NEW!! Spring 2009 Online The SIGNUp@ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events DREAM EXPLORE IMAGINE News, Events SYSTEMand Free Programs at the Camden County Library System From the Director NationalNational LibraryLibrary WeekWeek very day across April 13 - 30 the country, Explore and Cruise the World libraries are @Your Library EmeetingE the needs of their communities by Where will your branch take you? providing a broad range of services for people of all ages and ld backgrounds. The public library plays an even more the Wor Around ise important role as Americans face tough economic ru C times. Patrons are visiting the library for more than borrowing free books, movies, CDs and attending free reading programs. Libraries also offer access to computers and the Internet, financial literacy skills, assistance with job searches, and resources to help The Camden County Library System is observing National Library with a small businesses. series of special events at every branch designed for you to Cruuise AArouund the Worldd. Nationwide, libraries hosted more than 1.3 billion visits and circulated more than 2 billion items last Each branch will host programs focused on a different area of the world year. Studies have shown that in times of economic from April 13 30, including China, India, South America, Italy, Africa and Mexico. downturn, libraries become even busier. At the Camden County Library the number of items Mr. Malcolm will present his unique interactive story programs for kids and borrowed by residents was up 13% from last year. families with a different destination in mind at every branch. Most branches will also have craft or story programs for kids or teens. Participation in library programs for children and adults jumped 21%. Attendance at library programs Adults and families can connect with the world through film, music was over 29,000 in 2008. Internet use has grown or travelogues at every branch. over 30% in the past year and the demand for these See Page Two for the full schedule of events and our online calendar at resources continues to rise. www.camdencountylibrary.org/events More people, in more communities, in every state Sponsored by the Friends of the Camden County Library are turning to their local public library for access to information and services to help them in today’s The Legend of the Rain Stick economy. The Camden County Library is proud to offer services such as books, dvds, downloadable Hear the Legend of the Rain Stick and then make your own. For ages 4 - 8 audio books and movies, online research databas- es, programming, and more that will help your Rain sticks are ceremonial musical instruments made by the people who live in the deserts of northern Chile. They are made from cactus tubes and spines, and played family during these uncertain times. in the belief that the sounds will bring about rainstorms. Our rain sticks will be made from more common materials such as paper tubes and dried beans. Please bring an empty wrapping paper or paper towel roll. Presented by Maggi Leibe, Camden County Environmentalist.

Linda A. Devlin

Director Merchantville: Wednesday, March 18, 3:30 p.m. Bellmawr: Thursday, March 19, 4 p.m. Gloucester Township: Tuesday, March 24, 4 p.m. Haddon Township: Wednesday, March 25, 4 p.m. Vogelson: Thursday, March 26, 4 p.m. South County: Tuesday, March 31, 4:30 p.m.

amden County Library System Next Issue.....Get Ready for Summer Reading! Cwwww.camdencountyylibraaryy.org NEW!! und the World e Aro uis National Library r Online National Library C SIGNUp@ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events Sponsored by the FriendsWeekWeek of the Camden County Library Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m., Merchantville special Film Forum - Adults One of Hitchcock's most suspenseful films, Rope, will be shown in its entirety. Popcorn and snacks provided. April 7, 14, 21, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m., Haddon Township Cruise the World Storytime - Kids Thursday, April 23, 4:30 p.m., Vogelson Visit wild animals through books from around the world, starting in China and following the setting sun. Panda-monium! African Mask Craft - Ages 4 - 7 Explore the tradition of African masks. Wednesday, April 15, 11:15 a.m., Gloucester Township South America Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m., Gloucester Township Mr. Malcolm Storytime - Kids Mainstage Music Night - Adults Mr. Malcolm tells stories about South America. The show choir performs songs from Broadway to Disney to Gershwin.

Thursday, April 16, 4 p.m., Haddon Township Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m., Vogelson Jewelry of the Orient - Teens 12 and up Family Travel with AAA - Adults In our “Cruise Around the World” we will pass through the Orient and AAA representatives present information on the trip or cruise of your dreams. take the opportunity to craft a simple and beautiful piece of jewelry.

Thursday, April 16, 4:30 p.m, South County - Mexico Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m., Vogelson - Africa Teens - Ages 12 - 18 Mr. Malcolm Storytime - Kids - Mr. Malcolm tells stories about Africa. Celebrate with a visit to Mexico! Enjoy the sites, sounds and yummy snacks from this country while you create a craft as a keepsake of your visit. Saturday, April 25, 1 p.m., South County Family Film Fun - Adults Monday, April 20, 7 p.m., Bellmawr - India Travel around the world with the screening adaptation of Jules Verne's classic novel, Mr. Malcolm tells stories about India. Mr. Malcolm Storytime - Kids - Around the World in 80 Days. Light refreshments.

Tuesday, April 21, 6 p.m., Gloucester Tuesday, April 28, 4:30 p.m., South County - Mexico Family Movie Night, Kindergarten and up Cruise Around the World with a stop in Paris to watch Ratatoullille. Mr. Malcolm Storytime - Kids - Mr. Malcolm tells stories about Mexico Light refreshments. Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m., Bellmawr Wednesday, April 22, 3:30 p.m., Merchantville - Italy Family Travel with AAA - Adults Mr. Malcolm Storytime - Kids - Mr. Malcolm tells stories about Italy. AAA representatives present information on the trip or cruise of your dreams.

Wednesday, April 22, 7 p.m., Haddon Township - China Wednesday, April 29, 7 p.m., Haddon Township Mr. Malcolm Storytime - Kids - Mr. Malcolm tells stories about China. Trip of a Lifetime - China - Adults Roberta and David Matz present slides of their dream trip to China, seven cities, a cruise on the Yangtze and Li rivers, a blending of the old and new China.

Our Libraries Provide Valuable Help in Hard Economic Times

Everything from doing an Internet job search to retirement planning “More and more patrons come into the library to fill out online applications, and many times the company’s web site isn’t very helpful for those not familiar with computers. Just last week a woman came in who was in tears she was so frustrated,” reports Merchantville Branch Library Manager Eve Brown.

It’s a rough economy and the job market is growing tougher each day for thousands of local residents seeking work. For the first time in their lives, many are confronting the prospect of seeking employment in the digital age, having to search for job openings on the Internet, complete online applications and post resumes on websites or send a resume as an attachment via e-mail. It can be bewildering, frustrating and even paralyzing for those not familiar with the digital age and its technology.

Consequently, the Camden County Library System is offering special programs designed to help job seekers and consumers discover help and explore pos- sibilities through the resources and staff of its six branches. We are offering workshops, presentations and panel discussions by local professionals on a wide variety for topics – everything from conducting an effective job search in the digital age to planning for your retirement and everything in between.

