Summer is Here! Summer 2008 Sign Up for Summer Reading The Programs. DREAM See inside for details EXPLORE IMAGINE News, Events and Free Programs at the Camden County Library System The Camden County Library System provides you with answers to all your questions SYSTEM24 hours a day on our website: www.camdencountylibrary.org From the Director Catch the Your Library’s newsletter is the best in New Jersey! The Camden County Library Reading Bug! recently received the 2008 Public Relations Award from the New Jersey Library Association. The System was recognized for Hi everybuggy!2008 Summer Reading Program design excellence and its success in promoting This summer, swarm over to your Library and catch the reading bug by signing up for our exciting, the Library and its services. Congratulations prize-filled Summer Reading Program! All you have to do is sign up at any of our branch libraries to our editor/designer Pat Dempsey and to all to receive your booklog and then buzz into reading. of The System’s contributors. Read anything! Read anywhere! Really, you can read anything anywhere and for every hour of reading, you can win a prize or a chance at a prize basket. The more you read, the Speaking of design, notice all of the bugs in more chances you get to win. this issue? Has the Library gone buggy? Also, please “bee” our guest at one of our fantastic summer reading kickoff parties. No, we are just getting ready for our annual There will be fun library “ant-ics”: balloon animals, face painters, puppets, magicians Summer Reading Program! This year’s or storytellers and much, much more. Call your local Camden County Library branch for more details. theme is “Catch the Reading Bug.” Kids of all ages will find programs and activities of the Don’t let your creepy crawly type at every branch. Check inside for dates, times, and locations. summer fly by without catching the reading bug! The Library doesn’t slow down when school is out—it only gets better and even more fun! Mr. Malcolm At the Camden County Library System we Kickoff was bitten by the strive to meet the needs of our customers by offering the highest quality programs and Parties performing bug many services. We hope that you enjoy this issue of at all our branches... years ago. The System and that the Library will be a His ability to connect to his memorable part of your summer. Bellmawr - 1 - 3 p.m. audience and his charisma Tuesday, June 24 make an enjoyable show for all ages. Gloucester Township - 1 - 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 Storytelling Haddon Township - 12 - 3 p.m. Monday, June 30 at its best...
Merchantville- - 1 - 4 p.m. Mr. Malcolm returns! Tuesday, June 17 Mr. Malcolm, a long time favorite of South County - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Camden County residents and a former Linda A. Devlin Saturday, June 28 Wall Street financier, promotes our Director summer reading theme, Vogelson - 1 - 3 p.m. Catch the Reading Bug, Saturday, June 21 with a different show at every Many thanks to the Friends of the branch. You will be delighted Camden County Library for sponsoring when you take time out of your amden County Library System the Summer Reading Program! busy summer to enjoy his shows! wwww.camdencountyylibbraryy.oorg See inside for events schedule! C Employee Spotlight Congratulations to Peg Feld and Chris Entwisle In honor of National Library Week and National Library Workers Day, Freeholder Riletta Cream recognized two library employees with proclamations. The Library management team selected Peg Feld and Chris Entwisle to receive these awards in recognition of their exemplary service and dedication to the Library. Freeholder Cream presented the proclamations at the Pastoral Winds performance at the Voorhees branch on April 4. The following are nominations from their supervisors that outline their achievements:
Peg Feld began her career with the Camden County Library System in 1981 as a part-time librarian at the Gloucester Township Branch. When the Bellmawr Branch opened in 1997, Peg joined the staff as the full-time Children’s Services librarian.
Over the years Peg has developed children’s and family programming at Bellmawr, including a weekly preschool story time, toddler tales, afternoon crafts for elementary school kids and special events throughout the year. Her summer reading program has something happening almost every day from late June through mid-August.
Peg also has done story times and crafts at two member libraries – Mt. Ephraim and Woodlynne – and visits the Warwick Nursery School once a month. Peg visits the Bellmawr schools each spring to talk about the summer reading program.
By Debbie Stefano, Bellmawr Branch Manager
Chris Entwisle has been an invaluable, stable and motivating force in the Circulation Department at the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library for more than 30 years. Chris handles all tasks and situations well, be it a patron issue, a staff issue or a Freeholder Cream presents awards in recognition of technical situation. He is a well respected leader and understands why we are here exemplary service and doing the jobs we do. He has a demonstrated understanding of the Library’s mission, dedication to the Library to vision and goals that is not only apparent from his actions, but has also had a Peg Feld and Chris Entwisle. noticeable effect on many of those who work around him.
By Bill Brahms, Vogelson Branch Manager
Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission The gallery and offices are conveniently located at the Hopkins House on the south bank of the Cooper River between Camden County Cultural & Heritage Cuthbert Boulevard and Route 130 in Haddon Township, 250 South Park Drive, Haddon Township, NJ 08108 Commission Receives (856) 858-0040 TTY: Dial 711 A Division of the Camden County Library System in conjunction Prestigious State Arts Award with the Camden County Board of Freeholders Executive Director Sandra Turner-Barnes Accepts Award
Upcoming Events
In JuneThe 1 - Gallery June 7 Literature Object Desire Final Week Circle of Men Writers Still life paintings by Jeffery Carr, Jane Cheeson, Bruce Sunday, June 22, 3 - 5 p.m. Celebrating Camden County Men Authors Garrity, Kathy Hayden, Justin W. Johnson, Aaron Left to right: Lawrence K. Carlbon, Council Member, Lubrick, Joshua Marsh, Scott Noel and Ben Passione. A Networkin perience NJSCA; Senator Leonard Lance; Sandra Turner-Barnes, Executive Director, ~ Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission; June 2 - June 30 Poet y in the P k Steve Runk, Executive Director, NJSCA; at Haddon Township Branch Library Every Monday in ne, 7 – 9 p.m. Judith G. Leone, 2nd Vice Chair, SCA A f weekly tive w tin showc turin 42nd Annual S nior Ar Ex ib tion amden C un y’s tee age as w ll a erging th T Cam Co C ra it Award Ceremony - W dne day, J ne 4, - p.m. Jersey poets and sp ken word rtis every C miss ec d th 08 C ion of e fr the Je Stat unc n the Ar Ref shm n w l be served. Camde County’s rts 4 e s poet t th talents with special guests i uding Bernard Collins, excel in arti qual y, prog mming an blic ~ Michael Flore and Aly sha Wise. service in the arts. To present the citation an acknowledge the importance of the work e Camden June 