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Anthony P. Infanti - Bellmawr Merchantville Public Library South County Regional Branch Library 130 S. Centre Street, Merchantville Branch Library Monday and Wednesday, 2 - 9 p.m. 35 East Browning Road, Bellmawr 35 Cooper Folly Road, Winslow Township Tuesday and Thursday, 2 - 5 p.m . Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Christen Orbanus, Branch Manager Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Debbie Stefano, Branch Manager (856) 665-3128 (856) 931-1400 Closed Sundays during the summer Jennifer Druce, Branch Manager Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Gloucester Township (856) 753-2537 Branch - on the Rutgers Campus Blackwood Rotary Public Library 301 North 5th Street, Camden William G. Rohrer Memorial 15 South Black Horse Pike, Blackwood Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Library-Haddon Township Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Branch Julie Tozer, Branch Manager Anne Ackroyd, Branch Manager 15 MacArthur Boulevard, Westmont (856) 225-6807 (856) 228- 0022 Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Riletta L. Cream - Ferry Avenue Christina Sirianni, Branch Manager M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library (856) 854- 2752 Branch Library 852 Ferry Avenue, Camden 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Virtual Branch Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.camdencountylibrary.org Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Jerome Szpila, Branch Manager Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. (856) 342-9789 Closed Sundays during the summer William Brahms, Branch Manager (856) 772-1636 ext. 7308

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Camden County Library System is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Camden County Library Commission Summer Reading June 25 – August 3 School is out but reading is still in! Keep track of your reading during the summer and check back with the library for the chance to earn prizes. Summer reading programs are proven to help children maintain and improve reading skills and avoid the ‘summer slide’. Libraries Rock! is open to children and teens, from newborn babies all the way up to rising High School seniors! Each location has a unique program, so check with your local branch for details on registration and participation. Reading Tips Children read more when they listen to and discuss books. • Read to young children daily – and consider joining the library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! • Read a chapter book to your school age-children by reading aloud one or two chapters every day. • Talk with your kids about what they are reading. Mad Science: Slime Time See branch pages for ages. Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming Mad Science: Summer Events Calendar around! In this program, we will Mad Science: From story times to science experiments to live animals, explore, create and play with the Dry Ice Capades each branch has filled up their summer calendars with most entertaining and useful Chem in a Flash See branch pages for ages . tons of fun, educational, and age-appropriate events. molecule known to science, and Children will be introduced to the discover its many shapes and forms. See branch pages for ages. Registration for events opens two weeks before the date scientific concepts of phase Child will create slime using the Mad Hop on board the chemistry of the program, so be sure to sign up at the library, by changes and states of matter. They Science recipe, and then enter the express for a high-speed science phone, or online at www.camdencountylibrary.org/events. will witness the phenomenon of Slime Olympics! Children even experience! Perform instantaneous sublimation as we demonstrate the make their own slime that they get to experiments in this fast-paced class FREE PROGRAMS unique properties of dry ice and the take home and keep! on split-second reactions that go AT YOUR BRANCH spectacular "smoke" it creates. The like mad! Pick up an Action Flask children will learn that dry ice is Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown: and have a blast! really frozen carbon dioxide and will Pg. 2...... Summer Reading Wednesday, June 13, 5 p.m. experience the Mad Science burp, Pg. 3, 4, 35 ....Featured Kids Programs Bellmawr: Bellmawr: a display of bubbling potions and, Pg. 5...... Adult Systemwide Programs Thursday, August 2, 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 4 p.m. finally, a thrilling grand finale! Pg. 6...... Books & Cooks Pg. 7...... Literacy Volunteers Gloucester Township: Pgs. 8, 9 ...... Book Clubs Wednesday, June 27, 3 p.m. Page 11...... Bellmawr Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue: Page 15...... Ferry Avenue Thursday, June 28, 4 p.m. Pgs. 16 ...... Gloucester Township Vogelson-Voorhees: Pg. 17...... Technology Classes Friday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. Pg. 22...... Haddon Township Haddon Township: Pg. 25...... Merchantville Thursday, July 26, 2 p.m. Merchantville: Pg. 26...... Nilsa I. Cruz- Perez Downtown Wednesday, August 1, 2:30 p.m. Pg. 28...... South County Pg. 31...... Vogelson - Voorhees

2 35 M. Allan Vogelson Branch-Voorhees Kids System Wide Summer Programs Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7360

Coloring Party Summer Volunteer Orientation StoryUP! Improv Workshop for Grades K - 5 Ages 14 - 18 Teens and Tweens Saturday, August 18, 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 Enjoy snacks and color with us! Friday, June 22, 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. (Registration opens 8/4.) Registered volunteers, come to one of Improv builds confidence, helps you two sessions for information about SRP come out of your shell and gives you Get Ready for Kindergarten and summer volunteer duties. We've tools to feel comfortable in social ound c cience of S K - 12) e-string electri Grade K got cookies! situations... and it's nonstop fun! This S ages for ages ( e use of her fiv See branch p ound through th s to produce Wednesday, August 22, 10:30 a.m. (Registration opens 6/7.) interactive, on-your-feet workshop ly transforms s nd other effect aryn Lin literal luding looping a e creation of Saturday, August 25, 10:30 a.m. provides a safe space for learning the presentation, C techniques, inc s involved in th ng multi-media Using modern ientific concept ry eyes! In an amazi rn technology! to the many sc audience’s ve Let's get rid of all those jitters. Stories, Comics Workshop with basics of improv and trying out improv yriad of mode re introduced o life before the violin and a m es, audiences a ringing music t songs, and a craft will get you ready to Lee Angerstein games and activities with a StoryUp mic soundscap come visible, b ique and dyna und waves be 6:30 p.m. un dimensional so day, July 17, start kindergarten. Ages 10 - 17 teaching artist, with plenty of laughs e music. three- ownship: Tues . liv • Gloucester T July 30, 4 p.m Please register for only one session. Tuesday, June 26, 7 p.m. along the way. uly 17, 3 p.m. awr: Monday, es: Tuesday, J 2 p.m. • Bellm (Registration opens 8/8, 8/11.) (Registration opens 6/12.) (Registration opens 6/27.) elson-Voorhe sday, July 18, Vog nship: Wedne See page 4 for details. Haddon Tow Teen Afternoon Movie Teens & Tweens End of School Year Party Ages 12 - 18 Grades 6 - 12 Thursday, July 12, 2 p.m. rsteker Tumblin’ Tots th Josh Be 5 Wednesday, June 27, 7 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2 p.m. c Show wi for ages. Ages 2 ½ - gister Game On! Magi branch pages mazing rcise. Please re See e preforming a dventures in exe Grades 6 - 12 Celebrate the end of the school year Hang out in The Corner for a recent Bersteker will b itness fun with a magician Josh you guessing. Join us for f sion per day. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, and the beginning of summer, and get blockbuster film and snacks! Film list Local w you and keep for only 1 ses icks that will wo July 10, 17, 24, August 7, 14, 21, 3 p.m. an exclusive sneak peek at upcoming available at the Youth Services desk. tr or 11:15 a.m. .m. , June 27, 10:30 , July 9, 2:30 p wr: Wednesday 1:15 a.m. Thursdays, June 14, 21, 28, July 19, 26, events! (No registration required.) tville: Monday Bellma e 28, 10:30 or 1 Merchan ly 11, 4 p.m. : Thursday, Jun .m August 2, 9, 16, 23, 3 p.m. (Registration opens 6/13.) ednesday, Ju lson-Voorhees 10:30 or 11:15 a Bellmawr: W 12, 2 p.m. Voge day, August 1, Drop by the corner for board games, hursday, July nship: Wednes 5 a.m. Bleach Marathon n Township: T , 11 a.m. loucester Tow 2, 10:30 or 11:1 Haddo aturday, July 14 G ursday, August Wii, and Switch fun! Ant-Man Ages 12 - 18 z Downtown: S m. n Township: Th ilsa I. Cruz-Pere uly 19, 3:30 p. Haddo (No registration required.) Grades 6 - 12 Saturday, July 14, 2 p.m. N ip: Thursday, J ester Townsh 0, 3 p.m. Monday, July 2, 12 noon Join us in The Corner to marathon Glouc Friday, July 2 on-Voorhees: m. Vogels , July 26, 11 a. Volunteer Boot Camp Get ready for Ant-Man and the Wasp three hours of the Bleach anime and nty: Thursday p.m. South Cou day, July 26, 3 Ages 14 - 18 by watching Ant-Man with your enjoy snacks! Avenue: Thurs . Cream Ferry Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 4 p.m. friends! Popcorn and water provided (No registration required.) Riletta L Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 4 p.m. while supplies last. (No registration.) C Co Thursdays, June 7, 14, 4 p.m. Friendly Neighborhood olette Bogie has lette Bog All ages been giving resc ie’s Anima Fridays, June 8, 15, 7 p.m. Veg Out & Read! (Books & Cooks) Spider-Marathon ued animals a lo l Show friendlyan ving home for ov Monday, June 11, 4 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 Ages 12 - 18 imals and learn er 15 years. Me about their need et hetrt incogl)lection s and naturaol wheaabther permi of Come to the Corner to sign up for Fridays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, Tuesday, August 28, 12 noon utdoor petting zo itats. ne 25, 11 a.m. (O volunteering opportunities exclusively 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2 p.m. Merc hip: Monday, Ju Hhandtdvoinll eT:o Wwnesdn for teens! See page 6 for details. Thursday, August 30, 12 noon Sout esday, June 27, h County: Thurs 2:30 p.m.• Voge day, August 2, 1 lson-Voorhees: (Registration opens 14 days before Friday, August 31, 2 p.m. 1 a.m.• Riletta L Friday, June 29 . Cream Ferry A , 3 p.m. date of event.) Crafternoon Visit the Corner to watch Spider-Man venue: Tuesday , August 7, 3 p. Ages 12 - 18 movies and make a fun Spider-Craft to m. Incredibles Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, get ready for Marvel's Venom! Grades 6 - 12 3 p.m. (No registration required, craft sure Thursday, June 7, 4 p.m. Thursdays, August 2, 16, 3 p.m. available while supplies last.) nt-a-Trea Pai g Workshop Are you ready for the Incredibles 2? Drop by the Corner to complete a craft! nvas Paintin ges. Ca ranch pages for a Prepare by catching the Incredibles in • 7/10- "Glass" Slime op See b ll help you create tery Worksh int-a-Treasure wi Pot s. ron Sayers of Pa g! the Corner! Popcorn and water • 7/17- Rock Art ch pages for age Sha r themed paintin See bran how you fun a summe ame day. provided. • 7/24- Fluffy Slime a-Treasure will s ary. Take home s Sayers of Paint- d decorate xperience necess (Registration opens 5/23.) • 7/31- Crunchy Slime Sharon s as you paint an No e ottery technique ience .m. and easy p t Box. No exper y, July 9, 6:30 p • 8/2- Edible Slime To better serve our le Octopus Trinke wnship: Monda an adorab e same day. Gloucester To Ramen: Upgraded • 8/7- Rock Crystals essary. Take hom Ferry Avenue: customers, event nec Riletta L. Cream Ages 12 - 18 (No registration required, craft July 25, 3 p.m. uly 7, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. available while supplies last.) registration opens up 14 own: Saturday, J 6, 6:30 p.m. ruz-Perez Downt .m. Thursday, July 2 Nilsa I. C , July 11, 2:30 p Bellmawr: Learn how to make your favorite quick days before an event. ille: Wednesday Merchantv uly 19, 3 p.m. noodles into an easy, nutritious meal. ees: Thursday, J Register online, Vogelson-Voorh .m. (Registration opens 5/30.) ay, August 6, 4 p by phone or in person. Bellmawr: Mond

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Colette Bogie's Animal Show Mad Science: Dry Ice Capades Pokemon Fun! All ages Grades 1 - 5 Grades 2 - 6 Friday, June 29, 3 p.m. Friday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, July 27, August 17, 6:30 p.m. See page 3 for details. See page 35 for details. Bring your cards to show and trade, (No registration required.) (Registration opens 6/29.) make a craft and play a group game. No valuable cards please. bba s! a to A rn artist Kids Bingo (Registration opens 7/13, 8/3.) Oper to mode From a to folk ant will eum: or ages. om oper particip Grades K – 5 The Franklin Institute Presents: h Mus pages f eden, fr le. Each wedis branch ic of Sw nce fina Saturday, June 30, July 14, 3 p.m. Chemistry Meet a Beekeeper S See the mus e folk da nging to enjoy th usic. Bring a blanket for sitting and All ages g and si aft, and wedish m All Ages s dancin fiddle cr orary S Tuesday, July 31, 3 p.m. ave kid fanfare contemp play bingo. Saturday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. am will h make a tional & g progr arm-up, of tradi (Registration not required.) Kaboom! The Chemistry show explores See page 4 for details. is rockin opera w ome CD 6 p.m. Th ditional a take-h July 6, (No registration required.) rm a tra receive Friday, everything from everyday chemistry Perfo ntown: p.m. ez Dow uly 5, 3 Arts & Eats to the chemical “detective” work ruz-Per rsday J m ilsa I. C es: Thu , 2:30 p All ages The Amazing World of Rocks N -Voorhe July 25 . performed by laboratory scientists. ogelson nesday :30 p.m V lle: Wed ly 25, 6 Tuesday, July 3, 3 p.m. (Registration opens 6/30.) and Minerals chantvi sday Ju Mer : Wedne Thursday, July 12, 6:30 p.m. Ages 7 -1 2 County South Friday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. How to Build a Storm Thursday, August 2, 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 7 p.m Join geologist Mark Leipert, president Drop by to make a fun paper craft Lightning, twisters and hail—oh my! This of the Delaware Valley Earth Science and enjoy a matching snack! dynamic show reveals the science of Society, for a fun “rocking” evening. 7/3: Rainbows weather—to the extreme. We’ll make a Learn how rocks and minerals are 7/12: Cupcakes cloud, explore thunder and lightning, formed, see some cool specimens, 7/27: Doughnuts and even create snow. We promise a and learn how to identify what you keeper A Bee es. e Dr 8/15: Soft Pretzels stormy ending to this show as we find. If you want, bring your own Meet es for ag a real lif . Thun nch pag s! Meet See b der’s (No registration required.) demonstrate the power of a tornado! special rock for identification. We’ll See bra out bee . S ranch pa Karao plays ab neybees ing your ges for ke also smash some geodes and see finger ation ho favorite ages. (Registration opens 7/5.) ngs, and observ songs fo ries, so eet her with r karaok From Opera to Abba: what’s inside. Sto er and m .m. host Dr. e night beekeep 10:30 a N Thunder (Registration opens 7/19.) une 12, ilsa I. C Music In Sweden Sound, Music and Math sday, J . ruz-Pere hip: Tue 6:30 p.m z Down Grades 2 - 5 Wednesday, August 1, 3 p.m. Towns une 25 So town: W ucester nday, J a.m. uth Cou ednesd Thursday, July 5, 3 p.m. Explore how vibrations produce waves Monday Movies Glo ville: Mo e 28, 11 Riletta L nty: Frid ay, June erchant day, Jun : . Cream ay, Jun 6, 5:30 All ages M : Thurs Avenue Ferry A e 22, 6:3 p.m. See page 4 for details. in air and how those waves are related County n Ferry Glouc venue: 0 p.m. South Camde ester To Monday (Registration opens 6/22.) to our sense of hearing. Discover the Mondays, August 6, 13, 20, 27, 3 p.m. . Cream .m. wnship , June 2 iletta L ly 3, 3 p a.m. : Tuesda 5, 5:30 p science behind the making of music, Enjoy a light snack & a family-friendly R sday, Ju 2, 10:30 y, July 1 .m. Tue y, July 1 0, 6 p.m flick. Bring a blanket or towel for sitting. Thursda 0 a.m. . Fabulous Frogs because the scientific principles that nship: 25, 10:3 • 8/6: Sing (2016, 108 mins) on Tow ay, July Ages 6 - 12 allow us to craft sound into art can be Hadd ednesd ntown: awr: W den Dow Monday, July 9, 3 or 4:30 p.m. as beautiful as the music itself. • 8/13: Ella Enchanted (2004, 96 mins) Bellm rez Cam Cruz-Pe a.m. • 8/20: Coco (2017, 109 mins) Nilsa I. ly 28, 11 . Join us on a “frogging” expedition to (Registration opens 7/18.) rday, Ju 31, 3 p.m • 8/27: Annie (2014, 118 mis) Satu day, July learn about our fabulous amphibians es: Tues -Voorhe presented by the Rancocas Nature Science of Song (No registration required.) ogelson he V , where Center. New Jersey is home to 15 Grades K and up stein wn brand , Anger bot, his o orkshop Tuesday, July 17, 218, 3 p.m. Little Duplo Builders ith Lee Rad Ro . In this w species of frogs and toads. The kshop w s started ersonally ry telling cs Wor ts. He ha lly and p lding, sto program covers the frog life cycle, frog (Registration opens 7/3.) Ages 2 1/2 - 5 Comi Soha Ar fessiona orld bui more at both pro reation, w vocalizations, and various frog and See page 3 for details. Tuesdays, August 7, 21, 10:30 or ning and projects aracter c s cartoo creative teach ch 11:30 a.m. in teache ny other Lee will toad habitats. ngerste , and ma niques, ing. Lee A , comics ing tech ok mak Please register for either 3 or 4:30 p.m. Paint-a-Treasure Pottery Workshop Make new friends while you create artoons and draw comic bo , 7 p.m. creates c ercises and June 26 (Registration opens 6/25.) Ages 3 - 7 and play with Duplo Blocks provided ries of ex uesday, . ugh a se rhees: T 6:30 p.m thro lson-Voo une 28, m. Thursday, July 19, 3 p.m. by the library. Voge rsday, J 16, 6 p. :30 p.m. wr: Thu ay, July eens), 6 Libraries Rock Music Class (Registration opens 7/12.) Please register for either 10:30 or Bellma : Mond y 19 (tw erry Ave day, Jul 11:30 a.m. ream F Thurs 11 a.m. Birth - Age 4 See page 3 for details. iletta L C (teens) & July 21, R July 18 turday, Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30 a.m. (Registration opens 7/24, 8/7.) nesday nch: Sa ip: Wed own Bra :30 p.m. Townsh z Downt ly 23, 6 Join Kids' MusicRound for an Magic Show with Josh Bersteker addon uz-Pere nday, Ju p.m. H ilsa I Cr nty: Mo 25, 6:30 interactive music party for families with All ages N uth Cou y, July So ednesda children 4 years and younger. We'll Friday, July 20, 3 p.m. ntville: W Mercha have a blast dancing, singing, and (No registration required.) playing with instruments! See page 3 for details. (No registration required.) 4 33 M. Allan Vogelson Branch-Voorhees Summer Adult Systemwide Programs Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Abe Speller 3rio Sea What the Tide Brings Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7360 Relax and enjoy the smooth jazz of the ever popular Abe Design your own self-contained miniature sandscape and Speller 3rio, who will delight you with a combination of discover the unique connections between seashells and Lapsit Baby Story Time Toddler Story Time contemporary songs and jazz standards. plants. A wide assortment of treasures from the ocean and Ages 6 - 12 months Ages 18 - 36 months the beach will be available to personalize your own Kids & Families Vogelson-Voorhees: Friday, June 1, 7 p.m. landscape. Presented by Rachelle Hasenberg of (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) Fridays, June 8, 22, July 6, 20, Mondays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 3, 17, 31, 11:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue: Inspirational Horticultural Therapy. Stories, songs, movements, and finger Stories, songs, finger plays, movements, Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. Saturday Playgroups plays at this program for babies and and a coloring page. Haddon Township: Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m. Bellmawr: Monday, June 25, 7 p.m. their caregivers. Short stay and play (Registration opens 6/12.) South County: Friday, August 3, 7 p.m. Play with new friends! We provide the with bubbles afterwards. (Registration is Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown: Saturday, August 4, 2 p.m. toys and books for a 3 month session and opens 5/25.) Summer Reading Begins Easy Going, Easy Growing Plants that but no organized programming. All ages Live without Dirt (Registration opens 5/19.) Read to Darby the Library CAT Monday, June 25, 1 – 4 p.m. Southern Ukes Discover how air plants don’t need any soil to survive and June 2, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Ages 5 - 11 Drop by to register for summer reading 2nd Annual Summer Tour learn the secrets on how to care for them while crafting s and enjoy a small water ice while August 4, 11, 18, 25. Monday, June 11, 7 p.m. Once again, these ukulele enthusiasts of all ages hit the unique design in which your plant will thrive. Presented by supplies last. Due to Book Sale, there will be no Wednesday, July 11, 3 p.m. road, playing and singing familiar songs of our past. Rachelle Hasenberg of Inspirational Horticultural Therapy. (No registration required.) playgroup Saturday, June 9 Thursday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. Ukuleles will be available for those who wish to participate. Read to Darby our library CAT and Sit back and enjoy, sing or play along, and have fun. Haddon Township: Tuesday, July 10, 7 p.m. Babies’ Playgroup: make a craft. Bring your favorite book Read to a Therapy Dog Bellmawr: Monday, July 23, 7 p.m. Ages 1 – 17 months or choose one from the library. Ages 5 - 11 South County: Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m. 10 a.m. (Registration opens 5/28.) Mondays, June 25, July 16, August 13, Haddon Township: Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Merchantville: Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. Gourmet Veggie Arrangements Toddlers’ Playgroup Under the Sea Story Time Read to a therapy dog and make a Vogelson-Voorhees: Saturday, July 14, 1 p.m. Coordinate flowers with either veggies from your garden or Ages 18 – 36 months All ages craft. Bring your favorite book or Gloucester Township: Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m. even store bought to make a visual and mouth watering 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. choose one from the library. arrangement. Presented by Rachelle Hasenberg of Swim on over for ocean stories, songs, (Registration opens 6/11, 7/2, 7/30.) Inspirational Horticultural Therapy. Legomania! and rhymes! Veg Out & Read (Books & Cooks) Ages 5 - 11 (No registration required.) A History of Motown Vogelson-Voorhees: Tuesday, June 19, 7 p.m. Saturdays, June 2, July 7, August 4, All ages Celebrate Motown with a lecture and performance South County: Thursday, August 9, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Graphic Novel Book Club showcasing the record company’s indelible contributions to Monday, July 2, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. American music. Presented by Jon Turk. Thursdays, June 21, August 23, Grades 4 - 7 Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown: Saturday, July 7, 2 p.m. African American Genealogy Monday, July 23, 2:30 p.m. Comic books are the best books! It's Wednesday, July 18, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Play with Legos provided and use your our last meeting of the school year so Quick Start Saturday, July 28, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. imagination or create something we're celebrating with a party. Join us We will quick start African American genealogy, covering Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m based on the theme of the day. for food & fun and to help plan next online records both traditional and African American, which Get comfy, get crunchy, and get your Haddonfield Cello Society – (Registration opens 14 days before year's selections! can assist with uncovering the past. Presented by Shamele read on! Bring a pillow and do your Born in the USA date of event.) (Registration opens 5/31.) Jordon, Producer/Host of Genealogy Quick Start. reading in the library. We'll provide Born in the USA is a crowd pleasing performance including veggie treats - a fun & easy way to songs from Woody Guthrie, Irving Berlin, Scott Joplin, Late Night Baby Party Saturday Stories Gloucester Township: Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m. Babies 1 month - 17 months participate in the Summer Leonard Bernstein, John Williams, and more! All ages Reading Program. Thursdays, June 7, August 23, Saturday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (No registration required.) Vogelson-Voorhees: Wednesday, June 13, 7 p.m. Music & More from the Land Down Under Stories, songs, and movement at this Bellmawr: Monday, July 16, 7 p.m. Baby-centric late night fun! Babies will drop-in story time. Music & More takes you on a musical journey to Australia Preschool Story Time enjoy music, toys, and bubbles while (No registration required.) and beyond, as the performer plays an assortment of caregivers can enjoy refreshments and Ages 3 - 5 didgeridoos and percussion instruments. Performers play a Wednesdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, relatable company. Drop-In Craft Symphony in C modern style, mixing fast-paced rhythms with relaxing (Registration opens 5/24, 8/9.) August 1, 10:30 a.m. All ages Area students learn and perform alongside sensational soundscapes and organic sound effects. Stories, songs, finger plays, movements, All summer long young professional musicians during Symphony in C’s and a coloring page at this drop-in Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue: Thursday, July 5, 6 p.m. Baby Story Time Encourage your child's creativity & fine annual intensive summer training camp. This annual story time. Ages 13 - 17 months. motor skills with a simple craft. All showcase, held outside in the branch in Emerge Plaza, is a (Registration opens 6/13.) Fridays, June 8, 22, July 6, 20, materials provided and will be warm-up for the camp’s final concert. In case of inclement August 3, 17, 31, 10:30 a.m. weather, the program will be relocated to the Gordon Online Genealogy: 2-Week Class available throughout the week on the Discuss and apply technologies and online sources most Stories, songs, movements, and finger Tumblin' Tots Theater on campus. craft table in the Youth Services useful for genealogy research. Basic computer skills plays at this program for babies and Ages 2 1/2 - 4 Department. Enjoy a new craft every required. The second class builds on the first; please plan to their caregivers. Short stay and play Thursday, June 28, 10:30 or 11:15 a.m. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown: Monday. attend both 90 minute sessions. Presented by Shamele with bubbles afterwards. (Registration is Please register for either 10:30 or 11:15. Thursday, August 9, 11 a.m. (No registration required.) Jordon of Genealogy Quick Start. for a 3 month session and opens 5/25.) (Registration opens 6/14.) See page 3 for details. Nilsa Cruz-Perez Downtown: Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 6 p.m. 32 Continued on page 33 5 BOOKS & COOKS Summer Program Schedule M. Allan Vogelson Branch-Voorhees Books and Cooks, the Camden County Library’s innovative mobile culinary literacy Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. program, continues connecting with residents with more programs this spring. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856 -772-1636 ext. 7311. VOORHEES-VOGELSON, RILETTA L. CREAM Crochet and Knit Program Kennedy Eldermed Knitting and NILSA I. CRUZ-PEREZ, FERRY AVENUE, Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, Crochet Group BELLMAWR GLOUCESTER, SOUTH COUNTY Adults 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4 p.m. Wednesdays, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Silver Spoon Catering NILSA I. CRUZ-PEREZ Vetri Community Partnership Crocheters and knitters gather to work August 8, 22, 12 noon. See branch pages for ages Adults Summer Salad and Read! Book Clubs on projects. This is an adult program Knitters and crocheters meet to make Vogelson: Saturday, June 9, 2 - 4 p.m. Ferry: Tuesday, July 3, 2 - 3 p.m. and it is not instructional. Ages 12 and under See page 9 for details. items for charity. Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. Nilsa Cruz Perez: Gloucester Township: Wednesday, June 27, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 7 - 8 p.m Create your own salad and spend time Breath Water Sound Yoga Haddonfield Cello Society reading with healthy food at your side. Bellmawr: Saturday, July 28, 2 - 4 p.m. South County: Thursday, August 16, Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, Computer Classes - Born in the USA A discussion on seasonal, fresh 7 - 8 p.m. 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:15 p.m. See page 18 for details. Wednesday, June 13, 7 p.m. ingredients with emphasis on how to cost Silver Spoon Catering will be bringing Presented by David Hartman Turner. Anime Chef Club effectively purchase, store safely, prepare four branches of the library. Join us for See page 5 for details. Ages 12 - 18 Learn simple, effective tools to let go of in a tasty way, and incorporate some wonderful tips and tastings. Senior Card Group emotional, mental, and physical stress. Wednesday, June 6, 4 p.m. into meals. Movie Matinee Recreate delicious Asian-inspired Fridays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, No prior experience needed and very Thursdays, June 14, July 12, August 9, snacks using the mobile kitchen. GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 1 p.m. gentle. Please come 15 minutes early if HADDON TOWNSHIP A Snack & Two Stories Seniors gather to play cards. The card this is your first time to class. 1:30 p.m. Read It, Cook It Ages 3 - 8 game is Hand and Foot, which is similar Enjoy an afternoon movie. Health Barn USA Ages 5 - 7 Thursdays, June 7, July 5, August 2, to Canasta. Tai Chi for Health, Arthritis, Refreshments will be served. 3:30 p.m. Sweet Tooth Beware! Wednesdays, June 20, August 22, 4 p.m. and Fall Prevention •June 14, Jungle Book All ages Note new summer time! Where playing with • July 12, Battle of the Sexes Ms. Justine will read a food-related book, Abe Speller 3rio Saturdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, your food isn’t only allowed—it’s required! • August 9, Pitch Perfect Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m. - 12 noon then we’ll use it as inspiration to get Friday, June 1, 7 p.m. 21, 28, 10:30 a.m. Playing the sugar detective game to Please alert us of any food allergies at least cooking! All dishes will be vegetarian. See page 5 for details. Tai Chi is an art and exercise form from discover how much sugar is hidden in one week prior to program. Please let us know about food allergies Ancient China. It promotes health, Art In The Afternoon our foods and beverages. at least one week in advance. South Jersey Yarners relaxation, and builds internal strength Tuesday, June 19, Tuesday, July 17, Recipe: Fudgy Brownie Bites 6/20: Cupcake Decorating Health Barn Fridays, June 1, 15, July 6, 20, and harmony. Presented by Board Wednesday, August 29, 1:30 p.m. Dining Out 8/22: Cookies August 3, 17, 7 p.m. Certified Tai Chi for Health Instructor Create a one-of-a-kind project from All ages All things yarn! Come with your knitting Sharon Vaughn. choices offered at time of program. A Taste of African Saturday, July 14, 11a.m. - 12 noon Heritage Cooking BELLMAWR needles, crochet hooks, and yarn for Learn how to navigate through popular an informal session with yarn Gourmet Veggie Arrangements All ages Snack Attack-Summer Snacks Mediation Hour restaurant menus to make healthy enthusiasts. From beginners to Tuesday, June 19, 7 p.m. Saturdays, June 16, 23, 30, Ages 5-11 Mondays, June 11, July 9, August 13, choices. Recipe: Veggie Sushi. advanced. All ages welcome. See page 5 for details. 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mondays June 25, July 16, August 13, 7 p.m. Experience the African Heritage Diet 2:30 p.m. Quiet your mind and change your life SOUTH COUNTY Southern Ukes Summer Tour Pyramid brought to life, blending Join Ms. Adrienne from Shoprite of Tai Chi through meditation. Learn how you Health Barn Saturday, July 14, 1 p.m. nutrition and cultural history with simple, Lawnside as she teaches a basic Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, can take steps to develop greater See page 5 for details. delicious cooking techniques to inspire a nutrition and hands on cooking Meal Planning & Family Meals 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, 7 p.m. peace, improve your focus, and lower new way of eating through the “old class for kids. All ages Discover the benefits of this ancient your stress while living a more joyful Saturday, August 11, 2 -3 p.m. Chinese art with David Kerr of Silver life.Presented by Daphne Gilstrap of ways.” Please plan to attend all three Create a meal plan for your family that weeks. Presented by Dejenaba Gordon VOORHEES-VOGELSON includes recipes and create Tiger Tai Chi. Midlantic Wellness Center LLC. of Oldways. Veg Out & Read shopping lists Children of ages Recipe: Sweet Potato Pancake Change Your Thinking, My Enemy in the Mirror: Finding Change Your Life Peace in an Unpeaceful World Cake Decorating Tuesday, June 26, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Farm to Fork for Teens Tuesday, June 5, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 7 p.m. Demonstration Thursday, July 12, Ages 13 – 18 Understand the thought process that There are simple ways to build bridges Ages 12 - 18 controls everything that happens in 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 2:30 – 4 p.m. and resolve conflict if we look in the Wednesday, June 20, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Fresh from the local farmer’s market to your life. Learn how changing thinking, mirror and see that the solution lies Learn how to dress up your baked Saturday, July 28, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. your plate. Easy to make fresh food. beliefs, habits and attitudes can help within. Join writer David Steinberg to goods with delightful decoration To better serve our Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m Supplies are limited. solve life's problems. learn lessons that can be applied to all techniques! The chef and her students Get comfy, get crunchy, and get your areas of life. customers, event will also discuss careers and training in read on! Bring a pillow and do your Decoupage registration opens up 14 baking and pastry. Presented by Chef reading in the library. We'll provide veggie Kids Cook Wednesdays, June 6, July 25, Ages 8 – 12 days before an event. Jill from Cathedral Kitchen’s Baking treats - a fun & easy way to participate in August 1, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, August 9, 16, Arts Program. the Summer Reading Program. Decoupage with Jeanne! An Register online, 2:30 – 4 p.m. afternoon of creating a one-of-a-kind by phone or in person. Kid friendly, fun and fresh cooking with piece of art. Materials will be supplied. ingredients from our local farmer’s market. Space and supplies are limited. Please address any food allergy concerns with programming librarian.