Job Seaarcching oon the Inteerneet - Haddoon Towwnship Monday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PPlaanning Hoow to Pay for Educaatioon - Beellmaawr Learn how to search the Web for reliable career information and job postings. Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m. Ways to fund and save for your family’s educational goals while avoiding savings Estaate PPlaanning - Bellmawwr that reduce financial aid will be presented by Scott Melzer, Ameriprise Financial Tuesday, March 17, 7 p.m. Services, Inc. Establishing an efficient estate plan and using estate planning to reduce taxes for your heirs will be presented by Scott Melzer, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Heelpping You Plaan for Reetireemeent - Vooorheees Wednesday, April 22, 7-9 p.m. Finaancciaal Plaannning in 360 DDegreees - Vooorheees Retirement can be the beginning of a new lifestyle and a time of opportunity and discovery. Participants explore their options and develop a strategy that’s Wednesday, March 25, 7 - 9 p.m. right for them. Issues covered will include income needs and sources in retire- Get control of your finances and your future as we explore who needs a will, fil- ment, managing risks and retirement saving. Presented by Scott Melzer, ing for bankruptcy, credit restoration, credit management and the bankruptcy Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. law. What are safe investments in today’s financial climate? When will home prices rebound? These and other questions important to your financial future will be discussed. Questions from the audience welcome. Fundding Youur Reetireemennt - Beellmawwr Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m. Advice on saving for retirement, accessing your funds in retirement and diversi- Finance - Locaal PProofeessioonaals Paaneel DDisccussioon - Vooorheees fying your taxes in retirement will be offered by Scott Melzer, Ameriprise Financial Wednesday April 8, 7- 9 p.m. Services, Inc. A whole range of personal financial concerns will be discussed including how to protect your family financially if you become disabled due to an accident. Specifics about automobile insurance and its relation to health insurance will be covered. Also, what type of mortgage is right for you and what measures you can take to make sure your dream home doesn’t turn into a nightmare.

2 Author Adult Book Clubs Visits BBellmawr Brown Bag Book Share Vogelson Tuesdays, March 17, April 21, May 19, Noon - 1 p.m. A Funny Thing Happened on Looking for a good read? Loved that last book you read and need to talk about it? the Way to My Novel Bring your lunch and join us for a lively discussion.

Saturday, May 2, 2-3 p.m. Secret Passions: Romance Reader Friendly Book Club Author Judith Marks-White True love - happy endings-hot writing! will be signing her book The romance reader friendly book club has it all! Bachelor Degree. Judith will Call for dates and titles. take you along on her grand literary travels including excerpts of her work, Haddoon Towwnshhip provide a brief history of her career and also help Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group you to become a novelist. 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.

Saturday, April 18, 2 -3 p.m. March 26, Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews Author DeVa Gantt will be discussing and Nomi Nickel's mother and her sister have both left the family, separately and without signing her historical fiction, warning, at the start of the life of an angsty 16-year-old girl growing up in a A Silent Ocean Away: Colette's Legacy. Mennonite community.

April 23, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Three decades of anti-Soviet jihad, civil war and Taliban tyranny through the lives of SIGNUp two women. A tale that is a powerful, harrowing depiction of Afghanistan, but also a www.camdencountylibrary.org/events lyrical evocation of the lives and enduring hopes of its resilient characters.

May 28, Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama Shortly before World War II, a Chinese man, sent to Japan to recover from tuberculosis, meets a desirable Japanese girl and begins a love story which brims over with undying love, devotion and passion. Council for the Humanities Book Award Collection Presented to the Camden County Library System Soutth Couuntty “Tired Eyes” Book Club” New members are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Monday, April 13, 7 - 8:45 p.m.

The Last Lecture (nonfiction) by Randy Pausch

Sundays at Tiffany’s (fiction) by James Patterson

Call for dates and titles of May meeting. Posing with the winning book and five honor books in the collection are Camden County Library System Director Linda A. Devlin, Camden County Freeholder Riletta Cream, Judge M. Allan Vogelson and NJ Council for the Humanities Associate Director Mary Rizzo.

Freeholder Cream and Judge Vogelson joined officials and library professionals who gathered at the presenta- tion of the Twentieth Annual New Jersey Council for the Humanities Book Award Collection to the Camden County Library System.

Only five libraries from across the state are selected to receive the 34 book collection. As the county’s liaison to the library system, Freeholder Cream spoke on the sig- nificant contribution our library system makes to the quality of life in Camden County. Literary Cafe @ Vogelson Director Linda Devlin remarked, “We appreciate this Evening Book Chats for Adults generous award and the support that the New Jersey Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. Council for the Humanities has shown to public libraries and to everyone that uses them. These books will enhance our collection and give those who use our March 26 library the opportunity to learn, explore and grow Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood through reading them.” April 23

Camden Library Director Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Linda A. Devlin is joined by Lisa Derfler, Manager, May 28 department of technical services for the library Trespass by Valerie Martin system, who wrote the grant application that won the book collection award.

