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M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library FFAALLLL 22001100 Thursday October 14, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. The Friday October 15, 10 a.m - 9 p.m. The Saturday October 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. DDRREEAAMM EEXXPPLLOORREE IIMMAAGGIINNEE News,SS EventsYY and FreeSS ProgramsTT atE theE CamdenMM County Library System TEENTEEN READREAD WEEKWEEK Fall Systemwide Programs Mr. Malcolm Presents... Celebrate fall with a series of thrilling stories Traveling Zoo told by our favorite storyteller, Mr. Malcolm. Zumba...The theme for Teen Colette Bogie has been giving rescued Read Week this year is animals a loving home for over 15 years. South County Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books with a Beat and Meet her collection of clean and friendly Tues day, October 26 - 4:30 p.m., All ages we’ll celebrate all fall animals and learn about their needs with a series of Zumba and natural habitats. Bellmawr Haddon Township programs especially for Percy Jackson - Thursday, October 1 Thursday, September 16, 4 p.m. tweens and teens! 7 p.m., All ages Zumba fuses Latin and international music with dance for a fun fitness workout. Wear Voorhees Voorhees comfortable clothing and sneakers to Tuesday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. Scooby Doo - Saturday, October 9 participate in this dynamic dance craze! 11 a.m., All ages South County Gloucester Wednesday, September 22, 11 a.m. Gloucester Tuesday, October 5, 6:30 p.m. Scooby Doo - Tuesday , October 26 Grades 4 and up Merchantville 11:15 a.m., Ages 3 - 5 Merchantville Wednesday, September 29, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 3:30 p.m. Merchantville Grades 3 - 5 Haddon Superheroes - Wednesday, October 27 Haddon Wednesday, September 29, 6 p.m. 3:30 p.m., All ages Wednesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. Bellmawr Gloucester Grades 6 and up Superheroes - Wednesday, October 27 Thursday, September 30, 4 p.m. Voorhees 7 p.m., Grades 2 - 6 Wednesday, October 20, 4 p.m. Grades 6 and up Bellmawr Wednesday, October 20, 6:30 p.m. Author Visit Grades 6 and up Joyce Wright-McAdoo South County Wednesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. Grades 6 and up Loc al children's author Joyce Wright-McAdoo visits and reads from her debut children's book Zimba. Zimba is the smallest and most unusual of all the turtles living in the Ville. Most of the animals make fun of him and this makes him lonely. An event changes this and Zimba will never be the same again. The story of Zimba will captivate audiences with his challenges: growing up, Message from learning to be happy and believing in himself.

Gloucester: Tuesday, October 5, 11 a.m., Ages 3 - 5 Freeholder Voorhees: Thursday, October 7, 4:30 p.m., Grades Pre-K - 2 Merchantville: Wednesday, October 13, 3:30 p.m., Pre-K - 5 Riletta Cream Bellmawr: Tuesday, October 19, 4 p.m., Grades Pre-K - 2 Dear Friends: South County: Wednesday, November 3, 11 a.m., Ages 2 1/2 - 5 Welcome to the fall edition of the Camden County Library newsletter!

Where did the summer months go? For most of us vacations are over, the kids are back in school and we are all getting ready for the upcoming holidays. It is unbelievable how quickly the months have just Coming This Fall to Vogelson flown right by! Camden County With all of this happening, now is a great time to sit down with friends, family and/or coworkers and enjoy One-Stop Career Center Workshops a favorite novel, book or publication. Start your own Adults Book Club or just go to any one of the six branches Wednesday, September 22, 6 - 8:30 p.m. and join with others as you discuss the latest reading Wednesday, October 20, 2 – 4:30 p.m. material. Tuesday, November 30, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Reading is educational, informative and just plain relaxing. I read on a daily basis and encourage you Learn to market yourself and conduct an effective job search. Attend a One-Stop Career Center workshop to do so also. A good book can take you almost at the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch this fall. A professional employment representative from the anywhere from the moon and stars to right here in One-Stop will provide you with the tools you need to search for your next opportunity, whether you are South Jersey. unemployed or looking to move up. Each in-depth workshop will cover resume preparation, interviewing skills and job searching techniques including online searching. You will also learn about the numerous other Since October is “National Reading Group Month”, resources for job-seekers that are available at the Camden County One-Stop Career Center. go visit one of our libraries in Camden County because we are always “Making it better together”.

Riletta L. Cream, Freeholder Liaison See more systemwide programs on page 2 From the Director More and more people who love books and reading are connecting with each other at the Library. In celebration of Celebrate National National Reading Group Month we’ve expanded our book discussions and author visits. You can explore new ways of connecting by joining in one of our discussions via Skype or phone Reading Group Month chat. Or join an existing book club, such as the Tired Eyes club at our South County Branch, the Library Detectives club at the Bellmawr Branch, or the Serial Readers club at the Vogelson Branch.

Book lovers will soon be able to check out a “Book Club in a Bag”. Each bag contains multiple copies of a title and a discussion guide. Look for this new convenient service at your Library this fall.

Linda A. Devlin, Library Director

Engraving of a Reading Group SIGNUp Nineteenth Century, artist unknown, from A. Quantin, Le Livre, Paris,1883. @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events October is National Reading Group Month. or call your local branch to register. Camden County Library System is celebrating with guest authors who will discuss their books.

Cat's Meow −− Bellmawr Branch Book Discussion and Author Visit Stories with Darby Thursday, October 7, 6:30 p.m. Cordelia Frances Biddle will discuss her Listen to stories with Darby the Therapy Cat. Bring along book Without Fear. pet food and/or supplies that will be donated to local animal shelters. We'll help out our animal friends and Set in 19th century Philadelphia, Without have fun too! Fear features Martha Beale as an upper-class amateur sleuth who finds a Gloucester: Thursday, September 16, 7 p.m., Ages 3 - 11 decapitated female corpse on the Voorhees: Saturday, September 18, 11 a.m., Ages 5 - 11 premises of one of her properties. “The setting is unfolded as vividly as the Bellmawr : Tuesday, October 12, 7 p.m., Ages 5 - 11 characters, from the ‘commoners’ Haddon : Saturday, October 16, 11 a.m., Ages 5 - 11 working the textile mills to the unseemly South County: Tuesday, November 30, 7 p.m., Ages 2 - 6 criminal types to the upper-crust elite - all Emily Lindquist and Karolyn Ficiak are pictured of them milling about in the progressive with Darby, at his St. Patrick’s Day program. City of Brotherly Love.” – Booklist

South County Branch Book Discussion and Author Visit America the Beautiful Thursday, October 21, 7 p.m. Cordelia Frances Biddle will discuss her Behind the Lens book The Conjurer. Steve Greer Se t in Philadelphia in 1842, Biddle's first mystery features upper-class amateur sleuth Martha Beale. Cordelia Francis Biddle's exceptional attention to period October 21 at Vogelson detail helps transport the reader to a 7 - 8:30 p.m. past very unlike our own and yet so similar. - Publishers Weekly

Ever seen a stunning photo and Vogelson Branch Book Discussion via Skype wondered how the photographer did it? Wednesday, October 27, 7 p.m. In a visually striking presentation, Jennifer Baggett, Holly C. Corbett, and internationally recognized photographer Amanda Pressner will discuss their book The Lost Girls. Steve Greer shares some of his award - winning photography of New Jersey’s Th is memoir is an adventure story of three friends who quit their jobs, beauty. Steve will provide us with a abandoned their boyfriends and took fascinating look at what it takes to a year-long journey around the world. Even though they didn't always get capture award-winning images. He will along, they learned to rely on each have copies of Our New Jersey, his lavishly illustrated book, available for purchase other and keep their minds open. - Publishers Weekly and signing. Visit www.stevegreerphotography.com for a preview! Haddon Township Branch Book Discussion via phone chat Thursday, October 28, 7:15 p.m. Judith Ryan Hendricks will discuss her first novel Bread Alone. Visually Wyn Morrison is lost when her husband Do you know a visually impaired person informs her that he’s leaving. Then her who would enjoy an Imaired Book mother, a widow for 15 years, finds audio book club? another man. Wyn can't quite become Discussion accustomed to this new life and finds solace in bread making, which leads If so, please contact Jeanne at Group her to a job in a bakery and a chance for a new life. Hendricks creates a good 856-772-1636 Ext 3319 or email story and intriguing characters that [email protected] appeal to all readers. - Library Journal ADULT BOOK CLUBS