18 - July 31 Teen Poetry Slam Competition and County Cultural & Heritage Commission, State Arts National Arts Program Awesome Open Mic also featured. Council leadership was joined by Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells and members of the New Jersey Annual Juried Exhibition ~ State Legislature at the State House Annex on March 13. for Camden County employees “Citations of Excellence conferred by the Council are a and their families signal to funders, audiences, peers and others that these Award Reception - Saturday, June 21, 2 p.m. WarmChildren’s and Wonderful Programs Wednesdays organizations and projects are among the very best in our state,” noted Carol Ann Herbert, chair of the State ~ August 6, 13, 20, and 27 Arts Council. This award, among the State Arts Enjoy free multi-cultural patio programs for children Council’s most prestigious marks of distinction, is ages 4 – 12 featuring musical storytelling, hip hop conferred on grant applicants receiving the highest peer dance, nature discovery, storytelling through yoga, and panel evaluation through the grant application process. JAZZY MJUNEusi c& JULY Brazilian percussion. Commenting on the honor, Sandra Turner-Barnes stated, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 - 6 p.m. Two workshops at 10 and 11:15 a.m. “Receiving this award is such a distinction. Everyone on A weekly free concert series featuring some of Camden Classes are held rain or shine. the Board and staff of the Camden County Cultural & County’s finest musicians. Concerts held on the rear patio Space is limited and reservations are required. Heritage Commission has contributed to the receipt of of the historic Hopkins House. this award and to the overall success of the Cultural & Heritage Commission I truly appreciate and applaud Opening performers for each concert include teen everyone’s efforts!” musicians from the 2008 Camden County Culture has a home Arts 4 Teens Festival. in Camden County! 2 Book Chats Author and Clubs Visits Hadddon Townshhip Thursday Evening
All book signings at Book Discussion Group - Adults Voorhees branch. 4th Thursday of the month, 7:15 p.m. To register please call (856) 772-1636 ext. 3304 or e-mail [email protected] June 26, Three Weeks with My Brother by Nicholas Sparks Who wouldn't want to go on a trip around the world? When best-selling novelist Sparks Sal Paolantonio receives a travel brochure from his alma mater, Notre Dame, he thinks, Wednesday, June 4 "If not now, then when?" and asks his brother to join him. 7 - 8 p.m. ESPN sports correspondent Sal Paolantonio will discuss and sign his book July 24, The Remains of the Day The Paolantonio Report: The Most by Kazoo Ishiguro Stevens is a perfect English butler who tries to give his narrow existence form and meaning Overrated and Underrated Players, Teams, through the self-effacing, almost mystical practice of his profession in a career Coaches and Moments in NFL History. that spans the second World War.
John Granger August 28, Eat, Pray, Love: Wednesday, June 18 One woman's search for everything across Italy, India and Indonesia 6 - 8 p.m. by Elizabeth Gilbert Unlocking Harry Potter: Five Keys Plagued with despair after a nasty divorce, the author, in her early 30s, divides a year for the Serious Reader equally among three dissimilar countries, exploring her competing urges for Unlocking Harry Potter gives you five essential earthly delights and divine transcendence. keys for understanding the Harry Potter series. Find out how J.K. Rowling created the most successful books of our time and much more. Tween Book Club Jeffrey Ford Wednesday, July 16, 3:45 p.m. - following Reading Club Saturday, June 28 Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett 1 - 4 p.m. Find out what eating blue M&Ms has to do with chasing Vermeer. The Shadow Year is a suspense novel in the best sense of the word. Jeffrey Ford’s talent lies in building up the tension in this book and in Wednesday, August 13, 2:30 p.m. creating a cast of characters The Wish Giver, by Bill Brittain we can all relate to (especially the children). Be careful what you wish for!
Gilbert Smith Thursday, July 10 6 - 8 p.m. Vooorhees Effective Communication: Coaching Basketball Successfully is a compact Lunchtime Book Chat - Adults manual designed for both coaches and athletes. Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte .Ann Herendeen Wednesday, June 25, 1 - 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19 1 - 3 p.m. Book Thief, by Markus Zusak Phyllida and the Brotherhood of Philander Wednesday, July 30, 1 - 2 p.m. In this debut novel, librarian Ann Herendeen creates a quirky and comic Regency romance. Ann has put a new twist on a traditional form, Love Walked In, by Marisa de los Santos creating the ultimate love story she always Wednesday, August 27, 1 - 2 p.m. wanted to read: a bisexual historical romance.
Mary Jane Clark Saturday, August 16 1 - 3 p.m. Souuth Counnty Tea and chit-chat with author Mary Jane Clark. “Tired Eyes” Book Club - Adults She will be signing her new book When Day Breaks. This program is September 8, 7 - 9 p.m. sponsored by the Friends of the Library and The members of the "Tired Eyes" Book Club are on vacation this summer. Carriage House Restaurant in Voorhees. The book club resumes on Monday, September 8, at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. Check the South County website, http://southco.camden.lib.nj.us, for the book club selections for the September meeting.
3 Learn To Use The Computer Adult computer classes are available at both the Vogelson and South County branches of the Camden County Library System. Classes offered monthly include such topics as Mouse Basics, Yahoo E-mail, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, as well as many others. The workshops last about 1½ to 2 hours and are one session only. If you are a novice at computers or just need a refresher, these classes are for you!
Computer class schedules are available on the 15th of each month. Sign up early as the classes fill up very quickly. You may sign up for up to 2 classes per month and you may repeat a class if needed. Class descriptions can be found on the Library’s website at www.camdencountylibrary.org/cp.htm
To register at the Voorhees branch, call (856) 772-1636 ext 3388. To register at the South County branch, call (856) 753-2537. Registration is required for all classes. Call the Library or visit our website for locations, dates and times. LookLook what’swhat’s bbeeneen goinggoing on...on...
South County YarnBall member Doris C. Thompson lovingly Brothers Patrick and crocheted these adorable newborn baby caps to be donated to Nicholas Kipp were the area hospitals for little heads in need. two youngest self checkout users at the Merchantville Branch.
Mrs.Gennelle Bey, club advisor, and Freeholder Riletta Cream, at the Winslow Township High School’s African American Culture Club celebration of Members of the West Jersey Chapter of the National African American History Railway Historical Society, (from left to right) Richard held at the South County J. Magee, Robert E. Farrell, and Norman R. Seidelmann Regional Branch Library. were at the Merchantville Branch for the History of PATCO slide program on Wednesday, April 9th.