3 SIGNUp@ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events bellmawr branch or call (856) 931-1400 to register Sponsored by the Friends of the Camden County Library registration required for all programs unless otherwise indicated F adults and families kids teens and tweens Celebrate Name Day Read-to-a-Dog Grades 1 - 6 Fear Factor Food Challenge All ages Grades 6 and up Wednesday, March 4, all day. Craft at 4 p.m. Thursdays, March 5, April 2, May 14, 4:30 p.m. Kids read to Charlie, a trained therapy dog. Wednesday, March 11, 4 - 5:15 p.m. Win a prize if you can tell us what your name means. Test your bravery (and your stomach) with our Fear Children can make a nameplate craft at 4 p.m. After School Crafts Factor Food Challenge! The last one standing (the one who endures the gross, disgusting food) will Sip & Mingle Coffee Date Grades 1 - 4 receive a prize! All participants must have a con- Adults F Mondays, March 16 - May 18, 3:45 p.m. sent form signed by their parent or guardian. Mondays, March 9, April 13, May 11, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Make a beautiful craft with seasonal materials Program is limited to 15 participants. Grab a cup of coffee and a tasty treat as you browse for a good book, chat with staff or read the Bedtime Story Time newspaper. No registration necessary. Ages 2 - 6 Teen Game Night! Mondays, March 16, April 13, May 18, 7 p.m. Grades 5 and up Brown Bag Book Share Wear your pajamas to listen to bedtime stories and Thursday, March 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Adults make a simple craft. The program room is ours for the night! You can use Tuesdays, March 17, April 21, May 19, noon - 1 p.m. the Wii, DDR or Playstation. Bring and play your Looking for a good read? Loved that last book you Story Time favorite board games from home. Challenge your read and need to talk about it? Bring your lunch Ages 3 - 5 friends to a game of checkers! Hope to see you and join us for a lively discussion. Thursdays, March 19 - May 28, there! 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Secret Passions: Romance Reader Book Club Stories, songs, fingerplays and a simple craft. Book Bites Adults Grades 5 and Up True love - happy endings - hot writing! Rain Sticks 4 - 5 p.m. The romance reader friendly book club has it all! Ages 4-8 Wednesday, March 18 See page 3 for details. Thursday, March 19, 4 p.m. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer Hear the Legend of the Rain Stick and then make Financial Seminars Thursday, April 23 your own. Bring an empty wrapping paper or paper The Schwa Was Here by Neal Shusterman Adults towel roll. Presented by Maggi Leibe, Camden Thursday, May 21 Tuesdays, March 17, April 21, May 19, 7 p.m. County Environmentalist. Killer Cousins by Nancy Werlin Scott Melzer, Ameriprise Financial Services, returns with talks on estate, education and retirement planning. Toddler Tales WordArt Poetry Workshop Ages 18 - 36 months with caregiver Intergenerational Knitting Club Adults Fridays, March 20 - May 29, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tweens - adults Wednesdays, March 18, April 15, May 20, 7 - 8:45 p.m. Songs, stories, fingerplays and a simple craft. Wednesdays, March 25, April 15, May 13 Poets are welcome to offer and receive helpful 4 - 5:15 p.m. critiques. Bring 5 copies to share. Also welcomed is Bubble Day Join our Knitting Club as we continue working on All ages prose writing of up to 6 double-spaced pages. different projects. Experienced and beginner knitters Friday, March 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. are always welcomed. Adult Craft Club It’s Bubble Day! Stop at the library and blow bubbles with us as we celebrate the arrival of spring. Adults Teen Advisory Board Meetings Thursdays, March 19, April 16, May 21, 7 p.m. Grades 5 and up Scrapbooking, knitting, stitchery, painting - whatever Bingo Thursdays, March 26, April 16, May 14, 4 - 5 p.m. your hobby - spend an evening working on your Grades 1 - 4 Our Teen Advisory Board has been hard at work favorite craft or learning a new one. Experienced Wednesdays, March 25, April 29, May 27, 4 p.m. volunteering at our “Read In the New Year” pro- and beginner crafters welcomed. Play bingo for prizes. Snacks provided. gram, and planning this season’s up-coming activi- ties. Join us as we plan and promote our spring and Bubble Day Take A Wild Guess Day summer activities, especially our Beach Party Lock- All ages All ages In. Membership looks great on college applications. Friday, March 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Volunteer credit is given for every meeting attended Stop at the library and blow bubbles with us as Test your guessing skills! Just how many jelly beans and refreshments are always served. we celebrate the arrival of spring. did we squeeze into the container? Don’t use logic or try to count - just take a wild guess! Email Basics Technology Careers in Health Care Grades 7 and up Adults Cruise Around the World with Mr. Malcolm Monday, March 30, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesdays, March 25, April 29, May 27, 11 a.m. - noon All ages F Chas Thawley, Assistant VP of Technology and Set up an email account and learn the basics in a Monday, April 20, 7 p.m. Information Services at Virtua Hospital, will discuss relaxed small group atmosphere. Class size is limited. Enjoy stories from India with Mr. Malcolm.. career opportunities in medicine. Light refreshments Intergenerational Knitting Club will be served and parents are welcome to attend. Tweens - adults Chicken Day Wednesday, March 25, April 15, May 13 All ages Feel Good About Yourself! 4 - 5:15 p.m. Monday, May 4, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Grades 5 and up Join our Knitting Club. Experienced and beginner Celebrate the chicken! Find the hidden chicken in Wednesday, May 20, 4 - 5 p.m. knitters are always welcomed. the library, make a simple chicken craft, do the A workshop run by the staff from Virtua Hospital’s chicken dance. The fun never stops! Speakers Bureau. Light refreshments will be served Celebrate International Joke Day and parents are welcome to attend. Family Mother’s Day Tea Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Grades K - 4 Take A Wild Guess Day Let the giggles (and groans) begin! April 1st is Thursday, May 7, 4 p.m. All ages International Joke Day and we are celebrating it Kids come at 4 to make a special gift, then moms Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. with a Jokefest@Our Library! Make the Bellmawr come at 4:30 for tea and cookies. Test your guessing skills! Just how many jelly beans Library Staff laugh and you will win a prize! did we squeeze into the container? Don’t use logic Angel Dogs On A Mission or try to count - just take a wild guess! Take A Wild Guess Day Family All ages Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Yo Yoga with Kate! Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Meet Tango, a K-9 Wonder dog, and her partner, Grades 5 and up Guess how many jelly beans we squeezed into the Sarah, members of the Search and Rescue Dog Wednesday, April 22, 4 - 5 p.m. container? Don’t use logic or try to count - just take Foundation, “People helping dogs to save lives.” Kate, our Yoga Instructor, is back by popular a wild guess! Light refreshments will be served. demand! Bring a beach towel. Family Travel with AAA F Summer Program Preview Party F Chicken Day Family All ages All ages April 28, 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, 4 p.m. Monday, May 4, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. AAA representatives present information on the trip Ms. Peggy and Ms. Barbara are planning and plot- Celebrate the chicken! Find the hidden chicken in or cruise of your dreams. ting some terrific programs for the summer. Even Ms. the library, make a simple chicken craft - do the Debbie is getting in on the fun! Get a sneak peek at chicken dance. The fun never stops! Angel Dogs On A Mission the summer reading theme and special events. Family Summer Program Preview Party Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 - 8 p.m. All ages Meet Tango, a K-9 Wonder dog, and her partner, Friday, May 29, 4 p.m. Sarah, members of the Search and Rescue Dog Ms. Peggy and Ms. Barbara are planning some Foundation, “People helping dogs to save lives.” terrific programs for the summer. Get a sneak peek Light refreshments will be served. at the summer reading theme.

4 gloucester SIGNUp township branch @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events Sponsored by the Friends of the Camden County Library or call (856) 228-0022 to register F registration required for all programs unless otherwise indicated

Toddler Time adults and families kids 18 - 36 months with caregiver Tuesdays, March 24, April 7, 21, May 12, 26, Tax Information Seminar Evening Story Time 10:15 & 11:30 a.m. Adults Ages 3 – 5 Hear great books, discover delightful fingerplays, Thursday, March 5, 7:30- 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 12, April 9, May 7, 6:30 p.m. and play with other children during this library time Tax specialist from H& R Block will provide an infor- Wear your PJ’s and bring a bedtime friend for dedicated to active toddlers. mational seminar on completing your tax forms. stories, lullabies, and other activities. Question and answer session will follow. Library Bingo Spring Story Time Series Grades 1 – 3 Gaming with the Wii Ages 3 – 5 Monday, April 13, 4:00 p.m. Adults Tuesdays, March 17, 31, May 5, 19 IT'S BACK! Come play BINGO with your friends and Friday, March 27, April 24, 2 - 3 p.m. 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. win great prizes. Exercise the "Wii" way as we bowl, play tennis and Experience new and classic picture books, enjoy golf for fun. Beginners welcome as we game the favorite songs, learn new fingerplays, as well as Cruise Around the World with Mr. Malcolm 21st century way. other activities in this playful program. All ages F Wednesday, April 15, 11:15 a.m. Family Movie Night Wiggles and Giggles Enjoy stories from South America with Mr. Malcolm. Kindergarten and up F 6 - 18 months with caregiver Tuesday, April 21, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Fridays, April 17, May 15 Games Galore Cruise Around the World in honor of National Library 10:30 a.m. Grades 1-3 Week with a stop in Paris to see the movie A time for some of our youngest patrons to meet Monday, May 11, 4 p.m. Ratatouille. You'll meet a rat who desperately old and new friends and enjoy stories, fingerplays, Come join your friends and have some fun playing wants to cook up a delicious dish. Light refreshments. songs, and activities. games. Is it DDR, American Idol or what? You have to come and see. Light refreshments served. 5th Annual Salsa Taste Test Rain Sticks Family Grades 1 – 3 Monday, April 27, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 4 p.m Participate in our salsa taste test in honor of Hear the Legend of the Rain Stick and then make National Salsa Month. Taste test different brands your own. Bring an empty wrapping paper or paper and vote for your favorite. towel roll. Presented by Maggi Leibe, Camden County Environmentalist. Mainstage Center for the Arts Music Night Thursday April 23, 7 - 8 p.m. F Enjoy the evening with Mainstage’s group “Harmony” as we celebrate National Library Week.

teens and tweens Away Wii Go Grades 4 - 8 Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. Play the Wii. Compete against one another. Save the Dates! Light refreshments. The Friends of the Camden County Library St. Patty’s Day Party Grades 4 – 8 Gloucester Township Branch Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 p.m. Tonight’s the night for games, Irish songs and don’t forget to wear your green. Light refreshments, Spring Book Sale green, of course.

