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VR Reservation

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Age 18+
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio DML
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Gaming
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.

GCLS Librarians on Twitch

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Mullica Hill
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Online
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Maker
Event Details:

Come join librarians Paul and Crysta as they play a variety of games on the library's Twitch channel. Lurk or chat in our chill and cozy livestream!
https://www.twitch.tv/gclslibrarians

Girl Scouts Learning about Money

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age 9-12, Teens
Swedesboro
Library Branch: Swedesboro
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Age 9-12, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

The Girl Scouts will be coming to work on a finance badge.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs

Photos may be taken at this program. If you would not like to be photographed during this event, please let the organizer know when you arrive. 

3D Printer Certification

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Logan
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Logan
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: 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.

3D Printer Certification

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

Get certified to use our MakerBot Replicator+ 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.

Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Mullica Hill, Glassboro, Greenwich, Logan, Swedesboro, Newfield, Off Site
Description:

All GCLS Branch Libraries will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Buttons! Buttons!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Mullica Hill
Cancelled
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: All Ages, 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

Teen Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17
Swedesboro
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Swedesboro
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our teen book club.  We meet the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 4:00 pm, unless otherwise designated.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Silhouette & Decal Making Certification

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Adults, Age 18+
Logan
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Logan
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Computer Class, Maker, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to create custom vinyl decals and paper cutouts with our Silhouette Cameo. Once you've completed this 1 hour course, you'll be able to reserve time to use our Silhouette machines at other GCLS locations.

Teen Book Club

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

Book Club for teens, by teens! This month's book is Divine Mortals by Amanda M. Helander. Ages 12 to 17, please register.

Teen Gaming Club

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

Play video games, board games, and card games and make some new friends!

VR Reservation

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Age 18+
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio DML
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Gaming
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.

Smash Book Crew

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

Smash books are a way to express yourself. There is no rhyme or reason. You can write, paint, color, attach photos, flowers, ribbons, glitter, stickers etc. The pages do not have to be numbered or in order.

Tutor Time

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Age 6-8, Age 6-12, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Glassboro
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glassboro
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Children, Age 6-8, Age 6-12, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is run by a volunteer who is a Rowan University student. She will be here to assist those in need of help in history, English, and basic math skills. 

STEAM Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Greenwich
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Greenwich
Room: Meeting Rooms 1&2
Age Group: Children, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about motion with light painting!

Media Literacy in an Age of Fake News

7:00pm - 8:30pm
All Ages, Teens, Adults
Logan
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Logan
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fake news: It’s a term thrown around so indiscriminately that it’s nearly meaningless. Is it just news that you don’t like? Or a deliberate attempt to mislead?

3D Printer Certification

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

Get certified to use our MakerBot Replicator+ 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.

Buttons! Buttons!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Mullica Hill
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: All Ages, 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

Clearview Study Group

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Age 13-17
Mullica Hill
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Educational, Teen
Event Details:

Clearview student led study group session.

Chess Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17, Adults
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: 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.

Monday Night Needlers

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Age 18+
Greenwich
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Greenwich
Room: Meeting Rooms 1&2
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your fiber arts project or learn to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, etc. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome.

Community Helpers Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Glassboro
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glassboro
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Teen
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.

3D Printer Certification

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Logan
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Logan
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: 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.

VR Reservation

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Age 18+
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio DML
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Gaming
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.