Camden County Department of Children’s Services celebrates April, the month of the young South County Regional Branch’s Children’s child, by displaying this Librarian, Janet Ralston, tells the stories colorful art at the South at “Book with Breakfast” at Chick Fil A County Regional Branch. in Sicklerville.
Access Databases! Explore the Past and Present with Daily Life Online Save the Ever get those assignments where you must find out what people ate during Shakespeare’s time or what careers were popular during the Middle Ages? Daily Life Online is an invaluable resource for students and others who seek information on both the past and the present lives of various cultures and countries. Rather than just concentrating on facts, dates, and figures, this electronic resource explores Dates! how those in the past lived their daily lives, covering everything from food to clothing to holidays. Users The Friends of the Camden can browse by time period or geographic region. Daily Life Online contains books, articles, maps and County Library System primary documents, and new features are added on a regular basis. Use your Camden County Library card to access this database from home. Follow these steps: 1. Go to our website at 4. Scroll a little bit down until you see the link www.camdencountylibrary.org for Daily Life Online 2. Click on Online Research on the left side 5. Enter your library card number as prompted. BOOK of the screen Please call or email for any help. 3. Click on History and Cultures (856) 772-1636 x3311 or SALES [email protected] Friends of the Camden County Library System Voorhees Detach and mail application and fee to Friends of the Camden County Library, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043 Summer Book Sale Please make checks payable to: Friends of the Camden County Library The Friends of the Camden County Library System is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes the library. Friday, June 6, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. By raising funds with events such as book sales, the Friends are able to sponsor activities and purchase materials, enhancing the library services which are outside the library’s regular operating budget. Saturday June 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Friends also sponsor many events and programs throughout the library system for children and families.
Friends of the Camden County Library Membership Application (Please Print) Date: Bellmawr Name: Summer Book Sale Address: Thursday, August 14, Phone # email 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Annual Membership Fee: $10 Senior/Student $15 Individual Friday, August 15, $25 Family Membership Other Amount 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Donors of $150 or more will receive a gold membership and will be recognized with their name Saturday, August 16, and contribution amount on an engraved plaque in the Library. (Membership year: January - December) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.camdencountylibrary.org/friends 4 What’sUnless otherwise up indicated, for registrationadults is required and for all programs.families
Call (856) 931-1400 to register Bellmawr HaddonCall (856) 854-2752 Township to register SouthCall (856) 753-2537 County to register Catch the Reading Bug Summer reading program Catch the Reading Bug Catch the Reading Bug Summer reading program Summer reading program . Tuesday,Kickoff June 24, Party 1 - 3 p.m. See kids’ section for details Monday,Kickoff June 30, Party 12 - 3 p.m. Saturday,Kickoff June 28, 10Party a.m. - 1 p.m. See kids’ section for details See kids’ section for details Word Art Third Wednesday of each month, 7 - 8:45 p.m. Star Light, Star Bright, Let’s Take a Been moved to express yourself poetically? Join Look at the Stars Tonight YarnBalls poets at various stages of development to share All ages Ages 12 and up writings and helpful critiques. Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m. Mondays, June 23, July 28, August 25, 7 p.m. Bernard Hasko from the Willingboro Astronomical The knitting and crochet club @ your Library. Sip & Mingle Society will introduce the night sky. Weather Relax and chat with other YarnBalls! Adults permitting, we will be able to gaze at the moon, Mondays, June 9, July 14 and August 11, the stars and planets with telescopes. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Father's Day DDR We have a coffee date! Stop in for a cup of coffee Ages 2 - 8 or tea and a tasty treat. Family Craft Tuesday, June 10, 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Put your best sock forward and Dance Dance with It’s back! Last summer’s favorite craft - make your your Dad! Email Basics for Adults own memory book. We supply the blank books, Mondays, June 16, July 28, August 4, 11:30 a.m. stickers, ribbon, jewels and all the other goodies. Need an email account? We can help you set one You supply the imagination. DDR for Little Dreamers up! Choose your session -- class size is limited. Pre K - 8 yrs Tuesday, July 8, 7 - 8:30 p.m. I scream! You Scream! Bugs and Bees and Crafts That Please Rock till you drop! It's a dance night just for the 12 years and up Let's Have Ice Cream! little ones. Party in your PJs! Friday, July 18, 3 - 4 p.m. Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Bellmawr Branch's sixth annual celebration of Butterflies and bees, bugs in trees, what beautiful National Ice Cream Day! Ice cream + toppings crafts can we make of these? We’ll try our hand, Family Movie Matinee = Yummy treat! the best we can, to create memorable items that All Ages you can appreciate. Monday, July 14, 3 p.m. Summer Reading Closing Event with Chill out and watch a movie at your library. Piccirillo Sciencetelling Catch the Yoga Bug! Rated PG for guaranteed buggy fun. All ages All Ages Friday August 8, 2 p.m. Thursdays, July 17, August 7, 10 a.m. The Science Guys will present The Bugs of Catch the yoga bug. It will make you limber and fit. Blackwood, a story told through science Bring a mat or towel on which you can sit. Take experiments, followed by an ice cream party. some time to meditate and reflect on your state. Bring a pal, bring a friend. Don’t forget the date. Call (856) 772-1636 to register orVoorhees email [email protected] Closing Celebration for Reading Program All ages Friday, August 8, 1 - 3 p.m. Catch the Reading Bug Summer reading program Call (856) -228-0022 to register Celebrate, celebrate a whole lot, you caught the Gloucester Township reading bug and learned a lot. Bee proud of yourself because we think you’re great! We’ll party Catch the Reading Bug with you on August 8. Mr. Malcolm will be here KickoffSaturday, June 21,Party 1 - 3 p.m. Summer reading program and we’ll have other stuff. Please enjoy the party, See kids’ section for details the pizza’s on us. Crochet Time Wednesday,Kickoff June 18,Party 1 - 3 p.m. Ages 10 to adult See kids’ section for details Mondays, June 23 through August 11, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Learn to crochet, or if you know how already, National Iced Tea Month Families come join us and have fun! Call (856) 665-3128 to register June 23 Merchantville Stay cool as we celebrate National Iced Tea Month Summer Reading Wrap Party with a cool glass of iced tea and move into the All ages activities of the summer. Catch the Reading Bug Summer reading program Saturday, August 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Did you catch the reading bug? Then join us for Movie Mania snacks and fun to celebrate the end of the summer Families reading program. Must be registered for the Thursdays: July 3, 17, & 31, 2 p.m. Kickoff Party Tuesday, June 17, 1 - 4 p.m. summer reading program to attend. Need to escape the summer heat? Come in for a See kids’ section for details family appropriate movie and light refreshments. LINEDANCERSIZE Merchantville Film Forum All ages First Wednesday of every month Wednesday, August 20, 6 - 7 p.m. June 4, July 2, August 6, 6:30 p.m. The Friends of the Library presents Join other adults for screening and discussion of classic films. Bring your dinner in a sack. We will "linedancersize" with Martina Martinez. Martina provide water and snacks. Call for titles. designed this workshop for children, teens, adults and families who enjoy dancing to various genres Little Ones Play Group of music like jazz, rhythm and blues, hip hop, Birth to 3 years and their caregivers oldies, old school, country western, reggae, house Every Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon music and others. Meet our youngest members and make new friends! We have special books and toys. 5 Unless otherwise indicated registration is required for all programs. Don’t forget to register 3 weeks prior to programs! 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Story Telling with Animal Balloons All ages Cheryl Anne Currier demonstrates how balloon twisting and the art of storytelling combine to create a unique and fun story program.