Bellmawr Vogelson Library Detectives Adult Book Club Short Story Discussion Tuesdays, September 14, October 12, November 9, 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m Take part in thought-provoking discussions of contemporary short stories. Getting Old Is To Die For, by Rita Lakin Program in conjunction with Kennedy Eldermed. Stories can be obtained at Getting Old Is To Die For has Gladdy Gold, the oldest private eye in Fort the Information Desk on the first floor. We will read A Small Good Thing by Lauderdale, taking a trip to Manhattan. Murder and mayhem begin when Raymond Carver, The Story by Amy Bloom, and Twin Study by Stacey Richter. friends Evvie, Bella, Sophie and Ida join her, to go deep under-cover to catch a criminal and solve a forty-seven year old cold case. Real Life Reads Book Club Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 6:30 p.m. September 21, Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin This touching memoir of historian Doris Kearns Goodwin tells her story of Without Fear., by Cordelia Frances Biddle growing up in the suburbs of New York in the 1950s and how her heart was Discussion and Author Visit - see page 2 for details opened up to the game of baseball when her father gave her a scorecard in the summer of 1949. Thursday, November 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Guilty Pleasures, by Laurell K. Hamilton October 19, Ghost Map: The Story of London’s Most Anita Blake is a Vampire Hunter, known as the Executioner, in a time when Terrifying Epidemic---and How It Changed Science, Cities vampires are protected by the law. Someone is killing innocent vampires and the Modern World by Steven Johnson and Anita must discover who and why! In the summer of 1854 London is devastated by a cholera epidemic of unprecedented intensity. This historical chronicle traces the spread of the Quarterly Classics Adult Book Club outbreak in a day-by-day account and relates the efforts of Dr. John Snow Thursday, September 30, 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. to prove his theory of how the disease is being transmitted. Reacquaint yourself with timeless tales! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Little Women. November 16, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story by John Berendt Murder or self-defense? A newly moneyed antiques dealer shoots his sometime companion and the murder trial which follows obsesses Gloucester Township Savannah’s colorful citizens. Third Thursday Book Chats 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. The Serial Reader: Book Chat for Series and Genre Novels September 16 Tuesday, September 28, 7 – 8 p.m. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger The first four novels of the Sookie Stackhouse series: Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas, Club Dead and Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris. October 21 Storytelling magic - tales of vampires and small town Louisiana. Sweetgrass by Mary Alice Monroe The inspiration behind the HBO hit series True Blood. November 18 Literary Café Book Discussion Three Cups of Tea by Gregg Mortenson Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, September 30, Pomegranate Soup, Author appearances via Skype - Marsha Mehran Three Iranian sisters flee the turmoil of the Islamic Revolution to seek refuge in Haddon Township Ireland where they open an exotic cafe. Born in Tehran, Marsha Mehran Fourth Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group escaped the Iranian revolution with her family. She grew up in the United States, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Australia and Argentina, where her parents operated a Middle Eastern café. September 23 Wednesday, October 27, The Lost Girls, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford Author appearances via Skype - Jennifer Baggett, Henry Lee, a Chinese-American living in Seattle, has just lost his wife to cancer. Holly C. Corbett and Amanda Pressner Henry hears that the belongings of Japanese immigrants interned during WWII Three twenty-something friends quit their high pressure jobs to embark on a have been found. The narrative shuttles between 1986 and the 1940s in a story year-long adventure around the world. These gifted writers provide vivid that chronicles the losses of old age and the bewilderment of youth. descriptions of their travels, along with their thoughtful insights, making this an intensely enjoyable read for fans of travel writing. October 28 - see page 2 for details Author visit via phone The Speculative Reader: A Science Fiction and Bread Alone by Judith Ryan Hendricks Fantasy Book Chat Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. November 18 (3rd Thursday) September 29, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister Eight students gather in Lillian’s Restaurant every Monday night for cooking by Philip K. Dick class. It becomes clear that each student seeks a recipe for something The basis for Ridley Scott's 1982 cult classic film Blade Runner, this novel is a beyond the kitchen. A captivating world where the sophistication of food disturbing exploration of the human condition and the nature of reality. means more than simple epicurean indulgence. Following a nuclear war, bounty hunter Deckard tracks down and “retires” renegade androids until he begins to question his own humanity.

October 27, The Windup Girl, by Paolo Bacigalupi Winner of the 2010 Nebula, this literate and intensely felt tale is set in a South County future Bangkok, where the world fights for survival in a post-oil era and "Tired Eyes" Book Club calories are the new currency. Monday, September 13, 7 - 8:45 p.m. November 24, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Discuss Lisa Scottoline's latest release, Think Twice, Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain, Andrew Young's The Politician, John Heilemann's Game Change, by Jules Verne and David Dosa's Making the Rounds with Oscar. Read one or read them all. This classic explores a realm of fantastical possibilities deep within the New members welcome. Light refreshments. bowels of the earth, but can also be read as a psychological quest, for the journey itself is as important as arrival or discovery. Professor Thursday, October 21, 7 p.m. - see page 2 for details Lidenbrock and his nephew travel down an extinct crater to enter a Book Discussion and Author Visit living past and confront the origins of man. The Conjurer, by Cordelia Frances Biddle

Monday, November 8, 7 - 8:45 p.m. The "Tired Eyes" congratulate South County on its 10th birthday! Join in the festivities with cake and a lively discussion of Jean Kwok's coming-of-age debut novel, Girl in Translation and Laura Bush's memoir, Spoken from the Heart.

3 SIGNUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events bellmawr or call (856) 931-1400 to register.

branch Registration required for all programs beginning three weeks before start date unless otherwise indicated.