6 31 Continued on page 32 South County Branch Literacy Volunteers of Camden County Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537. Literacy Volunteers of Camden County is looking for adults who could benefit from free tutoring in Reading, Math or English as a Second Language (ESL) and volunteers who would like to be trained as tutors. Dr. Thunder! Lee Comics Free Classes and Workshops Teens & Tweens Grades 6 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 Friday, June 22, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Register at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7331. Anime and Ramen! See Page 4 for details. See page 4 for details. Ages 13 - 18 Mondays, June 4, July 2, August 6, Google CS Music How to Talk to a Robot 6:30 p.m. and Sound Coding Grades 4 and up Focus Group Conversation Class Watch your favorite Anime while Ages 9 - 14 Friday, August 3, 3:30 p.m. These classes focus on vocabulary development, listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. munching on Ramen. Wednesdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, See page 17 for details. Some grammar is introduced. August 1, 8, 2 p.m. South County Ukulele Circle Students will use the computer to play Farm to Fork for Teens Voorhees-Vogelson, Voorhees All ages musical notes, create a music video, (Books & Cooks) Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, July 2, 9, 16 Wednesdays, June 6, August 1, 7 p.m. and build an interactive music display. Ages 13 – 18 Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Saturdays, June 16, July 21, August 18, Learn how programming is used to Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 2:30 – 4 p.m. 10:30 - 12 noon 11 a.m. create music. See page 6 for details. Registration is required. An opportunity for ukulele enthusiasts There will be no class on July 4. to play in a group. Bring your ukulele, your favorite songs, and be ready to Calling All Gamers! Intermediate ESL Conversation Class play. Saturday sessions will focus on Ages 9 - 18 basic lessons for beginners of all ages. Cherry Hill Public Library Fridays, June 29, July 27, August 31, Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26. 6:30 p.m. Preschool K-Club for Teens We have the systems and the games! 10:30 - 11:30 a. m. Ages 13 - 18 From old school to our PS4 and more. Storytime There will be no classes in July and August. Mondays, June 11, July 9, August 13, Feel free to bring your handhelds to Registration is required. For details, please call the Literacy Department. 6:30 p.m. connect with other players. Card at John McPeak Are you fan of K-pop and K-dramas? players are always welcome. Ages 2 ½ - 5 Pop in and spend the night listening to Thursday, July 5, Intermediate Evening ESL Conversation Class your favorite K-pop groups and Afternoon YAAP 9:30 a.m. Voorhees-Vogelson Branch, Voorhees swooning over your favorite stars. There Ages 13 - 18 Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 will be an craft activity planned to Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2:30 p.m. 7 - 8 p.m. show off your fandom. Each week teens will explore art Are you ready for preschool? There will be no classes in July and August. mediums and techniques during our Enjoy this story time filled with Teen YarnBalls Young Adult Arts Program. Space and Registration is required. For details, please call the Literacy Department. Ages 12 - 18 supplies are limited. stories, songs, and finger plays Mondays, June 18, July 16, August 20, especially for you. Please 6:30 p.m. English Conversation Class Hang out with other teens while you register with the John McPeak Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown, Camden knit or crochet. Can't do either? We Berlin Township Library Ages 18 and up can teach you something fun that you 856-767-0439. Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, 10 a.m. can do with yarn. Stop by and give Practice your English in this friendly conversation group. it a try. All levels welcome. Start any time. Registration is required. Free Online Computer Classes

Support Literacy Volunteers of Camden County Poplular Software Skills Center from Learning Express Library Literacy Now, the Friends of Literacy Volunteers of Camden County (LVCC), is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated Are you looking for help with Microsoft Word, Excel or Publisher? Do you need some instruction using to supporting the LVCC through fundraising and other activities. Literacy Now strives to raise the public’s awareness of the Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator? Try our Learning Express Library Popular Software Skills Center. You’ll find effects of illiteracy on individuals, families and the entire community. video courses for these and many other popular software programs. Get step-by-step instruction and hands-on practice creating spreadsheets, designing brochures, enhancing your photos and much more. Courses are basic to advanced. Contact us for more information: Literacy Volunteers of Camden County (856) 772-1636 ext. 7331 Access Learning Express Library with your library card at [email protected] camdencountylibrary.org/subscription-databases.

30 7 South County Branch Adult Book Clubs Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Gloucester Township Haddon Township Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537. Third Thursday Book Chat The Speculative Reader: Science Fiction, Sciencetellers Presents Rockin' Movie Night 10:30 a.m. Fantasy and More Kids & Families "Wild West: The Mystery Ages 3 - 8 Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) of the Golden Piano" Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. Sing along with one of your favorite June 21 All ages Kids Bingo movies. Come and enjoy a "cool" time. Gutenberg's Apprentice by Alix Christie, Monday, June 25, 11 a.m. June 12 Ages 4 - 9 Grab your spurs and journey with us to Peter Schoeffer is on the verge of professional success All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders Tuesdays, June 5, July 3, August 7, 6:30 p.m. as a scribe in Paris when his foster father, bookseller the Wild West, where a legendary Early Ears Music Program As the battle between magic and science wages in Play Bingo for candy prizes and bank-robbing outlaw is back in town, Ages 3 - 7 Johann Fust, summons him home to meet "a most San Francisco, Laurence and Patricia are forced to celebrate spring. amazing man", Johann Gutenberg, who invented a about to strike again! After the Sheriff Thursday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. choose sides. But their choices will determine the fate mysteriously vanishes, two young kids Cunningham Piano will present a music machine he calls a printing press. Caught between the of the planet and all mankind. Family Story Time genius and the merchant, the old ways and the new, must saddle up to foil the great heist — program for ages 3 - 7. The program Ages 18 months - 5 years Peter and the men he admires must work together to but not before stopping a runaway will begin with reading a story, and the July 10 Wednesdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, prevail against overwhelming obstacles in a battle that train, escaping an abandoned mine children will learn music concepts such Unforgettable by Eric James Stone August 8, 22, 29, 10:30 a.m. shaft and discovering how a mysterious as rhythm, pitch, and tempo through will change history Due to a fluke of quantum mechanics, no one can Calling all toddlers, preschoolers, and piano can play an ‘instrumental’ part creative play. remember Nat Morgan after he's gone. He leads a their siblings to rock the library with in putting a rotten cowboy back be - July 17 lonely life until he gets handcuffed to Yelena, a thief stories, songs and finger plays. hind bars. Magic Show with Josh Bersteker Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume working for the Russian mob. Families Over the course of four seasons- a misfit man who South County Ukulele Circle The Art-y Party Thursday, July 26, 11 a.m. adopts a misfit dog August 14 All ages Ages 6 - 11 See page 3 for details. NPCs by Drew Hayes Wednesdays, June 6, August 1, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 26, July 24, August 28, August 16 In the town of Maplebark, four Non-Player Characters Saturdays, June 16, July 21, August 18, 6:30 p.m. Sensory Stations The Girls of Atomic City: the untold story of the Women settle in at a tavern when things go fatally awry. After, 11 a.m. Create a work of art inspired by a Ages 18 months - 4 years who helped win World War II by Denise Kierman they are faced with an impossible choice: pretend to An opportunity for ukulele enthusiasts famous artist. Summer Artists TBD. Wednesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. One of the Manhattan Projects secret cities. Oak Ridge, be adventurers or see their town and loved to play in a group. Bring your ukulele, A variety of sensory stations will be Tennessee was a town created from scratch in 1942. ones destroyed. your favorite songs, and be ready to Meet a Beekeeper provided to explore. This is a program This is the story of a town and the girls who played play. Saturday sessions will focus on an All ages meant to be shared by a child with basic lessons for beginners of all ages. unwittingly crucial role in one of the most significant Thursday, June 28, 11 a.m. their caregiver. moments in U.S. history. that life is still worth living. Fourth Thursday Evening See page 4 for details. Book Discussion Group LEGO Block Party! Colette Bogie's Animal Show Ages 6 - 13 Little Gamers Families Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. Fridays, June 8, July 13, August 10, Ages 4 - 9 Thursday, August 2, 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fridays, June 29, July 27, August 31, See page 3 for details. June 28 A night of free play at your library! 5 p.m. Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann Bring friends, build whatever you want. Gaming for those 9 and under. Come Merchantville In the 1920s, after oil was discovered beneath their Kids Cook play some video games just right for Ages 8 – 12 Book Chat land, members of the Osage Indian Nation were the STEM Stories you and your friends. Thursday, August 9, 16, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. richest people per capita. Then, one by one, they Grades K - 3 See page 6 for details. June 7, July 5, August 2 began to be killed off. Tuesdays, June 12, July 10, August 14, Swedish Museum: 6:30 p.m. From Operato Abba July 26 Book Chat is a monthly book club with no Do you like math and science? Enjoy a All ages News of the World by Paulette Jiles story followed with related STEM games set reading requirements. We will be talking Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m. In 1870, Captain Kidd travels through Texas, giving live and activities See page 4 for details. about the books we love, the books we readings to audiences hungry for news of the world. He can't stand, trends in literature, and is offered a gold piece to deliver a young orphan to Southern Ukes 2nd Annual her relatives in San Antonio. Rock with The Dance Connection anything else that comes up. Summer Tour Ages 4 - 9 All ages August 23 Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m. The return of the Dance Connection! Book Chat meets at Wegmans, located at Market Animal Farm by George Orwell See page 5 for details. Learn some fun dance moves from the Place at Garden State Park, 2100 NJ-70, Cherry Hill, NJ A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated staff of the Dance Connection. animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality.

8 29 Continued on page 30 South County Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537. Adult Book Clubs Morning Film Noir Monday YarnBalls Adults Thursday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, July 16, August 20, 6:30 p.m. South County Friday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. Get you knit and crochet on at your The "Tired Eyes" Book Club Classic movies in the morning at your library! Bring your projects and hang Book Clubs library. Bring your sweater and cozy up out with a fun group of people. This is See page 9 for details. with a cup of coffee. Call the branch not an instructional class. Monday, September 17, 7 p.m. New date for listings. The "Tired Eyes" are enjoying summer vacation, but there is still plenty to read on the beach! Meditation for Beginners Commonwealth by Ann Patchett; After Anna by Lisa Scottoline; Promise Me, Dad by Joe Biden Computer Classes South Jersey Writers Group Saturday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. and Natural Disaster by Ginger Zee. See page 18 for details. Tuesdays, June 12, July 17, August 21, Enjoy the benefits of meditation. In this 7 p.m. one hour session, you will learn Isha Read one or read them all. See you in September! New members are always welcome. Inspire and be inspired! We are a Kriya, a simple 12 – 18 minute practice, Friday Mahjong Players Meet-Up group for writers of all levels. Join us to to help you become meditative Fridays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, read, explore ideas, and above all effortlessly. Floor space is limited. 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 12 noon WRITE! New members are welcome. Come early to get your spot. Spend the afternoon with a great group of people playing Mahjong. One Stroke Painting Abe Speller 3rio Don't play? We will teach you! Wednesdays, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Friday, August 3, 7 p.m. Mahjong sets will be provided. August 8, 22, 7 p.m. See page 5 for details . Blend, shade and highlight all in one Yoga for Adults stroke. Every class is different. Must Gourmet Veggie Arrangements Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, July 7, 14, 21, bring your own supplies. See library Thursday, August 9, 7 p.m. Vogelson - Voorhees August 4, 11, 18, 10:30 a.m. staff for supply list. See page 5 for details. Yoga is offered on the first, second, Real Life Reads Book Club and third Saturdays of the month. Monday YarnBalls Meal Planning & Family Meals The Next Chapter Book Club Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a Monday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. mat or beach towel. Class will be Get you knit and crochet on at your See page 6 for details. Adults and older teens with intellectual or June 19, conducted without socks or shoes. All library! Bring your projects and hang developmental disabilities meet weekly to read and The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey by Rinker levels of experience are welcome. out with fun a fun group of people. This Silver Spoon Cooking talk about books in a casual, enjoyable group. Buck Floor space is limited. Come early to is not an instructional class. Demonstration (Books & Cooks) get your spot. July 17, Thursday, August 16, 7 p.m. June 7, 14, 21, 28, Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Southern Ukes 2nd Annual See page 6 for details. July 5, 12, 19, 26, Tuesday Mahjong Players Meet-Up Summer Tour August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Hooked Us by Michael Moss Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m. Afternoon Film Noir 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, 12 noon August 21, See page 5 for details. Friday, August 24, 2:30 p.m. Spend the afternoon with a great Mrs. Sherlock Holmes: The true story of New York City's Hide from the heat of day at your Kennedy Eldermed Short Story Discussion group of people playing Mahjong. Yoga for Success Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Greatest Female Detective and the 1917 Missing Girl library and enjoy a classic Noir film. Case that Captivated a Nation Don't play? We will teach you! Saturday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. Take part in lively discussions of contemporary short Call the branch for listings. by Brad Ricca Mahjong sets will be provided. In celebration of International Day of stories. Program is in conjunction with Kennedy Yoga, the Isha Foundation presents Eldermed. Stories can be obtained at the information Tuesday YarnBall Meet-Up Yoga for Success, offering simple but desk on the first floor. Tuesdays, June 5, July 3, August 7, powerful yoga postures to bring 6:30 p.m. stability and balance. Wear June 12 Literary Cafe You can never have enough knitting comfortable clothes and bring a mat Charles by Shirley Jackson Thursdays, 7 p.m. and crochet time. Get together with a or beach towel. All levels of June 28, great group of people and finish off experience are welcome. Floor space July 10 The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck your projects. This is not an is limited. Come early to get your spot. Bliss by Katherine Mansfield instructional class. July 26, Summer August 14, Beartown by Fredrik Backman South County Ukulele Circle Free Lunch Program To better serve our Peter Elroy: A Documentary Wednesdays, June 6, August 1, 7 p.m. customers, event by Elizabeth McCracken August 30, For Kids The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Saturdays, June 16, July 21, August 18, registration opens up 14 11 a.m. Ages 2 - 17 An opportunity for ukulele enthusiasts Weekdays, June 25 - August 24 days before an event. to play in a group. Bring your ukulele, (excluding July 4), Register online, your favorite songs, and be ready to 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. by phone or in person. play. Saturday sessions will focus on basic lessons for beginners of all ages. See page 10 for details. 28 Continued on page 29 9 Tvnnfs!Mvodi!Qsphsbn!gps!Ljet Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch (On the Rutgers Campus) Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. The Camden County Library System, in cooperation with the Food Bank of South Jersey, will be offering free lunches for children at selected branches during the summer. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-225-6807.