Bug Safari Grades 2-4 Catch the reading bug at our Bug Safari! At this outside program, you will catch, identify and release bugs. Please bring a plastic jar. Butterfly Stages Pre-K through 1st grade Learn all about butterflies from caterpillar to beautiful flying insect and then create your own butterfly craft. Bug Craft Grades 4-6 Learn about bug anatomy and then create your own bug! Story Dance with Candice Carriger Preschool Story Dance is a creative movement activity that combines yoga poses, movement games and student-created dance to bring stories to life. Bee Aware: Know the Bear Facts Grades 4-6 Did you know that black bears live in New Jersey? Learn about them and their relationship to bees with Michelle Ruggiero of the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife.
Story Dance with Candice Carriger Wiggles and Giggles BELLMAWR Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m. 6 - 18 months and their caregivers Summer Reading Program Fridays, June 27, July 25, August 22, Dance Dance Revolution 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Grades 2 and up Songs, stories, rhymes and fingerplays. Kickoff Party Wednesday, August 13, 3 - 4 p.m. (grades 2-5), Tuesday, June 24, 1- 3 p.m. 4 - 5 p.m. (grades 6 and up) Movie Mania Sign up for our summer programs, munch Test your skill with other kids your age. Families some tasty snacks and enjoy a presentation Thursdays, July 3, 17, & 31, 2 p.m. and craft by Camden County Naturalist Summer Reading Closing Event with A family appropriate movie and light refreshments. Maggie Liebe. Piccirillo Sciencetelling All ages Games Galore Story Telling with Animal Balloons Friday August 8, 2 p.m. Grades K - 3 Tuesday, June 3, 4 p.m. The Science Guys will present The Bugs of Blackwood, Mondays, July 7 & 21, August 4, 3 p.m. a story told through science experiments, followed by an A different "game" each week, including Karaoke I Scream! You Scream! Let's have Ice Cream! ice cream party. Revolution and a library scavenger hunt. Friday, June 18, 3-4 p.m. Bellmawr Branch's 6th annual celebration of National Ice Bee Aware: Know the Bear Facts Cream Day! Ice cream + toppings = Yummy treat! Wednesday, July 9th, 2:30 p.m.
Bug Safari, Butterfly Stages Craft Time and Bug Craft Grades K - 3 Tuesday, June 24,1:30 p.m. - Bug Safari GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP Mondays, July 14 & 28, 3 p.m. Create cool bug crafts, including bug wings to wear! Summer Reading Program Catch the Reading Bug Tie-Dye Tee Party Summer Reading Program Grades K - 6 Preschool and up Kickoff Party Wednesday, June 18, 1 - 3 p.m. Monday, July 22, 3 p.m. June 27 - August 8 Bring a tee shirt for a Tie-Dye Tee Party. Limit 20. Read on your own to be eligible to win weekly prizes, Face painting, balloon animals, an animal join us in August for an ice cream party. show, and refreshments while signing up for our Summer Reading Program. Come on out Bug Safari, Butterfly Stages Summer Craft for the fun of it and enjoy! and Bug Craft Grades K - 4 Wednesday, July 23, 2:30 p.m. - Bug Safari Mondays, June 30 - August 4, 3:30 p.m. Story Telling with Animal Balloons Wednesday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.- Bug Craft Create a different insect craft each week. Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 p.m. (Iced) Tea Party Learn to Knit with Ms. Ruth Evening Story Time Ages 3 - 6 Grades 4 and up Ages 2 - 5 Thursday, July 24, 3 p.m. Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 3 - 4 p.m. Thursdays, June 5, July 10, August 28, 7 p.m. Enjoy some cold iced tea on a hot day. Stories, games, Wear PJs and bring a bedtime friend for stories, music, and of course, iced tea! Lunch with the Librarian lullabies, and a craft. Grades K - 4 Wednesdays, July 2 - August 6, 12 noon Story Dance with Candice Carriger Summer Time Craft Thursday, August 7, 6:30 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch to the library and enjoy stories, Grades 1 - 3 games and a simple craft. Monday, June 16, 4 p.m. Create a cool pair of summertime shoes. Bring flip flops 2nd Annual Library Olympics Summer Story Time or sneakers and we'll provide the rest! Grades 1 - 3 Ages 3 - 5 Monday, August 18, 3 p.m. We'll have musical chairs, relay races, balloon tosses, Thursdays, July 3 - August 7, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Toddler Time Stories, songs, fingerplays and a simple craft. etc. Gold metals will be awarded! 18 - 36 months with caregiver Tuesdays, June 17, July, 1, 15, 29 Fun & Games Fridays 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. All Crafts Craft Extravaganza All ages Stories, fingerplays, songs, and activities. Grades 1 - 6 Fridays, July 11, 25, August 1,15, 22, 29, 3 - 5 p.m. Monday, August 25, 3 p.m. Board games, cards, puzzles for all ages. Summer Story Time Series We have a closet full of extra crafts that just want to be Ages 3 - 5 made. Bring your creativity and be ready to bring home Toddler Tales several crafts. Ages 18 - 36 months with caregiver Tuesdays, June 24, July, 8, 22, August 5 Fridays, July 11 - August 8, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs, fingerplays and a simple craft. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts.
