are you interested in filming a video to be showcased in our Fifth Annual M. Allan Vogelson Library Teen Film Festival? Information packets and contest forms can be picked up at the Youth Services Desk starting Monday, June 23. Videos will be judged and viewed at our Red Carpet Event being held Tuesday, August 19, at 6:30 p.m. in The Corner. Video submissions are due Friday, August 15. Teen Video Contest and Interested in making a short film, but new to film making? Sign up for Movie Making Mondays starting June 30. Film Festival See above for information, dates and times.

Fifth Annual M. Allan Vogelson Library Teen Film Festival All Ages Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 p.m. Watch our teen-submitted movies in The Corner. Meet the teen directors and watch as their films are showcased and judged by our panel.

Sew Fantastic Crochet and Knit Club Teen Lock-In Grades 6 - 12 Ages 10 to adult Grades 6 - 12 Thursdays, July 3,10,17, 24, 31 Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, Saturday, July 12, 6 - 9 p.m. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. August, 6, 13, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Three hours of movies, games, crafts, and Learn how to use a sewing machine and Bring your current project and make friends food. The library will be closed for everyone create your very own projects. We will be as you knit or crochet. but you and your friends! Registration is making the following three projects over five Beginners welcome. Bring worsted weight limited and a permission slip is required. weeks: Pillow; Giant Tote Bag; Zippered yarn and a size H hook to learn the basics. Pouch. Please call the Youth Services Desk Super Smash Brothers Tournament for a supply list. Gaming Fridays Grades 6 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 Saturday, August 9, 2 - 5 p.m. Fridays, July 11, 18, 25, 3 - 6 p.m. Battle it out at in our Super Smash Drop by The Corner for Legos, board Brothers Tournament. You must register games, Wii, and XBox 360 fun. for this event. 26 3 From the Director Freeholder Leonard ear Friends: Welcome to the summer here is plenty of free family fun edition of the Camden County Best Playdate Ever!!! at your library this summer! Summer Library System newsletter! Our library Reading is back with a bang, or DDsystem is ready to take your mind far away to a place it has never been on a road less traveled. Our Big Play Date at the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch in Voorhees was a ratherTT a Fizz, Boom, Read! Children will discover the world of science at programs like Discovering Dinosaurs, huge success on Saturday, March 29 with over 200 children, Do you believe in magic? Even if you only have a curiosity Robodyssey, and visits from Drexel University’s Natural History the library has a few interesting tricks under its hat. parents and caregivers joining in the fun. They learned how simple, Museum. Our popular Summer Music Festival is returning for everyday materials around the home can be used to stimulate a young child’s a second season, with musical offerings ranging from Come learn all about scientific experiments, real magic, contemporary soft jazz to chamber music and show tunes. robots, dragons, dreams, animals and much more at your development when they engage in daily play with the adults in their lives. local branch of the Camden County Library. If you’re While the Library has always been a great place to pick up interested in history, the library has an opportunity for you a summer read, our programs and services go far beyond too. You will really feel you have been blasted into the “just books”. Whether you want to stream a movie for a past when you examine fossils from long ago. late summer night, load your e-reader with digital Looking for some timeless summer fun? You can count on magazines and e-books for vacation reading, or join a the library for a hoop of a good time. Why not brush up class, program, or reading group, your library has it all. on your Hula Hooping skills with a warm-up and some fun Enjoy your summer at your Library! hoop themed games that you can practice in and out of the library this summer. Linda A. Devlin, Director If you would like to find out more about the family fun your local library has visit www.camdencountylibrary.org for a complete program schedule. This summer let Camden County Library and your imagination take you on a trip! Library System Ian K. Leonard, Freeholder Liaison

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our child will start by registering for summer reading at your local branch or online on our website. Please check with your branch for Yregistration start dates. Once you have registered, stop by your library to pick up a summer reading log. Keep track of every hour your child reads and/or is read to. Read anything! Read anywhere! Make sure to log your hours with your local branch for a chance to win some great prizes. Being part of Camden County Library’s Summer Reading Program is a great way to include reading and related activities in summer family time. It helps children maintain and improve reading skills.

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Looking to add a spark to your summer plans? Sign up for summer reading at your local branch! Keep track of every hour you read, make sure to check in with the library (in person or online) and get the chance to win some AWESOME prizes. Be sure to look at our event calendar to keep your summer filled with fun. 2 27 Library Director Linda A. Devlin Associate Director Book Sales David Lisa Library System M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library Library Commissioners Joyce Ellis, President Summer 2014 Friday June 13, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Nancy Costantino, Vice President Saturday June 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Patrick Abusi, Barbara Laynor, Gail Watkins, Robert Weil News, Events and Free Pro grams @ the Camden County Library System Over 50,000 Books of all types, CDs, DVDs, Videos, Perry Jenkins Books-on-Tape…. Freeholder Liaison ImagineImagine that...that... And more!!!!! Ian K. Leonard 2014 Summer Reading Bellmawr Branch Summer Clearance Book Sale Camden County Officials Louis Cappelli, Jr., Freeholder Director Thursday, August 14, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Edward McDonnell, Freeholder Deputy Director Friday, August 15, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Michelle Gentek, Freeholder Program... Ian K. Leonard, Freeholder Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Scot McCray, Freeholder Jeffrey L. Nash, Freeholder Bargains galore! Help the VolunTeens raise money for teen programs. Carmen G. Rodriguez, Freeholder Science@ your library Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday afternoon. Joseph Ripa, County Clerk Charles H. Billingham, Sheriff Patricia Egan Jones, Surrogate

Anthony P. Infanti - Bellmawr Merchantville Public Library South County Regional Branch Library 130 S. Centre Street Branch Library DreamSummer Music 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 Festival Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 2 - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Page 3 Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 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 Westmont, NJ 08108 Explore Anne Ackroyd, Branch Manager (Intersection of 5th and Penn St.) Kids System Wide (856) 228-0022 Entrance located on 5th Street Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Julie Tozer, Branch Manager Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Programs Jennifer Druce, Branch Manager (856) 225-6807 M. Allan Vogelson Regional (856) 854-2752 Pages 4 & 5 Branch Library Riletta L. Cream - Ferry Avenue 203 Laurel Road Voorhees, NJ 08043 Branch Library Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 852 Ferry Avenue Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Camden, NJ 08104 Virtual Branch Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. www.camdencountylibrary.org Closed Sundays during the summer Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. William Brahms, Branch Manager Jerome Szpila, Branch Manager (856) 772-1636 ext. 7308 (856) 342-9789 ImagineTeen Video Contest Editor/Designer: Pat Dempsey and Film Festisval Assistant Editor: Mark Amorosi Page 26 Summer Closings Friday, July 4 Independence Day - Closed

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