Toddler Tales Teen Advisory Board Meeting adults Ages 18 - 36 months, with caregiver Grades 6 and up Fridays, September 17 - November 19 Thursday, October 14, 4 - 5 p.m. Sip & Mingle Coffee Break 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Be part of the fun by attending our Teen Advisory Ad ult Stories, songs, fingerplays and a simple craft. Board meeting. Help plan winter activities and our Mondays, September 13, October 18, November 8 Fourth Annual Beach Party Lock-In. Refreshments 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. American Girl Tea Party served and volunteer credit always given. Stop in for a cup of coffee and a tasty treat! Bring a Ages 6 - 8 friend and chat with staff. Tuesday, September 28, 4 p.m. Zumba Bring your American Girl Doll for a special story time Grades 6 and up Clutter Club including a craft and a tea party. Wednesday, October 20, 6:30 p.m. Adult Zumba fuses Latin and international music with dance Tuesdays, September 14, November 9, 6:30 p.m. Cookie Decorating for a fun fitness workout. Wear comfortable clothing and Tips, ideas and techniques will help you organize your Ages 3 - 10 sneakers to participate in this dynamic dance craze! home, your office and your life. The club meets on the Friday, October 8, 3:45 p.m. second Tuesday of every other month. We will provide the cookies, icing and decorations for Teen Advisory Board Meeting you to create a delicious treat. Grades 6 and up Thursday, November 18, 4 - 5 p.m. Library Detectives Cat's Meow -- Stories with Darby Come to our TAB meeting to learn about our new Adult Book Club Ages 5 - 11 Book Buddies program. Light refreshments served and Thursday, September 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 7 p.m. volunteer credit always given. Getting Old Is To Die For, by Rita Lakin Listen to stories with Darby the Therapy Cat. Bring along pet food and/or supplies that will be donated to Thursday, October 7, 6:30 - 8 p.m. local animal shelters. We'll help out our animal friends Death at La Fenice, by Donna Leon and have fun too! Thursday, November 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Guilty Pleasures, by Laurell K. Hamilton See page 3 for details Author Visit Book Bites JoyceGrades Wright-McAdoo Pre-K - 2nd Grad e 6 and up Quarterly Classics Adult Book Club Tuesday, October 19, 4 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Local children's author Joyce Wright-McAdoo visits Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Wednesday, September 22 and reads from her debut children's publication of Little Women. 4 - 5 p.m. See page 3 for details book Zimba. The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks Castoffs Knitting Club These vampires aren't sexy, romantic or power- ful. They are unattractive, whiny and have Adult Mr. Malcolm Presents... vowed not to drink human blood or be responsi- Thursday, September 30, Wednesdays, October 13, ble for the creation of another vampire. The November 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Grades 2 - 6 group, led by permanently 15 year old Nina, Needles and patterns and yarn, oh my! Bring your cur- Wednesday, October 27, 7 p.m. bands together to solve the mysterious murder rent project or learn the basics in our knitting circle. Mr. Malcolm presents thrilling stories about superheroes. of a fellow group member. There's something Halloween Party for everyone: plot twists, laugh-out-loud humor Keys to a Healthy Family and a touch of romance. Adult Grades K - 4 Tuesday, October 5, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 4 p.m. Join a local pediatrician from Virtua Hospital's speakers’ Wear your costume and enjoy stories, games, a craft Thursday, October 21, 4 - 5 p.m. bureau to learn about keeping your kids healthy, and some Halloween treats. Stormbreaker, the first book in the including nutrition tips, facts about vaccinations and Alex Rider Adventure Series school safety. Light refreshments served. by Anthony Horowitz teens and tweens When Ian Rider, Alex's uncle and guardian, is Book Discussion and Author Visit mysteriously murdered, Alex discovers that he was a spy for the British government. Now the Thursday, October 7, 6:30 p.m. Dance Fever Cordelia Frances Biddle will discuss her book government wants Alex to continue his uncle's Grades 8 and up mission: investigating Sayle Enterprises, makers of Without Fear. See page 3 for details Wednesday, September 8, 6:30 - 8 p.m. the revolutionary Stormbreaker computer. Put on your dancing shoes and learn some traditional There's plenty of action and adventure in this Cookie Exchange Indian dances as well as some old favorites. spy thriller including a high-speed bike chase Adult and a death-defying dance with a Saturday, October 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Teen Advisory Board Meeting Portuguese man-of-war. Celebrate National Baking and Decorating Month with Grades 6 and up a cookie exchange. Bake four dozen of your favorite Thursday, September 23, 4 - 5 p.m. cookies and bring a copy of the recipe. We'll provide Be part of the fun by joining our Teen Advisory Board. Wednesday, November 17, 4 - 5 p.m. the coffee -- you bring the treats! Learn about the upcoming changes to our Annual Beach Party Lock-In. Volunteer credit is always given Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson and refreshments are served. is our November selection. The Martin family kids and families owns the elegant but shabby Hopewell Hotel in Learn the Art of Cupcake Manhattan. When the Martin children turn fifteen, they are expected to take over the care Fall Crafts Decorating of a suite in the hotel. For Scarlett's birthday Grades K - 4 Grades 6 and up present she gets the Empire suite and perma- Mondays, September 13 - November 22, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, October 7 nent guest, Mrs. Amberson. Scarlett must survive (no class 10/11) 4 - 5 p.m. a whirlwind of thievery, Broadway glamor and Create beautiful craft projects with seasonal materials. Celebrate National Baking theatrical deceptions, as the show must Month by learning the art of always go on. Bedtime Story Time cupcake decorating with Ages 2 - 6 Mrs. Feld. Mondays, September 13, 27, October 4,18, November 1, 15, 7 p.m. Sign up and get a copy of the selected Wear your pjs and slippers for stories, songs, fingerplays title to read and discuss. and a simple craft. Light refreshments served. Babies' Playtime Ages birth - 18 months Wednesdays, September 15 - November 17, 11 a.m. Babies and their caregivers enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and fingerplays, followed by free play and socialization. We Had Ice Cream! Story Time Ages 3 - 5 On July 16, 2010, young and old Thursdays, September 16 - November 18 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. joined in our midsummer celebration. Stories, songs, fingerplays, games and a simple craft. We dished up 128 bowls of vanilla Animal Show All ages ice cream and toppings (four gallons Thursday, September 16, 4 p.m. Colette Bogie has been giving rescued animals a in all) to celebrate National Ice loving home for over 15 years. Meet her collection of Branch Manager Debbie Stefano stands with clean and friendly animals and learn about their needs ice cream lovers Gina Popelak, Haley Kerper Cream Day at Bellmawr. and natural habitats. and Olivia Popelak. 4 gloucester SIGNUp @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events township branch or call (856) 228-0022 to register Registration required for all programs beginning three weeks before start date unless otherwise indicated.

Wiggles and Giggles Get Your Game On adults Ages 6 - 18 months with caregiver Grades 4 and up Fridays, September 24, October 22, November 13 Thursdays, September 16, October 21, November 18 10:30 a.m. 4 - 5:30 p.m. Gaming with the Wii A time for some of our youngest patrons to meet old Be a part of Third Thursday Game Day. Play the Wii, Adults and new friends and enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs, board games and/or video games. Bring your games Fridays, September 10, 24, October 8, 22, and activities. or use ours. Bring a friend. Refreshments served. November 5, 19, 2:30 p.m. Exercise the 'Wii" way as we bowl for exercise and fun. Games Galore Strategy Club Beginners are welcome. Grades 1- 3 Grade 9 and up Mondays, September 27, October 25, November 22 Mondays, September 13, October 18, November 15 Beginning Genealogy 4 p.m. 3 - 4:45 p.m. Adult Join your friends and have some fun playing games. Meet your friends at the library for an afternoon of Monday, September 20 7 - 8:30 p.m. Is it DDR, PS2, Wii, board/card games, or what? You strategy games. Bring your own games or share with Have you started to research your family history? Now have to come and see. Light refreshments served. someone else. Snacks provided or bring your own. is the time to get organized and start searching for the Tell your friends. pieces of the puzzle. We will review basic sources the Toddler Time library offers and tips on web searching. Bring your Ages 18 - 36 months with caregiver In Stitches laptop if you have one. Tuesdays, September 28, October 12, Grades 4 and up Wednesday, October 27, Tuesdays, November 16, 30 Tuesdays, September 28, October 19, November 30 Third Thursday Book Chat 10:15 & 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Adults Hear great books read aloud, discover delightful Learn beginner’s crocheting or knitting with Ms. Hester. See page 3 for details fingerplays, and play with other children during this The choice is yours. Bring 3-4 ounces of multicolored Thursdays, 10:30 -11:45 a.m. library time dedicated to active toddlers. worsted weight yarn. Also bring one size 9 or I crochet hook and/or knitting needles larger than size 10. September 16 Traveling Animal Show Parents invited to join us. Light refreshments. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger All ages October 21 Thursday, September 30, 4 p.m. Zumba Sweetgrass by Mary Alice Monroe Colette Bogie has been giving rescued animals a Grades 4 and up November 18 loving home for over 15 years. Meet her collection of Tuesday, October 5, 6:30 p.m. clean and friendly animals and learn about their needs Zumba fuses Latin and international music with dance Three Cups of Tea by Gregg Mortenson and natural habitats. for a fun fitness workout. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers to participate in this dynamic dance craze! Library Bingo kids and families Grades 1 – 3 Page Pals Monday, October 4, 4 p.m. Grades 4 and up Kids Gone Krazy for Krafts IT'S BACK! Come play BINGO with your friends and Wednesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. Grades 1 – 3 win great prizes. Celebrate Teen Read Week. Read a book to a Wednesdays, September 15, October 13, preschooler, then make a mini book craft together. November 10, 4 p.m. Cookies and milk served. Join the club that makes nifty crafts you can give away to family and friends or just keep for yourselves. Bring Author Visit Starwatch your imagination to make unique items. Grades 4 and up and their families Joyce Wright-McAdoo Tuesday, October 26, 7 p.m. Cat's Meow -- Stories with Darby Ages 3 - 5 Lloyd Black from the Willingboro Astronomical Society Ages 5 - 11 Tuesday, October 5, 11 a.m. returns with a presentation on the heavens. Followed Thursday, September 16, 7 p.m. Local children's author Joyce Wright-McAdoo visits by large telescopic viewing in the parking lot. Light Listen to stories with Darby the Therapy Cat. Bring along and reads from her debut children's book Zimba. refreshments. pet food and/or supplies that will be donated to local animal shelters. We'll help out our animal friends and Yoga with Suzanne Mr. Malcolm Presents... Scooby Doo have fun too! Grades 4 and up Ages 3 - 5 Tuesdays, September 21, November 16, 6:30 p.m. Evening Story Time Tuesday, October 26, 11:15 a.m., Relax your mind and body with gentle yoga. Wear Ages 3 – 5 Mr. Malcolm will tell stories about Scooby Doo. comfortable clothes, bring a mat or towel and a bottle Thursdays, October 14, November 18, 6:30 p.m. of water. Parents invited to join in as well. Wear your PJs and bring a bedtime friend for stories, Bring a friend. lullabies, and other activities. teens and tweens Crafty Kids Club Fall Story Time Series Grades 4 and up Ages 3 – 5 Crafty Kids Club Tuesday, November 23, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, September 21, October 19, November 9, 23 Make a Thanksgiving craft. Bring a friend. 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Grades 4 and up Experience new and classic picture books, enjoy Tuesday, September 7, 6:30 p.m. favorite songs, learn new fingerplays, as well as other Bring an old pair of jeans. Make a purse, back-to- activities in this playful program. school book bag or lunch bag. Parents invited. Bring a friend.

and a good time was had by all... at Gloucester Township summer programs Micheal Earle received a wonderful birthday surprise when he was chosen to hold a real starfish during the Investigating Invertebrae program presented by the New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences.