Free lunches for children will be Cooking with Vetri Community Summer Reading Celebration offered at these branches: Teens & Tweens Partnership (Books & Cooks) Ages 12 - 18 Ages 12 - 18 Wednesday, August 1, 4 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments and chat • Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue Branch Anime Chef Club (Books & Cooks) Wednesday, June 27, 5:30 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 See page 6 for details. about all the great books you read Library. Weekdays (except July 4th). this summer. June 25 through August 24, Wednesday, June 6, 4 p.m. Recreate delicious Asian-inspired Takashi Teen Anime Club 11:30 am. - 1:30 p.m. snacks using the mobile kitchen. Ages 12 - 18 Teen Night Wednesdays, July 11, August 8, 4 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 • South County Regional Branch Library. Dr. Thunder’s Karaoke Discuss your favorite manga, try Asian Wednesdays, August 22, 29, 4 p.m. Weekdays (except July 4th). Ages 12 - 18 inspired snacks, watch the latest Watch a movie, play games, hang out June 25 through August 24, Wednesday, June 6, 5:30 p.m. episodes, and meet new friends. with friends, and see what’s going on 11:30 am. - 1 p.m. See page 4 for details. in the library. Teen Gaming Night • Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch Mad Science Ages 12 - 18 Library. Weekdays (except July 4). Ages 12 - 18 Wednesdays, July 18, August 15, 4 p.m. June 18 through August 31, Wednesday, June 13, 5 p.m. Take a turn on the Wii U or PlayStation 4, or play a board game or chess! To better serve our 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. See page 35 for details. customers, event Cake Demonstration How to Talk to a Robot registration opens up 14 (Books & Cooks) Ages 12 - 18 The lunches are provided through a partnership with the Food Bank of South Jersey, the largest Ages 12 - 18 Wednesday, July 25, 5 p.m. days before an event. distributor of charitable food services in Southern New Jersey. All USDA “My Plate” standards are Wednesday, June 20, 5:30 p.m. See page 17 for details. Register online, followed with every meal. All lunches include a protein, vegetable, fruit, grain, milk and juice. See page 6 for details. by phone or in person. All lunches are provided on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. Lunches are for children only and are designed to be eaten at the library.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Hall of Fame As Part of Our First Steps in Lifelong Learning Newest Members Initiative Camden County Library System Presents First Visit Kits

It’s always a great time to get a Camden County Library card, but starting this fall, it will be especially rewarding

for children 5 and under! Introducing our new First Visit Kit for little ones getting their first library card: a stylish bag with early literacy and program information, plus a board book to keep. The First Visit Kit is just part of our early literacy initiative, based on the five pillars that have been set forth in Every Child Ready to Read, a project of the Association for Library Service to Children and the Public Library Association.

Get your child started on the road to reading with some library activities, including story times, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, community play dates, baby and toddler playgroups, and little learner activities. Please join us in enriching your child’s life with the many opportunities for learning that a library cardprovides. La'Niyah A. Abhinav K. Cameron S. Nilsa I.Cruz-Perez Vogelson Haddon Township Help your child get ready to read at Downtown Camden County Library! Kayla M. Graham C. Gloucester Vogelson Township camdencountylibrary.org/first-visit

10 continued on page 11 27 Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch Bellmawr Branch (On the Rutgers Campus) Accessible entrance: 401 Penn Elevator on south side of the building. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. For assistance, ask a security guard or call the library: 856-225-6807. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-931-1400. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-225-6807. Go-Go Gadget Ages 5 and up Art Kits Kids Gaming Day Adults Kids & Families Adults (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) Thursday, June 28, 2:30 p.m. Drop in any time Ages 7 - 12 Family Art Hour Wednesday, August 15, 2:30 p.m. Stop by the front desk to borrow a kit Saturdays, June 9, August 25, Computer Classes Computer Classes All ages Bring the whole family to the library as of art supplies, including intricate 10 a.m - 12 noon Thursdays, June 14, August 16, you explore our new STEM learning See page 17 for details. coloring pages, drawing paper, Take a turn on the Wii U or PlayStation 4! See page 16 for details. 10:30 a.m. gadgets and toys. English Conversation Class colored pencils, markers, and crayons. We provide the supplies, you provide Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, Lego Club: Rockin’ Landscapes Sip & Mingle Coffee Break the imagination! Families are invited to Art & the Cosmic Connection 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, 10 a.m. Digital Photography 101 Ages 12 and under Tuesday, June 12, 10 a.m. spend the morning making an art Ages 6 - 12 Practice your English in this friendly Saturday, August 18, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursdays, June 14, July 12, August 9, Stop in for a cup of coffee, a tasty Monday, July 2, 2:30 p.m. conversation group. All levels project during this open art hour. Be inspired to capture the beauty 5:30 p.m. treat and conversation with staff. This There are many cool images returned welcome. Start any time. around you through the art of Build a scenic landscape with Legos. will be the last coffee program until Family Storytime by NASA missions to the mysterious photography. Learn and try basic Snack and a Movie! the fall. planets, moons, and small bodies of Social Services Visit Ages 18 months - 5 years techniques and discuss how to Ages 12 and under our solar system. Students learn to Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, Mondays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, promote and sell your work. Bring your Thursdays, June 21, July 19, August 16, Summer Beauty decipher the complex geologic stories July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, August 6, 10:30 a.m. own equipment, whether that’s a cell 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, 7 p.m. present on these worlds using the 2 - 3 p.m. Families attend storytime together for phone or digital camera and all the Enjoy a good movie and a fun snack. Keep your skin beautiful this summer Elements of Art - line, shape, color, Camden County Board of Social stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration accessories. Presented by local with shower scrub and tub tea. value and texture. We will use pastels Services staff visit the library to offer is required and is for all 7 sessions. photographer Tamika Newell. to create while honing observation information and referrals if possible. Summer Saturday Mornings Sea What the Tide Brings skills. Please dress for mess. No registration required - just come. Ages 12 and under Snack Attack (Books & Cooks) Kids & Families Saturdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, Monday, June 25, 7 p.m. Ages 5 - 11 Chess Club (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) 11 a.m. See page 5 for details. Mondays, June 25, July 16, August 13, Squish It! Play Dough Hour Ages 3 - 12 Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, Each Saturday morning during summer 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, 5 p.m. reading features a special program, Haddonfield Cello Society See page 6 for details. We provide the play dough, you Learn the game or play other experts. First Friday Fun After Hours and don’t forget to borrow some All ages books on your way out! provide the imagination. There is no Ages 12 and under with caregiver Monday, July 16, 7 p.m. Welcome to Camp Read A Lot! • 7/7: Paint a Treasure Pottery organized programming. Stop by for Sweet Tooth Beware! Fridays, June 1, July 6, August 3, 6 p.m. See page 5 for details. Ages 2 ½ and up Workshop, ages 6 - 12 10 minutes or stay for the hour and we Fun for families after the library closes Tuesday, June 26, 6:45 p.m. (Books & Cooks) (see page 3 for details) clean up the mess! for everyone else! Join us each month Easy Going, Easy Growing: Families are invited to "Camp Read A Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m. • 7/14: Magic Show with Josh for a special program and time to Plants that live without dirt Lot" at the Bellmawr Library. We will (rest of description to follow) Presented Bersteker enjoy the library. Monday, July 23, 7 p.m. share stories and songs around the Friday Fun: Doorknob Hanger by Health Barn USA. (see page 3 for details) • 6/1: Early Ears Music Class See page 5 for details. campfire, enjoy s'mores, and have a Ages 5 - 12 • 7/21: Lee Comics • 7/6: Swedish Museum: From Opera family fort building contest! The library Friday, July 6, 11 a.m. A Taste of African Heritage (see page 4 for details) to Abba will have some fort building items, but Decorate a doorknob hanger for Cooking (Books & Cooks) • 7/28: Meet a Beekeeper Story Time (see page 4 for details) you are welcome to bring your own. your room! Saturdays, June 16, 23, 30, (see page 4 for details) • 8/3: Global Rhythms Goes to 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • 8/4: Global Rhythms: Dance Broadway Summer Clearance Tumblin’ Tots Galaxy Jars! See page 6 for details. without Borders Ages 6 -1 2 Ages 2 ½ -5 Book Sale Monday, July 9, 2:30 p.m. Summer Salad and Read! Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 a.m. or A History of Motown Using paint, glitter, and cotton, we will (Books & Cooks) All ages 11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2 p.m. create our own galaxy, in a jar! See page 5 for details. Ages 12 and under Friday, August 10, See page 3 or details. Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. Perler Party! Create your own salad and spend Saturday, August 11, Family Storytime Abe Speller 3rio Grades 1 - 5 time reading with healthy food at Ages 18 months - 5 years Saturday, August 4, 2 p.m. Summer 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2:30 p.m. See page 5 for details. your side. Thursdays, June 28, July 12, 19, 26, Love Perler beads? Use the library's Free Lunch Program August 2, 9, 10:30 a.m. Bargains galore at our pegboards and colorful beads. We will Summer Crafting Families attend storytime together for Symphony in C For Kids melt them together to create your Ages 12 and under annual VolunTeen-run stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration Thursday, August 9, 11 a.m. own special project. See page 5 for details. Thursdays, June 7, 28, July 5, 26, Ages 2 - 17 book sale. is required and is for 6 sessions. August 2, 23, 5:30 p.m. Weekdays, June 25 - August 24 No storytime on 7/5. Rock and roll with fun summer projects. $5 bag sale starts at NASA@ My Library (excluding July 4), "Storytime to the Stars" 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. on Saturday. Ages 3 - 6 See page 10 for details. Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. Learn about space with some out-of- this-world stories and activities!

11 continued on page 12 26 continued on page 27 Bellmawr Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Please regMister efor arll cproghramas inn advtanvce iblelgeinni ngB twro aweekns pcrior hto start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-931-1400. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-665-3128. Magic Show with Josh Bersteker Space Rock Sherlock! Journey to the Sun! The Launch of Colette Bogie’s Animal Show (Easy) Cooking for Teens Ages 5 and up Ages 5 and up the Parker Solar Probe All ages Ages 11 - 17 Wednesday, July 11, 4 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2:15 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Ages 6 - 12 Adults Wednesday, June 27, 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 5, 19, 3 p.m. See page 3 for details. Participants become detectives as Tuesday, July 31, 2:30 p.m. See page 3 for details. Learn some fun easy recipes and they use instruments and "challenge" Today, NASA launches (hopefully) the Book Clubs create your own yummy snacks. Food cards to find genuine space rocks Magic Show with Josh Bersteker allergies? Please let Miss Christen know Edible Planets! Parker Solar Space Probe - the first See page 8 for details. Ages 7 - 12 amongst a collection of rocks. Please space mission to the nearest star, the All ages one week prior to the program. Thursday, July 12, 2:30 p.m. bring a rock or two from home and we Sun! Join us for a variety of celebration Wednesday, July 9, 2:30 p.m. will explore where it came from! We activities - decorating solar cookies, UV See page 3 for details. DIY Spa for Teens We will build edible models of Earth Computer Classes Ages 11 - 17 will create a "Rock Museum" in our Kid experiment, and more! and Mars to compare their sizes and Thursday, July 12, 3 p.m. display case to showcase special See page 17 for details. Paint-a-Treasure Pottery Workshop illustrate their internal layers. Ages 3 - 10 Make a sugar scrub and more. treasures! (They will be returned) Pete the Cat Storytime Merchantville Makers Wednesday, July 11, 2:30 p.m. PJ Storytime Please choose only 1 session. Ages 3 - 6 Mondays, June 18, July 30, August 13, See page 3 for details. Comics Workshop with Ages 3 - 6 Wednesday, August 15, 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Lee Angerstein Tuesdays, July 17, August 14, 6:45 p.m. Meet a Beekeeper - Celebrate your favorite cool cat in this Craft and Make at the library! All Library Luau Ages 10 - 16 Come in your PJs and join us for stories, All About Bees Storytime! storytime adventure! supplies provided. All ages Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. songs, and rhymes before bedtime. Ages 3 - 6 Wednesday, July 18, 2:30 p.m. See page 4 for details. Southern Ukes 2nd Annual Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. Taking Earth's Temperature South Pacific Island Dancers in Summer Tour Paulsboro will be presenting a Non- Squishy Stress balls NASA@My Library See page 4 for details. Ages K - 3 Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. stop luau show! Enjoy an authentic, Ages 11 - 17 "To the Moon!" Storytime Wednesday, August 1, 3 p.m. See page 5 for details. entertaining and exhilarating Thursday, July 26, 3 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 Lego Freeplay! Using an Infrared Thermometer, we will performance. You'll even get the Make and decorate stress balls. Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.. Ages 5 - 12 learn how scientists measure chance to learn how to hula yourself! Take a trip to Earth's Moon in this lunar Thursday, July 26, 2:30 p.m. temperatures from afar, then we will Kids & Families Candy Jewelry for Teens themed storytime. We will hear stories Friday, August 17, 11 a.m. measure various items to compare! (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) Saturday Slime Time Ages 11 - 17 and information about the moon and Free play with the library's Legos! Pajama Story Time Ages 3 - 11 Thursday, August 2, 3 p.m. learn about the moon's surface! Is it Mad Science Presents: Slime Time! All ages Saturday, July 21, 11:30 a.m. The library supplies the candy. You really made out of cheese? Friday Fun: Drop-in Game Day Ages 5 - 12 Mondays, June 4, July 2, August 6, Dress for mess and make your own make the jewelry. Ages 5 - 14 Thursday, August 2, 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. slime to take home. Come in your PJs and join us for stories Friday, July 27, 11 a.m. See page 35 for details. Mad Science Presents: and a craft before bedtime. From Opera to Abba: Chem in a Flash! Play a board game, or do a puzzle, Swedish Music “ Ages 5 - 12 maybe a round or two of UNO. Bring a Friday Fun: Upcycled Turtle Craft Classroom Adventure Stories All ages Storytime Wednesday, July 18, 4 p.m. friend and play! Ages 5 and up Presents: Reading Rocks Wednesday, July 25, 2:30 p.m. See page 35 for details. Friday, August 3, 11 a.m. Ages 3 - 12 See page 4 for details. The Science of Sound Using discarded CD's and colorful Wednesday, June 6, 3:30 p.m. in the Park How's the Weather on Mars? Ages K - 12 buttons, we will create an adorable Local favorite storyteller, Don Mad Science Presents: Dougherty of Classroom Adventure Dry Ice Capades Ages 6 and up Monday, July 30, 4 p.m. upcycled turtle craft! Mondays Fundays Stories, returns to perform his new Ages 6 - 12 Thursday, July 19, 2:30 p.m. See page 3 for details. Paint-a-Treasure Pottery Workshop story, Reading Rocks! Wednesday, August 1, 2:30 p.m. We will write and act out a brief (30-60 See page 35 for details. Rain or Shine seconds) skit about the weather at a Stuffed Animal Sleep Over (Drop off) Ages 6 -12 (Make Your Own) Ice Cream Party June 4 ,July 9 a.m. Monday, August 6, 4 p.m. fictitious settlement on Mars! Using a Ages 3 - 12 Ages 4 - 11 Campfire Tales 10:30 green screen and an App from NASA, Tuesday, July 31, 4 p.m. See page 3 for details. Saturday, June 23, 2:30 p.m. Ages 3 - 11 we use real images of Mars as a There are wild adventures planned for Celebrate the start of Summer Saturday, July 21, 2 p.m. Join Miss Christen as we backdrop! your stuffed animals when they have a Mo Willems Storytime Reading and make your own yummy Sit around the campfire an sleepover with Ms. Lisa in the library. So Ages 3 - 6 ice cream to eat then add toppings d join us for stories, songs, and snacks. Shake Our Silliess Out that the fun can begin on time, please Wednesday, August 8, 10:30 a.m. and other treats. Stories, songs and stretches Friday Fun: I Scream! make sure your stuffed animal is Are you an Elephant and Piggie fan? You Scream! Let's Have dropped off by 5 p.m.! You can see Maybe the Pigeon is your favorite. This Meet a Beekeeper Teens & Tweens Camden County what they are up to on the library's Face - storytime will feature books by Mo Ages 3 - 10 Environmental Center Monday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. Ice Cream! book page! Pickup is the next day at Willems - we'll vote for your favorite at Squishy Circuits 130 Park Blvd. See page 4 for details. Ages 8 - 14 10:30 am. Limit 1 stuffed animal per child. the end! Cherry HIll, NJ 08002 All Ages Thursday, June 28, 3 p.m. Summer Stories Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Pick up) Squishy circuits are a fun way to learn Friday, July 20, 3 p.m. School Supply Bingo All ages presented by Ages 3 - 12 and explore the basics of electricity Ages 6 - 14 Tuesdays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, Stop in for a tasty summer Wednesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. and electrical circuits. Use conductive Tuesday, August 21, 3:30 p.m. 31, 2:30 p.m. clay to create sculptures with It's time to pick up your stuffie from their treat. Make your own Play Bingo - win your choice of Escape the heat and join us for stories, embedded lights, motors, and buzzers. overnight adventure. You can join your sundae to celebrate songs, and crafts. stuffed animal pal for a light breakfast school supplies. National Ice Cream Day! and a story or two. You will get a framed picture of your pal to decorate!