Nature Journaling Grades 4 - 8 Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m. Make your own nature journal and learn how to Thursday, April 30 record what you observe in your own backyard. Please bring an empty notebook to decorate. 10.a.m.- 8 p.m. Join Our 4th Thursday Friday, May 1 Chess Club 10.a.m.- 4.p.m. Grades 4 – 8 March 26, April 23, May 28, 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2 Light snacks. 10.a.m.- 2.p.m. For more information call 856-228-0022

Astronomy Night at the Library Grades 4 - 8 Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. Join the Willingboro Astronomical Society for an astronomy presentation and some star gazing in Spring Closings honor of National Astronomy Week.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration Sunday, April 12 Easter Sunday Closed Grades 4 - 8 F Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 Staff Day Closed Get your maracas and let's party. Play games, learn some Spanish and eat some Mexican food. Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Closed

Crafty Kids Club Grades 4 - 8 Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. Create a duct tape craft. Light refreshments. 5 haddon SIGNUp@ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call (856) 854-2752 to register townshipSponsored by the Friends branchof the Camden County Library registration required for all programs unless otherwise indicated F adults and families kids teens and tweens

The Dynamics of Solar Energy Go Green Story Time All ages Ages 3 - 5 years Saturday, March 7, 10 -11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Chesapeake Solar explains solar power and its We're going green at the library so we'll have green potential benefits for everyone. stories and art projects from recycled materials. Tween Job Searching on the Internet Teddy Bear Time Snack Adults Age12 to 36 months Monday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 12, 19, April 16, 23, May 7, 14 and Need help navigating the Internet to find job infor- 10:30 a.m. mation? We'll demonstrate how to search the web Toddlers and caregivers can share books, sing songs, for useful and authoritative career information. play games and create occasional art projects. Read

Mark Carroll and Friends Present Irish Music Spring has Sprung Book Club All Ages Preschool and up Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 10:15 - 11:15 a. m. Ages 9 - 14 An evening of Irish music for your listening pleasure. In celebration of spring we will be cleaning out our Third Tuesday of the month, 4 p.m. Mark Carroll and his friends never disappoint so don't craft closet. Feathers, ribbons, journals, glitter and A free copy of the book is available at the miss this opportunity to enjoy this enlightening and more to use so we can reuse the space for more stuff. Circulation desk when you register. Snacks are entertaining evening. provided but PLEASE bring your own drink. Rain Sticks Finding Your Roots Online Ages 4 - 8 Adults F Wednesday, March 25, 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 4 p. m. Fridays, March 13 or May 8, 10:15 a.m. - 12 p. m. Hear the Legend of the Rain Stick and then make Granny Torrelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech. Millions of records are available online to help you your own. Please bring an empty wrapping paper or The main characters in this book spend a lot of time research your family tree. This is a how-to class on paper towel roll. Presented by Maggi Leibe, cooking wonderful Italian food. Therefore we must using Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest databases Camden County Environmentalist. have pizza; when you register vote on the best pizza here at the library. in town and what type of pizza you want for our Cruise the World Storytime book snack. Tips and Strategies for Stress Management Ages 3 - 5 years F Adults Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 10:30 -11:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 4:30 p.m. Visit wild animals through books from around the Tuesday, April 21, 4 p.m. Take this opportunity to incorporate stress manage- world, starting in China and following the setting sun. Knucklehead : tall tales and almost true stories of ment in your life. Carol Rocco from Moorestown Panda-monium! growing up Scieszka by Jon Scieszka Visiting Nurses presents this informative lecture. The author of The Stinky Cheeseman has written the Cruise Around the World with Mr. Malcolm story of his life so far. In honor of this silly story we will Clutter-Jewels or Junk? All ages F be serving some of your favorites. When you register Adults Wednesday, April 22, 7 p.m. cast your vote for your favorite snack. Monday, April 20, 7 - 8:45 p.m. Enjoy stories from China with Mr. Malcolm. This workshop will examine what clutter is and is not. Tuesday, May 19, 4 p.m. Clutter buster strategies will be discussed as useful Stars Above Story Time Diary of a Fairy Godmother by Esme Raji Codell tools to conquering personal clutter. Ages 3 - 5 years Forget the wimpy kid, this is the story of a girl Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 10:30 -11:15 a. m. studying to be a fairy godmother. This story deserves A Trip of a Lifetime - China for 17 days Look up at the night sky and dream about the cake! When you register vote for chocolate, yellow, Adults & Families F moon, the stars and beyond. Stories to make your vanilla, frog, carrot or "let Ms. Barbara choose." Wednesday, April 29, 7 - 9 p.m. eyes twinkle like stars and art projects to brighten As we celebrate National Library Week festivities your night. come hear about Roberta and David Matz's dream trip to China - 7 cities, a cruise on the Yangtze and Li rivers - a blending of the old and new China. Last year, before the Summer Olympics, David Jewelry of the Orient F and Roberta Matz real- Ages 12 and up ized a life-long dream Thursday, April 16, 4 p.m. and travelled to Peking, In our “Cruise Around the World” we will be pass the Great Wall, Xian, through the Orient and craft a simple and beautiful Shanghai, Guilin, the piece of jewelry. Yangtze River region and For information on Hong Kong. Touring with Origami Animals an international group, Book Clubbs at Ages 12 and up led by natives of each Thursday, April 23, 4 p.m. city, they experienced Make a collection of origami animals with a case to the traditional sights as Haddon Township take them home in. Have fun and a fabulous time well as home visits with ordinary Chinese citizens. creating nature’s creatures out of paper. The couple will be showing slides from their trip and see llisttinggs on page 3 talking about the contrast between what we expect A Celebration of Astronomy and the reality of China today. Ages 12 and up Tuesday, May 5, 7 p.m. Fancy Nancy Celebration Celebrate the night sky, the planets and the stars. All Ages Learn about the constellations and see them Saturday, May 16, 10:30 a. m. through the telescope. The Willingboro Astronomical Now is the time to dress up in your fanciest outfits Society will do a presentation that will both inform and show the world your creative side. Fancy finger and delight. food will be served to participants. Bring your cam- eras for the grand walk down the runway.

Culinary Artist Dazzles Crowd at Haddon Twp. Library Chef Poon demonstrates the joy and the art of food sculpture The Haddon Township Branch hosted Chef Poon, owner of Joe’s Peking Duck in Philadelphia, who dazzled a crowd of over 35 adults and children with his culinary techniques, using humor and inspiration at a Fun with Foods program in November. Chef Poon has received many culinary accolades and has been recognized for the time and energy he devotes to charitable organizations. He has appeared on national television shows including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” and TV Food Network’s “The Best of…” program.

Joshua Beck (left) and Ben Haas (right) pose with Chef Joseph Poon (center) and his watermelon and lemon creations.