6 Unless otherwise indicated registration is required for all programs. Don’t forget to register 3 weeks prior to programs! Bellmawr (856) 931-1400 • Gloucester Township (856) 228-0022 Kids Programs Haddon Township (856) 854-2752 • Merchantville (856) 665-3128 South County (856) 753-2537 • Voorhees (856) 772-1636 ext 3360
Star Light Star Bright, Let’s Take a Look HADDON TOWNSHIP at the Stars Tonight SOUTH COUNTY All ages Summer Reading Program Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m. Summer Reading Program Bernard Hasko from the Willingboro Astronomical Society will introduce the night sky. Weather permitting, Kickoff Party Karnival Kickoff Party we will be able to gaze at the moon, the stars and Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday, June 30, 1 - 3 p.m. planets with telescopes. Celebrate Summer Reading with balloons, Time to put away your school books and start crafts, food and a puppet show. Enjoy the your fun-filled summer. We’d like everyone to Bee Aware: Know the Bear Facts karnival until 12:30 p.m., then stay for the participate in our summer reading program. Wednesday, July 16, 11 a.m. puppet show. Celebrate with face painters, a magician and prizes for everyone! So bug out and come to Father's Day DDR the party! Ages 2 - 8 Tuesday, June 10, 6 - 8 p.m. The Good, the Bag and the Buggy Put your best sock forward and Dance Dance June 30 - August 8 MERCHANTVILLE with your Dad! Starting at noon on Monday, June 30, you can register for any or all of our summer reading clubs. Sign up and Summer Reading Program Story Telling with Animal Balloons receive a bag containing your booklog, puzzles, Monday, June 9, 4:30 p.m. activities and all the information on how to earn goodies. Enter to win our weekly drawings for prizes. Bee Aware: Know the Bear Facts Tuesday,Kickoff June 17,Party 1 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 11 a.m. For all ages, especially for the young at heart! Reading Club Bugs of Blackwood Grades 3 and up Pizza, juice and crafts, 1 - 3 p.m. Books and Grades K - 5 Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, prizes for all. A live presentation of Bee Monday, June 30, 11 a.m. 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Movie presented by Mr. Malcolm at 3 p.m. Piccirillo Sciencetelling will tell the tale of Benjamin Bug, Hurry to help us fold, collect, eat and flatten the critters who lives on Blackwood Avenue, using science infesting our summer reading club. Stories, crafts and fun! Story Telling with Animal Balloons experiments and demonstrations. Wednesday, June 11, 4 p.m. Story Telling with Animal Balloons Bug Safari, Butterfly Stages Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. Candle Making Preschool and up and Bug Craft Tuesday, July 1,10:30 a.m. - Bug Safari Story Club Wednesday, June 25, 3 - 4 p.m. Grades Kindergarten - 2 See how shells and wax make beautiful candles. Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4 Toddler Tunes and Tales 2:30-3:45 p.m. Ages 18 - 36 months Jewelry Craft Wednesdays, July 2 - August 6,10:30 a.m. Bugs that glow, bug hunts, ladybug magnets and buggy Preschool and up Stories, songs and finger plays make up this treats...fly to the library for stories and crafts. Wednesday, July 2, 3 - 4 p.m. program designed especially for your toddler. Choose from a variety of materials such as glass, plastic Teddy Bear Time and foam to make bracelets and necklaces. Toddlers and their caregivers Whimsical Wednesdays Thursdays, July 10, 24, August 7, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Garden Signs Ages 2 1/2 - 5 Stories, songs and fun for the under 3 crowd. Preschool and up Wednesdays, July 2 - August 6, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 3 - 4 p.m. Stories, songs and finger plays for your preschooler. Bug Safari, Butterfly Stages Make a colorful garden sign for the blooming outdoors. and Bug Craft DDR for Little Dreamers Tuesday, July 15 -10:30 a.m. - Butterfly Stages Bee Aware: Know the Bear Facts Pre K - 8 yrs Wednesday, July 16, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Rock till you drop! It's a dance night just for the little Story Dance with Candice Carriger ones. Party in your PJs! Monday, July 14, 11 a.m. Summer Mobile Preschool and up Family Craft Wednesday, July 23, 3 - 4 p.m. Crafty Corner Tuesday, July 15, 2:30 - 3:30 p. m. Flowers and bugs are just some of the shapes Ages 4 - 8 It’s back. Make your own memory book. We supply the that will make up this colorful piece. Thursday, July 24th, 11 a.m. blank books, stickers, ribbon, and jewels, and you supply Catch the Crafty Bug at your library! the imagination. Bug Safari, Butterfly Stages Create a simple craft and listen to a short story. and Bug Craft Stories and Stuff Wednesday, July 30, 2 p.m. - Bug Craft Pajama Story Time Preschool Ages 2 - 6 Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 22, 29, August 5 Tuesday, July 29, 7 p.m. Story Dance with Candice Carriger Bedtime stories, lullabies and finger plays Dress them in 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 4 p.m. Don’t bug us, we’re listening to stories about nature and their pajamas and bring their favorite bedtime buddy. having fun with buggy art projects. Story Dance with Candice Carriger Saturday, August 9, 11 a.m. . M Mr alco e reading BELLMAWR lm th b CHAROLETTE’S ’s caught ug! Monday, July 21 Once again we’re excited to have Mr. Malcolm perform at our six branch libraries this summer. WEB 7 p.m. With his unique storytelling style Mr. Malcolm’s performance is a one-man whirlwind that delights audiences both young and old and especially the young at heart. Audience participation is welcomed, and we dare you to be able to sit still during the show. VOORHEES See you there!! JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Thursday, July 10 11 a.m. GLOUCESTER HADDON TWP. TWP. ANTZ DORA’S BUG HUNT Friday, August 8 MERCHANTVILLE Thursday, July 17 2 p.m. BEE MOVIE SOUTH COUNTY 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 A BUG’S LIFE 3 p.m. Friday, August 8 10:30 a.m.