12 continued on page 13 25 Haddon Township Branch Bellmawr Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-854-2752. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-931-1400. Open Mic Night Book Sale Boot Camp The Music of Poetry Grades 6 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 Teen Comics Workshop with Ages 11 and up Teens & Tweens Teens & Tweens Lee Angerstein Thursday, July 12, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2 p.m. Calling all performers, writers, and All "VolunTeens" who will be working the STEAM for Tweens A professional music teacher leads a Friendship Bracelets artists! This is your night to shine and book sale on August 10 and 11 are Ages 9 and up Ages 12 and up workshop exploring the relationship Grades 6 - 12 share a song, poem, rap, short story, or required to attend this training session. Thursdays, June 7, July 5, August 2, 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. between poetry and music making, Embrace your inner mad scientist. Thursday, June 7, 4 p.m. spoken-word piece (all submissions We’ll discuss expectations, A retro craft that never stopped being must be appropriate for a middle and professionalism, and the different roles June 7- Elephant Toothpaste: chemical Ages 8 - 11 How to Talk to a Robot reactions and catalysts. cool. Whether you’re an experienced high school audience). You don’t have available on the days of the sale. (This Thursday, July 19, 6:30 p.m. Ages 11 and up • July 5 - Ice Cream in a Bag: the Tuesday, July 31, 2 - 4 p.m. bracelet artist or have never picked up to perform to attend—-supportive meeting will serve as the Teen Advisory science behind ice cream See page 17 for details. a thread, do “knot” hesitate to sign up audience members also welcome! Board meeting for the month of August.) Lee Angerstein teaches cartooning (bring winter gloves!) for this event. Note that performers must sign up in at Soha Arts. He has started Rad • August 2 - Squishy Circuits: Learn Introduction to Accordion advance. Refreshments will be Paint-a-Treasure Canvas Robot, his own brand, where he electronics with light-up conductive Ages 10 and up Teen Advisory Board Meeting provided. Paint Workshop clay sculptures. creates cartoons, comics, and other Wednesdays, August 1 and 8, 2 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 creative projects. In this workshop, The accordion is like holding an entire Wednesday, June 13, 4 p.m. Boredom Buster Board Games Teen Ninja Party Lee will teach character creation, orchestra in your hands. Joanna Thursday, July 26, 6:30 p.m. Join us for fun activities and service Grades 6 - 12 Ages 12 and up world building, storytelling and comic Darrow of the ACME Accordion School See page 3 for details. projects, while giving your input on Friday, July 13, All day Monday, June 11, 6 p.m. book making. leads a two-part introduction to Make your very own Ninja Stress balls. accordion. Accordions provided. No what you want from your library. Free play: we provide the games, Improv Workshop Snacks and music (bring your playlists.) prior music experience required. you play! Grades 6 - 12 Animation Workshop Perler Beads Saturday, July 14 Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. Makerlab Exploration Time Family STEAM Night: Grades 6 - 12 Punk Rocks Ages 8 - 11, 10:30-12:30 p.m. Who needs a script? Master the ins and Ages 9 and up Marble Run Challenge Ages 12 and up, 2 - 4 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 6:30 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 outs of making stuff up with local Thursday, June 14, Tuesday, July 10, All ages Ever wonder how movies like the Use colorful beads to bring your Tuesday, July 17, 3 p.m. performer and teaching artist Jenn 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, 6 - 8 p.m. Boxtrolls or Mulan are made? Learn the designs to life. Rock on with this totally rad craft: a Adams. Learn the basics of Not a structured class, but for those who Work in teams to build an amazing basics of animation and bring your literal punk rock! improvisational comedy and have fun! want to explore and share ideas. The marble run. We’ll provide fun materials, imagined world to life with a Makerlab has electronics and robotics you provide the imagination and Sidewalk Chalk Art professional stop motion set. Learn equipment such as Squishy Circuits, engineering know-how. Grades 6 - 12 Teen Literature and Music Clash of the Cupcakes cinematography and animation Snap Circuits and Sphero Robots. Wednesday, June 27, 4 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 techniques from KXB Studio Director, Brighten the library’s walkway and Thursday, July 19, 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, 3 p.m. Klementina Budnik. Local Music Rocks! welcome summer (weather The Cunningham Music School is We’re hosting our own version of Teen/Tween permitting)! Wear clothes you don’t happy to provide a young adult class LEGO WeDo Robots for Tweens Cupcake Wars! Plain cupcakes and an Monday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. mind getting chalky. We will meet in that combines of poetry and prose with assortment of decorations will be Join us for a fun evening of local bands Ages 8 -1 1 Monday, July 23, Tuesday, July 24, the meeting room and then go outside musical practice. Students will learn provided. Just bring your imagination! you may or may not have heard as a group. things like how rhythm applies to both before. The line-up will include the For Tweens: 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the most music and words, and from there they Merchant Villains (modern folk ukulele For Teens: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. creative entries. duo), Caution: Wet Floor (young, new Build LEGO robots featuring working Lee Comics will compose and conduct rhythm alternative rock band from Haddon motors and sensors and learn to Ages 8 - 15 patterns. Perfect for aspiring School Supply Bingo Township), and possibly more! program them. You must be able to Thursday, June 28, 6:30 p.m. songwriters and those who simply want Ages 6 - 14 attend both sessions. See page 4 for details. to learn more about music. No Tuesday, August 21, 3:30 p.m. Teen Bad Art Night materials are needed as The Play Bingo - win your choice of Ages 12 and up Magic Gardens Mosaics CD Mosaic Picture Frame Cunningham Music School is happy to school supplies. Ages 8 - 12 Monday, July 9, 6 p.m. Coding Camp: Learn to Grades 6 - 12 provide the instruments. We'll supply crazy supplies, snacks and Wednesday, July 25, 2:30 p.m. Learn about Philadelphia's Magic Program with Scratch Tuesday, July 3, 3 p.m. Vision Boards music. You create the wackiest, worst Three-Minute Presentations art possible. There will be prizes for the Gardens, a 3,000 square foot mosaic Grades 6 - 10 (entering in the fall) Who uses CDs anymore? We do, for this Grades 6 -12 Grades 6 - 12 worst ones. No skills encouraged. art installation created by Isaiah Zagar Monday, August 13 through Friday, awesome craft! Get ready to cut up Thursday, August 30, 6:30 p.m.. Bring over more than 20 years. Discover the August 17, 2 - 4 p.m. old discs to make a cool mosaic-style Tuesday, July 24, 3 p.m. old magazines or borrow from our Game Design Workshop hidden influences throughout the work You will learn basic programming picture frame. Supplies will be Know a lot about Greek mythology? supply to make self-expressive Ages 8 - 12 and why the artwork was nearly skills using Scratch. Scratch is a provided. Dogs? Making a great sandwich? collages. Create a work of art to inspire Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m. destroyed. Then create your own mini block programming language Something else? Share your knowledge yourself as the new school year begins! mosaic to take home. Jason Tagmire of Button Shy Games will designed by MIT specifically for Morning Cartoons and Cereal Bar with others! All presenters must come teach how to design and develop tweens and teens, and it's fun! Learn Grades 6 - 12 prepared with a three-minute long board games. Tweens will work in Teens Sew So Fun to program animations, games and Tuesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. presentation on a subject of your groups with different designs and Grades 6 -12 more - and share your creations Roll out of bed and head to the library choice (PowerPoint or other visual aids themes. A final game with game Thursday, July 26, 6 p.m. may be used). Topics must be Use the library's sewing machines to online. Attendance is required for some cartoons and a selection of board and rules will be published to appropriate for all ages. Prizes will be learn sewing machine basics and sew for all five sessions. cereal. Wearing pajamas is Button Shy's website so everyone will awarded for the most entertaining and be able to download and reproduce a bow pillow. Supplies will be provided. encouraged! Bring a pillow or blanket informative presentations! the game. for comfy viewing. 24 13 New - Get Notifications Haddon Township Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-854-2752. by Text Message! Saturday Summer Movie Matinee Tumblin' Tots he Camden County Library System is now offering the ability for library card Summer Reading Kickoff Party All ages Ages 2 1/2 - 5 holders to receive text message notifications about items available to pick up, and Petting Zoo Saturdays, July 7, 28, August 18, 2 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 10:30 a.m. and Titems due soon, and more. Patrons can choose to receive notifications through text All ages Get out of the afternoon heat and 11:15 a.m. watch a family-friendly movie on our See page 3 for details. message, email, phone call, or any combination of the three. Monday, June 25, 11 a.m. Celebrate the start of summer--and big screen. Popcorn and drinks served. • 7/7: Coco (PG) Family STEAM Night: Patrons can sign up for text messages using CamCat, the library catalog, at the library's rockin' Summer Reading Program! We'll be outside • 7/28: Sing (PG) Marble Run Challenge https://catalog.camdencountylibrary.org. After logging in, patrons can use the “your near the library's front entrance • 8/18: Moana (PG) All ages messaging” tab to enter their phone number and cellular carrier, and select which with Colette Bogie's Petting Zoo, Tuesday, August 7, 6 - 8 p.m. notices they wish to receive. For assistance, ask staff at any branch. plus face painting, popcorn, Magic Show with Josh Bersteker Work in teams to build an amazing games and activities. Will happen All ages marble run. We’ll provide fun materials, Text message notifications are sent out beginning at 7 a.m. This service is free to use, rain or shine--if weather doesn't Thursday, July 12, 2 p.m. you provide the imagination and however patrons should be aware that they may incur data charges from their provider cooperate, we'll be indoors. See page 3 for details. engineering know-how. depending on their cell phone plan. The Science of Sound Homeschool Meet & Greet The Amazing World of Rocks Ages 5 -11 Tuesday, August 14, 10:30 a.m. and Minerals Wednesday, July 18, 2 p.m. Local homeschooling families are Ages 5 - 11 See page 3 for details. invited to meet and chat with each Wednesday, June 27, 7 p.m. other and with Justine, a children's Digital magazines now available through "RBdigital" Join geologist Mark Leipert for a fun Mad Science Presents: librarian and longtime homeschooling “rocking” evening. Learn how rocks Dry Ice Capades parent. Learn about library resources, and minerals are formed, see some Ages 5 - 11 ask questions, trade ideas and get to cool specimens, and learn how to Anyone who has used our "Zinio for Libraries" app to access free digital magazines will likely have noticed a Thursday, July 26, 2 p.m. know each other. identify what you find. If you want, change recently. See page 35 for details. bring your own special rock for Escape the Library! identification. We’ll also smash some Recorded Books, the company behind Zinio, has rebranded their digital magazine app to "RBdigital." The content will Early Ears Parent-Child Music Class Ages 7 - 10 geodes and see what’s inside. remain unchanged but users will be required to download a new app to access their magazines. Usernames and Ages 3 - 6 Thursday, August 16, 2:30 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2 p.m. 3:15 p.m., 4 p.m. passwords will carry over. Family Perler Bead Party A developmental music specialist from Work with others to find clues and solve All ages the Cunningham Music School will lead puzzles in order to escape from the The new app can be downloaded now and users should see a countdown in their Zinio app alerting them to the Friday, June 29, 2 p.m. this class that combines reading, music library story room. Sign up for just one Children, adults and everyone in official changeover date of September 8 (after which time the Zinio for Libraries app will no longer be supported). and movement to help young children 30-minute escape room session. between are welcome to join us for an extend their inherent musical aptitude afternoon of Perler Bead fun! Bring a through creative play. favorite pattern or choose from one Spring Book Sale of ours. Snack n’ Chat Tween Book Club M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library Ages 9 - 12 Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. Free copies of the book available one month before the program. 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ Call to reserve one if you register online. Snacks provided.

Friday, June 8...... 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. June 19 Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. Saturday, June 9...... 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious gamemaker ever, invites 12 kids for a sleepover in the new library he’s built. But when morning comes, the doors stay locked - an unexpected game is afoot: whoever can escape the library will win the grand prize. Over 50,000 Books, July 17 Savvy by Ingrid Law At age 13 Beaumont children get their savvy – an unpredictable ability. One of Mibs’ brothers causes storms and another CDs, DVDs, generates electricity, and neither controls his savvy yet. Just before her 13th birthday, Mibs’ father is hurt. Mibs’ father is Videos and Audiobooks! hurt. What will her savvy be, and will it save him? 14 23 continued on page 24 Haddon Township Branch Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-854-2752. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-342-9789.

Meet a Beekeeper Tutor Time Easy Going, Easy Growing: Computer Classes Ages 5 - 17 Summer Ages 5 and under Adults Plants that Live Without Dirt See page 17 for details. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. Free Lunch Program Tuesday, July 10, 7 p.m. July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, See page 4 for details. For Kids Book Clubs See page 5 for details. 3:30 p.m. Adults Volunteers from Cooper-Rowan See page 8 for details. Kids Create! Abe Speller 3rio Abe Speller 3rio Medical School provide homework Ages 2 - 17 Ages 3 - 6 Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. help to children, as well as having Weekdays, June 25 - August 24 Wednesdays, June 6, August 1, Yoga for Success See page 5 for details. See page 5 for details. games and healthy snacks. Also (excluding July 4), Tuesday, July 3;3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2:30 p.m. featuring the button-maker machine. 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 This session offers simple, but powerful Extend the Harvest & Meet the Each month will feature a different type of art project for young children. Dress See page 10 for details. yoga postures to bring stability and Seed Circle Library Lego Club . for mess. Kids & Teens balance. Presented by the Isha Thursday, August 2, 7 p.m. (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) Ages 5 - 12 • 6/6: Beading Foundation, an international Join Master Gardener Keith Monahan Thursday, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, • 7/3: Make Musical Instruments Makerspace Monday Dr. Thunder Karaoke non- profit. to learn what to plant for harvesting in 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3 p.m. • 8/1: Nature Art Ages 5 - 17 All ages late fall, winter, and even the following Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, Use your creativity and our Lego blocks Monday, June 25, 5:30 p.m. Simplify Your Life: A Journal for spring & summer. Topics include: to make some great work! Also Lego Club 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, See page 4 for details Financial Organizing and More protecting plants from cold weather 3:30 p.m. featuring a new Lego kit. Now on a All ages Thursday, June 14, 1 p.m. and planting garlic and shallots for Make use of our new Mini-Makerspace new schedule. Mondays, June 11, July 9, August 13, 4 p.m. Mad Science: Dry Ice Capades "If something were to happen to you, summer harvest. The SJ Seed Circle items, including circuit stickers, Lego Get creative with our collection of Legos Ages 5 - 12 what would I do?" From documenting Library will be on hand with seeds that robotics, Snap Circuits, the Makey- Adulting 101 and Duplos! We'll have an optional Lego Thursday, June 28, 4 p.m. investment account information to can be planted in your garden now. Makey, and LittleBits. Runs concurrently Ages 13 - 18 Challenge each month. See page 35 for details. finding the location of a safe deposit with Tutor Time, where children and Monday, June 11, July 9, August 13, key, learn what information you need teens can get free homework help 6 p.m. STEAM for Kids Meet a Beekeeper! to record for your loved ones. and nutritious snacks. Once a month, discuss the hows of Kids & Families Ages 5 - 8 Ages 5 - 12 Presented by Scott Gutman, a certified (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) being independent. Working a job, Wednesdays, June 13, July 11, Tuesday, July 3, 3 p.m. financial planner. Tuesday Craft going to college or trade school, living August 8, 3:30 p.m. See page 4 for details. Preschool Storytime Ages 5 - 17 on your own, managing money, and Have fun with STEAM activities Chair Yoga Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, knowing your rights as a teen and as (Science, Technology, Engineering, Comic Art with Lee Angerstein Thursdays, June 21, August 30, Tuesdays, June 12, 26, July 24, 17, 24, 31, August 7,14, 21, 28, an adult are all topics of discussion. Art & Math)! Ages 5 - 17 10:15 a.m. August 7, 21, 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Pizza will accompany the discussion. • 6/13: Excellent Explosions Monday, July 16, 6 p.m. Enjoy this class with yoga postures, Children build the early literacy skills Work on an easy craft that you can • 7/11: Make Ice Cream in a Bag See page 3 for details. breath work and meditation from the needed for school readiness while take home. All materials supplied. This • 8/8: Boat Building chair! Chair yoga is a fun and gentle having fun through books, songs occurs concurrently with Tutor Time, Paint-a-Treasure Canvas Painting way to increase your mobility and and activities. where volunteers from Cooper-Rowan Read It, Cook It (Books & Cooks) Ages 6 - 12 flexibility. It is perfect for beginners, Medical School provide homework Ages 5 - 7 Wednesday, July 25, 3 p.m. those with flexibility limitations, or those Toddler Storytime help to children, as well as having See page 3 for details. recovering from injury. Ages 15 - 36 months Wednesdays, June 20, August 22, 4 p.m. games andhealthy snacks. Thursdays, June 14, 28, July 26, See page 6 for details. August 9, 23, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhythm and movement Read to a Therapy Dog Local Music for toddlers and their Ages 5 - 10 parents/caregivers. Thursday, June 21, 4:30 p.m. Rocks ! Read to our therapy dog, Luca. Bring Nature Storytime at the Lake your favorite book or choose one from All Ages Ages 2 - 5 the library. We'll contact you the day Get free access to hundreds of thousands of digital titles! Popular music, movies, comics, eBooks, Monday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 5, 19, 11 a.m. before the program to confirm your and audiobooks are available through Hoopla with a valid Camden County Library card. time slot. The rockin' summer reading Join Ms. Justine for a special outdoor Sign up in three easy steps! kickoff party continues! Join us for storytime at Newton Lake. We'll meet a fun evening of local bands you under the trees near the corner of may or may not have heard Lakeshore Dr. and Cuthbert Blvd. We'll 1. Download the Hoopla app or visit hoopladigital.com. before. The line-up will include take a short observation walk along the 2. Log in with a valid library card and create an account. the Merchant Villains (modern lake, then gather for stories and songs 3. Borrow free music, movies, comics, and more with no late fees! folk ukulele duo), Caution: Wet about nature. Floor (young, new alternative rock band from Haddon Township), and possibly more! For help getting started or for more information, visit our website: camdencountylibrary.org/hoopla 22 continued on page 23 15 Gloucester Township Branch Gloucester Township Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-228-0022. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 8 56-228-0022.

Move it to Music Magic Show with Josh Bersteker Tween & Teen Movie Night: Book Bites: Sunny Side Up Ages 18 months - 5 years All ages Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Grades 4 - 8 Adults Kids & Families Wednesdays, June 20, July 18, Thursday, July 19, 3:30 p.m. Grades 4 -12 Wednesday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) August 15,10:30 a.m. See page 3 for details. Join your friends for movie night on the Join us for a lively book discussion of A Snack & Two Stories library's big screen. Popcorn served! Jennifer & Matthew Holms' touching Book Clubs Back to one session, but for a larger (Books & Cooks) group! Get ready to wiggle, giggle, Read to a Librarian • June 20: Big Hero 6 yet humorous graphic novel Sunny Side Up , served with a side of fun See page 8 for details. Ages 3 - 8 bounce, and dance during this music- Grades 1- 3 • July 25: The LEGO Batman and pizza! Thursdays, June 7, July 5, August 2, packed program! Monday, July 30, 3 p.m. Movie Bowling the Wii 3:30 p.m. You've heard about reading to • August 22: Kubo and the animals. Now you can read to a Art Club: Popsicle Stick Stencil Art Fridays, June 1, 22, July 13, 27, See page 6 for details. Summer Reading Registration Event Two Strings August 3, 17, 3 p.m. Grades K - 12 librarian! Come share your favorite Grades 4 - 8 book with Miss Julie or Miss Stephanie, Tuesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. Beginners welcome to bowl and play Little Learners Monday, June 25, 2:30 p.m. make a summer-themed craft, and Art Club: Rock Decorating Enjoy a refreshing Popsicle and create Wii games for fun and exercise. Ages 9 - 17 months Stop by the library to celebrate the first enjoy a cold treat. Grades 4 - 8 some unique artwork using Popsicle Fridays, June 8, 22, July 13, official day of the Summer Reading Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. sticks as stencils. South County Ukulele Circle August 3, 10, 10:30 a.m. Program with snacks, tunes, and a Tumblin’ Tots Celebrate the Summer Reading theme All ages and skills Learn and explore with your little one. GIANT coloring page we can all add "Libraries Rock" with a rock decorating Ages 2.5 - 5 years LEGO Maniacs Saturdays, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, Songs, scarves, shakers, action rhymes, to! While you're here, sign up for the craft at our monthly Art Club! 11 a.m. and playtime. Reading Program, which encourages Wednesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. Grades K - 5 or 11:15 a.m.. Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. Learn to play the ukulele! Mr. Roy will kids and teens to continue reading Mad Science Presents: help you along the trail to playing. while school is out. See page 3 for details. Join your library friends for a fun-filled Meet a Beekeeper Dry Ice Capades hour of LEGO free-play! Ages 3 - 5 LEGO Maniacs Ages 6 - 12 African American Genealogy Tuesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time Grades K - 5. Wednesday, June 27, 3 p.m. STEAM Scene: Slime Time! Quick Start See page 4 for details. Ages 3 - 5 years Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. See page 35 for details. Grades 4 - 8 Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 26, July 10, 24, August 7,10:30 a.m. Join your library friends for a fun-filled Wednesday, August 8, 6:30 p.m. See page 5 for details. Toddler Story Time Teen Coloring Club Themed stories, songs, action rhymes, hour of LEGO free-play! Learn about the science of polymers Ages 18 - 36 months and a craft. Grades 6 - 12 while making individual batches of Silver Spoons (Books & Cooks) Wednesdays, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Tuesdays, July 3, August 7, 6:30 p.m. awesome gooey SLIME! Thursday, July 12, 7 p.m. August 8, 10:30 a.m. Choose from our collection of cool Mad Science Presents: See page 6 for details. Themed stories, songs, action rhymes, coloring books and color your stress Dry Ice Capades Teens & Tweens Art Club: Paper Towel and playtime. away! Plain paper is also provided for Roll Sculptures Ages 6 - 12 those who love to doodle and draw. Perler Party! Grades 4 - 8 Southern Ukes Summer Tour Wednesday, June 27, 3 p.m. Preschool Science Grades 4 - 12 Tuesday, August 28, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m. See page 35 for details. Ages 3 - 5 Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m. Dr. Thunder’s Karaoke Create a modern art masterpiece with See page 5 for details. All ages Tuesdays, June 19, July 17, August 14, Paint-a-Treasure Canvas Join us for an hour and a half of Perler a cardboard paper towel roll and 10:30 a.m. Bead fun! Bring a favorite pattern or Tuesday, July 10, 6 p.m. Painting Workshop acrylic paint! Themed stories and hands-on STEAM. choose from one of ours. See page 4 for details. Grades K - 5 activities. Dress to mess. Yoga for Tweens Monday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. STEAM Scene: Music Makers See page 3 for details.. STEAM Scene: CD Case Terrariums Grades 4 - 8 Trading Card Meetup! Grades 4 - 8 Grades 4 - 8 Wednesday, August 29, 6:30 p.m. Grades 2 - 6 Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m. Dr. Thunder’s Karaoke Join instructor Stephanie Varnum for a Tuesday, June 19, July 24, August 21, Recycle an old CD case into a thriving Explore the Summer Reading theme All ages relaxing hour of yoga, just for tweens. 6:30 p.m. mini-garden in this hands-on STEAM "Libraries Rock" as we create our own Tuesday, July 10, 6 p.m. (Please bring a yoga mat if you Looking for friends to trade and play activity! instruments and learn about the See page 3 for details. have one!) games with? Bring your Pokemon, Yu- scientific principles behind what makes Gi-Oh, Yo-Kai Watch and other Trading Card Meetup! them work! Health Barn USA collectible cards to the library for an Grades 2 - 6 American Red Cross Saturday, July 14, 11 a.m. -12 noon hour of snacks, games, and trading Tuesdays, June 19, July 24, August 21, The Science of Sound Blood Drive See page 6 for details. card fun! (No valuable cards, please!) 6:30 p.m. Grades K - 12 Monday, August 27 Looking for friends to trade and play Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. 2 - 7 p.m. The Science of Sound games with? Bring your Pokemon, Yu- See page 3 for details. To schedule an appointment, Grades K-12 Gi-Oh, Yo-Kai Watch and other please call 1-800—RED-CROSS Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. collectible cards to the library for an or sign up online See page 3 for details. hour of snacks, games, and trading Visit www.redcrossblood.org and card fun! (No valuable cards, please!) enter sponsor code: Gloucester Township Library

16 continued on page 21 21 Vogelson - Voorhees Branch Register online or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7388. through Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. LEARNING technology Summer 2018 Facebook Basics Microsoft Excel Tuesday, June 5, 10:30 a.m., Monday July 16, 7 Tuesdays, June 19, August 21, 7 p.m. p.m., Tuesday, August 7, 10 a.m. Basic overview of the Excel program, working with a Set up your own Facebook account and learn the spreadsheet, formatting, and more. Adult advanced. basics of using this social networking site. Must know how to use a mouse.

Computer Basics Drop-In Microsoft Power Point II Tuesdays, June 12, July 10, August 14, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 27, August 22, 7 p.m. Stop in between 10:30 and 11:30 to our 3rd floor Animation, slide transitions, computer lab for hands on help with computer Word Art shapes and more. basics like using the mouse and keyboard, making a Adult Advanced. Mouse experience required and Word document, searching the Internet or knowledge of Word is very helpful. sending email. Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Word Friday, August 24, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 10:30 a.m., Monday, Overview of Publisher, a program that can be used July 23, 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 8, 10:30 a.m. for creating personal and professional flyers. For Creating, editing, and saving of a word processing more information or to register by phone, Presents document. Adult Advanced. call 856-772-1636 x. 7388. Must know how to use the mouse. How to Talk to a Robot Grades 4 and up Learn how to talk to a robot! We’ll be covering the basics of robot programming in a class-type setting. Students will work in teams, learning the language and programs necessary to get the robots moving. By the end of the session, participants will be ready to join in on some friendly competition.

Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Wednesday, July 25, 5 p.m.

Haddon Township: Tuesday, July 31, 2 p.m.

Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue Camden County Library now offers free and unlimited access to over 500 online courses Thursday, August 2, 3 p.m. through our newest database, Universal Class. Interested in continuing your education, expanding your horizons or just learning something for fun? Choose from a diverse range of South County: subjects including computer training, resume writing, home and garden, health and medicine, Friday, August 3, 3:30 p.m. hobbies, self-help and more. Universal Class virtual classrooms are extremely easy to use and they are available any time, anyplace with an internet connection. get started you’ll need an email address and your library card.

◦Enroll in up to five courses at a time. ◦Take courses at your own pace. Space is limited so please register in advance. ◦Receive feedback on your progress and correspond with instructors via email ◦Earn a certificate documenting your Continuing Education Units

Go to Universal Class and browse the course catalog. Learn something new today! 20 17 computer and technology classes computer and technology classes

- Merchantville Branch - Register online or call 856-665-3128. Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue Branch Register online or call 856-342-9789. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date.