6 merchantville SIGNUp@ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call (856) 665-3128 to register branchSponsored by the Friends of the Camden County Library F registration required for all programs unless otherwise indicated

National Fun Day adults and families Grades K - 8 Wednesday, April 1, 3:30 p.m. Don't be a fool, see how much fun you can have Member Libraries Merchantville Film Forum at the library. First Wednesday of every month Marie Fleche March 4, April 1, May 6, 6:30 p.m. Spring Has Sprung! Join other adults for screening and discussion of Grades K - 8 Berlin Boro classic films. Bring your dinner in a sack. We have Wednesday, April 8, 3:30 p.m. (856) 767-2448 the water and snacks. Call for titles. See if you have a gardening green thumb. Preschool Story Time Ages 3 - 5 Film Forum Celebrates National Library Week Cartoon Afternoon! Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. Grades K - 8 Thursdays, One of Hitchcock's most suspenseful films, Rope, Wednesday, April 15, 3:30 p.m. March 26, April 2, 9,16 will be shown in its entirety. Popcorn and snacks We'll pop the corn, all you have to do is come. 10:45 -11:15 a.m. provided. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays with Cruise Around the World with Mr. Malcolm your preschooler. All ages Wednesday, April 22, 3:30 p.m. kids Enjoy stories from Italy with Mr. Malcolm.

Book Bingo John McPeak Little Ones Playgroup Grades K - 8 Every Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 29, 3:30 p.m. Berlin Twp. Birth to 3 years and their caregivers Everyone's a winner! Meet our youngest members and make new (856) 767-0439 friends! We have special books and toys too! Spring Craft Preschool Story Time Grades K - 8 Ages 3 - 5 National Letter of Appreciation Week Wednesday, May 6, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Grades K - 8 Let's see what we can glue together. March 26, April 2, 9,16 Wednesday, March 4, 3:30 p.m. 9:45 -10:15 a.m. We're writing thank you cards to our US servicemen. Sun Catchers Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays with Grades K - 8 your preschooler. Johnny Appleseed Day Wednesday, May 13, 3:30 p.m. Grades K - 8 Let the sun shine on our colorful crafts. Wednesday, March 11, 3:30 p.m. Learn about the wonders of the apple. Show Your Colors! Mt. Ephraim Grades K - 8 Rain Sticks Wednesday, May 20, 3:30 p.m. Public Library Ages 4-8 Red, white and blue are the colors for our craft. Wednesday, March 18, 3:30 p.m. (856) 931-6606 Hear the Legend of the Rain Stick and then make T-Shirt Tie Dye Spring Story Time your own. Please bring an empty wrapping paper Grades K - 8 Ages 3 - 5 or paper towel roll. Presented by Maggi Leibe, Wednesday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Camden County Environmentalist. Roll up your sleeves, this could get messy! March 17 - May 26, 10 a.m. National Nutrition Month Stories, songs, Grades K - 8 finger plays and a simple craft. Wednesday, March 25, 3:30 p.m. All Merchantville programs are sponsored by Healthy snacks can be delicious. F the Friends of the Camden County Library

Library System Supporting Our Troops

ElderMed’s “Circle of Knitting and Crocheting Group” In conjunction with Kennedy Hospital’s ElderMed program, Circle of Knitting and Crocheting Group, lap blankets are donated to the Military Support Group of NJ and sent to Landustuhl Medical Center in Germany for wounded warriors and baby blankets to military babies at Fort Dix.

Rosemary DeLiso of Pictured at left: Blankets Oaklyn, a member of donated from Kennedy the Circle of Knitting Hospital’s ElderMed With so many military members deployed from and Crocheting Program. The Circle of our area this year, the labor/management team Group, displays a Knitting and Crocheting has chosen troop support as their annual charity. blanket she crocheted Group meets twice a Through donations from staff members, local for wounded warriors. month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from businesses and customers over three hundred gift 1-3 p.m. at the Vogelson bags were recently sent for the holidays. Support is ongoing with weekly shipments including books Branch. donated by the Friends of the Library.

Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner

Library staff were recently acknowledged for their service at the 12th Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner sponsored by Camden County Joint Labor/Management. Pictured left to right are Cindy Spino, Gloucester Township, Mary Ann Antonelli, Bellmawr, Arleen Shinn, Gloucester Township, Joan Romano, Gloucester Township, Ruth Waldron, Gloucester Township retiree, Bonnie Pagliaro, South County retiree and Mary Lou Robinson, South County.

7 south county SIGNUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call (856) 753-2537 to register registration required for all programs unless otherwise indicated branchSponsored by the Friends of the Camden County Library F adults and families kids teens and tweens

Family Movies at Your Library Read to a Dog Battle Ship, Battle Royal Family Grade K- 4 Ages 9 - 18 Monday, March 2, 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 5, April 2, May 7, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday with a special movie "Who sunk my Battle Ship?" No wires, controllers or just right for families. Bring a blanket and a pillow sound effects! Pit your wits against other strategic and get super comfortable. Make your own party players! Feel free to bring your own Battle Ship game. favors! Refreshments. Manga Monday! "Wii" Fun and Fitness Ages 9 - 18 Adults Mondays, March 16, May 4, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. Meet up with your friends and talk about everything Join the fun of virtual Wii bowling and experience Manga, Comics and Anime. Bring your favorite the healthy benefits. Bring a friend or meet a friend. collections, art work or writings.

Yoga for Adults Calling All Gamers! Saturdays, March 21, April 18, May 16 Ages 9 - 18 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Fridays, March 27, April 24, May 22 Adults 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Adults of all levels of yoga experience, including Play on the big screen or on one of our other beginners, new mothers, and mothers-to-be, are systems. Feel free to bring games to share and play. welcome. Join Ananga Bauer for 90 minutes of relief Children can read aloud to Raven, a trained Multi-player modes and E or T rated games please. from the stresses of everyday life. Wear comfortable therapy dog, and enjoy the love of reading while For more information contact DW at clothes and bring a mat or beach towel. Class will improving their own reading skills. South County [email protected]. be conducted without socks or shoes. Pajama Story Time Ages 2 - 6 Teen Sit-n-Knit 2gether South County YarnBalls Ages 12 - 18 Ages 12- Adult Tuesdays, March 17, May 19, 7 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m. Mondays, March 23, April 27, May 18, 7 p.m. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas with your Space and supplies is limited to 10 new knitters. The Knitting and Crochet Club @ Your Library. All skill favorite bedtime buddy to listen to bedtime stories Knitty know-how's are welcome to share their talents levels ages 12 and up are welcome to join us. and lullabies. and bring their own needles. If you already know No registration required. Whimsical Wednesdays how knit there is no need to register. 2 1/2-5 years The "Tired Eyes" Book Club Nature Journaling Adults Wednesdays, March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Grades 6 and up Monday, April 13, 7- 8:45 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m. Warm up this winter with some good books! Join the Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays with your Make your own nature journal and learn how to "Tired Eyes" in discussing The Last Lecture preschooler. record what you observe in your own backyard. (nonfiction) by Randy Pausch and Sundays at Please bring an empty notebook to decorate. Tiffany's (fiction) by James Patterson. Toddler Tunes and Tales New members are always welcome. 18 - 30 months Wednesdays, March 25, April1, 8, 15, 22, 29 South County YarnBalls 10:30 - 11 a.m. 12- Adult Family Film Fun Mondays, March 23, April 27, May 18, 7 p.m. All ages F Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays with your The Knitting and Crochet Club @ Your Library. All skill Saturday, April 25, 1 p.m. toddler. levels ages 12 and up are welcome to join us. Celebrate National Library Week with a No registration required. screening of the blockbuster film of Jules Verne's Rain Sticks classic novel, Around the World in 80 Days. There Ages 4 - 8 Tweens and Teens Cruise Around the World will be light refreshments for your enjoyment. Tuesday, March 31, 4:30 p.m. F Hear the Legend of the Rain Stick and then make Ages 12 - 18 your own. Please bring an empty wrapping paper or Thursday, April 16, 4:30 p.m. Cruise Around the World with Mr. Malcolm Celebrate National Library Week with a visit to All ages F paper towel roll. Presented by Maggi Leibe, Mexico. Enjoy the sites, sounds and yummy snacks Tuesday, April 28, 4:30 p.m. Camden County Environmentalist. from this country while you create a craft. Enjoy stories from Mexico with Mr. Malcolm. Craft Corner Ages 4 - 8 Tween and Teen Creation Club. Friday Family Movies at Your Library Ages 9 - 18 Family Tuesdays, April 14, May 5, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Friday, May 29, 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, 4:30 p.m. Celebrate National Library Week in April and Add a little color and greenery to your Library. Have a Freaky Friday at your library! Ever think your Mother's Day in May with a story and a simple craft. Spend an afternoon decorating a root planter and Mom has it easy? Wish you could change places starting an indoor vine garden at the library. Make a with your parents? Movie is rated PG for mild faux stained glass picture to take home and enjoy. thematic elements and some language. Vine gardens will be picked up after the summer Runtime 97 min. reading program which ends in August.