Jayden Minor is all smiles as he shakes his shaker to the music during the I Really Like New Jersey pro- gram with Sarah O’Brien.

Erin Mason (right) gets a chance to test her singing skills with Sarah O’Brien during the I Really Elizabeth Hind, Jathniel Johnson and Raegan Like New Jersey Program. Sarah is a local McEady are doing a great job pretending to singer/songwriter who likes to create community be the cutest dogs in the window during through music and self expression! Spring Storytime.

5 SIGNUp@ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events haddon township or call (856) 854-2752 to register branch Registration required for all programs beginning three weeks before start date unless otherwise indicated.

Frightened, Concerned or Curious Adults? Mr. Malcolm Presents... Monday, October 18, 7 - 8:45 p.m. All ages adults South Jersey Ghost Research is a professional research Thursday, October 14, 7 p.m. Computer Connections group with years of experience helping those frightened Mr. Malcolm will weave his wonderful artistic “magic” Adults of or just curious about possible ghost activity. Lecture when he presents the thrilling story of Percy Jackson! Fridays, September 10, October 8, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. consists of videos, photo displays, equipment displays What is a computer and how does it work? What are and demos, audio samples, Q&A and much more. We’re Sweet on You the buzz words? What do I need to know before Check out their web site at www.sjgr.org All ages buying a computer? Find the answers to these and Saturday, October 16, All day other computer “techno” questions. The third Saturday in October is a day to remember others Fourth Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group AARP Driver Safety Program and the kindnesses they have shown by giving them a sweet. Originating in Cleveland in 1922, “Sweetest Day” 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Seniors will be celebrated in Haddon Township by offering patrons September 23 - see page 3 for details Wednesday and Thursday, November 3 and 4 a treat when they visit the library on Saturday, October 16. October 28 - se e page 2 for details 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Patrons may win additional goodies by entering our 2nd November 18 (3rd Thursday) - see page 3 for details annual “Name That Candy Bar” contest. Haddon Township Branch brings you the AARP Driver Safety Program taught by Bud Shropshire. Cat's Meow -- Stories with Darby Westmont Philharmonia Accordion This 2-day, 4 hour program gets you a certificate of Ages 5 -11 completion. Some insurance companies give Saturday, October 16, 11 a.m. Orchestra Concert discounts for certificate. Brown bag your lunch Listen to stories with Darby the Therapy Cat. Bring along Saturday, September 25, 2-4 p.m. and enjoy Bud's experience in teaching the course. pet food and/or supplies that will be donated to local The Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra Cost is $12 for AARP members (make checks animal shelters. We'll help out our animal friends and is an accordion ensemble devoted to performing payable to AARP and include your AARP have fun too! music of great masters as well as ethnic, original, registration number on your check). Cost of the and popular compositions. The ensemble achieves program for non-members is $14. Time to Travel a symphonic sound by the use of multiple reeds Payment is due by October 25. Ages 3 - 5 registers and accordionists performing individual Tuesdays, November 9, 16, 10:30 a.m. By plane, train, boat and book we’ll be reading in style. parts, much like a symphony orchestra. Zoom on over for fun stories and art projects. Compositions being performed in this program Seniors on the Web include: Pachelbel, Mancini, Templeton, Bach, Seniors Did You See a Dinosaur? Balkan and Russian ethnic music and more, led by Friday, November 12, 10 a.m. - noon Ages Preschool and up music director and conductor Stanley Darrow. Don’t let the world of computer technology pass you Saturday, November 13, 11 a.m. by! Learn basic computer skills while having fun. No It’s dinosaur day at the library with dinosaur books, previous experience necessary. Call to sign up and we stickers, roars, stomping and snacks. And if that’s not will remind you when it’s your turn for this popular class. enough, you’ll be making a dinosaur to take home with you. Homemade Holiday Decorations Adults Monday, November 15, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Camden County Naturalist Maggi Liebe is excited to teens and tweens present an adult class on home decoration. Impress your Creative Crafters family and friends this holiday season with your own Ages 12 and up beautiful homemade handiwork. Material list available. Thursdays, September 9, October 7, November 18 4 p.m. Take a break from homework and all the other kids and families pressures of the day and embrace your creativity! Cut stencils with our Cricket machine and use them to Our Animal Friends create a beautiful card. For our second project we Ancestry.com 101 Ages 3 - 5 will create initials with polymer clay. Our third project Tuesdays, September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 10:30 a.m. Adults will be candy sushi that you can take home and eat Time to settle in with some good books and fun art Fridays, September 24 or November 19, 10:15 – noon or serve as an after school snack. projects about our favorite animals. Explore your family tree and let us help you discover who you are. Haddon is offering a beginner’s class in genealogy using the in-library database, Ancestry.com. Animal Show continued on next page Space is limited, registration required. All ages Wednesday, September 29, 6 p.m. Animal Show Colette Bogie has been giving rescued animals a loving All ages home for over 15 years. Meet her collection of clean Tween Snack and Wednesday, September 29, 6 p.m. and friendly animals and learn about their needs and Read Book Club Colette Bogie has been giving rescued animals a loving natural habitats. Ages 9 – 14 home for over 15 years. Meet her collection of clean Tuesdays, 4 – 5 p.m. and friendly animals and learn about their needs and Haddon Township Book Buddies Space is limited, natural habitats. Ages 5 - 7 Thursdays, September 30, October 28 registration required. Learn to Belly Dance Tuesday, November 30, 4 p.m. All ages Bring your child to the library to pair up with a great A free copy of the book is available at the circula- tion desk when you register. Snacks will be served. Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, 7 - 8 p.m. teenager for reading and games, and turn your Learn the art of belly dance from Fatima Bassmah. youngster on to reading this fall. Parents must stay in A low-impact exercise, great for people of all ages the library during the program. Register on our website. September 21 - Skellig by David Almond and sizes, increasing body tone, flexibility, and Prizes awarded for completion of the program. "I thought he was dead. He was sitting with his improving posture. It's also a lot of fun! No previous legs stretched out and his head tipped back dance training is required. All three classes are Teddy Bear Time against the wall. He was covered with dust designed as drop-in classes - go to one or all three. Age 12 - 36 months and webs like everything else and his face Thursdays, October 7, 14, November 4, 18, 10:30 a.m. was thin and pale. Dead bluebottles were Mr. Malcolm Presents... Books, songs and felt board fun for you and your toddler. scattered on his hair and shoulders." All ages Thursday, October 14, 7 p.m. Learn to Belly Dance October 19 - Pandora Gets Jealous by Mr. Malcolm will weave his wonderful artistic “magic” All ages Carolyn Hennesy when he presents the thrilling story of Percy Jackson! Thursday, October 7, 14, 21, 7 - 8 p.m. First there was Percy Jackson. Now there’s Learn the art of belly dance from Fatima Bassmah. Pandora, daughter of Zeus and the owner of We’re Sweet on You A low-impact exercise, great for people of all ages a wooden box that must never be opened. All ages and sizes, increasing body tone, flexibility, and Seriously now, a present that you’re not Saturday, October 16, All day improving posture. It's also a lot of fun! No previous supposed to open! Like that’s ever going to October 16 is a day to remember others and the dance training is required. All three classes are happen…. kindnesses they have shown by giving them a sweet. designed as drop-in classes - go to one or all three. Originating in Cleveland in 1922, “Sweetest Day” will be November 16 - Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech celebrated by offering patrons a treat when they visit the library. Patrons may win additional goodies by entering 13-year-old orphan Dallas and his twin sister the 2nd annual “Name That Candy Bar” contest. Florida have endured a long string of horrible ATTENTION!!! foster homes. They don’t care that they will never have a happy home as long as they have each other. Now the despicable Mr. Haddon is pleased to announce that our roof is going to be Triped is sending them to remote Ruby Holler fixed. Children’s program dates may change due to and into the care of elderly Mr. and Mrs. Morey. They suspect an evil plot and ready construction. Please verify dates by going to themselves to survive. www.camdencounty.org/events or calling 856-854-2752.