Tech Assistance by Appointment Gmail Set up an email account, learn how to download ebooks onto your tablet, phone, or reader, fill out a job Internet Searching and CCLS Databases Monday, June 11, Tuesday July 10, application, learn Word basics. Half hour appointments . Monday, June 25, Tuesday, July 24, Call the branch (856-665-3128) to schedule your time. Monday, August 6, 10 a.m. Monday, August 20, 10 a.m. Learn the basics of setting up and using Gmail. Learn basic research skills using the Internet By the end of the session you will have your and CCLS databases. own Gmail account. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch (on the Rutgers Campus): Register online or call 856-225-6807 Creating Resumes Using Templates Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Microsoft Word Tuesday, June 26, Monday, July 23, Tuesday, June 12, Monday, July 9, Tuesday, August 21, 10 a.m. Computer Drop-In Help Hour Advanced Word: 3-Week Class Tuesday, August 7, 10 a.m. Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 19, 26, Tuesdays, July 24, 31, August 7, 6 p.m. Create a professional looking resume using Overview of the basic functions of Microsoft Word. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Learn to use advanced features of Word, including templates on the library computer. Begin to create letters and other documents. Stop by any Thursday morning to get help with your advanced formatting, text boxes, mail merge, headers computer questions. and footers, and tables of contents. Basic Word knowledge required. Each class builds on the last; Basic Word: 2-Week Class please plan to attend all three 90 minute sessions. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 6 p.m. Basic features of Microsoft Word, from entering text Advanced Excel: 3-Week Class through basic formatting files. The second class Tuesdays, August 14, 21, 28, 6 p.m. South County Branch - Register online or call 856-753-2537. builds on the first; please plan to attend both 90 Learn to “think in Excel” with advanced features Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. minute sessions. including logic and conditional functions, charts, tables, pivot tables, and vlookup. Basic Excel Microsoft Word: The Next Level Gmail Management Basic Excel: 2-Week Class knowledge required. Each class builds on the last; Saturday, June 2, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 19, 26, 6 p.m. please plan to attend all three 90 minute sessions. Building on the basics of our Microsoft Word class, Learn how to clean up your email inbox, protect Basic and intermediate features of Microsoft Excel, move to the next level, including formatting styles, against spammers, create folders to organize from entering data through pivot tables. The second Computadora Básica en Español paragraph features, image manipulation and more. emails, practice attaching a file, and downloading class builds on the first; please plan to attend both Ofrecemos una-en-una sesión en la computadora Must know how to use a mouse and have attachments that have been sent to you. 90 minute sessions. en español. Para hacer una cita llame a la biblioteca basic Word skills. Must have an active Gmail account. (856-225-6807) y pedir a Nélida. Online Genealogy: 2-Week Class We offer one-on-one computer help in Spanish. Digital Drop In Teen Tech Trends for Parents Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 6 p.m. To make an appointment, call the library Tuesdays, June 5, 19, July 3, 17, Families See page 5 for details. (856-225-6807) and ask for Nelida . August 7, 21, 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 7 p.m. Fridays, June 15, July 13, August 3, 17, 10 a.m. Most tweens and teens are on their phones and Mondays, June 25, July 30, August 27, 6:30 p.m. devices all day long. Do you know what they are Set up an email account, fill out an online job doing? Learn about trending apps and games, and application, or find out about ebooks or other what you need to know to stay well informed to keep econtent. Drop in for assistance. your kids safe.

Device Advice: Meet Your Android! Creating Flyers and Brochures 101 The Camden County Library System offers one-on-one live Thursday, July 19, 7p.m. Saturday, August 25, 10:30 a.m. online tutoring for students, job seekers, and adult learners Learn all about your Android smartphone or tablet! Create personal and professional flyers and through Tutor.com. Connect to a live tutor through any Internet We’ll cover the basic features of your device from brochures. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and mouse connection from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. Thousands of study, career, connecting to Wifi to downloading and installing experience required. and test prep resources are available 24/7. apps. This class is hands on, so please bring an You can also access Tutor.com through your mobile device. Android phone or tablet.

18 19 computer and technology classes computer and technology classes

- Merchantville Branch - Register online or call 856-665-3128. Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue Branch Register online or call 856-342-9789. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date.

Tech Assistance by Appointment Gmail Set up an email account, learn how to download ebooks onto your tablet, phone, or reader, fill out a job Internet Searching and CCLS Databases Monday, June 11, Tuesday July 10, application, learn Word basics. Half hour appointments . Monday, June 25, Tuesday, July 24, Call the branch (856-665-3128) to schedule your time. Monday, August 6, 10 a.m. Monday, August 20, 10 a.m. Learn the basics of setting up and using Gmail. Learn basic research skills using the Internet By the end of the session you will have your and CCLS databases. own Gmail account. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch (on the Rutgers Campus): Register online or call 856-225-6807 Creating Resumes Using Templates Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Microsoft Word Tuesday, June 26, Monday, July 23, Tuesday, June 12, Monday, July 9, Tuesday, August 21, 10 a.m. Computer Drop-In Help Hour Advanced Word: 3-Week Class Tuesday, August 7, 10 a.m. Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 19, 26, Tuesdays, July 24, 31, August 7, 6 p.m. Create a professional looking resume using Overview of the basic functions of Microsoft Word. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Learn to use advanced features of Word, including templates on the library computer. Begin to create letters and other documents. Stop by any Thursday morning to get help with your advanced formatting, text boxes, mail merge, headers computer questions. and footers, and tables of contents. Basic Word knowledge required. Each class builds on the last; Basic Word: 2-Week Class please plan to attend all three 90 minute sessions. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 6 p.m. Basic features of Microsoft Word, from entering text Advanced Excel: 3-Week Class through basic formatting files. The second class Tuesdays, August 14, 21, 28, 6 p.m. South County Branch - Register online or call 856-753-2537. builds on the first; please plan to attend both 90 Learn to “think in Excel” with advanced features Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. minute sessions. including logic and conditional functions, charts, tables, pivot tables, and vlookup. Basic Excel Microsoft Word: The Next Level Gmail Management Basic Excel: 2-Week Class knowledge required. Each class builds on the last; Saturday, June 2, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 19, 26, 6 p.m. please plan to attend all three 90 minute sessions. Building on the basics of our Microsoft Word class, Learn how to clean up your email inbox, protect Basic and intermediate features of Microsoft Excel, move to the next level, including formatting styles, against spammers, create folders to organize from entering data through pivot tables. The second Computadora Básica en Español paragraph features, image manipulation and more. emails, practice attaching a file, and downloading class builds on the first; please plan to attend both Ofrecemos una-en-una sesión en la computadora Must know how to use a mouse and have attachments that have been sent to you. 90 minute sessions. en español. Para hacer una cita llame a la biblioteca basic Word skills. Must have an active Gmail account. (856-225-6807) y pedir a Nélida. Online Genealogy: 2-Week Class We offer one-on-one computer help in Spanish. Digital Drop In Teen Tech Trends for Parents Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 6 p.m. To make an appointment, call the library Tuesdays, June 5, 19, July 3, 17, Families See page 5 for details. (856-225-6807) and ask for Nelida . August 7, 21, 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 7 p.m. Fridays, June 15, July 13, August 3, 17, 10 a.m. Most tweens and teens are on their phones and Mondays, June 25, July 30, August 27, 6:30 p.m. devices all day long. Do you know what they are Set up an email account, fill out an online job doing? Learn about trending apps and games, and application, or find out about ebooks or other what you need to know to stay well informed to keep econtent. Drop in for assistance. your kids safe.

Device Advice: Meet Your Android! Creating Flyers and Brochures 101 The Camden County Library System offers one-on-one live Thursday, July 19, 7p.m. Saturday, August 25, 10:30 a.m. online tutoring for students, job seekers, and adult learners Learn all about your Android smartphone or tablet! Create personal and professional flyers and through Tutor.com. Connect to a live tutor through any Internet We’ll cover the basic features of your device from brochures. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and mouse connection from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. Thousands of study, career, connecting to Wifi to downloading and installing experience required. and test prep resources are available 24/7. apps. This class is hands on, so please bring an You can also access Tutor.com through your mobile device. Android phone or tablet.

18 19 Vogelson - Voorhees Branch Register online or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7388. through Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. LEARNING technology Summer 2018 Facebook Basics Microsoft Excel Tuesday, June 5, 10:30 a.m., Monday July 16, 7 Tuesdays, June 19, August 21, 7 p.m. p.m., Tuesday, August 7, 10 a.m. Basic overview of the Excel program, working with a Set up your own Facebook account and learn the spreadsheet, formatting, and more. Adult advanced. basics of using this social networking site. Must know how to use a mouse.

Computer Basics Drop-In Microsoft Power Point II Tuesdays, June 12, July 10, August 14, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 27, August 22, 7 p.m. Stop in between 10:30 and 11:30 to our 3rd floor Animation, slide transitions, computer lab for hands on help with computer Word Art shapes and more. basics like using the mouse and keyboard, making a Adult Advanced. Mouse experience required and Word document, searching the Internet or knowledge of Word is very helpful. sending email. Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Word Friday, August 24, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 10:30 a.m., Monday, Overview of Publisher, a program that can be used July 23, 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 8, 10:30 a.m. for creating personal and professional flyers. For Creating, editing, and saving of a word processing more information or to register by phone, Presents document. Adult Advanced. call 856-772-1636 x. 7388. Must know how to use the mouse. How to Talk to a Robot Grades 4 and up Learn how to talk to a robot! We’ll be covering the basics of robot programming in a class-type setting. Students will work in teams, learning the language and programs necessary to get the robots moving. By the end of the session, participants will be ready to join in on some friendly competition.

Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Wednesday, July 25, 5 p.m.

Haddon Township: Tuesday, July 31, 2 p.m.

Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue Camden County Library now offers free and unlimited access to over 500 online courses Thursday, August 2, 3 p.m. through our newest database, Universal Class. Interested in continuing your education, expanding your horizons or just learning something for fun? Choose from a diverse range of South County: subjects including computer training, resume writing, home and garden, health and medicine, Friday, August 3, 3:30 p.m. hobbies, self-help and more. Universal Class virtual classrooms are extremely easy to use and they are available any time, anyplace with an internet connection. get started you’ll need an email address and your library card.

◦Enroll in up to five courses at a time. ◦Take courses at your own pace. Space is limited so please register in advance. ◦Receive feedback on your progress and correspond with instructors via email ◦Earn a certificate documenting your Continuing Education Units

Go to Universal Class and browse the course catalog. Learn something new today! 20 17 Gloucester Township Branch Gloucester Township Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-228-0022. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 8 56-228-0022.

Move it to Music Magic Show with Josh Bersteker Tween & Teen Movie Night: Book Bites: Sunny Side Up Ages 18 months - 5 years All ages Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Grades 4 - 8 Adults Kids & Families Wednesdays, June 20, July 18, Thursday, July 19, 3:30 p.m. Grades 4 -12 Wednesday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) August 15,10:30 a.m. See page 3 for details. Join your friends for movie night on the Join us for a lively book discussion of A Snack & Two Stories library's big screen. Popcorn served! Jennifer & Matthew Holms' touching Book Clubs Back to one session, but for a larger (Books & Cooks) group! Get ready to wiggle, giggle, Read to a Librarian • June 20: Big Hero 6 yet humorous graphic novel Sunny Side Up , served with a side of fun See page 8 for details. Ages 3 - 8 bounce, and dance during this music- Grades 1- 3 • July 25: The LEGO Batman and pizza! Thursdays, June 7, July 5, August 2, packed program! Monday, July 30, 3 p.m. Movie Bowling the Wii 3:30 p.m. You've heard about reading to • August 22: Kubo and the animals. Now you can read to a Art Club: Popsicle Stick Stencil Art Fridays, June 1, 22, July 13, 27, See page 6 for details. Summer Reading Registration Event Two Strings August 3, 17, 3 p.m. Grades K - 12 librarian! Come share your favorite Grades 4 - 8 book with Miss Julie or Miss Stephanie, Tuesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. Beginners welcome to bowl and play Little Learners Monday, June 25, 2:30 p.m. make a summer-themed craft, and Art Club: Rock Decorating Enjoy a refreshing Popsicle and create Wii games for fun and exercise. Ages 9 - 17 months Stop by the library to celebrate the first enjoy a cold treat. Grades 4 - 8 some unique artwork using Popsicle Fridays, June 8, 22, July 13, official day of the Summer Reading Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. sticks as stencils. South County Ukulele Circle August 3, 10, 10:30 a.m. Program with snacks, tunes, and a Tumblin’ Tots Celebrate the Summer Reading theme All ages and skills Learn and explore with your little one. GIANT coloring page we can all add "Libraries Rock" with a rock decorating Ages 2.5 - 5 years LEGO Maniacs Saturdays, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, Songs, scarves, shakers, action rhymes, to! While you're here, sign up for the craft at our monthly Art Club! 11 a.m. and playtime. Reading Program, which encourages Wednesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. Grades K - 5 or 11:15 a.m.. Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. Learn to play the ukulele! Mr. Roy will kids and teens to continue reading Mad Science Presents: help you along the trail to playing. while school is out. See page 3 for details. Join your library friends for a fun-filled Meet a Beekeeper Dry Ice Capades hour of LEGO free-play! Ages 3 - 5 LEGO Maniacs Ages 6 - 12 African American Genealogy Tuesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time Grades K - 5. Wednesday, June 27, 3 p.m. STEAM Scene: Slime Time! Quick Start See page 4 for details. Ages 3 - 5 years Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. See page 35 for details. Grades 4 - 8 Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 26, July 10, 24, August 7,10:30 a.m. Join your library friends for a fun-filled Wednesday, August 8, 6:30 p.m. See page 5 for details. Toddler Story Time Teen Coloring Club Themed stories, songs, action rhymes, hour of LEGO free-play! Learn about the science of polymers Ages 18 - 36 months and a craft. Grades 6 - 12 while making individual batches of Silver Spoons (Books & Cooks) Wednesdays, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Tuesdays, July 3, August 7, 6:30 p.m. awesome gooey SLIME! Thursday, July 12, 7 p.m. August 8, 10:30 a.m. Choose from our collection of cool Mad Science Presents: See page 6 for details. Themed stories, songs, action rhymes, coloring books and color your stress Dry Ice Capades Teens & Tweens Art Club: Paper Towel and playtime. away! Plain paper is also provided for Roll Sculptures Ages 6 - 12 those who love to doodle and draw. Perler Party! Grades 4 - 8 Southern Ukes Summer Tour Wednesday, June 27, 3 p.m. Preschool Science Grades 4 - 12 Tuesday, August 28, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m. See page 35 for details. Ages 3 - 5 Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m. Dr. Thunder’s Karaoke Create a modern art masterpiece with See page 5 for details. All ages Tuesdays, June 19, July 17, August 14, Paint-a-Treasure Canvas Join us for an hour and a half of Perler a cardboard paper towel roll and 10:30 a.m. Bead fun! Bring a favorite pattern or Tuesday, July 10, 6 p.m. Painting Workshop acrylic paint! Themed stories and hands-on STEAM. choose from one of ours. See page 4 for details. Grades K - 5 activities. Dress to mess. Yoga for Tweens Monday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. STEAM Scene: Music Makers See page 3 for details.. STEAM Scene: CD Case Terrariums Grades 4 - 8 Trading Card Meetup! Grades 4 - 8 Grades 4 - 8 Wednesday, August 29, 6:30 p.m. Grades 2 - 6 Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m. Dr. Thunder’s Karaoke Join instructor Stephanie Varnum for a Tuesday, June 19, July 24, August 21, Recycle an old CD case into a thriving Explore the Summer Reading theme All ages relaxing hour of yoga, just for tweens. 6:30 p.m. mini-garden in this hands-on STEAM "Libraries Rock" as we create our own Tuesday, July 10, 6 p.m. (Please bring a yoga mat if you Looking for friends to trade and play activity! instruments and learn about the See page 3 for details. have one!) games with? Bring your Pokemon, Yu- scientific principles behind what makes Gi-Oh, Yo-Kai Watch and other Trading Card Meetup! them work! Health Barn USA collectible cards to the library for an Grades 2 - 6 American Red Cross Saturday, July 14, 11 a.m. -12 noon hour of snacks, games, and trading Tuesdays, June 19, July 24, August 21, The Science of Sound Blood Drive See page 6 for details. card fun! (No valuable cards, please!) 6:30 p.m. Grades K - 12 Monday, August 27 Looking for friends to trade and play Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. 2 - 7 p.m. The Science of Sound games with? Bring your Pokemon, Yu- See page 3 for details. To schedule an appointment, Grades K-12 Gi-Oh, Yo-Kai Watch and other please call 1-800—RED-CROSS Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. collectible cards to the library for an or sign up online See page 3 for details. hour of snacks, games, and trading Visit www.redcrossblood.org and card fun! (No valuable cards, please!) enter sponsor code: Gloucester Township Library

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Meet a Beekeeper Tutor Time Easy Going, Easy Growing: Computer Classes Ages 5 - 17 Summer Ages 5 and under Adults Plants that Live Without Dirt See page 17 for details. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. Free Lunch Program Tuesday, July 10, 7 p.m. July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, See page 4 for details. For Kids Book Clubs See page 5 for details. 3:30 p.m. Adults Volunteers from Cooper-Rowan See page 8 for details. Kids Create! Abe Speller 3rio Abe Speller 3rio Medical School provide homework Ages 2 - 17 Ages 3 - 6 Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. help to children, as well as having Weekdays, June 25 - August 24 Wednesdays, June 6, August 1, Yoga for Success See page 5 for details. See page 5 for details. games and healthy snacks. Also (excluding July 4), Tuesday, July 3;3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2:30 p.m. featuring the button-maker machine. 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 This session offers simple, but powerful Extend the Harvest & Meet the Each month will feature a different type of art project for young children. Dress See page 10 for details. yoga postures to bring stability and Seed Circle Library Lego Club . for mess. Kids & Teens balance. Presented by the Isha Thursday, August 2, 7 p.m. (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) Ages 5 - 12 • 6/6: Beading Foundation, an international Join Master Gardener Keith Monahan Thursday, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, • 7/3: Make Musical Instruments Makerspace Monday Dr. Thunder Karaoke non- profit. to learn what to plant for harvesting in 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3 p.m. • 8/1: Nature Art Ages 5 - 17 All ages late fall, winter, and even the following Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, Use your creativity and our Lego blocks Monday, June 25, 5:30 p.m. Simplify Your Life: A Journal for spring & summer. Topics include: to make some great work! Also Lego Club 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, See page 4 for details Financial Organizing and More protecting plants from cold weather 3:30 p.m. featuring a new Lego kit. Now on a All ages Thursday, June 14, 1 p.m. and planting garlic and shallots for Make use of our new Mini-Makerspace new schedule. Mondays, June 11, July 9, August 13, 4 p.m. Mad Science: Dry Ice Capades "If something were to happen to you, summer harvest. The SJ Seed Circle items, including circuit stickers, Lego Get creative with our collection of Legos Ages 5 - 12 what would I do?" From documenting Library will be on hand with seeds that robotics, Snap Circuits, the Makey- Adulting 101 and Duplos! We'll have an optional Lego Thursday, June 28, 4 p.m. investment account information to can be planted in your garden now. Makey, and LittleBits. Runs concurrently Ages 13 - 18 Challenge each month. See page 35 for details. finding the location of a safe deposit with Tutor Time, where children and Monday, June 11, July 9, August 13, key, learn what information you need teens can get free homework help 6 p.m. STEAM for Kids Meet a Beekeeper! to record for your loved ones. and nutritious snacks. Once a month, discuss the hows of Kids & Families Ages 5 - 8 Ages 5 - 12 Presented by Scott Gutman, a certified (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) being independent. Working a job, Wednesdays, June 13, July 11, Tuesday, July 3, 3 p.m. financial planner. Tuesday Craft going to college or trade school, living August 8, 3:30 p.m. See page 4 for details. Preschool Storytime Ages 5 - 17 on your own, managing money, and Have fun with STEAM activities Chair Yoga Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, knowing your rights as a teen and as (Science, Technology, Engineering, Comic Art with Lee Angerstein Thursdays, June 21, August 30, Tuesdays, June 12, 26, July 24, 17, 24, 31, August 7,14, 21, 28, an adult are all topics of discussion. Art & Math)! Ages 5 - 17 10:15 a.m. August 7, 21, 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Pizza will accompany the discussion. • 6/13: Excellent Explosions Monday, July 16, 6 p.m. Enjoy this class with yoga postures, Children build the early literacy skills Work on an easy craft that you can • 7/11: Make Ice Cream in a Bag See page 3 for details. breath work and meditation from the needed for school readiness while take home. All materials supplied. This • 8/8: Boat Building chair! Chair yoga is a fun and gentle having fun through books, songs occurs concurrently with Tutor Time, Paint-a-Treasure Canvas Painting way to increase your mobility and and activities. where volunteers from Cooper-Rowan Read It, Cook It (Books & Cooks) Ages 6 - 12 flexibility. It is perfect for beginners, Medical School provide homework Ages 5 - 7 Wednesday, July 25, 3 p.m. those with flexibility limitations, or those Toddler Storytime help to children, as well as having See page 3 for details. recovering from injury. Ages 15 - 36 months Wednesdays, June 20, August 22, 4 p.m. games andhealthy snacks. Thursdays, June 14, 28, July 26, See page 6 for details. August 9, 23, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhythm and movement Read to a Therapy Dog Local Music for toddlers and their Ages 5 - 10 parents/caregivers. Thursday, June 21, 4:30 p.m. Rocks ! Read to our therapy dog, Luca. Bring Nature Storytime at the Lake your favorite book or choose one from All Ages Ages 2 - 5 the library. We'll contact you the day Get free access to hundreds of thousands of digital titles! Popular music, movies, comics, eBooks, Monday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 5, 19, 11 a.m. before the program to confirm your and audiobooks are available through Hoopla with a valid Camden County Library card. time slot. The rockin' summer reading Join Ms. Justine for a special outdoor Sign up in three easy steps! kickoff party continues! Join us for storytime at Newton Lake. We'll meet a fun evening of local bands you under the trees near the corner of may or may not have heard Lakeshore Dr. and Cuthbert Blvd. We'll 1. Download the Hoopla app or visit hoopladigital.com. before. The line-up will include take a short observation walk along the 2. Log in with a valid library card and create an account. the Merchant Villains (modern lake, then gather for stories and songs 3. Borrow free music, movies, comics, and more with no late fees! folk ukulele duo), Caution: Wet about nature. Floor (young, new alternative rock band from Haddon Township), and possibly more! For help getting started or for more information, visit our website: camdencountylibrary.org/hoopla 22 continued on page 23 15 New - Get Notifications Haddon Township Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-854-2752. by Text Message! Saturday Summer Movie Matinee Tumblin' Tots he Camden County Library System is now offering the ability for library card Summer Reading Kickoff Party All ages Ages 2 1/2 - 5 holders to receive text message notifications about items available to pick up, and Petting Zoo Saturdays, July 7, 28, August 18, 2 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 10:30 a.m. and Titems due soon, and more. Patrons can choose to receive notifications through text All ages Get out of the afternoon heat and 11:15 a.m. watch a family-friendly movie on our See page 3 for details. message, email, phone call, or any combination of the three. Monday, June 25, 11 a.m. Celebrate the start of summer--and big screen. Popcorn and drinks served. • 7/7: Coco (PG) Family STEAM Night: Patrons can sign up for text messages using CamCat, the library catalog, at the library's rockin' Summer Reading Program! We'll be outside • 7/28: Sing (PG) Marble Run Challenge https://catalog.camdencountylibrary.org. After logging in, patrons can use the “your near the library's front entrance • 8/18: Moana (PG) All ages messaging” tab to enter their phone number and cellular carrier, and select which with Colette Bogie's Petting Zoo, Tuesday, August 7, 6 - 8 p.m. notices they wish to receive. For assistance, ask staff at any branch. plus face painting, popcorn, Magic Show with Josh Bersteker Work in teams to build an amazing games and activities. Will happen All ages marble run. We’ll provide fun materials, Text message notifications are sent out beginning at 7 a.m. This service is free to use, rain or shine--if weather doesn't Thursday, July 12, 2 p.m. you provide the imagination and however patrons should be aware that they may incur data charges from their provider cooperate, we'll be indoors. See page 3 for details. engineering know-how. depending on their cell phone plan. The Science of Sound Homeschool Meet & Greet The Amazing World of Rocks Ages 5 -11 Tuesday, August 14, 10:30 a.m. and Minerals Wednesday, July 18, 2 p.m. Local homeschooling families are Ages 5 - 11 See page 3 for details. invited to meet and chat with each Wednesday, June 27, 7 p.m. other and with Justine, a children's Digital magazines now available through "RBdigital" Join geologist Mark Leipert for a fun Mad Science Presents: librarian and longtime homeschooling “rocking” evening. Learn how rocks Dry Ice Capades parent. Learn about library resources, and minerals are formed, see some Ages 5 - 11 ask questions, trade ideas and get to cool specimens, and learn how to Anyone who has used our "Zinio for Libraries" app to access free digital magazines will likely have noticed a Thursday, July 26, 2 p.m. know each other. identify what you find. If you want, change recently. See page 35 for details. bring your own special rock for Escape the Library! identification. We’ll also smash some Recorded Books, the company behind Zinio, has rebranded their digital magazine app to "RBdigital." The content will Early Ears Parent-Child Music Class Ages 7 - 10 geodes and see what’s inside. remain unchanged but users will be required to download a new app to access their magazines. Usernames and Ages 3 - 6 Thursday, August 16, 2:30 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2 p.m. 3:15 p.m., 4 p.m. passwords will carry over. Family Perler Bead Party A developmental music specialist from Work with others to find clues and solve All ages the Cunningham Music School will lead puzzles in order to escape from the The new app can be downloaded now and users should see a countdown in their Zinio app alerting them to the Friday, June 29, 2 p.m. this class that combines reading, music library story room. Sign up for just one Children, adults and everyone in official changeover date of September 8 (after which time the Zinio for Libraries app will no longer be supported). and movement to help young children 30-minute escape room session. between are welcome to join us for an extend their inherent musical aptitude afternoon of Perler Bead fun! Bring a through creative play. favorite pattern or choose from one Spring Book Sale of ours. Snack n’ Chat Tween Book Club M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library Ages 9 - 12 Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. Free copies of the book available one month before the program. 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ Call to reserve one if you register online. Snacks provided.