Reading in the New Year at South County n New Year’s Eve all Camden County Library ObranchesO celebrated the coming New Year with a Read in the New Year Party where children counted down to the New Year with stories and crafts. At the South County Regional Branch, they decorated their own party hats and listened to fun stories read by Children’s librarian Janet Ralston. The kids were As Ms. Janet reads P. Bear's New Years Party, we used our With a little help from her mother Theresa Beal, Jaymie Beal then treated to lunch courtesy of clocks to help count down to 12. We had a blast dressing up our gets ready for the New Year while her big sister Cayleigh the Sicklerville Chick-fil-a. party hats and reading in the New Year with Ms. Janet. decorates her party hat.

8 vogelson branch SIGNUp@ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call (856) 772-1636 to register Sponsored by the Friends of the Camden County Library registration required for all programs unless otherwise indicated F

Family Travel with AAA Get up and Wiggle Family F Ages 2 - 6 F adults and families Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. Thursdays, March 19, April 16, May 21, 6:30 p.m. Import and Export Seminars AAA representatives present information on the trip Wiggle to music, read stories and sing silly songs. Adults or cruise of your dreams. Tuesday, March 3, 10:30 a.m.- 1p.m. Giggles & Grins Norm Buehler presents two seminars which give an Staying Healthy With the Season Ages 3 – 5 F overview of US government regulations, Customs All ages F Thursdays, March 19, April 2, 16, 30, May 14, 28 Form 7501 requirements,and much more. Thursday, May 14, 7 - 8 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Human health is discussed as part of nature with the Join us for our spring adventures presented by Adult Anime & Manga Club emphasis on seasonal adjustments. Aspects of nutri- Storytimes with Mrs. E. Ages 16 and up tion, exercise, life planning and cooking methods Tuesdays, March 3, April 7, May 5, 4 - 5:30 p.m. are explained. Participants will learn ways to modify Kid’s Bingo Do you love watching anime and reading manga? their lifestyles for optimal health in changing seasons. Ages K-6 F Share some snacks while we talk about your favorite Fridays, March 20, April 17, May15, 7 p.m. stories and characters and watch the newest series. kids Play bingo. Friday Night Chess Read to a Dog All Ages Haley Kerper and Grades 1 - 6 F Fridays, March 6, April 3, May 1, 7 p.m. Grason Garcia Mondays, March 23, April 20, May 18, 7 - 8 p.m. An informal chess club to test your skills. Bring your at Fun Fridays Bring your favorite book or choose one at the library own board or use ours. Play against friends or other Playgroup. to read to our therapy dogs Brownie, Dr. Seuss and library customers. Dink. Each session will also feature a craft.

Creative Writing Class Explore Your Library Tour Adults Grades K - 6 with a caregiver Tuesdays, March 24, April 28, May 26, 7 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 4 p.m. A workshop about the joy of putting words on Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. paper. Ideas for everyone from aspiring writers Curious about where things are in the library and to blocked writers who want to keep the Storytime Sundays F what services we offer? This guided tour takes about momentum flowing. Ages 1 and up 30 minutes and meets by the Youth Services Desk. Sundays, March 1, April 5, May 17, 2 p.m. Crochet Club Listen to stories and make a craft. Rain Sticks Ages 10 to adult Ages 4-8 Wednesdays, March 4 - May 27, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Little Readers' Playgroup Thursday, March 26, 4 p.m. Bring your hook, yarn and crochet project to the Ages infant - 18 months Hear the Legend of the Rain Stick and then make library. Meet new friends as we chat and crochet. Fridays, ongoing, 10 - 11 a.m. your own. Bring an empty wrapping paper or paper Play with new friends! Grown-ups have a chance towel roll. Presented by Maggi Leibe, Camden Poetry Reading to chat. We provide the toys and books but no County Environmentalist. All ages organized programming. Feel free to bring snacks. Friday, March 6, 7 - 8 p.m. Modge Podge Jewelry Read poetry and show your style. Toddlers Playgroup Grades 3 - 6 F Presented by Doris Warden. Ages 18 - 36 months Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m.- noon Fridays, ongoing,11 a.m.- 12 noon Create your own colorful bracelet and earrings out Herbal Gardens Play with new friends! Grown-ups have a chance of recycled mailing tubes and tissue paper. Adults to chat. We provide the toys and books but no Friday, March 12, 3 - 4 p.m. organized programming. Feel free to bring snacks. Easter Parade Lecture on the uses of medicinal and culinary herbs Ages 3 and up F by Doris Warden. What are herbs? Why do we Pikachu Trading Card Wallet Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. use them? Grades K - 3 F Make Easter hats and parade around the library. Saturday, March 7, 11a.m. - 12 noon Financial Planning Workshop Make a Pikachu trading card holder to clip to your Worm Squirm Adults belt or backpack. Bring your cards to trade or show. Grades 3 - 5 F Thursday, March 12, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. An overview of financial planning and what people Sing Along and Learn F Everyone knows that worms are good for the earth should be doing to have their financial affairs in Ages 2 - 5 but do you know if worms can swim in a puddle or order. See page 2 for details. Tuesdays, March 10, April 14, May 12, 6:30 p.m. crawl up a twig? Help make a worm terrarium for Let’s learn through music and books. the library. Homeschool Families Parents and children F Little Sewers Tuesdays, March 17, April 28, May 26, 7 p.m. Ages 5 - 7 F African Swap curriculum ideas March 17, learn how to Wednesdays, March 11, April 15, May 20, 6:30 p.m. lapbook April 28 and take tour of library May 26. Little ones learn the basics of sewing with their Mask mother or other caregiver. Financial Planning in 360 Degrees Craft F Adults Kids Video Game Challenge Ages 4 - 7 Wednesday, March 25, 7 - 9 p.m. Grades 3 - 5 Thursday, April 23, 4:30 p.m. Get control of your finances and your future. Friday, March 13, 7 - 8 p.m. Cruise Around the World @ Your See page 2 for details. Thursday, April 16, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Library and explore the tradition Saturday, May 16, 11a.m. - 12 noon of African masks. Family Time: Time to Move, Time to Achieve, Have fun playing video games, test your skills Time to Believe and meet new friends. Cruise Around the World with Mr. Malcolm All ages All ages F Thursday, April 2, 7 - 8 p.m. Storytime Stretchers Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m. Get the entire family active and living healthy. The Ages 5 - 7 F Enjoy stories from Africa with Mr. Malcolm. program focuses on manifesting self-confidence and Saturdays, March 14, April 11, May, 9 10:30 a.m. positive self-esteem in people to achieve a healthier Extend your child's love of good stories through Free Comic Book Day and more balanced life. circle time, art and even math. All ages Saturday, May 2 Mother Goose & Me Finance - Local Professionals Panel Discussion Are you a comic book fanatic? Then this is the day 18 - 36 months Adults for you. Stop by for free comic books. Get them Mondays, March 16, April 20, May 18, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday April 8, 7- 9 p.m. while they last! Check our events calendar for Toddle on in for some spring fun with stories, songs, A whole range of financial concerns will be details closer to the date. rhymes and a craft. discussed, including disability insurance, automobile insurance and mortgages. See page 2 for details. Shake Your Rattles & Roll Cinco De Mayo Day F 6 - 18 months Ages 3 - 7 Helping You Plan for Retirement Wednesdays, March 18, April 15, May 20, 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. Adults Giggle and bounce to stories, songs, and tickle Listen to stories and make a craft to celebrate this Wednesday, April 22, 7 - 9 p.m. rhymes for babies and the grown-ups who love them! Mexican holiday. Explore options and develop a strategy. See page 2 for details. Hooray for Spring Mother's Day Craft F Ages 3 - 7 F Grades K and Up Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 4:30 p.m. Listen to stories and make a craft to celebrate the Create a special craft for mom. arrival of spring. 9 vogelson branch SIGNUp@ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call (856) 772-1636 to register Sponsored by the Friends of the Camden County Library registration required for all programs unless otherwise indicated F Crochet Club American Girl Club teens and tweens Ages 10 to adult Ages 7-12 F Wednesdays, March 4 - May 27, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 24, April 21, May 19, 6:30 - 7:30. Be a Fashionista Chapter 8: Bring your hook, yarn and crochet project to the Bring your American Girl doll for a night of fun. Project Give Away F library. Meet new friends as we chat and crochet. Ages 9-12 Introduction to the Japanese Language Mondays, March 16, 30,April 13, 27, May 11 Friday Night Chess Grades 6 and up F 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. All Ages Tuesdays, March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 6 - 8 p.m. Make something to give away to a hospital, nursing Fridays, March 6, April 3, May 1, 7 p.m. Learn basic Japanese in this fou-part series. We will home or shelter. Don't forget to bring your own Looking for an informal chess club to test your skills? be covering sentence structure, the alphabet and sewing machine. Bring your own board or play on one of ours against how it is used. This series will focus on both conver- friends and other library patrons. sational Japanese and the written language.