7 Bug Safari, Butterfly Stages Don’t forget to register 3 weeks prior to programs! and Bug Craft (856) 772-1636 ext. 3360 Tuesday, July 15, 1:30 p.m. - Butterfly Stages Wednesday, July 23,10:30 a.m. - Bug Safari Kids Programs Tuesday, August 5, 1:30 p.m. - Bug Craft Crochet Time Mother Goose Time Ages 10 to adult Ages 18 - 36 months Mondays, June 23 - August 11, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Mondays, June 16, July 21, August 18, 10:30 a.m. Learn to crochet or if you know how already, come join Looking for something fun to do? Share stories, songs us and have fun! and rhymes as we celebrate summer! Children’s Summer Book Swap VOORHEES Get Up & Wiggle July and August Ages 2 - 6 Bring in children’s books in good condition anytime in Summer Reading Program Thursdays, June 19, July 24, August 21, 6:30 p.m. July and get a token for each book. Bring the tokens Like story time, but just can’t sit still? Then this program back in August and swap them for other books. is for you! We’ll wiggle to the music, read fun stories and Kickoff Party sing silly songs. Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite Saturday, June 21, 1 - 3 p.m. All ages Celebrate Summer Reading with balloons, Read to a Dog Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, & 29, 6:30 p.m. crafts, facepainting, food and fun! Ages 6 – 10 Dress in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed Mondays, June 23, July 14, August 11, 7 – 8 p.m. animal for an evening of stories. Fun Fridays Playgroup Book and/or dog lovers...read to our therapy dogs Infant to 36 months Brownie, Dr. Seuss and Dink and make a craft. Fridays, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Bug Out Saturday Family Camp Ages 5 and up Play with new friends! Grown-ups have a chance Bee Aware: Know the Bear Facts (Adult caregiver must be with child) to chat. We provide the toys and books, but no Tuesday, June 24, 2 p.m. Saturdays, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. organized programming. Feel free to bring snacks. Bring your lunch and enjoy fun activities. Shake Your Rattles & Roll Circle of Pins Bracelet Ages 6-18 months Ages 8 – 12 Wednesdays, June 4, 18, July 2, 16, 30, Thursday, June 26, 2 – 3 p.m. Story Dance with Candice Carriger August 4, 18, 10:30 a.m. Safety pins have never looked so elegant! Design Thursday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. Like to giggle and bounce? Songs, stories, rhymes and your own bracelet using safety pins and beads. fingerplays for our littlest library kids and the grown-ups National Ice Cream Month Celebration who love them. Flying Marshmallow Machine For kids entering K - 6 Tuesday, July 22, 2:30 p.m. Ages 7 – 10 Celebrate National Ice Cream Month by making your own Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m. Story Telling with Animal Balloons ice cream. We'll have yummy toppings too! Thursday, June 5, 7 p.m Make your own launcher then watch the marshmallows fly to see who can hit the target. Potty Time! Get Ready for Kindergarten Children showing signs of potty readiness Red, White & Blue Day Entering Kindergarten in September Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m. All Ages Are you old enough for kindergarten already? Listen to stories about using the potty. Tuesday, July 1, 2 p.m. Congratulations!!! Let’s learn stories, rhymes, fingerplays Feeling patriotic? Celebrate with us as we make a red, and crafts that will make that first day a little less scary white and blue craft! Giggles & Grins and a lot more fun! Ages 3 - 5 Thursdays, June 12, July 17, August 14, 10:30 a.m. Hannah Montana Dance Party Like to dance to the music, hear stories and fiddle with Ages 6 – 9 Summer Reading Wrap Party All ages fingerplays? Join us for some summer adventures! Tuesday, July 8, 2 - 3 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dress as Hannah Montana or Miley Cyrus and come Did you catch the reading bug? Join us for snacks and fun prepared to sing and dance. Each participant will make Father's Day Craft to celebrate the end of the summer reading program. Must their own “microphone.” All ages be registered for the summer reading program to attend. Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Create a special craft for Dad.
TAKE US WITH YOU THIS SUMMER! 24/7 Library Services Have library card, will travel, by going to www.camdencountylibrary.org • Search our downloadable collections for audiobooks, videos, and public domain e-books that you can view on your computer or portable device. • Want to start recording and viewing what you’ve read? Sign up for My Reading History in My Camcat. • Click on our Readers’ Club for recommended books and book-related websites. You can also sign up to receive book suggestions from one of our e-mail newsletters as well as join an online reading club. • Go to Online Research to view full text articles from newspapers & magazines, encyclopedias and electronic books. • Send us your questions by e-mail by clicking on Ask a Librarian. • Got a question at 3 a.m. on travel, foreign languages, genealogy, literature, and more? Click the QandANJ icon or go directly to QandANJ.org to chat with a librarian online, 24/7. • Use Web 2.0 technology to view the latest Courier-Post headlines and library news, as well as the NY Times Bestsellers and the Washington Post Book Review. Just subscribe to our RSS feeds to have the library’s latest news delivered directly to your feed reader.
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BROWN, PAT “View Library Record” is a menu choice on the left side of 100 MAIN STREET Check out VOORHEES, NJ 08043 the screen you will see when you go to the Camden County LOG OUT Library homepage (www.camdencountylibrary.org). It is just Name: the new Your Barcode: Modify Personal Information under “Search the Catalog.” The View Library Record Feature, My Reading History when selected, prompts you to enter your name and library card Start Over Search the Catalog barcode (you will need your card handy to use this feature at Adult Graphic Preferred Searches home). Once this information is submitted, your name and address will appear with four options: 1) Modify Personal Information—Update your phone number or e-mail address. Novel Collection 2.) My Reading History—Keep track of your checked-out items. To enable this feature, click on “My Reading History” and then click “Opt In.” at the 3) Search the Catalog—Like the standard catalog search page but requesting titles is much quicker. 4) Preferred Searches—Retain lists of your previous searches, provided that when you did those searches, you clicked “save as preferred search” when the results were displayed. Voorhees branch
8 Meet Your Library Albert Magliano has served on the Library Commission since 1993 and as President since 2005. He graduated Rutgers Camden class of 1964 and has been in the field of Commissioners data processing for the past thirty years, currently working for IBM as a Senior IT Specialist. He and his wife have raised five children and enjoy time with their ten grandchildren. His interests include travel, boating and fishing and just about any activities that abound at the shore. He has flown over Mt. McKinley in Alaska and over Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii.
During his time on the Commission, Al has seen, and would like to believe that he has had a positive impact on, an unprecedented expansion of the Camden County Library System. President Magliano says, “ The promotion of learning and knowledge expansion are both best accomplished through reading. Everyone should find the time to exercise his or her mind by reading, and where better a place to start than the library. By serving on the Commission, I feel I have been able to help accomplish the goal of increasing the learning experience for library patrons through reading.”