6 haddon township continued We’re Sweet on You All ages Haddon Township Branch Blood Drive Saturday, October 16, All day Teen Advisory Board The third Saturday in October is a day to remember Sponsored by the American Red Cross Ages 12 and up others and the kindnesses they have shown by giving Wednesdays, September 22, October 20, them a sweet. Originating in Cleveland in 1922, November 17, 4 p.m. “Sweetest Day” will be celebrated in Haddon Give Life… How can we make your library rock? What do you think Township by offering patrons a treat when they about having a “teen ‘zine?” Who are the coolest visit the library on Saturday, October 16. Give Love… authors you’d like to read or talk about? Do we have Patrons may win additional goodies by entering our all the best books here? Help pick them out! Make a 2nd annual “Name That Candy Bar” contest. Donate Blood difference, and present your ideas to make your library shine at our first Teen Advisory Board Meeting. SAT Testing Ages 16 and up Monday, September 13th Saturday, October 23 and Monday, November 1. 1 to 7 p.m. see below left for details Remember – you can save the lives of Local Author’s New Teen Read: somebody’s mother, father, child, Adam’s Prep sister, brother or friend. Ages 10 and up Thursday, September 23, 4 p.m. Local author and teacher Andrea Lynch will talk about her novel, discussing what motivates Katie and how the character matures in this exciting first volume. 14-year-old Katie McKinney is in her first year of high merchantville school. Although she’s smart, shy, and strong, she’s on SIGNUp@ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events a difficult journey of self-discovery, facing many or call (856) 665-3128 to register challenges—including life without her mom. branch Registration required for all programs beginning three weeks before start date unless otherwise indicated. Animal Show All ages Fall Leaves Wednesday, September 29, 6 p.m. Grades Pre-K – 5 Colette Bogie has been giving rescued animals a adults Wednesday, October 20, 3:30 p.m. loving home for over 15 years. Meet her collection of Discover the colors of the fall leaves clean and friendly animals and learn about their with us. Crafts and snacks for all. needs and natural habitats. SUPERHEROES Haddon Township Book Buddies All ages Age 12 and up Merchantville Film Forum Wednesday, October 27, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, September 30, October 28, Mr.Malcolm presents Batman, Tuesday, November 30, 4 p.m. Adu lts 18 and o Spiderman and Ironman. All ages Teens will pair up with youngsters ages 5-7 and show Fi lder rst Wednes welcome. them the fun side of reading this fall. Everyone will Se days, ptember - meet at the library and pair off for fun and games. December 6:30 Prizes will be awarded for completion of the program. p.m. Cartoon Afternoon Please register on our website. Parents of the younger Join other adults for screening All ages book buddies must stay. and discussion of classic films. Wednesday, November 3, 3:30 p.m. Bring your dinner in a sack. We Come veg with us for a quiet afternoon of ‘toons. Zumba have the water, snacks, pizza Snacks for all. Grades 6 and up and soda. Call for titles. Wednesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. Veterans Day Craft Zumba fuses Latin and international music with dance for Grades Pre-K – 5 a fun fitness workout. Wear comfortable clothing and Wednesday, November 10, 3:30 p.m. sneakers to participate in this dynamic dance craze! Crafts and snacks for all.

Learn to Belly Dance kids and families Mr. Malcolm presents... All ages All ages Wednesday, November 17, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 14, 21, 7 - 8 p.m. Little Ones Playgroup Learn the beautiful art form of belly dance from Mr. Malcolm presents Winnie the Pooh and Up! Birth to 3 years and their caregivers All ages welcome. Fatima Bassmah in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Belly Saturdays, 11 a.m. – noon dance is a low-impact exercise, great for people of all Meet our youngest members and make new friends. Movie Afternoon ages and sizes, increasing body tone, flexibility, and We have special books and toys too! improving posture. It's also a lot of fun! No previous Grades Pre-K – 5 Wednesday, November 24, 3:30 p.m. dance training is required. All three classes are Welcome Back! designed as drop-in classes - go to one or all three. Join us for a special feature. Snacks for all. All ages Wednesday, September 8, 3:30 p.m. Mr. Malcolm Presents... Get to know old friends and your library too! All ages Fun and Snacks for all. All are welcome. Thursday, October 14, 7 p.m. Mr. Malcolm will weave his wonderful artistic “magic” Go Eagles! when he presents the thrilling story of Percy Jackson! Grades Pre-K – 5 Wednesday, September 15, 3:30 p.m. Member Libraries Come party with us as we cheer on the hometown John McPeak team! Snacks and prizes for all. Berlin Township - (856) 767-0439 Preschool Story Time SAT Practice Testing Book Bingo Ages 3-5 Grades Pre-K – 5 Thursdays, October 7 - 28, 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 3:30 p.m. Celebrate Fall with this program filled with stories, Two sessions Everyone’s a winner! Snacks and prizes for all. songs, and finger plays created especially for your preschooler. Ages 16 and up Animal Show All ages Marie Fleche Wednesday, September 29, 3:30 p.m. Berlin Boro - (856) 767-2448 Saturday, October, 23, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Colette Bogie has been giving rescued animals a Preschool Story Time Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is loving home for over 15 years. Meet her collection of Ages 3-5 clean and friendly animals and learn about their Thursdays, October 7 - 28, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. conducting a practice SAT at needs and natural habitats. All are welcome. Celebrate Fall with this program filled with stories, songs, and finger plays created especially for your Haddon Township. Zumba preschooler. Register online Grades 3 – 5 Wednesday, October 6, 3:30 p.m. @ kaptest.com/college or Zumba fuses Latin and international music with dance Mt. Ephraim Public Library for a fun fitness workout. Wear comfortable clothing (856) 931-6606 @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events and sneakers to participate in this dynamic dance to reserve your space. craze. Registration Required. Halloween Story Time Ages 2 and up Follow-up class meets Wednesday, October 27, 7 p.m. Monday, November 1, 7 p.m., Join us in your costume for spooky stories, treats and Author Visit a creepy craft. providing individual results Joyce Wright-McAdoo Thanksgiving Story Time from the October 23 practice test, Grades Pre-K – 5 Ages 2 and up Wednesday, October 13, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 7 p.m. SAT analysis and recommended Local children's author Joyce Wright-McAdoo visits Stories, games, fingerplays and a craft to celebrate testing strategies. and reads from her debut children's the holiday. book Zimba.