Teen Anime & Manga Club Teen Advisory Board Book Club Ages 11 - 15 Grades 6 - 12 Tuesdays, March 10, April 14, May 12 Tuesdays, March 26, April 30, May 28, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Pages & Popcorn 4 - 5:30 p.m. TAB is made up of teens and tweens who want to Grades 6 - 12 Do you love watching anime and reading manga? make a difference in their local library. Plan and Saturdays, March 21, April 4, May 16, 2 - 4:30 p.m. Then this is the club for you! Share some snacks promote exciting new programs, participate in spe- Do you love it when your favorite books are while we talk about your favorite stories and char- cial community service projects, and discuss movies, turned into movies? If yes, you will love our acters and watch the newest series. books, music, and websites. Membership looks brand new book and movie club. Read the great on resumes and college applications! Plus, it's book and then come to the program where Teen Gaming Club a great way to get involved and make a difference. we'll watch the movie and discuss both. Grades 6 and Up The meeting lasts for one hour, followed by games. Tuesdays, March 17, April 21, May 26, 4 - 6 p.m. Refreshments are served at every meeting! March 21, Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Bring your own T or E-Rated games for PS2 or April 4, Eragon by Christopher Paolini GameCube, or play the library's games! Two full Teen Lock-In May 16, City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau hours of play! Grades 6 and up Friday, May 8, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Three full hours of movies, games, crafts, and food! The library will be closed for everyone but you and your friends! Registration is limited!

Camden County Library Wins Big Grant for Teen Space Project Funding to develop special place dedicated to teen interests and tastes The Camden County Library System is proud to announce it has been awarded a $40,000 grant to create a special 1245 square foot teen space dedicated to meeting the needs, interests and tastes of teenagers on the first floor of the M. Allan Vogelson Branch Library in Voorhees. Construction is expected to start by early June and be done in the fall. The South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative will provide $40,000 in funding, which includes a $10,000 special grant from the New Jersey State Library, to complement $35,900 committed by CCLS.

Vogelson was selected for the grant because it has a very active Youth Services Department that provided over 90 teen programs in 2008 ranging from a murder mystery party, a hip-hop dance presentation, special book clubs, anime clubs and gaming clubs all geared toward teens. The Youth Services Department is sup- ported by a combination of seven full time or part time professional library staff specifically trained to work with teens and ‘tweens’.

“At SJRLC, we were tremendously impressed with the Camden County Library System’s proposal for the outstanding space and services that they have planned for their teen community,” said South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative Director Karen Hyman. “Teens can’t be asked to wait, especially in tough financial times, for a fun, free and safe space with access to new and creative technology, room to collabo- rate, and the kinds of things they want to read.”

The new space will offer an appealing and safe place for teens to gather, do homework, meet and chat with friends or use a computer. Among the features designed to attract young people are internet computers, graphic novels, a 52” flat screen television to accommodate gaming equipment, and comfortable and casual furniture, all in an area clearly defined and reserved for teens and teen activities. A preview of a new special space coming soon at The winning application was prepared by Jennifer Druce, Coordinator of Children’s Services for the Vogelson just for teens! System,and head of Vogelson Youth Services Department; Christen Orbanus, Vogelson Teen Librarian; William Brahms, Vogelson Branch Manager; and Diana Fults, South County Library Associate.

New Library Commissioners Patrick Abusi and Robert Weil join Library System’s governing body

The Camden County Library System is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Commissioners to the Library Commission in January.

Robert Weil joins the Commission as a ten-year resident of Voorhees. Mr. Weil is employed as Assistant Vice President of Employee Benefits Consulting at Connor Strong in Cherry Hill. He noted how his wife, Alison, and three sons, Bobby, Matt Robert Weil and Zach, enjoy the library. “My family uses the resources of our great county library system, and I am honored to serve on the Library Commission.”

Mr. Patrick A. Abusi, certified municipal finance officer, joined the South Jersey Port Corporation in October 2006 as treas- urer. Prior to this he worked for Railroad Construction Co. of South Jersey, Inc. and is currently the treasurer of The Greater Paulsboro Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the Board of Directors for Barrington Federal Credit Union and as treasurer for Gloucester County Boys and Girls Club.