Friday, June 8...... 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. June 19 Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. Saturday, June 9...... 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious gamemaker ever, invites 12 kids for a sleepover in the new library he’s built. But when morning comes, the doors stay locked - an unexpected game is afoot: whoever can escape the library will win the grand prize. Over 50,000 Books, July 17 Savvy by Ingrid Law At age 13 Beaumont children get their savvy – an unpredictable ability. One of Mibs’ brothers causes storms and another CDs, DVDs, generates electricity, and neither controls his savvy yet. Just before her 13th birthday, Mibs’ father is hurt. Mibs’ father is Videos and Audiobooks! hurt. What will her savvy be, and will it save him? 14 23 continued on page 24 Haddon Township Branch Bellmawr Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-854-2752. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-931-1400. Open Mic Night Book Sale Boot Camp The Music of Poetry Grades 6 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 Teen Comics Workshop with Ages 11 and up Teens & Tweens Teens & Tweens Lee Angerstein Thursday, July 12, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2 p.m. Calling all performers, writers, and All "VolunTeens" who will be working the STEAM for Tweens A professional music teacher leads a Friendship Bracelets artists! This is your night to shine and book sale on August 10 and 11 are Ages 9 and up Ages 12 and up workshop exploring the relationship Grades 6 - 12 share a song, poem, rap, short story, or required to attend this training session. Thursdays, June 7, July 5, August 2, 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. between poetry and music making, Embrace your inner mad scientist. Thursday, June 7, 4 p.m. spoken-word piece (all submissions We’ll discuss expectations, A retro craft that never stopped being must be appropriate for a middle and professionalism, and the different roles June 7- Elephant Toothpaste: chemical Ages 8 - 11 How to Talk to a Robot reactions and catalysts. cool. Whether you’re an experienced high school audience). You don’t have available on the days of the sale. (This Thursday, July 19, 6:30 p.m. Ages 11 and up • July 5 - Ice Cream in a Bag: the Tuesday, July 31, 2 - 4 p.m. bracelet artist or have never picked up to perform to attend—-supportive meeting will serve as the Teen Advisory science behind ice cream See page 17 for details. a thread, do “knot” hesitate to sign up audience members also welcome! Board meeting for the month of August.) Lee Angerstein teaches cartooning (bring winter gloves!) for this event. Note that performers must sign up in at Soha Arts. He has started Rad • August 2 - Squishy Circuits: Learn Introduction to Accordion advance. Refreshments will be Paint-a-Treasure Canvas Robot, his own brand, where he electronics with light-up conductive Ages 10 and up Teen Advisory Board Meeting provided. Paint Workshop clay sculptures. creates cartoons, comics, and other Wednesdays, August 1 and 8, 2 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 creative projects. In this workshop, The accordion is like holding an entire Wednesday, June 13, 4 p.m. Boredom Buster Board Games Teen Ninja Party Lee will teach character creation, orchestra in your hands. Joanna Thursday, July 26, 6:30 p.m. Join us for fun activities and service Grades 6 - 12 Ages 12 and up world building, storytelling and comic Darrow of the ACME Accordion School See page 3 for details. projects, while giving your input on Friday, July 13, All day Monday, June 11, 6 p.m. book making. leads a two-part introduction to Make your very own Ninja Stress balls. accordion. Accordions provided. No what you want from your library. Free play: we provide the games, Improv Workshop Snacks and music (bring your playlists.) prior music experience required. you play! Grades 6 - 12 Animation Workshop Perler Beads Saturday, July 14 Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. Makerlab Exploration Time Family STEAM Night: Grades 6 - 12 Punk Rocks Ages 8 - 11, 10:30-12:30 p.m. Who needs a script? Master the ins and Ages 9 and up Marble Run Challenge Ages 12 and up, 2 - 4 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 6:30 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 outs of making stuff up with local Thursday, June 14, Tuesday, July 10, All ages Ever wonder how movies like the Use colorful beads to bring your Tuesday, July 17, 3 p.m. performer and teaching artist Jenn 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, 6 - 8 p.m. Boxtrolls or Mulan are made? Learn the designs to life. Rock on with this totally rad craft: a Adams. Learn the basics of Not a structured class, but for those who Work in teams to build an amazing basics of animation and bring your literal punk rock! improvisational comedy and have fun! want to explore and share ideas. The marble run. We’ll provide fun materials, imagined world to life with a Makerlab has electronics and robotics you provide the imagination and Sidewalk Chalk Art professional stop motion set. Learn equipment such as Squishy Circuits, engineering know-how. Grades 6 - 12 Teen Literature and Music Clash of the Cupcakes cinematography and animation Snap Circuits and Sphero Robots. Wednesday, June 27, 4 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 techniques from KXB Studio Director, Brighten the library’s walkway and Thursday, July 19, 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, 3 p.m. Klementina Budnik. Local Music Rocks! welcome summer (weather The Cunningham Music School is We’re hosting our own version of Teen/Tween permitting)! Wear clothes you don’t happy to provide a young adult class LEGO WeDo Robots for Tweens Cupcake Wars! Plain cupcakes and an Monday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. mind getting chalky. We will meet in that combines of poetry and prose with assortment of decorations will be Join us for a fun evening of local bands Ages 8 -1 1 Monday, July 23, Tuesday, July 24, the meeting room and then go outside musical practice. Students will learn provided. Just bring your imagination! you may or may not have heard as a group. things like how rhythm applies to both before. The line-up will include the For Tweens: 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the most music and words, and from there they Merchant Villains (modern folk ukulele For Teens: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. creative entries. duo), Caution: Wet Floor (young, new Build LEGO robots featuring working Lee Comics will compose and conduct rhythm alternative rock band from Haddon motors and sensors and learn to Ages 8 - 15 patterns. Perfect for aspiring School Supply Bingo Township), and possibly more! program them. You must be able to Thursday, June 28, 6:30 p.m. songwriters and those who simply want Ages 6 - 14 attend both sessions. See page 4 for details. to learn more about music. No Tuesday, August 21, 3:30 p.m. Teen Bad Art Night materials are needed as The Play Bingo - win your choice of Ages 12 and up Magic Gardens Mosaics CD Mosaic Picture Frame Cunningham Music School is happy to school supplies. Ages 8 - 12 Monday, July 9, 6 p.m. Coding Camp: Learn to Grades 6 - 12 provide the instruments. We'll supply crazy supplies, snacks and Wednesday, July 25, 2:30 p.m. Learn about Philadelphia's Magic Program with Scratch Tuesday, July 3, 3 p.m. Vision Boards music. You create the wackiest, worst Three-Minute Presentations art possible. There will be prizes for the Gardens, a 3,000 square foot mosaic Grades 6 - 10 (entering in the fall) Who uses CDs anymore? We do, for this Grades 6 -12 Grades 6 - 12 worst ones. No skills encouraged. art installation created by Isaiah Zagar Monday, August 13 through Friday, awesome craft! Get ready to cut up Thursday, August 30, 6:30 p.m.. Bring over more than 20 years. Discover the August 17, 2 - 4 p.m. old discs to make a cool mosaic-style Tuesday, July 24, 3 p.m. old magazines or borrow from our Game Design Workshop hidden influences throughout the work You will learn basic programming picture frame. Supplies will be Know a lot about Greek mythology? supply to make self-expressive Ages 8 - 12 and why the artwork was nearly skills using Scratch. Scratch is a provided. Dogs? Making a great sandwich? collages. Create a work of art to inspire Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m. destroyed. Then create your own mini block programming language Something else? Share your knowledge yourself as the new school year begins! mosaic to take home. Jason Tagmire of Button Shy Games will designed by MIT specifically for Morning Cartoons and Cereal Bar with others! All presenters must come teach how to design and develop tweens and teens, and it's fun! Learn Grades 6 - 12 prepared with a three-minute long board games. Tweens will work in Teens Sew So Fun to program animations, games and Tuesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. presentation on a subject of your groups with different designs and Grades 6 -12 more - and share your creations Roll out of bed and head to the library choice (PowerPoint or other visual aids themes. A final game with game Thursday, July 26, 6 p.m. may be used). Topics must be Use the library's sewing machines to online. Attendance is required for some cartoons and a selection of board and rules will be published to appropriate for all ages. Prizes will be learn sewing machine basics and sew for all five sessions. cereal. Wearing pajamas is Button Shy's website so everyone will awarded for the most entertaining and be able to download and reproduce a bow pillow. Supplies will be provided. encouraged! Bring a pillow or blanket informative presentations! the game. for comfy viewing. 24 13 Bellmawr Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Please regMister efor arll cproghramas inn advtanvce iblelgeinni ngB twro aweekns pcrior hto start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-931-1400. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-665-3128. Magic Show with Josh Bersteker Space Rock Sherlock! Journey to the Sun! The Launch of Colette Bogie’s Animal Show (Easy) Cooking for Teens Ages 5 and up Ages 5 and up the Parker Solar Probe All ages Ages 11 - 17 Wednesday, July 11, 4 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2:15 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Ages 6 - 12 Adults Wednesday, June 27, 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 5, 19, 3 p.m. See page 3 for details. Participants become detectives as Tuesday, July 31, 2:30 p.m. See page 3 for details. Learn some fun easy recipes and they use instruments and "challenge" Today, NASA launches (hopefully) the Book Clubs create your own yummy snacks. Food cards to find genuine space rocks Magic Show with Josh Bersteker allergies? Please let Miss Christen know Edible Planets! Parker Solar Space Probe - the first See page 8 for details. Ages 7 - 12 amongst a collection of rocks. Please space mission to the nearest star, the All ages one week prior to the program. Thursday, July 12, 2:30 p.m. bring a rock or two from home and we Sun! Join us for a variety of celebration Wednesday, July 9, 2:30 p.m. will explore where it came from! We activities - decorating solar cookies, UV See page 3 for details. DIY Spa for Teens We will build edible models of Earth Computer Classes Ages 11 - 17 will create a "Rock Museum" in our Kid experiment, and more! and Mars to compare their sizes and Thursday, July 12, 3 p.m. display case to showcase special See page 17 for details. Paint-a-Treasure Pottery Workshop illustrate their internal layers. Ages 3 - 10 Make a sugar scrub and more. treasures! (They will be returned) Pete the Cat Storytime Merchantville Makers Wednesday, July 11, 2:30 p.m. PJ Storytime Please choose only 1 session. Ages 3 - 6 Mondays, June 18, July 30, August 13, See page 3 for details. Comics Workshop with Ages 3 - 6 Wednesday, August 15, 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Lee Angerstein Tuesdays, July 17, August 14, 6:45 p.m. Meet a Beekeeper - Celebrate your favorite cool cat in this Craft and Make at the library! All Library Luau Ages 10 - 16 Come in your PJs and join us for stories, All About Bees Storytime! storytime adventure! supplies provided. All ages Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. songs, and rhymes before bedtime. Ages 3 - 6 Wednesday, July 18, 2:30 p.m. See page 4 for details. Southern Ukes 2nd Annual Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. Taking Earth's Temperature South Pacific Island Dancers in Summer Tour Paulsboro will be presenting a Non- Squishy Stress balls NASA@My Library See page 4 for details. Ages K - 3 Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. stop luau show! Enjoy an authentic, Ages 11 - 17 "To the Moon!" Storytime Wednesday, August 1, 3 p.m. See page 5 for details. entertaining and exhilarating Thursday, July 26, 3 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 Lego Freeplay! Using an Infrared Thermometer, we will performance. You'll even get the Make and decorate stress balls. Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.. Ages 5 - 12 learn how scientists measure chance to learn how to hula yourself! Take a trip to Earth's Moon in this lunar Thursday, July 26, 2:30 p.m. temperatures from afar, then we will Kids & Families Candy Jewelry for Teens themed storytime. We will hear stories Friday, August 17, 11 a.m. measure various items to compare! (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) Saturday Slime Time Ages 11 - 17 and information about the moon and Free play with the library's Legos! Pajama Story Time Ages 3 - 11 Thursday, August 2, 3 p.m. learn about the moon's surface! Is it Mad Science Presents: Slime Time! All ages Saturday, July 21, 11:30 a.m. The library supplies the candy. You really made out of cheese? Friday Fun: Drop-in Game Day Ages 5 - 12 Mondays, June 4, July 2, August 6, Dress for mess and make your own make the jewelry. Ages 5 - 14 Thursday, August 2, 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. slime to take home. Come in your PJs and join us for stories Friday, July 27, 11 a.m. See page 35 for details. Mad Science Presents: and a craft before bedtime. From Opera to Abba: Chem in a Flash! Play a board game, or do a puzzle, Swedish Music “ Ages 5 - 12 maybe a round or two of UNO. Bring a Friday Fun: Upcycled Turtle Craft Classroom Adventure Stories All ages Storytime Wednesday, July 18, 4 p.m. friend and play! Ages 5 and up Presents: Reading Rocks Wednesday, July 25, 2:30 p.m. See page 35 for details. Friday, August 3, 11 a.m. Ages 3 - 12 See page 4 for details. The Science of Sound Using discarded CD's and colorful Wednesday, June 6, 3:30 p.m. in the Park How's the Weather on Mars? Ages K - 12 buttons, we will create an adorable Local favorite storyteller, Don Mad Science Presents: Dougherty of Classroom Adventure Dry Ice Capades Ages 6 and up Monday, July 30, 4 p.m. upcycled turtle craft! Mondays Fundays Stories, returns to perform his new Ages 6 - 12 Thursday, July 19, 2:30 p.m. See page 3 for details. Paint-a-Treasure Pottery Workshop story, Reading Rocks! Wednesday, August 1, 2:30 p.m. We will write and act out a brief (30-60 See page 35 for details. Rain or Shine seconds) skit about the weather at a Stuffed Animal Sleep Over (Drop off) Ages 6 -12 (Make Your Own) Ice Cream Party June 4 ,July 9 a.m. Monday, August 6, 4 p.m. fictitious settlement on Mars! Using a Ages 3 - 12 Ages 4 - 11 Campfire Tales 10:30 green screen and an App from NASA, Tuesday, July 31, 4 p.m. See page 3 for details. Saturday, June 23, 2:30 p.m. Ages 3 - 11 we use real images of Mars as a There are wild adventures planned for Celebrate the start of Summer Saturday, July 21, 2 p.m. Join Miss Christen as we backdrop! your stuffed animals when they have a Mo Willems Storytime Reading and make your own yummy Sit around the campfire an sleepover with Ms. Lisa in the library. So Ages 3 - 6 ice cream to eat then add toppings d join us for stories, songs, and snacks. Shake Our Silliess Out that the fun can begin on time, please Wednesday, August 8, 10:30 a.m. and other treats. Stories, songs and stretches Friday Fun: I Scream! make sure your stuffed animal is Are you an Elephant and Piggie fan? You Scream! Let's Have dropped off by 5 p.m.! You can see Maybe the Pigeon is your favorite. This Meet a Beekeeper Teens & Tweens Camden County what they are up to on the library's Face - storytime will feature books by Mo Ages 3 - 10 Environmental Center Monday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. Ice Cream! book page! Pickup is the next day at Willems - we'll vote for your favorite at Squishy Circuits 130 Park Blvd. See page 4 for details. Ages 8 - 14 10:30 am. Limit 1 stuffed animal per child. the end! Cherry HIll, NJ 08002 All Ages Thursday, June 28, 3 p.m. Summer Stories Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Pick up) Squishy circuits are a fun way to learn Friday, July 20, 3 p.m. School Supply Bingo All ages presented by Ages 3 - 12 and explore the basics of electricity Ages 6 - 14 Tuesdays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, Stop in for a tasty summer Wednesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. and electrical circuits. Use conductive Tuesday, August 21, 3:30 p.m. 31, 2:30 p.m. clay to create sculptures with It's time to pick up your stuffie from their treat. Make your own Play Bingo - win your choice of Escape the heat and join us for stories, embedded lights, motors, and buzzers. overnight adventure. You can join your sundae to celebrate songs, and crafts. stuffed animal pal for a light breakfast school supplies. National Ice Cream Day! and a story or two. You will get a framed picture of your pal to decorate!

12 continued on page 13 25 Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch Bellmawr Branch (On the Rutgers Campus) Accessible entrance: 401 Penn Elevator on south side of the building. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. For assistance, ask a security guard or call the library: 856-225-6807. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-931-1400. Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-225-6807. Go-Go Gadget Ages 5 and up Art Kits Kids Gaming Day Adults Kids & Families Adults (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) Thursday, June 28, 2:30 p.m. Drop in any time Ages 7 - 12 Family Art Hour Wednesday, August 15, 2:30 p.m. Stop by the front desk to borrow a kit Saturdays, June 9, August 25, Computer Classes Computer Classes All ages Bring the whole family to the library as of art supplies, including intricate 10 a.m - 12 noon Thursdays, June 14, August 16, you explore our new STEM learning See page 17 for details. coloring pages, drawing paper, Take a turn on the Wii U or PlayStation 4! See page 16 for details. 10:30 a.m. gadgets and toys. English Conversation Class colored pencils, markers, and crayons. We provide the supplies, you provide Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, Lego Club: Rockin’ Landscapes Sip & Mingle Coffee Break the imagination! Families are invited to Art & the Cosmic Connection 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, 10 a.m. Digital Photography 101 Ages 12 and under Tuesday, June 12, 10 a.m. spend the morning making an art Ages 6 - 12 Practice your English in this friendly Saturday, August 18, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursdays, June 14, July 12, August 9, Stop in for a cup of coffee, a tasty Monday, July 2, 2:30 p.m. conversation group. All levels project during this open art hour. Be inspired to capture the beauty 5:30 p.m. treat and conversation with staff. This There are many cool images returned welcome. Start any time. around you through the art of Build a scenic landscape with Legos. will be the last coffee program until Family Storytime by NASA missions to the mysterious photography. Learn and try basic Snack and a Movie! the fall. planets, moons, and small bodies of Social Services Visit Ages 18 months - 5 years techniques and discuss how to Ages 12 and under our solar system. Students learn to Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, Mondays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, promote and sell your work. Bring your Thursdays, June 21, July 19, August 16, Summer Beauty decipher the complex geologic stories July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, August 6, 10:30 a.m. own equipment, whether that’s a cell 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, 7 p.m. present on these worlds using the 2 - 3 p.m. Families attend storytime together for phone or digital camera and all the Enjoy a good movie and a fun snack. Keep your skin beautiful this summer Elements of Art - line, shape, color, Camden County Board of Social stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration accessories. Presented by local with shower scrub and tub tea. value and texture. We will use pastels Services staff visit the library to offer is required and is for all 7 sessions. photographer Tamika Newell. to create while honing observation information and referrals if possible. Summer Saturday Mornings Sea What the Tide Brings skills. Please dress for mess. No registration required - just come. Ages 12 and under Snack Attack (Books & Cooks) Kids & Families Saturdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, Monday, June 25, 7 p.m. Ages 5 - 11 Chess Club (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) 11 a.m. See page 5 for details. Mondays, June 25, July 16, August 13, Squish It! Play Dough Hour Ages 3 - 12 Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, Each Saturday morning during summer 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, 5 p.m. reading features a special program, Haddonfield Cello Society See page 6 for details. We provide the play dough, you Learn the game or play other experts. First Friday Fun After Hours and don’t forget to borrow some All ages books on your way out! provide the imagination. There is no Ages 12 and under with caregiver Monday, July 16, 7 p.m. Welcome to Camp Read A Lot! • 7/7: Paint a Treasure Pottery organized programming. Stop by for Sweet Tooth Beware! Fridays, June 1, July 6, August 3, 6 p.m. See page 5 for details. Ages 2 ½ and up Workshop, ages 6 - 12 10 minutes or stay for the hour and we Fun for families after the library closes Tuesday, June 26, 6:45 p.m. (Books & Cooks) (see page 3 for details) clean up the mess! for everyone else! Join us each month Easy Going, Easy Growing: Families are invited to "Camp Read A Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m. • 7/14: Magic Show with Josh for a special program and time to Plants that live without dirt Lot" at the Bellmawr Library. We will (rest of description to follow) Presented Bersteker enjoy the library. Monday, July 23, 7 p.m. share stories and songs around the Friday Fun: Doorknob Hanger by Health Barn USA. (see page 3 for details) • 6/1: Early Ears Music Class See page 5 for details. campfire, enjoy s'mores, and have a Ages 5 - 12 • 7/21: Lee Comics • 7/6: Swedish Museum: From Opera family fort building contest! The library Friday, July 6, 11 a.m. A Taste of African Heritage (see page 4 for details) to Abba will have some fort building items, but Decorate a doorknob hanger for Cooking (Books & Cooks) • 7/28: Meet a Beekeeper Story Time (see page 4 for details) you are welcome to bring your own. your room! Saturdays, June 16, 23, 30, (see page 4 for details) • 8/3: Global Rhythms Goes to 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • 8/4: Global Rhythms: Dance Broadway Summer Clearance Tumblin’ Tots Galaxy Jars! See page 6 for details. without Borders Ages 6 -1 2 Ages 2 ½ -5 Book Sale Monday, July 9, 2:30 p.m. Summer Salad and Read! Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 a.m. or A History of Motown Using paint, glitter, and cotton, we will (Books & Cooks) All ages 11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2 p.m. create our own galaxy, in a jar! See page 5 for details. Ages 12 and under Friday, August 10, See page 3 or details. Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. Perler Party! Create your own salad and spend Saturday, August 11, Family Storytime Abe Speller 3rio Grades 1 - 5 time reading with healthy food at Ages 18 months - 5 years Saturday, August 4, 2 p.m. Summer 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2:30 p.m. See page 5 for details. your side. Thursdays, June 28, July 12, 19, 26, Love Perler beads? Use the library's Free Lunch Program August 2, 9, 10:30 a.m. Bargains galore at our pegboards and colorful beads. We will Summer Crafting Families attend storytime together for Symphony in C For Kids melt them together to create your Ages 12 and under annual VolunTeen-run stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration Thursday, August 9, 11 a.m. own special project. See page 5 for details. Thursdays, June 7, 28, July 5, 26, Ages 2 - 17 book sale. is required and is for 6 sessions. August 2, 23, 5:30 p.m. Weekdays, June 25 - August 24 No storytime on 7/5. Rock and roll with fun summer projects. $5 bag sale starts at NASA@ My Library (excluding July 4), "Storytime to the Stars" 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. on Saturday. Ages 3 - 6 See page 10 for details. Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. Learn about space with some out-of- this-world stories and activities!