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Author Visit - Cordelia Frances Biddle adults Adults Knitting and Crochet Club Thursday, October 21, 7 p.m. @ Your Library The “Tired Eyes” Book Club In celebration of National Reading Group Month, Monday, September 13, 7 - 8:45 p.m. local author Cordelia Frances Biddle will discuss The Monday, November 8, 2010, 7 - 8:45 p.m. Conjurer, the first book in the Martha Beale mystery South County see page 3 for details series set in 19th century Philadelphia. YarnBalls Ages 12 and Up. Coping with Stress for Parents of Children with Holiday Nature Craft with Evergreens and Berries Mondays, Special Needs Ages 12 and up September 27, Adults Tuesday, November 9, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. October 25, Tuesday, September 14, 7 p.m. Create winter holiday decorations with evergreens November 22, Dr. Mitchell C. Liss from Virtua Hospital will present and berries. Camden County Environmentalist, Maggi 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. strategies on how to cope with stress when parenting Leibe, shows you how to use natural materials to Get your needles, children with special needs. Dr. Liss specializes in family brighten any holiday decor. Bring a base from home. grab those hooks guidance, working with both children and parents. A great way to recycle those old floral centerpieces. and unravel your yarn with a great Yoga for Adults Adult Gamers' Night group of fun loving Adults Ages 18 and up stitchers. Need help Saturdays, September 18, October 2, 6, November 6, Wednesday, November 24, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. South County with a pattern? 20, 10:30 a.m. - noon. Wish you could have a place for serious gaming? Gather knitting Stuck on a stitch? Join Shawn Swift for some mind calming and body your friends and meet at the library. Use the library's PS2, program stretching yoga. Adults of all levels of yoga experi- Nintendo GameCube, or Wii. Bring your own systems and Wish you could ence, including beginners, are welcome. Wear com- hook them up to our projectors. We have two! Gamers learn? Pop in and fortable clothing and bring a mat or beach towel. are welcome to bring in games, systems and controllers. say hello! Use our wicked fast WiFi and bring your laptop. Call the . library or e-mail [email protected]. Having Fun with Fractured Fairy Tales kids and families Pumpkin Painting Party Grades K - 4 All Ages Tuesday, November 23, 7 p.m. Stories on the Spectrum Saturday, October 23 Everyone knows their favorite fairy tales by heart, but Ages 2 - 8 11 a.m - noon. maybe we have it wrong. Maybe the big bad wolf is not Saturdays, September 11, 25, October 9, 23, Bring your pumpkin and so big and bad and the three little pigs are to blame? November 13, 27, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. we will provide the Whatever happened to the Frog Prince? Did he really A story time designed for kids with special needs and their paints and space to live happily ever after? Join us for slightly different caregivers. Read stories, sing songs, and make a craft dress it up for a spooky versions of favorite fairy tales and find yourself laughing tailored for sensory development. Siblings welcome. holiday display. While your out loud. pumpkin dries, you can sit in our pumpkin Toddler Tunes and Tales patch and enjoy some apple juice and donuts. Cat's Meow -- Stories with Darby Ages 18 - 30 months Please register for this program. Ages 3 - 11 Wednesdays, September 15, 29, October 6 - 20 Tuesday, November 30, 7 p.m. 10:30 -11 a.m. Mr. Malcolm Presents... Listen to stories with Darby the Therapy Cat. Bring along Celebrate Fall with this program full of stories, songs All ages pet food and/or supplies that will be donated to local and finger plays created especially for your toddler. Tuesday, October 26, 4:30 p.m. animal shelters. We'll help out our animal friends! Mr. Malcolm presents the story of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Fall Craft Corner teens and tweens Ages 4 - 8 Little Monster Mash Tuesdays, September 21, October 19 Ages 18 Months - 5 Years Yu Gi Oh! Card Meet-Up 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 11 a.m. - noon Ages 9 - 18 Celebrate the first day of Fall in September and Calling all little witches, ghosts and goblins! Celebrate Mondays, September 20, October 18, November 15, Halloween in October with a story and a simple craft. Halloween with stories, a costume parade and a 6:30 - 8 p.m. simple craft. Bring a snack for the sharing table. Play, trade and hang out with other Yu Gi Oh! card Animal Show enthusiasts. Do not bring valuable cards. All ages Ichabod Crane, Washington Irving, and Wednesday, September 22, 11 a.m. TAB Teen Advisory Board. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Grades 6 - 12 Colette Bogie has been giving rescued animals a Family loving home for over 15 years. Meet her collection of Tuesdays, September 21, October 19, November 16 Thursday, October 28, 7 - 8:30 p.m. 7 - 8:30 p.m. clean and friendly animals and learn about their needs Neill Hartley presents an interactive one-man and natural habitats. Be an influential member of your library. Make new interpretation of the story of the headless horseman, a friends and influence the programming and library schoolmaster from sleepy Tarrytown. The New Jersey environment for teens. Volunteer as program assistants Campfire Stories and Craft Council for the Humanities is sponsoring this event. Grades 1 - 3 at children’s programs and library events. Membership Thursdays, September 23, October 14, November 18 looks great on college applications and job resumes. 5 - 6 p.m. Author Visit Joyce Wright-McAdoo Calling All Gamers! Gather around our make-believe campfire, listen to Grades Pre-K and up Ages 9 - stories, and make a craft that could be yummy or just Wednesday, November 3, 11 a.m. - noon 18 funny! Local children's author Joyce Wright-McAdoo visits and Fridays, September 24, October 29, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. reads from her debut children's book Zimba.. This a tween and teen gaming event! Your library will Little Gamer's Hour have on hand PS2, Nintendo GameCube, and a Wii loaded with action packed games. Players are Grades K - 3 Happy Birthday Story Time welcome to bring their own controllers, systems or Fridays, September 24, October 29, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Ages 18 months - 5 Years games to share. For more information please feel free Get your game on! We will have the DDR, PS2, and Wii Wednesday, November 10, 11 a.m. - noon to call the library or e-mail set up for your gaming pleasure. You are welcome to South County is turning 10 years old! Celebrate with us: [email protected]. November’s gamers bring your own snack or a snack to share. listen to birthday stories and sing happy birthday. will be on a Saturday. Look for our Cereal Gamers Pajama Story Time listing. Too young? See our Lil’ Gamers’ Hour under children’s programs. Ages 2 - 6 American Girl Birthday Tea Tuesdays, September 28 and November 30 Grades K - 5 Wednesday, November 10, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Zumba 7 - 7:30 p.m. Grades 6 and up Cuddle up in your pajamas with your favorite bedtime South County is turning 10 years old! Celebrate with us and bring your American Girl Doll to our birthday party. Wednesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. buddy. Listen to stories and lullabies on a cool fall evening. Zumba fuses Latin and international music with dance for After Hours Harry Potter Lock-In a fun fitness workout. Wear comfortable clothing and Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman? Grades 2 - 6 sneakers to participate in this dynamic dance craze! Family Saturday, November 13, 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Step through Platform 9 3/4, be sorted into your houses Cereal Gamers! The living history presentation of the life of Sojourner Truth, and begin your Harry Potter adventure. Crafts, food, Ages 9 - 18 an African-American abolitionist and women's rights trivia and a scavenger hunt. Feel free to come dressed Saturday, November 27, 2 - 5 p.m. activist. Daisy Nelson Century presents this program as your favorite character. Registration limited to 15. What, no Friday Night Gamers has you feeling like turkey sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Must pick up and complete a signed permission slip no leftovers? Wake up your Saturday and get your game on later than Saturday, November 6. Registration begins for a full three hours! There will be a special Mario Bros. Lego Block Party October 16. Brawl tournament for prizes! For more information Ages 8 and up contact [email protected] Fridays, October 15, November 19, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Wild about everything Lego? We’ll have piles of Lego blocks for building, a special project table for Lego kit building and a "Hands Off" display table to show off Birthday Bash for South County! your creations. Our Wii will be set up for Lego video Families game play too. Tuesday, November 9, while there's still cake! We 're turning 10! Have some cake and celebrate South County's birthday. Sign the birthday card and record your memories of South County. There will be birthday celebrations at a variety of programs throughout the month. Stop by and help us blow out the candles!