As new a commissioner, Abusi commented, “Libraries are the gateway to the world where people of all ages can gather to use literary, musical, artistic and various other available resources. I am look forward to being a part of the Camden County Library System and hope my experience in both the public and private sectors is a plus for the board,”

Patrick Abusi

10 Camden Counnty Library System Joined Pennnies for Peace Campaaign

SSix bbranchhes coolleccted ppennnies to Recommended buuild scchoools in Spring AAfghannistan aand Pakkistan In February the Camden County Library System joined the New Jersey State Library in the Pennies for Peace campaign, which raises money to build schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan – Reading one penny at a time. Haappy Fammily by Wendy Lee The campaign was promoted as part of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial "Rich and multilayered, Lee's novel Commemoration celebrated during February. NJSL encouraged all libraries to explores what it means to be a part participate as a way of honoring the legacy of Abraham Lincoln who “firmly of something, whether it's a family or believed in education, equality, opportunity and peace” according to the a culture. Told in Hua's sparse, State Library. somber voice, the story grabs read- ers from the start and doesn't let go Pennies for Peace is an ongoing campaign organized by the Central Asia Institute, a nonprofit until the final page. A truly memo- co-founded by Greg Mortenson, co-author of “Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote rable first outing."----- Booklist Peace … One School at a Time” (2006) with David Oliver Relin.

The total amount raised was expected to be several hundred dollars. Thhe Longeest Trrip Homee: A Memooir by John Grogan In his debut bestseller, Marley & Me, John Grogan showed how a dog Save the Dates! can become an extraordinary pres- Friends of the Camden County Library ence in the life of one family. In his highly anticipated follow-up, Grogan Vogelson Branch again works his magic, bringing us the story of what came first. Summer Book Sale Homeeless BBird Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6 by Gloria Whelan When thirteen-year-old Koly enters into an ill-fated arranged marriage, Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission she must either suffer a destiny dic- tated by India's tradition or find the The gallery and offices are located at the Hopkins House on the south bank of the Cooper River between Cuthbert Boulevard and Route 130, courage to oppose it. 250 South Park Drive, Haddon Township. (856) 858-0040 TTY: Dial 711 A Division of the Camden County Library System in conjunction with the Camden County Board of Freeholders

Home by Marilynne Robinson Poetry in the Park Home demonstrates that quiet prose Poetry in the Park was instituted to encourage aspiring and established poets to share their poetry in a relaxing and can contain ecstasies and quiet souls nurturing environment under the stars. Though held outdoors on the rear patio of Historic Hopkins House, this is a dramas of raging moral intensity. “Come Rain or Come Shine” event and is moved indoors when necessary. Refreshments Served - Open Mic Held the 2nd Monday of each month, 7 - 9 p m. Featured poet to be announced April 13, May 11, June - every Monday -- 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 24 - Special Poetry Month event - Special Guest to be announced

Leadeershhip by James MacGregor Burns A Circle of Women Writers One of America's leading historians Sunday, April 19, 3 - 5 p m. on the role of leadership in Celebrating Camden County Women Authors of recent books - a reading and sharing experience American history.

Musical Interludes Musical Interludes is celebrating 23 glorious years of service to the sick and shut-in residents of our South Jersey community with the healing power of live musical performance! The KKnowwn Woorld Call to arrange a visit from one of our talented musicians. by Edward P. Jones The Known World is a masterpiece of overlapping plot lines, time shifts, and heartbreaking details of life Culture has a home in Camden County! under slavery.

Shadow Coounntryy: A NNew RRenderring oof thhe Waatson Leggend by Peter Matthiessen Detach and mail application and fee to Friends of the Camden County Library, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043 An epic of American rise and Please make checks payable to: Friends of the Camden County Library descent—poetic, mythic, devastat- ing. From his Everglades trilogy Peter Matthiessen has coaxed a master- Friends of the Camden County Library System piece, a wrenching story of familial, racial and environmental degrada- The Friends of the Camden County Library System is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes the l brary. By rais- tion stretching from the Civil War to ing funds with events such as book sales, the Friends are able to sponsor activities and purchase materials, enhancing the Great Depression. the library services which are outside the library’s regular operating budget. The Friends also sponsor many events and programs throughout the l brary system for children and families. The Lazarus Project by Friends of the Camden County Library Membership Application (Please Print) Aleksandar Hemon The Lazarus Project reveals that histo- www.camdencountyl brary.org/friends ry is a web upon which everything Name: Date: happens at once. Aleksandar Hemon weaves together the 1908 Address: shooting of Lazarus Averbuch, the Phone # E-mail late 20th century madness of Annual Membership Fee: $10 Senior/Student $15 Individual BosniaHerzegovina, the razing of the $25 Family Membership Other Amount Twin Towers, the War on Terror, and our million-year addiction to racism Donors of $150 or more will receive a gold membership and will be recognized with their name and contribution amount and fear-mongering. on an engraved plaque in the library. (Membership year: January - December)

11 amden County Library System

M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library SIGNUp@ 203 Laurel Rd., Voorhees, NJ 08043 www.camdencountylibrary.org/events Cwww.camdencountylibrary.org Camden County Library System Branches and Hours Anthony P. Infanti - Bellmawr Branch Library 35 East Browning Rd.,Bellmawr, NJ 08031 (856) 931-1400 Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Gloucester Township-

B15 Southlack wBlackoo Horsed R oPike,tar Blackwood,y Public NJ L 08012ibra ry (856) 228-0022 Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

130M eS.r Centrechan St.,tvi lMerchantville,le Public LNJ i08109brar y (856) 665-3128 Monday and Wednesday, 2 - 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 2 - 5 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

South County Regional 35B Coopersranch Folly Li bRd.,Winslowrary Township, NJ 08004 Message from Freeholder Riletta Cream (856) 753-2537 reetings on behalf of the Camden County Board of Chosen Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Freeholders. As Freeholder liaison to the Camden County Library Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. System, I am excited about the programs that are available for Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. the spring…and I hope you are, too. Closed Sundays during the summer Our libraries offer a wide array of activities/services for persons of all ages. Everything from DVDs and CDs to the exciting and limitless world of the Internet is right at yourG fingertips. Although spring is approaching and flowers are beginning William G. Rohrer Memorial to bloom, do not forget to drop by your local library to grab the latest bestseller or transport yourself to a world yet to be explored. Remember, the best thing about reading is that you 15L iMacArthurbrary-H Blvd.,ad Westmont,don T NJw p08108. B ranch can be anything or go anywhere your imagination takes you! (856) 854-2752 Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. There are also hundreds of programs and events offered at our six branches and with the new Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. SignUp program you can find an event that you are interested in and even register online at our website: www.camdencountylibrary.org/events.

Whether you read for entertainment or education, you can be certain that your local library M. Allan Vogelson Regional has a host of books tailored to suit your needs.

203Br Laurelanch Rd., L iVoorhees,brary NJ 08043 Please visit the local branch of your library to take advantage of the countless services that (856) 772-1636 Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. the library has to offer. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Closed Sundays during the summer The

published four times a year Editor/Designer: Pat Dempsey SYSTEM Assistant Editors: Debbie Dennis Library Director Mark Amorosi Linda A. Devlin Camden County Officials Associate Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. Joseph Ripa Deborah Ellis Dennis Freeholder Director Freeholder Edward McDonnell Carmen Rodriquez Library Commissioners Freeholder Deputy Director Freeholder Sharon J. Allen, President Edward Brennan, Vice President Riletta L. Cream Albert Mungioli Patrick Abusi, Nancy Costantino, Freeholder Deputy County Clerk Lisa D. Moore, Robert Weil Rodney A. Greco Charles H. Billingham Camden County Library System is governed Freeholder Sheriff and supported by the Camden County Board Freeholder Liaison of Chosen Freeholders and the Camden Jeffrey L. Nash Patricia Egan Jones Riletta L. Cream Surrogate County Library Commission. Freeholder

www.camdencountylibrary.org