Edward Brennan, our newest Library Commissioner, is an attorney at Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader, LLC, specializing in governmental affairs, land use and workers compensation. He received a B.A. in Communications from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law in Camden. “Teddy” grew up in and currently resides with his wife Kate in Merchantville and is a member of the Board of Trustees for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Camden and Gloucester Counties. His hobbies and interests include all Philadelphia sports teams, golf, politics and reading. He is on the Featured this issue are the newest commissioner, Camden County Library Commission because “literacy is the backbone of education and Teddy Brennan, and the longest-serving education is the foundation for success.” commissioner, Al Magliano.
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9 2008 Teen Summer Reading theme DON’T MetamorphGradeso 5s andis up MISS OUT! Friday, June 27 Register through Early Saturday, August 9
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Call to register Summer Craft Time End of School Year Party Bellmawr (856) 931-1400 Grades 4 and up Grades 4 - 6 Wednesday, July 23, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Board Make an AWESOME photo CD album using your Let's celebrate the end of the school year and chill Grades 5 and up favorite photos or magazine pictures. out with Dance Dance Revolution. Enjoy pizza TAB is made up of Tweens/Teens who discover and soda while challenging friends with this great the services, programs and materials that our game. Bring friends - it's more fun. Library has to offer. Plan and promote exciting Where Do Butterflies Go programs, participate in special community service In The Winter? projects, attend special outings and discuss Grades 3 and up Guitar Hero for Teens books, movies, music and web sites. Membership Thursday, July 24, 3 - 4 p.m. Grades 7 and up looks great on resumes and college applications. Learn everything you wanted to know about our Tuesday, July 1, 6:30 p.m. Refreshments are served at every meeting! beautiful New Jersey butterflies! Enjoy a night of pure fun with Guitar Hero. Let's see who plays the guitar the best. If you have a Yo! Yoga With Kate! guitar for the PS2 feel free to bring it. Bring a Beach Party Library Lock-In friend for a night of fun and light refreshments. Grades 5 and up Grades 4 and up Saturday Evening, June 7, 7 - 11 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Games, food, frozen drinks, limbo dancing and Kate is back with her yoga exercises and Butterfly Days, Moth Nights more at our special after-hours party! relaxation routines! Space is limited. Grades 4 - 6 Registration and permission slip a must! Wednesday, July 2 , 2:30 p.m. Summer Craft Time The Rancocas Nature Center presents a program Grades 4 and up about butterflies and moths. Learn through hands- Learn to Knit with Ms. Ruth on observation the roles they play. Play a game Grades 4 and up. Wednesday, August 6, 4 - 5:30 p.m. of bat and moth - hopefully you won't get eaten. Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 3 - 4 p.m. Make a beaded butterfly bookmark!
Do You Sudoku? Summer Reading Closing Event with Movie Matinee Madness Grades 4 and up Piccirillo Sciencetelling Grades 4 - 6 Tuesday, July 8, 4 p.m. All ages Wednesday, July 16, 2:30 p.m. Learn how to solve these logic-based number Friday, August 8, 2 p.m. Bring your friends to watch “Honey I Shrunk the problems! The Science Guys will present The Bugs of Kids” (rated PG). An inventor father mistakenly Blackwood, a story told through science shrinks his children. Join the kids' adventures as experiments, followed by an ice cream party. they journey across their own backyard to return Henna Tattoo Art to their previous height. Popcorn and soda Grades 4 and up served. Wednesday, July 9, 3 - 4 p.m. Dance Dance Revolution Design a tattoo and have it applied in a temporary Grades 2 and up henna paste. Parental permission necessary. Wednesday, August 13, 3 - 4 p.m. (grades 2-5) Tie-Dye Tee Party 4 - 5 p.m. (grades 6 and up) Grades K - 6 Test your skill with other kids your age. Monday, July 22, 3 p.m. Night at the Improv: Theater Workshop Bring a tee shirt to the library for a Tie-Dye Tee Grades 5 and up Party. Limit 20. Wednesday, July 9, 6 - 8 p.m. August Afternoon Movies A Hands-On Theatrical Workshop! Ages 10 and up Registration is a must as space is limited. August 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2:30 p.m. Henna Tattooing for Teens Grades 7 and up Tired of the same old games? Can't think of Tuesday, July 29, 7 - 8 p.m. Bee Aware: Know the Bear Facts anything to do? Come to the 7th annual August Enjoy a night of henna tattooing done by Grades 4 and up Afternoon Movie Festival! Bring a snack, a drink, Shyamoli. Learn how henna tattooing is used in Thursday, July 10, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. and a friend! Learn about New Jersey's black bears! India while listening to Indian music and enjoying Indian treats. Parental permission necessary. Fun & Games Fridays All ages Gloucester Township Mystery Movie Matinee Madness Fridays, July 11, 25, August 1,15, 22, 29, Call to register (856) 228-0022 Grades 4 - 6 3 - 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2:30 p.m. Board games, cards, puzzles for all ages Hero Jeopardy Join us for a mystery movie, rated PG. Guess the and abilities. Grades 4 - 6 movie, win a prize. Bring a friend. Popcorn and Monday, June 9, 4 p.m. soda will be served. Magic Show Join the "Cool Kids Club" (formerly the P.E.S.T.S) as Grades 5 and up we play "Hero Jeopardy." Let's have fun before we Thursday, July 17, 3 - 4 p.m. break for the summer. Bring a friend. A fun-filled magic show including audience participation and a real live bunny rabbit! 10 “Project Library” More Teens and Tweens Fashion Show Wouldn’t you like to be a part of the fun? Gloucester Township (cont.) Tween and Teen Creation Club We are happily preparing for our upcoming Grades 5 -12 “Project Library” fashion show. Our models will How to Eat Fried Worms Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m. be from the Fashionista, American Girl Sewing Grades 4 - 6 Crafty kids get together for a summer evening of and Crochet groups. All summer we’ll Wednesday, August 6, 2:30 p.m. crafting. Transform old newspapers into fun brainstorm ideas and create designs to Watch the movie, make desserts, do a craft, wearable flipped out foot art. display in a fashion show. participate in worm races. Bring a friend. Summer Game Night You are cordially invited to attend End of Summer Reading Program Grades 5 - 12 “Project Library” Fashion show on Chill Out Party Tuesday, July 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Grades 4 - 6 Missing your friends already? Call them up and August 4, 7 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2:30 p.m. meet at the library! There will be something for End the summer reading program with hoagies, everybody! PS2 Guitar Hero, Nintendo Game Cube The more the merrier! soda, video games and fun. Use our video games and board games. Bring a guitar game controller if or bring one of yours compatible with Play Station 2. you have one. Contact DW at [email protected] Haddon Township Call to register (856) 854-2752 Tween and Teen Creation Club Grades 5 - 12 Bugs and Bees and Crafts That Please Thursday, July 31, 11 a.m. 12 years and up Presto! Transform duct tape and cereal boxes into Thursdays, July 3,10,17, 24, 31, 4:30 p.m. something fun and fabulous. Bring a lunch and Butterflies and bees, bugs in trees, what beautiful crafts can we make of these? munch while you craft.