8 vogelson SIGNUp@ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events branch or call (856) 772-1636 to register. Registration required for all programs beginning three weeks before start date unless otherwise indicated. Short Story Discussion Each workshop will cover resume preparation, inter- Adults viewing skills, and job searching techniques including adults Tuesdays, September 14, October 12, November 9, 1 - 2 p.m. online searching. You will also learn about the numer- Take part in thought-provoking discussions of ous other resources for job-seekers at the Camden ADULT BOOK CLUBS contemporary short stories. Program is in conjunction County One-Stop Career Center. with Kennedy Eldermed. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday Short Story Discussion of each month. Each month's story can be obtained at Supersize Your Memory the Information Desk on the first floor. Stories will be A Adults Tuesdays, September 14, October 12, November 9 Small Good Thing by Raymond Carver, The Story by Thursday, September 23, 7 p.m. 1 – 2 p.m. Amy Bloom, and Twin Study by Stacey Richter. How many times have you complained because you Take part in thought-provoking discussions can't remember where you left your keys? Are you of contemporary short stories. Just Write! Creative Writing Class anxious during interviews or presentations? Do you See page 3 for details. Adults blank out on tests at school? Improve your memory Tuesdays, September 14, 28, October 12, 26, right away at this workshop. Presented by November 23, 7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. Mark Zacharia Real Life Reads Book Club A workshop about the joy of putting words and ideas Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. on paper for everyone from aspiring writers to blocked September 21, October 19, November 16 writers who want to keep the momentum flowing. See page 3 for details. Scrabble Crochet and Knit Club Adults Ages 10 and up Fridays, September 24, October 22, November 26 The Serial Reader: Book Chat for Series Wednesdays, September 15 through November 17 1 - 3 p.m. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. and Genre Novels Take a break and enjoy playing a challenging game of Bring in your crochet or knitting project and make new Scrabble with a few friends. This program is in Tuesday, September 28, 7 – 8 p.m. friends as we work and chat the time away. conjunction with Kennedy Eldermed. The Scrabble The first four novels of the Sookie Stackhouse series: Group meets on the 4th Friday of each month. Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas, Club Dead Beginner Yoga Classes and Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris. Adults The Serial Reader: Book Chat for Series See page 3 for details. Fridays, September 17 through November 19, 7 - 8 p.m. Join this yoga class where you will be inspired to and Genre Novels explore your body and mind as you immerse yourself Ad ults into the stillness and peace that resonates in a spiritually Tuesday, September 28, 7 - 8 p.m. The Speculative Reader: A Science Fiction charged atmosphere of total acceptance and support. see page 3 for details and Fantasy Book Group Bring your own mats. Presenter: Babita Kapoor The Speculative Reader: a Science Fiction Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Homeschoolers and College and Fantasy Book Chat September 29, October 27 Adults and Teens Adults November 24 Monday, September 20, October 18, 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. See page 3 for details. Katie Spurier from Burlington County College presents see page 3 for details workshops on homeschoolers and college admission. September - Build your high school resume. Literary Café October - Create, maintain and organize your high Adults Literary Café Book Discussion school portfolio. 7 - 8:30 p.m. see page 3 for details Thursday, September 30 Wednesday, October 27 Financial Planning Basics Breath, Water & Sound Yoga See page 3 for details. Adults Tuesday, September 21, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Adults This program provides an overview of the financial Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30 - 8 p.m planning process. We’ll take a look at some general In this unique course learn powerful tools involving Book Discussions via Skype financial planning concerns. While there’s no such thing breathing, water, elemental sounds, yoga and humor as a “one size fits all” financial plan, this overview to heal body, mind and spirit. Increase relaxation and Thursday, September 30, 7 p.m. should help attendees with ideas. Presented by energy levels, while promoting inner silence and self- Wednesday, October 27, 7 p.m. Anita Sopenoff. awareness. Led by Dr. David Hartman Turner who has See page 3 for details. over 40 years experience teaching yoga and Real Life Reads Book Club meditation for holistic healing. Bring a yoga mat, water Adults bottle, and towel; those with limited agility can use Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. chairs. To reap the full benefits, please sign up for all Adult Anime & Manga Club four sessions. Ages 16 and up see page 3 for details Tuesdays, September 7, October 5, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Chocolate Tasting Do you love watching anime and reading manga? Ancestry.com 101 Then this Adult Anime club is for you! Share some Adults All Ages snacks while we talk about your favorite stories and Wednesdays, September 22, October 20, 7 - 8:45 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2 - 3 p.m. characters and watch the newest series. Explore your family tree and let us help you discover Discover the art of chocolate tasting during this event who you are. We are offering a beginner's class in and have an opportunity to learn about the chocolate world by Michel Cluizel. You will also have the Novel Writing 101 genealogy using the in-house database Ancestry.com. Space is limited and registration is required. opportunity to purchase a signed copy of Michel's Adults and Teens book The Chocolatrium. Saturday, September 11, 2 – 3 p.m. Program will cover topics like plotting, pacing, Movie Discussions character development, viewpoint and dialogue. NEW! Camden County One-Stop Career There will be a free writing session at the end of the Adults Center Workshops Wednesday, October 13, Thursday, December 2 lectur. Presented by Lauren Willig, historical romance Adults writer and professor of Creative Writing at Yale. 6 - 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Join Professor Robert Emmons Jr., Assistant Director of the Wednesday, October 20, 2 - 4:30 p.m. Arts and Sciences Department at Rutgers University, to Homeschool Gathering Tuesday, November 30, 6 - 8:30 p.m. discuss two movies, Sideways and American Splendor. Grades K-12 Learn to market yourself and conduct an effective Mondays, September 13, November 8, 10:30 a.m. job search. Attend a One-Stop Career Center Planning for Long Term Care Wednesday, October 13, 10:30 a.m. workshop this fall. A professional employment Adults We will be working on projects for a science fair. representative from the One-Stop provides you with Thursday, October 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m. tools you need to search for your next opportunity, Interested in learning more about long term care Focus Group: Conversation Class whether you are unemployed or looking to move planning? In this program you will find out more about up. Each workshop will cover resume preparation, Adults long-term care options. The sooner you start to plan, interviewing skills, and job searching techniques Mondays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, 25, the more options you or your loved ones will have. including online searching. You will also learn November 22, 29, 10:30 – noon Presented by Anita Sopenoff. Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, about the numerous other resources for job-seekers 20, November 24, 10:30 – noon at the Camden County One-Stop Career Center. New Jersey the Beautiful, Behind the Lens Initiated in conjunction with Literacy Volunteers of America to address the specific needs of ESL students with Steve Greer with advanced spoken and written English skills. Explore Adults idiomatic and colloquial usage, improve facility in NEW! Camden County One-Stop Career Thursday, October 21, 7 - 8:30 p.m. everyday transactions and provide context for news Center Workshops Ever seen a stunning photo and wondered how the stories and current events. For more information please Adults photographer did it? In a visually striking presentation, contact [email protected] Wednesday, September 22, 6 - 8:30 p.m. internationally recognized photographer Steve Greer Wednesday, October 20, 2 - 4:30 p.m. shares some of his award winning photography of New Tuesday, November 30, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Jersey’s beauty. Steve will provide us with a fascinating Learn to market yourself and conduct an effective job lookSIGNUp at what it takes to capture award-winning images. search. Attend a One-Stop Career Center workshop He will have copies of Our New Jersey, his lavishly this fall. A professional employment illustrated book, available for purchase and signing. Visit representative from the One-Stop provides you with www.stevegreerphotography.com for a preview! tools you need to search for your next opportunity, @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events whether you are unemployed or looking to move up. A Worom callan's yourJourn elocaly to F ibranchnancial Intod eregister.pendence 9 SIGNUp vogelson @ www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or call (856) 772-1636 to register branch Registration required for all programs beginning three weeks before start date unless otherwise indicated.

Club 8-12 Paper Marbling kids and families Ages 8 -12 Grades 3 - 5 Tuesdays, September 21, October 19, November 16 Tuesday, November 16, 4:30 p.m. Babies' Playgroup 4 p.m. Create colorful marbled paper using ancient Japanese Ages 1 - 18 months Club 8-12 is made up of tweens who will plan and techniques. Float colorful inks on top of water, swirl, Fridays, ongoing, 10 - 11 a.m. promote new programs, do community service and lay your paper down to create your masterpiece! No Playgroup Friday, October 15 due to Book Sale. projects, help with Children's Programs and discuss Little ones meet friends and discover new toys. Grown- movies, books and music. Turkey Tales and Craft ups have a chance to chat. We provide the toys and Ages 3 - 8 books but no organized programming. Preschool Craft Corner Wednesday, November 24, 6:30 p.m. Ages 3 - 5 Trot on in and gobble up some stories dedicated to Toddlers' Playgroup Thursdays, September 23, October 21, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Mr. Turkey. Make a Thanksgiving craft to take home Ages 18 - 36 months Calling all crafty preschoolers! Celebrate fall with fun and show your family! Fridays, ongoing, 11 - noon crafts to make and take home! No Playgroup Friday, October 15 due to Book Sale Play with new friends! Grown-ups have a chance to Egg Drop Challenge teens and tweens chat. We provide the toys and books but no organized Grades 3 – 5 with caregiver assistance. programming. Feel free to bring snacks. Sunday, September 26, 1:30 p.m. Create your own container and we’ll see who survives Adult Anime & Manga Club Kid's Yoga Class the fall! Materials provided. Ages 16 and up Ages 7 - 14 Tuesdays, September 7, October 5, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30 p.m. American Girl Craft Club Do you love watching anime and reading manga? Kids will experience yoga in a unique way through Ages 7 - 12 Then this Adult Anime club is for you! Share some music and guided meditation. Tuesdays, September 28, October 26, November 30 snacks while we talk about your favorite stories and 6:30 p.m. characters and watch the newest series. Fall Into a Good Book Drop-in Story Time Enjoy an activity and craft based on a different All Ages American Girl at each meeting. Bring your American Kid's Yoga Class Thursday, September 9, 10:30 a.m. Girl doll along for the fun! Ages 7 - 14 Tuesdays, October 5, November 2, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy autumn stories, action rhymes and songs. Kid’s Craft Corner Kids will experience yoga in a unique way through Grades K - 5 music and guided meditation. Homeschool Gathering Thursdays, September 30, October 14, November 18th Grades K - 12 4:30 p.m. Homeschool Gathering Mondays, September 13, November 8, Feeling crafty? Bring your creativity to the library for a Grades K - 12 Wednesday, October 13, 10:30 a.m. monthly make and take craft. Individual registration Mondays, September 13, November 8, 10:30 a.m. We will be working on projects for a science fair. required for each month. Wednesday, October 13, 10:30 a.m. We will be working on projects for a science fair. Mother Goose and Me Fall Fabric Pumpkin Ages 18 months - 2 years Ages 8 and up Crochet and Knit Club Mondays, September 13, 27, October 4, 25, Saturday, October 2, 11 a.m. Ages 10 to adult November 1, 15, 10:30 a.m. Celebrate fall by sewing a fabric pumpkin. Materials will Wednesdays, September 15 through November 17 Toddle on in for stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. be posted on SignUp. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Bring in your crochet or knitting project and make new Shake Your Rattles and Roll Yoga for Kids friends as we work and chat the time away. Ages 6 - 18 months Grades K - 5 Wednesdays, September 15, 29, October 6, 27, Monday, October 4, 4:30 p.m. Homeschoolers and College November 3, 17, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Come stretch and relax with this yoga class for kids. Adults and Teens Crawl on in for stories, songs, bounces, and rhymes. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Mondays, September 20, October 18, 2:30 p.m. Bubbles and playtime afterwards. Please register for Katie Spurier from Burlington County College presents either 10:30 or 11:30 session. workshops on homeschoolers and college admission. Author Visit: Joyce Wright-McAdoo September - Build your high school resume. Crochet and Knit Club Grades Pre-K - 2 October - Create, maintain and organize your high Ages 10 to adult Thursday, October 7, 4:30 p.m. school portfolio. Wednesdays, September 15 through November 17 Local children's author Joyce Wright-McAdoo visits and 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. reads from her debut children's book Zimba.. Club 8-12 Bring in your crochet or knitting project and make new Ages 8-12 friends as we work and chat the time away. Preschool Yoga Tuesdays, September 21, October 19, November 16 Ages 3 - 5 4 p.m. Giggles and Grins Friday, October 8, 11 a.m. Club 8-12 is made up of tweens who will plan and Ages 3 - 5 Come relax and stretch in this yoga class geared for promote new programs, do community service Thursdays, September 16, 30, October 7, 28, preschoolers. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. projects, help with Children's Programs, and discuss November 4, 18, 10:30 a.m. movies, books and music. Skip on in for stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. Kid's Bingo Grades K - 5 Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Drop in Bedtime Stories Fridays, October 8, November 12, 7 p.m. Grades 6 - 12 All Ages Bring a towel for sitting and join us for kid's bingo! Thursdays, September 23, October 21, November 18 Thursdays, September 16, October 21, November 18 Please register separately for each session. 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. TAB is made up of teens and tweens who want to make Settle down in your pajamas and listen to stories. Mr. Malcolm Presents...Scooby Doo a difference in their local library. Plan and promote All ages exciting new programs, participate in special community service projects, help with Children's Programs, and Cat's Meow -- Stories with Darby Saturday, October 9, 11 a.m. Ages 5 - 11 discuss movies, books, and music. Membership looks Saturday, September 18, 11 a.m. Mr. Malcolm presents thrilling stories about great on resumes and college applications! Plus, it's a Listen to stories with Darby the Therapy Cat. Bring along Scooby Doo. great way to get involved and make a difference. The pet food and/or supplies that will be donated to local meeting lasts for one hour, followed by games. animal shelters. We'll help out our animal friends and Yu Gi Oh and Pokemon Card Night Refreshments served at every meeting! have fun too! Ages 9 - 14 Fridays, October 22, November 19, 6:30 p.m. American Girl Craft Club Read to a Dog Bring your Yu Gi Oh and/or Pokemon cards to trade, Ages 7 - 12 Ages 5 - 11 duel or battle with other kids. Please do not bring your Tuesdays, September 28, October 26, November 30 Mondays, September 20, October 18, November 15 valuable cards. 6:30 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. Enjoy an activity and craft based on a different Separate registration required for each session. Halloween Costume Parade American Girl at each meeting. Bring your American Bring your favorite book or choose one at the library to All ages Girl doll along for the fun! read to our therapy dogs Brownie, Dr. Seuss and Dink. Thursday, October 28, 6:30 p.m. Bring pet food and/or supplies to help our local animal Come in costume, do a craft and hear reader’s Writing Club for Teens shelters. Each session features a craft. theater. We will parade around the library. Bring a Grades 6 - 12 goodie bag to collect candy. Wednesdays, September 29, October 27, November 24 Animal Show 4 - 5:30 p.m. All ages Simply Green Jewelry Craft A monthly club for teens who love to write. We will do Tuesday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. Ages 8 and up different writing exercises and games each month, as Colette Bogie has been giving rescued animals a Saturday, November 6, 2 p.m. well as create and publish a quarterly Zine. loving home for over 15 years. Meet her collection of Create beautiful eco friendly jewelry out of soda bottles. clean and friendly animals and learn about their needs and natural habitats. Thanksgiving Gobbler Ages 8 and up Saturday, November 13, 11 a.m. Celebrate Thanksgiving by sewing a turkey decoration. continued on next page Materials will be posted on SignUp. 10 vogelson branch continued

