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Buttons! Buttons!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Mullica Hill
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio Out
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Maker, STEAM
Event Details:

Make yourself and a friend an awesome button! You can draw your own buttons, then wear your art proudly. Everyone gets two free buttons for stopping by during Buttons! Buttons! in The MakerStudio@GCLS

Watch and Craft: How to Train Your Dragon

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Age 6-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Greenwich
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenwich
Room: Meeting Rooms 1&2
Age Group: Children, Age 6-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Watch the live action How to Train Your Dragon and do related crafts!

Chess Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
All Ages, Children, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17, Adults
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chess club for ages 8 and up. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

3D Printer Certification

10:00am–11:00am
Teens, Adults
Mullica Hill
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get certified to use our Bambu Labs A1 Mini 3D printer, and start your own Maker Movement today. For more information, or to schedule a personalized 3d certification time, please contact Make@GCLS.org.

Community Helpers Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Glassboro
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glassboro
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This monthly meeting is to put like-minded tweens and teens together to discuss how to make our communities a better place.  We will be talking about topics such as going green, donating supplies or even helping the elderly.

Teen Movie Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17
Swedesboro
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Swedesboro
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy a relaxing movie or create a skit that could go towards a future fun film project. Ages 12 to 17. Registration not Required but is encouraged.

The Memory Preservation Station

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Logan
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Logan
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Maker, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preserve your family's treasured memories with our VHS-to-DVD converter, Slide Film Scanner, and 8mm/Super8 Film Reel Converter by reserving a 2.5 hour time slot in our MakerStudio at the Logan Library.

Square Dancing at the Library

6:30pm–8:30pm
Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Busy B Square Dancing Club for a fun evening of square dancing at the library!

VR Reservation

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio DML
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reserve a 1 hour slot to experience virtual reality on our HTC Vive 2.  Patrons must be 13 years of age or older to use the virtual reality equipment and complete a Maker Agreement.

3D Printer Certification

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Logan
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Logan
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get certified to use our MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer, and start your own Maker Movement today. Once you've completed this 1 hour course, you'll be able to reserve time to use our 3D Printers at any GCLS location.

Mini Club Presents: Thursday Afternoon Painting

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Miniature Models & Props Painting Club presents: Thursday Afternoon Painting. relaxed atmosphere to work on painting your mini figurines, models, scale vehicles, cosplay props, & any other small painting projects you may have.

3D Printer Certification

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Logan
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Logan
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Maker, STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get certified to use our MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer, and start your own Maker Movement today. Once you've completed this 1 hour course, you'll be able to reserve time to use our 3D Printers at any GCLS location.

America 250

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Newfield
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Newfield
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Educational, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local author and historian, Ellen Alford, will present "America 250".  Ellen's presentation will cover the black colonial presence and the service of black and Native American soldiers during the Revolutionary War in New Jersey.

Teen TED Talks

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Age 13-17
Swedesboro
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Swedesboro
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Lecture, Teen, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens come and present a Power Point on their favorite, subject, book, video game, or anything they find interesting so long as it is appropriate. Starts at 6:00pm and ends at 7:30pm. Registration not Required but is encouraged.

3D Printer Certification

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Mullica Hill
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get certified to use our Bambu Labs A1 Mini 3D printer, and start your own Maker Movement today. For more information, or to schedule a personalized 3d certification time, please contact Make@GCLS.org.

Teen Gaming Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Gaming, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out and play video games, board games, and more!

Buttons! Buttons!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Mullica Hill
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio Out
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Maker, STEAM
Event Details:

Make yourself and a friend an awesome button! You can draw your own buttons, then wear your art proudly. Everyone gets two free buttons for stopping by during Buttons! Buttons! in The MakerStudio@GCLS

Chess Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
All Ages, Children, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17, Adults
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chess club for ages 8 and up. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Teen Art Hangout

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17
Swedesboro
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Swedesboro
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy trying out various art mediums and activities. Relax with your friends, chit-chat and take some time to breathe from the day.

VR Reservation

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio DML
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reserve a 1 hour slot to experience virtual reality on our HTC Vive 2.  Patrons must be 13 years of age or older to use the virtual reality equipment and complete a Maker Agreement.

Teen Craft: Clay Essential Oil Diffuser

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Carve out some time to get creative! Join us in our teen space and make an air dry clay essential oil diffuser. Materials provided. Registration required. For teens 13-17. 

Mini Club Presents: Thursday Afternoon Painting

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Miniature Models & Props Painting Club presents: Thursday Afternoon Painting. relaxed atmosphere to work on painting your mini figurines, models, scale vehicles, cosplay props, & any other small painting projects you may have.

Silhouette & Decal Making Reservation

3:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Logan
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Logan
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reserve a 3-hour time slot to use the silhouette and vinyl cutter in the Logan MakerStudio. This equipment allows the user to create custom decals, unique greeting cards, scrapbook adornments, and more!

Teen Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Age 13-17
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the teen room and make a craft out of Perler beads. Ages 13-17