Tween Book Club Morph into a Pop Star! 12 years and up Grades 5 - 12 Wednesday, July 16, 3:45 p.m., following Reading Thursday, August 7, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Crochet Time Club Tweens and Teens wrap up Summer Reading with Ages 10 to adult Chasing Vermeer, by Blue Balliett a Pop Star Party! Nintendo Karaoke Revolution and Mondays, June 23 through August 11, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Find out what eating blue M & M’s has to do with PS2 Guitar Hero at the Library. Remember to bring Learn to crochet or if you know how already, come chasing Vermeer. your guitar if you have one. Contact DW at join us and have fun! [email protected] Wednesday, August 13, 2:30 p.m. Be A Fashionista Chapter 5: The Wish Giver, by Bill Brittain Summer Chic Be careful what you wish for! Tween and Teen Creation Club Ages 8 - 12 Grades 5 - 12 Mondays, June 23 & 30, July 7, 14, 21, & 28, Thursday, August 14, 7 p.m. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Catch the Yoga Bug! Sushi not your cup of tea? We guarantee you'll love We'll be making a dress, handbag and other cool All Ages these sweet sushi treats! Crafty kids celebrate the stuff. Details at registration. Thursdays, July 17, August 7, 10 a.m. end of summer reading by transforming ordinary Catch the yoga bug - it will make you limber and fit. food into extraordinary yummy treats. Bring a mat or towel. American Girl Sew Club Ages 8 -12 Thursdays, July 10,17, 24, 31, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sew a dress for your favorite American Girl doll. South County Voorhees Call to register (856) 753-2537 Teen Game Night Call to register (856) 772-1636 ext. 3360 For teens in grade 6 & up School is Out for Summer Party! Anime & Manga Club Wednesday, July 16, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Grades 5 -12 For teens in grade 6 & up Thursday, August 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 3, July 1 & August 5, 4 - 5:30 p.m. July 16, Dance Dance Revolution The PS 2 and Nintendo Game Cube will be fired up! Do you love watching anime and reading manga? August 14, Karaoke Revolution Sign up for Summer Reading and win prizes just for Then this is the club for you! Share some snacks reading. Contact DW at while we talk about your favorite series and Food Fear Factor [email protected] characters, and watch the newest series! For teens in grade 6 & up Wednesday, July 30, 7 - 8 p.m. Tween and Teen Creation Club Gaming Club Think you've got an iron stomach? We'll test your Grades 5 - 12 For teens in grade 6 & up ability to choke down unpalatable foods. Thursday, July 10, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, June 17, July 15 & August 19, 4 - 6 p.m. Transform last year's summer duds into this year's Bring your own T or E-rated games for PS2 or Memory Box Craft hot new item. Bring your lunch and meet other GameCube, or play the library's games! Two full For kids ages 9 and up. crafty kids! We supply the snacks. You bring an old hours of play! Monday, August 11, 2 - 3 p.m. pair of jeans, shorts or T-shirt. Save your summer memories in a memory box decorated by you!
LINEDANCERSIZE Summer Programs at Our Member Libraries All ages Wednesday, August 20, 6 - 7 p.m. Mt. Ephraim 931-6606 Friends of the Library presents "linedancersize" Marie Fleche with Martina Martinez. Martina designed this Catch the Reading Bug Summer Berlin Boro - 767-2448 workshop for children, teens, adults and School age children Reading Program - families who enjoy dancing to various Preschool Storytime June 27 - August 8 Ages 3 - 5 genres of music like jazz, rhythm and Read on your own and come to our August party. Thursdays, July 10 - July 31, blues, hip hop, oldies, old school, 10:45 a.m. country western, reggae, house music Summer Story Time - Preschool and up Stories, songs and finger plays for and others. Tuesdays, July 1 - August 5, 10 a.m. your preschooler Stories, songs, fingerplays and a simple craft, held in the courtroom of the Mt. Ephraim Municipal Building Berlin Twp. 767-0439 Hot Dog Picnic Preschool Storytime Preschool and up Ages 3 - 5 Wednesday, July 30, 7 p.m. Rain date August 6, 7 p.m Thursdays, July 10 - July 31, Hot dogs, drinks, stories and games 9:45 a.m. Stories, songs and finger plays for Summer Reading Party your preschooler Preschool and up Monday, August 11, 10:30 a.m. Pizza party with games and prizes
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Editor/Designer: Pat Dempsey SYSTEMpublished four times a year Contributing Editor: Shyamoli De Assistant Editors: Debbie Dennis Library Director Karen Popelak Linda A. Devlin
Contributors: Associate Director Camden County Officials Nancy Bennett Nancy Page Deborah Ellis Dennis Louis Cappelli, Jr. Joseph Ripa Bill Brahms Jeanne Sevast Freeholder Director Freeholder Library Commissioners Shyamoli De Sue Shorter Edward McDonnell Carmen Rodriquez Jennifer Druce Debbie Stefano Albert T. Magliano, President Freeholder Deputy Director Freeholder Chris Entwisle Maureen Wynkoop Sharon J. Allen, Vice President Mindy Johnson Edward Brennan, Nancy Costantino, Riletta L. Cream James Beach Freeholder County Clerk Dr. William J. Gavin, Camden County Library System is governed Lisa D. Moore, Carmella McMurray Rodney A. Greco Charles H. Billingham and supported by the Camden County Board Freeholder Sheriff of Chosen Freeholders and the Camden Freeholder Liaison Jeffrey L. Nash Patricia Egan Jones County Library Commission. Riletta L. Cream Freeholder Surrogate
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