11 continued on page 12 26 continued on page 27 Tvnnfs!Mvodi!Qsphsbn!gps!Ljet Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch (On the Rutgers Campus) Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. The Camden County Library System, in cooperation with the Food Bank of South Jersey, will be offering free lunches for children at selected branches during the summer. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-225-6807.

Free lunches for children will be Cooking with Vetri Community Summer Reading Celebration offered at these branches: Teens & Tweens Partnership (Books & Cooks) Ages 12 - 18 Ages 12 - 18 Wednesday, August 1, 4 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments and chat • Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue Branch Anime Chef Club (Books & Cooks) Wednesday, June 27, 5:30 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 See page 6 for details. about all the great books you read Library. Weekdays (except July 4th). this summer. June 25 through August 24, Wednesday, June 6, 4 p.m. Recreate delicious Asian-inspired Takashi Teen Anime Club 11:30 am. - 1:30 p.m. snacks using the mobile kitchen. Ages 12 - 18 Teen Night Wednesdays, July 11, August 8, 4 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 • South County Regional Branch Library. Dr. Thunder’s Karaoke Discuss your favorite manga, try Asian Wednesdays, August 22, 29, 4 p.m. Weekdays (except July 4th). Ages 12 - 18 inspired snacks, watch the latest Watch a movie, play games, hang out June 25 through August 24, Wednesday, June 6, 5:30 p.m. episodes, and meet new friends. with friends, and see what’s going on 11:30 am. - 1 p.m. See page 4 for details. in the library. Teen Gaming Night • Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch Mad Science Ages 12 - 18 Library. Weekdays (except July 4). Ages 12 - 18 Wednesdays, July 18, August 15, 4 p.m. June 18 through August 31, Wednesday, June 13, 5 p.m. Take a turn on the Wii U or PlayStation 4, or play a board game or chess! To better serve our 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. See page 35 for details. customers, event Cake Demonstration How to Talk to a Robot registration opens up 14 (Books & Cooks) Ages 12 - 18 The lunches are provided through a partnership with the Food Bank of South Jersey, the largest Ages 12 - 18 Wednesday, July 25, 5 p.m. days before an event. distributor of charitable food services in Southern New Jersey. All USDA “My Plate” standards are Wednesday, June 20, 5:30 p.m. See page 17 for details. Register online, followed with every meal. All lunches include a protein, vegetable, fruit, grain, milk and juice. See page 6 for details. by phone or in person. All lunches are provided on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. Lunches are for children only and are designed to be eaten at the library.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Hall of Fame As Part of Our First Steps in Lifelong Learning Newest Members Initiative Camden County Library System Presents First Visit Kits

It’s always a great time to get a Camden County Library card, but starting this fall, it will be especially rewarding

for children 5 and under! Introducing our new First Visit Kit for little ones getting their first library card: a stylish bag with early literacy and program information, plus a board book to keep. The First Visit Kit is just part of our early literacy initiative, based on the five pillars that have been set forth in Every Child Ready to Read, a project of the Association for Library Service to Children and the Public Library Association.

Get your child started on the road to reading with some library activities, including story times, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, community play dates, baby and toddler playgroups, and little learner activities. Please join us in enriching your child’s life with the many opportunities for learning that a library cardprovides. La'Niyah A. Abhinav K. Cameron S. Nilsa I.Cruz-Perez Vogelson Haddon Township Help your child get ready to read at Downtown Camden County Library! Kayla M. Graham C. Gloucester Vogelson Township camdencountylibrary.org/first-visit

10 continued on page 11 27 South County Branch Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537. Adult Book Clubs Morning Film Noir Monday YarnBalls Adults Thursday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, July 16, August 20, 6:30 p.m. South County Friday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. Get you knit and crochet on at your The "Tired Eyes" Book Club Classic movies in the morning at your library! Bring your projects and hang Book Clubs library. Bring your sweater and cozy up out with a fun group of people. This is See page 9 for details. with a cup of coffee. Call the branch not an instructional class. Monday, September 17, 7 p.m. New date for listings. The "Tired Eyes" are enjoying summer vacation, but there is still plenty to read on the beach! Meditation for Beginners Commonwealth by Ann Patchett; After Anna by Lisa Scottoline; Promise Me, Dad by Joe Biden Computer Classes South Jersey Writers Group Saturday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. and Natural Disaster by Ginger Zee. See page 18 for details. Tuesdays, June 12, July 17, August 21, Enjoy the benefits of meditation. In this 7 p.m. one hour session, you will learn Isha Read one or read them all. See you in September! New members are always welcome. Inspire and be inspired! We are a Kriya, a simple 12 – 18 minute practice, Friday Mahjong Players Meet-Up group for writers of all levels. Join us to to help you become meditative Fridays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, read, explore ideas, and above all effortlessly. Floor space is limited. 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 12 noon WRITE! New members are welcome. Come early to get your spot. Spend the afternoon with a great group of people playing Mahjong. One Stroke Painting Abe Speller 3rio Don't play? We will teach you! Wednesdays, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Friday, August 3, 7 p.m. Mahjong sets will be provided. August 8, 22, 7 p.m. See page 5 for details . Blend, shade and highlight all in one Yoga for Adults stroke. Every class is different. Must Gourmet Veggie Arrangements Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, July 7, 14, 21, bring your own supplies. See library Thursday, August 9, 7 p.m. Vogelson - Voorhees August 4, 11, 18, 10:30 a.m. staff for supply list. See page 5 for details. Yoga is offered on the first, second, Real Life Reads Book Club and third Saturdays of the month. Monday YarnBalls Meal Planning & Family Meals The Next Chapter Book Club Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a Monday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. mat or beach towel. Class will be Get you knit and crochet on at your See page 6 for details. Adults and older teens with intellectual or June 19, conducted without socks or shoes. All library! Bring your projects and hang developmental disabilities meet weekly to read and The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey by Rinker levels of experience are welcome. out with fun a fun group of people. This Silver Spoon Cooking talk about books in a casual, enjoyable group. Buck Floor space is limited. Come early to is not an instructional class. Demonstration (Books & Cooks) get your spot. July 17, Thursday, August 16, 7 p.m. June 7, 14, 21, 28, Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Southern Ukes 2nd Annual See page 6 for details. July 5, 12, 19, 26, Tuesday Mahjong Players Meet-Up Summer Tour August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Hooked Us by Michael Moss Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m. Afternoon Film Noir 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, 12 noon August 21, See page 5 for details. Friday, August 24, 2:30 p.m. Spend the afternoon with a great Mrs. Sherlock Holmes: The true story of New York City's Hide from the heat of day at your Kennedy Eldermed Short Story Discussion group of people playing Mahjong. Yoga for Success Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Greatest Female Detective and the 1917 Missing Girl library and enjoy a classic Noir film. Case that Captivated a Nation Don't play? We will teach you! Saturday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. Take part in lively discussions of contemporary short Call the branch for listings. by Brad Ricca Mahjong sets will be provided. In celebration of International Day of stories. Program is in conjunction with Kennedy Yoga, the Isha Foundation presents Eldermed. Stories can be obtained at the information Tuesday YarnBall Meet-Up Yoga for Success, offering simple but desk on the first floor. Tuesdays, June 5, July 3, August 7, powerful yoga postures to bring 6:30 p.m. stability and balance. Wear June 12 Literary Cafe You can never have enough knitting comfortable clothes and bring a mat Charles by Shirley Jackson Thursdays, 7 p.m. and crochet time. Get together with a or beach towel. All levels of June 28, great group of people and finish off experience are welcome. Floor space July 10 The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck your projects. This is not an is limited. Come early to get your spot. Bliss by Katherine Mansfield instructional class. July 26, Summer August 14, Beartown by Fredrik Backman South County Ukulele Circle Free Lunch Program To better serve our Peter Elroy: A Documentary Wednesdays, June 6, August 1, 7 p.m. customers, event by Elizabeth McCracken August 30, For Kids The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Saturdays, June 16, July 21, August 18, registration opens up 14 11 a.m. Ages 2 - 17 An opportunity for ukulele enthusiasts Weekdays, June 25 - August 24 days before an event. to play in a group. Bring your ukulele, (excluding July 4), Register online, your favorite songs, and be ready to 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. by phone or in person. play. Saturday sessions will focus on basic lessons for beginners of all ages. See page 10 for details. 28 Continued on page 29 9 South County Branch Adult Book Clubs Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Gloucester Township Haddon Township Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537. Third Thursday Book Chat The Speculative Reader: Science Fiction, Sciencetellers Presents Rockin' Movie Night 10:30 a.m. Fantasy and More Kids & Families "Wild West: The Mystery Ages 3 - 8 Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) of the Golden Piano" Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. Sing along with one of your favorite June 21 All ages Kids Bingo movies. Come and enjoy a "cool" time. Gutenberg's Apprentice by Alix Christie, Monday, June 25, 11 a.m. June 12 Ages 4 - 9 Grab your spurs and journey with us to Peter Schoeffer is on the verge of professional success All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders Tuesdays, June 5, July 3, August 7, 6:30 p.m. as a scribe in Paris when his foster father, bookseller the Wild West, where a legendary Early Ears Music Program As the battle between magic and science wages in Play Bingo for candy prizes and bank-robbing outlaw is back in town, Ages 3 - 7 Johann Fust, summons him home to meet "a most San Francisco, Laurence and Patricia are forced to celebrate spring. amazing man", Johann Gutenberg, who invented a about to strike again! After the Sheriff Thursday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. choose sides. But their choices will determine the fate mysteriously vanishes, two young kids Cunningham Piano will present a music machine he calls a printing press. Caught between the of the planet and all mankind. Family Story Time genius and the merchant, the old ways and the new, must saddle up to foil the great heist — program for ages 3 - 7. The program Ages 18 months - 5 years Peter and the men he admires must work together to but not before stopping a runaway will begin with reading a story, and the July 10 Wednesdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, prevail against overwhelming obstacles in a battle that train, escaping an abandoned mine children will learn music concepts such Unforgettable by Eric James Stone August 8, 22, 29, 10:30 a.m. shaft and discovering how a mysterious as rhythm, pitch, and tempo through will change history Due to a fluke of quantum mechanics, no one can Calling all toddlers, preschoolers, and piano can play an ‘instrumental’ part creative play. remember Nat Morgan after he's gone. He leads a their siblings to rock the library with in putting a rotten cowboy back be - July 17 lonely life until he gets handcuffed to Yelena, a thief stories, songs and finger plays. hind bars. Magic Show with Josh Bersteker Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume working for the Russian mob. Families Over the course of four seasons- a misfit man who South County Ukulele Circle The Art-y Party Thursday, July 26, 11 a.m. adopts a misfit dog August 14 All ages Ages 6 - 11 See page 3 for details. NPCs by Drew Hayes Wednesdays, June 6, August 1, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 26, July 24, August 28, August 16 In the town of Maplebark, four Non-Player Characters Saturdays, June 16, July 21, August 18, 6:30 p.m. Sensory Stations The Girls of Atomic City: the untold story of the Women settle in at a tavern when things go fatally awry. After, 11 a.m. Create a work of art inspired by a Ages 18 months - 4 years who helped win World War II by Denise Kierman they are faced with an impossible choice: pretend to An opportunity for ukulele enthusiasts famous artist. Summer Artists TBD. Wednesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. One of the Manhattan Projects secret cities. Oak Ridge, be adventurers or see their town and loved to play in a group. Bring your ukulele, A variety of sensory stations will be Tennessee was a town created from scratch in 1942. ones destroyed. your favorite songs, and be ready to Meet a Beekeeper provided to explore. This is a program This is the story of a town and the girls who played play. Saturday sessions will focus on an All ages meant to be shared by a child with basic lessons for beginners of all ages. unwittingly crucial role in one of the most significant Thursday, June 28, 11 a.m. their caregiver. moments in U.S. history. that life is still worth living. Fourth Thursday Evening See page 4 for details. Book Discussion Group LEGO Block Party! Colette Bogie's Animal Show Ages 6 - 13 Little Gamers Families Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. Fridays, June 8, July 13, August 10, Ages 4 - 9 Thursday, August 2, 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fridays, June 29, July 27, August 31, See page 3 for details. June 28 A night of free play at your library! 5 p.m. Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann Bring friends, build whatever you want. Gaming for those 9 and under. Come Merchantville In the 1920s, after oil was discovered beneath their Kids Cook play some video games just right for Ages 8 – 12 Book Chat land, members of the Osage Indian Nation were the STEM Stories you and your friends. Thursday, August 9, 16, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. richest people per capita. Then, one by one, they Grades K - 3 See page 6 for details. June 7, July 5, August 2 began to be killed off. Tuesdays, June 12, July 10, August 14, Swedish Museum: 6:30 p.m. From Operato Abba July 26 Book Chat is a monthly book club with no Do you like math and science? Enjoy a All ages News of the World by Paulette Jiles story followed with related STEM games set reading requirements. We will be talking Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m. In 1870, Captain Kidd travels through Texas, giving live and activities See page 4 for details. about the books we love, the books we readings to audiences hungry for news of the world. He can't stand, trends in literature, and is offered a gold piece to deliver a young orphan to Southern Ukes 2nd Annual her relatives in San Antonio. Rock with The Dance Connection anything else that comes up. Summer Tour Ages 4 - 9 All ages August 23 Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m. The return of the Dance Connection! Book Chat meets at Wegmans, located at Market Animal Farm by George Orwell See page 5 for details. Learn some fun dance moves from the Place at Garden State Park, 2100 NJ-70, Cherry Hill, NJ A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated staff of the Dance Connection. animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality.

8 29 Continued on page 30 South County Branch Literacy Volunteers of Camden County Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-753-2537. Literacy Volunteers of Camden County is looking for adults who could benefit from free tutoring in Reading, Math or English as a Second Language (ESL) and volunteers who would like to be trained as tutors. Dr. Thunder! Lee Comics Free Classes and Workshops Teens & Tweens Grades 6 - 12 Grades 6 - 12 Friday, June 22, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Register at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7331. Anime and Ramen! See Page 4 for details. See page 4 for details. Ages 13 - 18 Mondays, June 4, July 2, August 6, Google CS Music How to Talk to a Robot 6:30 p.m. and Sound Coding Grades 4 and up Focus Group Conversation Class Watch your favorite Anime while Ages 9 - 14 Friday, August 3, 3:30 p.m. These classes focus on vocabulary development, listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. munching on Ramen. Wednesdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, See page 17 for details. Some grammar is introduced. August 1, 8, 2 p.m. South County Ukulele Circle Students will use the computer to play Farm to Fork for Teens Voorhees-Vogelson, Voorhees All ages musical notes, create a music video, (Books & Cooks) Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, July 2, 9, 16 Wednesdays, June 6, August 1, 7 p.m. and build an interactive music display. Ages 13 – 18 Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Saturdays, June 16, July 21, August 18, Learn how programming is used to Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 2:30 – 4 p.m. 10:30 - 12 noon 11 a.m. create music. See page 6 for details. Registration is required. An opportunity for ukulele enthusiasts There will be no class on July 4. to play in a group. Bring your ukulele, your favorite songs, and be ready to Calling All Gamers! Intermediate ESL Conversation Class play. Saturday sessions will focus on Ages 9 - 18 basic lessons for beginners of all ages. Cherry Hill Public Library Fridays, June 29, July 27, August 31, Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26. 6:30 p.m. Preschool K-Club for Teens We have the systems and the games! 10:30 - 11:30 a. m. Ages 13 - 18 From old school to our PS4 and more. Storytime There will be no classes in July and August. Mondays, June 11, July 9, August 13, Feel free to bring your handhelds to Registration is required. For details, please call the Literacy Department. 6:30 p.m. connect with other players. Card at John McPeak Are you fan of K-pop and K-dramas? players are always welcome. Ages 2 ½ - 5 Pop in and spend the night listening to Thursday, July 5, Intermediate Evening ESL Conversation Class your favorite K-pop groups and Afternoon YAAP 9:30 a.m. Voorhees-Vogelson Branch, Voorhees swooning over your favorite stars. There Ages 13 - 18 Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 will be an craft activity planned to Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2:30 p.m. 7 - 8 p.m. show off your fandom. Each week teens will explore art Are you ready for preschool? There will be no classes in July and August. mediums and techniques during our Enjoy this story time filled with Teen YarnBalls Young Adult Arts Program. Space and Registration is required. For details, please call the Literacy Department. Ages 12 - 18 supplies are limited. stories, songs, and finger plays Mondays, June 18, July 16, August 20, especially for you. Please 6:30 p.m. English Conversation Class Hang out with other teens while you register with the John McPeak Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown, Camden knit or crochet. Can't do either? We Berlin Township Library Ages 18 and up can teach you something fun that you 856-767-0439. Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, 10 a.m. can do with yarn. Stop by and give Practice your English in this friendly conversation group. it a try. All levels welcome. Start any time. Registration is required. Free Online Computer Classes

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30 7 BOOKS & COOKS Summer Program Schedule M. Allan Vogelson Branch-Voorhees Books and Cooks, the Camden County Library’s innovative mobile culinary literacy Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. program, continues connecting with residents with more programs this spring. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856 -772-1636 ext. 7311. VOORHEES-VOGELSON, RILETTA L. CREAM Crochet and Knit Program Kennedy Eldermed Knitting and NILSA I. CRUZ-PEREZ, FERRY AVENUE, Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, Crochet Group BELLMAWR GLOUCESTER, SOUTH COUNTY Adults 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4 p.m. Wednesdays, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Silver Spoon Catering NILSA I. CRUZ-PEREZ Vetri Community Partnership Crocheters and knitters gather to work August 8, 22, 12 noon. See branch pages for ages Adults Summer Salad and Read! Book Clubs on projects. This is an adult program Knitters and crocheters meet to make Vogelson: Saturday, June 9, 2 - 4 p.m. Ferry: Tuesday, July 3, 2 - 3 p.m. and it is not instructional. Ages 12 and under See page 9 for details. items for charity. Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. Nilsa Cruz Perez: Gloucester Township: Wednesday, June 27, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 7 - 8 p.m Create your own salad and spend time Breath Water Sound Yoga Haddonfield Cello Society reading with healthy food at your side. Bellmawr: Saturday, July 28, 2 - 4 p.m. South County: Thursday, August 16, Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, Computer Classes - Born in the USA A discussion on seasonal, fresh 7 - 8 p.m. 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:15 p.m. See page 18 for details. Wednesday, June 13, 7 p.m. ingredients with emphasis on how to cost Silver Spoon Catering will be bringing Presented by David Hartman Turner. Anime Chef Club effectively purchase, store safely, prepare four branches of the library. Join us for See page 5 for details. Ages 12 - 18 Learn simple, effective tools to let go of in a tasty way, and incorporate some wonderful tips and tastings. Senior Card Group emotional, mental, and physical stress. Wednesday, June 6, 4 p.m. into meals. Movie Matinee Recreate delicious Asian-inspired Fridays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, No prior experience needed and very Thursdays, June 14, July 12, August 9, snacks using the mobile kitchen. GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 1 p.m. gentle. Please come 15 minutes early if HADDON TOWNSHIP A Snack & Two Stories Seniors gather to play cards. The card this is your first time to class. 1:30 p.m. Read It, Cook It Ages 3 - 8 game is Hand and Foot, which is similar Enjoy an afternoon movie. Health Barn USA Ages 5 - 7 Thursdays, June 7, July 5, August 2, to Canasta. Tai Chi for Health, Arthritis, Refreshments will be served. 3:30 p.m. Sweet Tooth Beware! Wednesdays, June 20, August 22, 4 p.m. and Fall Prevention •June 14, Jungle Book All ages Note new summer time! Where playing with • July 12, Battle of the Sexes Ms. Justine will read a food-related book, Abe Speller 3rio Saturdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, your food isn’t only allowed—it’s required! • August 9, Pitch Perfect Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m. - 12 noon then we’ll use it as inspiration to get Friday, June 1, 7 p.m. 21, 28, 10:30 a.m. Playing the sugar detective game to Please alert us of any food allergies at least cooking! All dishes will be vegetarian. See page 5 for details. Tai Chi is an art and exercise form from discover how much sugar is hidden in one week prior to program. Please let us know about food allergies Ancient China. It promotes health, Art In The Afternoon our foods and beverages. at least one week in advance. South Jersey Yarners relaxation, and builds internal strength Tuesday, June 19, Tuesday, July 17, Recipe: Fudgy Brownie Bites 6/20: Cupcake Decorating Health Barn Fridays, June 1, 15, July 6, 20, and harmony. Presented by Board Wednesday, August 29, 1:30 p.m. Dining Out 8/22: Cookies August 3, 17, 7 p.m. Certified Tai Chi for Health Instructor Create a one-of-a-kind project from All ages All things yarn! Come with your knitting Sharon Vaughn. choices offered at time of program. A Taste of African Saturday, July 14, 11a.m. - 12 noon Heritage Cooking BELLMAWR needles, crochet hooks, and yarn for Learn how to navigate through popular an informal session with yarn Gourmet Veggie Arrangements All ages Snack Attack-Summer Snacks Mediation Hour restaurant menus to make healthy enthusiasts. From beginners to Tuesday, June 19, 7 p.m. Saturdays, June 16, 23, 30, Ages 5-11 Mondays, June 11, July 9, August 13, choices. Recipe: Veggie Sushi. advanced. All ages welcome. See page 5 for details. 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mondays June 25, July 16, August 13, 7 p.m. Experience the African Heritage Diet 2:30 p.m. Quiet your mind and change your life SOUTH COUNTY Southern Ukes Summer Tour Pyramid brought to life, blending Join Ms. Adrienne from Shoprite of Tai Chi through meditation. Learn how you Health Barn Saturday, July 14, 1 p.m. nutrition and cultural history with simple, Lawnside as she teaches a basic Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, can take steps to develop greater See page 5 for details. delicious cooking techniques to inspire a nutrition and hands on cooking Meal Planning & Family Meals 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, 7 p.m. peace, improve your focus, and lower new way of eating through the “old class for kids. All ages Discover the benefits of this ancient your stress while living a more joyful Saturday, August 11, 2 -3 p.m. Chinese art with David Kerr of Silver life.Presented by Daphne Gilstrap of ways.” Please plan to attend all three Create a meal plan for your family that weeks. Presented by Dejenaba Gordon VOORHEES-VOGELSON includes recipes and create Tiger Tai Chi. Midlantic Wellness Center LLC. of Oldways. Veg Out & Read shopping lists Children of ages Recipe: Sweet Potato Pancake Change Your Thinking, My Enemy in the Mirror: Finding Change Your Life Peace in an Unpeaceful World Cake Decorating Tuesday, June 26, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Farm to Fork for Teens Tuesday, June 5, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 7 p.m. Demonstration Thursday, July 12, Ages 13 – 18 Understand the thought process that There are simple ways to build bridges Ages 12 - 18 controls everything that happens in 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 2:30 – 4 p.m. and resolve conflict if we look in the Wednesday, June 20, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Fresh from the local farmer’s market to your life. Learn how changing thinking, mirror and see that the solution lies Learn how to dress up your baked Saturday, July 28, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. your plate. Easy to make fresh food. beliefs, habits and attitudes can help within. Join writer David Steinberg to goods with delightful decoration To better serve our Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m Supplies are limited. solve life's problems. learn lessons that can be applied to all techniques! The chef and her students Get comfy, get crunchy, and get your areas of life. customers, event will also discuss careers and training in read on! Bring a pillow and do your Decoupage registration opens up 14 baking and pastry. Presented by Chef reading in the library. We'll provide veggie Kids Cook Wednesdays, June 6, July 25, Ages 8 – 12 days before an event. Jill from Cathedral Kitchen’s Baking treats - a fun & easy way to participate in August 1, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, August 9, 16, Arts Program. the Summer Reading Program. Decoupage with Jeanne! An Register online, 2:30 – 4 p.m. afternoon of creating a one-of-a-kind by phone or in person. Kid friendly, fun and fresh cooking with piece of art. Materials will be supplied. ingredients from our local farmer’s market. Space and supplies are limited. Please address any food allergy concerns with programming librarian.