Teen Gaming Club Grades 6 - 12 Open Mic Night at Fridays, October 1, November 5, 6 - 8 p.m. The Teen Gaming Club is back and better than ever! Join us in The Corner for Wii, XBox 360, and PS2 the Corner games. Two hours of gaming fun. The Corner held its very first Open Fall Fabric Pumpkin Ages 8 and up Mic Night on Thursday, July 8th. We Saturday, October 2, 11 a.m. Celebrate fall by sewing a fabric pumpkin. Materials had over a dozen tweens and teens will be posted on SignUp. get up on stage and sing some of Introduction to the Japanese Language today’s top hits, including songs by Grades 6 - 12 Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Justin Bieber, Lady Antebellum, and Learn basic Japanese in this four part series. We will Usher. There was dancing, joke be covering sentence structure, the alphabet and how it is used. This series will focus on both telling, and a good time had by all conversational Japanese and the written language. who participated and came to Teen Anime & Gaming Club watch! We will be hosting our next Ages 11 - 15 Tuesdays, October 12, November 9, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Open Mic Night on Thursday, Do you love watching anime and playing Japanese November 4. inspired video games? Then this is the club for you! Share some snacks while we watch the newest Hope to see you there! series and play video games.

Zumba Grades 6 and up Wednesday, October 20, 4 p.m. Zumba fuses Latin and international music with dance for a fun fitness workout. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers to participate in this dynamic dance craze!

Yu Gi Oh and Pokemon Card Night Ages 9 - 14 Fridays, October 22, November 19, 6:30 p.m. Bring your Yu Gi Oh and/or Pokemon cards to trade, duel or battle with other kids. Please do not bring your valuable cards.

Open Mic Night in The Corner Grades 6 - 12 Thursday, November 4, 6:30 p.m. Show off your talent at our Open Mic Night held in The Corner. Read your Camden County poetry, sing your favorite song, or tell Cultural and Heritage Commission some funny jokes. Just make sure your Located at the Hopkins House on the south bank of the Cooper River between act is appropriate for all age levels. Cuthbert Boulevard and Route 130, 250 South Park Drive, Haddon Township. (856) 858-0040 TTY: Dial 711 Visit our website: http://arts.camden.lib.nj.us A Division of the Camden County Library System in Simply Green Jewelry Craft conjunction with the Camden County Board of Freeholders Ages 8 and up Saturday, November 6, 2 p.m. Make beautiful eco friendly jewelry out of soda bottles. Free Cultural Events at the Historic Hopkins House on Cooper River Thanksgiving Gobbler Literary Programs Ages 8 and up Saturday, November 13, 11 a.m. Celebrate Thanksgiving by sewing a turkey PoetryMondays, in 7 the- 9:30 Park p.m. decoration. Materials will be posted on SignUp. September 13 - Featured poet: Jersey Fresh Anime-Otakus October 4 - Featured poet: Poetic DVice Ages 16 and up Tuesday, November 30, 4 - 7 p.m. Bring your favorite anime for this 3 hour anime marathon. Refreshments will be served. ^_^ Sturday,Circle September of Men 25,Writers 2 - 4 p.m. This program features Camden County male authors of recent books. The panel will read from their work, discuss their inspiration, answer questions from the public, and share experiences from the business side of writing. Featuring local Authors: Dr. Howard Gillette, author of Camden After the Fall, and, Photographer, Bill L. Booz, author of Appalachian Mountains, plus several other authors.

Photography Workshop by Louise Bell M. Allan Vogelson October 2, 1 - 3 p.m. • October 9, 1 - 3 p.m. Regional Branch Library September 3 - OctoberIn 22, the Exhibition Gallery - “Drawing Attention” Saturday, September 25, 9:30 a.m. - noon - Art Framing Workshop GIANT FALL October 31 - December 4 - 36th Annual Juried Art Show Presenting a wide range of styles by regional artists in drawing, painting, photography and sculpture.

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Thursday October 14, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Washington D.C. Author and Poet Sistah Joy Performs Friday October 15, 10 a.m - 9 p.m. at Hopkins House Saturday October 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Our July 8 Renowned Poets & Authors series featured Washington, DC Poet and author, Sistah Joy. Sistah Joy & her talented percussionist, Doc Over 30,000 Books of all types, CDs, Powell, performed poems from Sistah Joy's new book, This Garden Called DVDs, Videos, Books-on-Tape Life as well as Lord, I'm Dancin’ as Fast as I Can! In 2002, Sistah Joy .. and more!!!!! received the Washington, DC Poet Laureate's Award, and she is also the host and co-producer of the DC area's television series "Sojourn with No Preview. About 90% Donated. Words," a poetry based literary program which won the 2007 Telly Award for excellence in All priced .50 - $3. cultural programming. Among the local poets participating in the Open Mic on July 8 were Eware Osayande, Fred Swartz, and C&H Director, Sandra Turner-Barnes.

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