6 31 Continued on page 32 M. Allan Vogelson Branch-Voorhees Summer Adult Systemwide Programs Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Abe Speller 3rio Sea What the Tide Brings Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7360 Relax and enjoy the smooth jazz of the ever popular Abe Design your own self-contained miniature sandscape and Speller 3rio, who will delight you with a combination of discover the unique connections between seashells and Lapsit Baby Story Time Toddler Story Time contemporary songs and jazz standards. plants. A wide assortment of treasures from the ocean and Ages 6 - 12 months Ages 18 - 36 months the beach will be available to personalize your own Kids & Families Vogelson-Voorhees: Friday, June 1, 7 p.m. landscape. Presented by Rachelle Hasenberg of (Ages 7 and under must attend with caregiver) Fridays, June 8, 22, July 6, 20, Mondays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 3, 17, 31, 11:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue: Inspirational Horticultural Therapy. Stories, songs, movements, and finger Stories, songs, finger plays, movements, Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m. Saturday Playgroups plays at this program for babies and and a coloring page. Haddon Township: Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m. Bellmawr: Monday, June 25, 7 p.m. their caregivers. Short stay and play (Registration opens 6/12.) South County: Friday, August 3, 7 p.m. Play with new friends! We provide the with bubbles afterwards. (Registration is Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown: Saturday, August 4, 2 p.m. toys and books for a 3 month session and opens 5/25.) Summer Reading Begins Easy Going, Easy Growing Plants that but no organized programming. All ages Live without Dirt (Registration opens 5/19.) Read to Darby the Library CAT Monday, June 25, 1 – 4 p.m. Southern Ukes Discover how air plants don’t need any soil to survive and June 2, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Ages 5 - 11 Drop by to register for summer reading 2nd Annual Summer Tour learn the secrets on how to care for them while crafting s and enjoy a small water ice while August 4, 11, 18, 25. Monday, June 11, 7 p.m. Once again, these ukulele enthusiasts of all ages hit the unique design in which your plant will thrive. Presented by supplies last. Due to Book Sale, there will be no Wednesday, July 11, 3 p.m. road, playing and singing familiar songs of our past. Rachelle Hasenberg of Inspirational Horticultural Therapy. (No registration required.) playgroup Saturday, June 9 Thursday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. Ukuleles will be available for those who wish to participate. Read to Darby our library CAT and Sit back and enjoy, sing or play along, and have fun. Haddon Township: Tuesday, July 10, 7 p.m. Babies’ Playgroup: make a craft. Bring your favorite book Read to a Therapy Dog Bellmawr: Monday, July 23, 7 p.m. Ages 1 – 17 months or choose one from the library. Ages 5 - 11 South County: Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m. 10 a.m. (Registration opens 5/28.) Mondays, June 25, July 16, August 13, Haddon Township: Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Merchantville: Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. Gourmet Veggie Arrangements Toddlers’ Playgroup Under the Sea Story Time Read to a therapy dog and make a Vogelson-Voorhees: Saturday, July 14, 1 p.m. Coordinate flowers with either veggies from your garden or Ages 18 – 36 months All ages craft. Bring your favorite book or Gloucester Township: Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m. even store bought to make a visual and mouth watering 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. choose one from the library. arrangement. Presented by Rachelle Hasenberg of Swim on over for ocean stories, songs, (Registration opens 6/11, 7/2, 7/30.) Inspirational Horticultural Therapy. Legomania! and rhymes! Veg Out & Read (Books & Cooks) Ages 5 - 11 (No registration required.) A History of Motown Vogelson-Voorhees: Tuesday, June 19, 7 p.m. Saturdays, June 2, July 7, August 4, All ages Celebrate Motown with a lecture and performance South County: Thursday, August 9, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Graphic Novel Book Club showcasing the record company’s indelible contributions to Monday, July 2, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. American music. Presented by Jon Turk. Thursdays, June 21, August 23, Grades 4 - 7 Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown: Saturday, July 7, 2 p.m. African American Genealogy Monday, July 23, 2:30 p.m. Comic books are the best books! It's Wednesday, July 18, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Play with Legos provided and use your our last meeting of the school year so Quick Start Saturday, July 28, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. imagination or create something we're celebrating with a party. Join us We will quick start African American genealogy, covering Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m based on the theme of the day. for food & fun and to help plan next online records both traditional and African American, which Get comfy, get crunchy, and get your Haddonfield Cello Society – (Registration opens 14 days before year's selections! can assist with uncovering the past. Presented by Shamele read on! Bring a pillow and do your Born in the USA date of event.) (Registration opens 5/31.) Jordon, Producer/Host of Genealogy Quick Start. reading in the library. We'll provide Born in the USA is a crowd pleasing performance including veggie treats - a fun & easy way to songs from Woody Guthrie, Irving Berlin, Scott Joplin, Late Night Baby Party Saturday Stories Gloucester Township: Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m. Babies 1 month - 17 months participate in the Summer Leonard Bernstein, John Williams, and more! All ages Reading Program. Thursdays, June 7, August 23, Saturday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (No registration required.) Vogelson-Voorhees: Wednesday, June 13, 7 p.m. Music & More from the Land Down Under Stories, songs, and movement at this Bellmawr: Monday, July 16, 7 p.m. Baby-centric late night fun! Babies will drop-in story time. Music & More takes you on a musical journey to Australia Preschool Story Time enjoy music, toys, and bubbles while (No registration required.) and beyond, as the performer plays an assortment of caregivers can enjoy refreshments and Ages 3 - 5 didgeridoos and percussion instruments. Performers play a Wednesdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, relatable company. Drop-In Craft Symphony in C modern style, mixing fast-paced rhythms with relaxing (Registration opens 5/24, 8/9.) August 1, 10:30 a.m. All ages Area students learn and perform alongside sensational soundscapes and organic sound effects. Stories, songs, finger plays, movements, All summer long young professional musicians during Symphony in C’s and a coloring page at this drop-in Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue: Thursday, July 5, 6 p.m. Baby Story Time Encourage your child's creativity & fine annual intensive summer training camp. This annual story time. Ages 13 - 17 months. motor skills with a simple craft. All showcase, held outside in the branch in Emerge Plaza, is a (Registration opens 6/13.) Fridays, June 8, 22, July 6, 20, materials provided and will be warm-up for the camp’s final concert. In case of inclement August 3, 17, 31, 10:30 a.m. weather, the program will be relocated to the Gordon Online Genealogy: 2-Week Class available throughout the week on the Discuss and apply technologies and online sources most Stories, songs, movements, and finger Tumblin' Tots Theater on campus. craft table in the Youth Services useful for genealogy research. Basic computer skills plays at this program for babies and Ages 2 1/2 - 4 Department. Enjoy a new craft every required. The second class builds on the first; please plan to their caregivers. Short stay and play Thursday, June 28, 10:30 or 11:15 a.m. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown: Monday. attend both 90 minute sessions. Presented by Shamele with bubbles afterwards. (Registration is Please register for either 10:30 or 11:15. Thursday, August 9, 11 a.m. (No registration required.) Jordon of Genealogy Quick Start. for a 3 month session and opens 5/25.) (Registration opens 6/14.) See page 3 for details. 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Please register for either 10:30 or Bellma : Mond y 19 (tw erry Ave day, Jul 11:30 a.m. ream F Thurs 11 a.m. Birth - Age 4 See page 3 for details. iletta L C (teens) & July 21, R July 18 turday, Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30 a.m. (Registration opens 7/24, 8/7.) nesday nch: Sa ip: Wed own Bra :30 p.m. Townsh z Downt ly 23, 6 Join Kids' MusicRound for an Magic Show with Josh Bersteker addon uz-Pere nday, Ju p.m. H ilsa I Cr nty: Mo 25, 6:30 interactive music party for families with All ages N uth Cou y, July So ednesda children 4 years and younger. We'll Friday, July 20, 3 p.m. ntville: W Mercha have a blast dancing, singing, and (No registration required.) playing with instruments! See page 3 for details. (No registration required.) 4 33 M. Allan Vogelson Branch-Voorhees Kids System Wide Summer Programs Please register for all programs in advance beginning two weeks prior to start date. Sign up at camdencountylibrary.org/events or call 856-772-1636 ext. 7360

Coloring Party Summer Volunteer Orientation StoryUP! Improv Workshop for Grades K - 5 Ages 14 - 18 Teens and Tweens Saturday, August 18, 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 Enjoy snacks and color with us! Friday, June 22, 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. (Registration opens 8/4.) Registered volunteers, come to one of Improv builds confidence, helps you two sessions for information about SRP come out of your shell and gives you Get Ready for Kindergarten and summer volunteer duties. We've tools to feel comfortable in social ound c cience of S K - 12) e-string electri Grade K got cookies! situations... and it's nonstop fun! This S ages for ages ( e use of her fiv See branch p ound through th s to produce Wednesday, August 22, 10:30 a.m. (Registration opens 6/7.) interactive, on-your-feet workshop ly transforms s nd other effect aryn Lin literal luding looping a e creation of Saturday, August 25, 10:30 a.m. provides a safe space for learning the presentation, C techniques, inc s involved in th ng multi-media Using modern ientific concept ry eyes! In an amazi rn technology! to the many sc audience’s ve Let's get rid of all those jitters. Stories, Comics Workshop with basics of improv and trying out improv yriad of mode re introduced o life before the violin and a m es, audiences a ringing music t songs, and a craft will get you ready to Lee Angerstein games and activities with a StoryUp mic soundscap come visible, b ique and dyna und waves be 6:30 p.m. un dimensional so day, July 17, start kindergarten. Ages 10 - 17 teaching artist, with plenty of laughs e music. three- ownship: Tues . liv • Gloucester T July 30, 4 p.m Please register for only one session. Tuesday, June 26, 7 p.m. along the way. uly 17, 3 p.m. awr: Monday, es: Tuesday, J 2 p.m. • Bellm (Registration opens 8/8, 8/11.) (Registration opens 6/12.) (Registration opens 6/27.) elson-Voorhe sday, July 18, Vog nship: Wedne See page 4 for details. Haddon Tow Teen Afternoon Movie Teens & Tweens End of School Year Party Ages 12 - 18 Grades 6 - 12 Thursday, July 12, 2 p.m. rsteker Tumblin’ Tots th Josh Be 5 Wednesday, June 27, 7 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2 p.m. c Show wi for ages. Ages 2 ½ - gister Game On! Magi branch pages mazing rcise. Please re See e preforming a dventures in exe Grades 6 - 12 Celebrate the end of the school year Hang out in The Corner for a recent Bersteker will b itness fun with a magician Josh you guessing. Join us for f sion per day. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, and the beginning of summer, and get blockbuster film and snacks! Film list Local w you and keep for only 1 ses icks that will wo July 10, 17, 24, August 7, 14, 21, 3 p.m. an exclusive sneak peek at upcoming available at the Youth Services desk. tr or 11:15 a.m. .m. , June 27, 10:30 , July 9, 2:30 p wr: Wednesday 1:15 a.m. Thursdays, June 14, 21, 28, July 19, 26, events! (No registration required.) tville: Monday Bellma e 28, 10:30 or 1 Merchan ly 11, 4 p.m. : Thursday, Jun .m August 2, 9, 16, 23, 3 p.m. (Registration opens 6/13.) ednesday, Ju lson-Voorhees 10:30 or 11:15 a Bellmawr: W 12, 2 p.m. Voge day, August 1, Drop by the corner for board games, hursday, July nship: Wednes 5 a.m. Bleach Marathon n Township: T , 11 a.m. loucester Tow 2, 10:30 or 11:1 Haddo aturday, July 14 G ursday, August Wii, and Switch fun! Ant-Man Ages 12 - 18 z Downtown: S m. n Township: Th ilsa I. Cruz-Pere uly 19, 3:30 p. Haddo (No registration required.) Grades 6 - 12 Saturday, July 14, 2 p.m. N ip: Thursday, J ester Townsh 0, 3 p.m. Monday, July 2, 12 noon Join us in The Corner to marathon Glouc Friday, July 2 on-Voorhees: m. Vogels , July 26, 11 a. Volunteer Boot Camp Get ready for Ant-Man and the Wasp three hours of the Bleach anime and nty: Thursday p.m. South Cou day, July 26, 3 Ages 14 - 18 by watching Ant-Man with your enjoy snacks! Avenue: Thurs . Cream Ferry Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 4 p.m. friends! Popcorn and water provided (No registration required.) Riletta L Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 4 p.m. while supplies last. (No registration.) C Co Thursdays, June 7, 14, 4 p.m. Friendly Neighborhood olette Bogie has lette Bog All ages been giving resc ie’s Anima Fridays, June 8, 15, 7 p.m. Veg Out & Read! (Books & Cooks) Spider-Marathon ued animals a lo l Show friendlyan ving home for ov Monday, June 11, 4 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 Ages 12 - 18 imals and learn er 15 years. Me about their need et hetrt incogl)lection s and naturaol wheaabther permi of Come to the Corner to sign up for Fridays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, Tuesday, August 28, 12 noon utdoor petting zo itats. ne 25, 11 a.m. (O volunteering opportunities exclusively 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2 p.m. Merc hip: Monday, Ju Hhandtdvoinll eT:o Wwnesdn for teens! See page 6 for details. Thursday, August 30, 12 noon Sout esday, June 27, h County: Thurs 2:30 p.m.• Voge day, August 2, 1 lson-Voorhees: (Registration opens 14 days before Friday, August 31, 2 p.m. 1 a.m.• Riletta L Friday, June 29 . Cream Ferry A , 3 p.m. date of event.) Crafternoon Visit the Corner to watch Spider-Man venue: Tuesday , August 7, 3 p. Ages 12 - 18 movies and make a fun Spider-Craft to m. Incredibles Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, get ready for Marvel's Venom! Grades 6 - 12 3 p.m. (No registration required, craft sure Thursday, June 7, 4 p.m. Thursdays, August 2, 16, 3 p.m. available while supplies last.) nt-a-Trea Pai g Workshop Are you ready for the Incredibles 2? Drop by the Corner to complete a craft! nvas Paintin ges. Ca ranch pages for a Prepare by catching the Incredibles in • 7/10- "Glass" Slime op See b ll help you create tery Worksh int-a-Treasure wi Pot s. ron Sayers of Pa g! the Corner! Popcorn and water • 7/17- Rock Art ch pages for age Sha r themed paintin See bran how you fun a summe ame day. provided. • 7/24- Fluffy Slime a-Treasure will s ary. Take home s Sayers of Paint- d decorate xperience necess (Registration opens 5/23.) • 7/31- Crunchy Slime Sharon s as you paint an No e ottery technique ience .m. and easy p t Box. No exper y, July 9, 6:30 p • 8/2- Edible Slime To better serve our le Octopus Trinke wnship: Monda an adorab e same day. Gloucester To Ramen: Upgraded • 8/7- Rock Crystals essary. Take hom Ferry Avenue: customers, event nec Riletta L. Cream Ages 12 - 18 (No registration required, craft July 25, 3 p.m. uly 7, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. available while supplies last.) registration opens up 14 own: Saturday, J 6, 6:30 p.m. ruz-Perez Downt .m. Thursday, July 2 Nilsa I. C , July 11, 2:30 p Bellmawr: Learn how to make your favorite quick days before an event. ille: Wednesday Merchantv uly 19, 3 p.m. noodles into an easy, nutritious meal. ees: Thursday, J Register online, Vogelson-Voorh .m. (Registration opens 5/30.) ay, August 6, 4 p by phone or in person. Bellmawr: Mond

34 3 Summer Reading June 25 – August 3 School is out but reading is still in! Keep track of your reading during the summer and check back with the library for the chance to earn prizes. Summer reading programs are proven to help children maintain and improve reading skills and avoid the ‘summer slide’. Libraries Rock! is open to children and teens, from newborn babies all the way up to rising High School seniors! Each location has a unique program, so check with your local branch for details on registration and participation. Reading Tips Children read more when they listen to and discuss books. • Read to young children daily – and consider joining the library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! • Read a chapter book to your school age-children by reading aloud one or two chapters every day. • Talk with your kids about what they are reading. Mad Science: Slime Time See branch pages for ages. Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming Mad Science: Summer Events Calendar around! In this program, we will Mad Science: From story times to science experiments to live animals, explore, create and play with the Dry Ice Capades each branch has filled up their summer calendars with most entertaining and useful Chem in a Flash See branch pages for ages . tons of fun, educational, and age-appropriate events. molecule known to science, and Children will be introduced to the discover its many shapes and forms. See branch pages for ages. Registration for events opens two weeks before the date scientific concepts of phase Child will create slime using the Mad Hop on board the chemistry of the program, so be sure to sign up at the library, by changes and states of matter. They Science recipe, and then enter the express for a high-speed science phone, or online at www.camdencountylibrary.org/events. will witness the phenomenon of Slime Olympics! Children even experience! Perform instantaneous sublimation as we demonstrate the make their own slime that they get to experiments in this fast-paced class FREE PROGRAMS unique properties of dry ice and the take home and keep! on split-second reactions that go AT YOUR BRANCH spectacular "smoke" it creates. The like mad! Pick up an Action Flask children will learn that dry ice is Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown: and have a blast! really frozen carbon dioxide and will Pg. 2...... Summer Reading Wednesday, June 13, 5 p.m. experience the Mad Science burp, Pg. 3, 4, 35 ....Featured Kids Programs Bellmawr: Bellmawr: a display of bubbling potions and, Pg. 5...... Adult Systemwide Programs Thursday, August 2, 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 4 p.m. finally, a thrilling grand finale! Pg. 6...... Books & Cooks Pg. 7...... Literacy Volunteers Gloucester Township: Pgs. 8, 9 ...... Book Clubs Wednesday, June 27, 3 p.m. Page 11...... Bellmawr Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue: Page 15...... Ferry Avenue Thursday, June 28, 4 p.m. Pgs. 16 ...... Gloucester Township Vogelson-Voorhees: Pg. 17...... Technology Classes Friday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. Pg. 22...... Haddon Township Haddon Township: Pg. 25...... Merchantville Thursday, July 26, 2 p.m. Merchantville: Pg. 26...... Nilsa I. Cruz- Perez Downtown Wednesday, August 1, 2:30 p.m. Pg. 28...... South County Pg. 31...... Vogelson - Voorhees

2 35 Library Director Linda A. Devlin Associate Director camdencountylibrary .org Summer 2018 David Lisa SPRING Library Commissioners Robert F. Weil, President James J. Clarke, Vice President BOOK SALE Patrick A. Abusi, Joyce W. Ellis Jennie A. Owens, Samuel Cass, M. Allan Vogelson Regional Joseph Tortorelli Imagine that... Freeholder Liaison Branch Library William F. Moen, Jr. News, Events and Free Programs @ Camden County Library System 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043 Camden County Officials Friday, June 8...... 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Louis Cappelli, Jr., Freeholder Director Edward McDonnell, Freeholder Deputy Director Saturday, June 9...... 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. William F. Moen, Jr., Freeholder Jeffrey L. Nash, Freeholder Carmen G. Rodriguez, Freeholder Over 50,000 Books of all types, CDs, DVDs, Susan Shin Angulo, Freeholder Jonathan L. Young, Sr., Freeholder Videos, Books-on-Tape…. And more!! Joseph Ripa, County Clerk Gilbert "Whip" Wilson , Sheriff Michelle A. Gentek-Mayer, Surrogate

Anthony P. Infanti - Bellmawr Merchantville Public Library South County Regional Branch Library 130 S. Centre Street, Merchantville Branch Library Monday and Wednesday, 2 - 9 p.m. 35 East Browning Road, Bellmawr 35 Cooper Folly Road, Winslow Township Tuesday and Thursday, 2 - 5 p.m . Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Christen Orbanus, Branch Manager Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Debbie Stefano, Branch Manager (856) 665-3128 (856) 931-1400 Closed Sundays during the summer Jennifer Druce, Branch Manager Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Gloucester Township (856) 753-2537 Branch - on the Rutgers Campus Blackwood Rotary Public Library 301 North 5th Street, Camden William G. Rohrer Memorial 15 South Black Horse Pike, Blackwood Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Library-Haddon Township Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Branch Julie Tozer, Branch Manager Anne Ackroyd, Branch Manager 15 MacArthur Boulevard, Westmont (856) 225-6807 (856) 228- 0022 Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Riletta L. Cream - Ferry Avenue Christina Sirianni, Branch Manager M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library (856) 854- 2752 Branch Library 852 Ferry Avenue, Camden 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Virtual Branch Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.camdencountylibrary.org Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Jerome Szpila, Branch Manager Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. (856) 342-9789 Closed Sundays during the summer William Brahms, Branch Manager (856) 772-1636 ext. 7308

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