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Teen Book Club

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teens, Age 13-17
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Club for teens, by teens! This month's book is Shooting for Stars by Christine Webb. Ages 12 to 17, please register.

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.

Silhouette & Decal Making Certification

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Logan
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Logan
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

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. 

3D Printer Reservation

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Logan
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Logan
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Maker, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reserve a 2.5-hour time slot to use the 3D printer in the Logan MakerStudio. NOTE: To use the 3D printer you must first complete a certification course. Contact: LoganMaker@gcls.org for more info.

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.

Teen Advisory Board

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Teens, Age 13-17
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required

Share thoughts and ideas for teen spaces, programs, books, and more! Ages 13 to 18, please register.

Drawing Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Age 6-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Greenwich
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Greenwich
Room: Meeting Rooms 1&2
Age Group: Children, Age 6-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Drawing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month to practice different drawing techniques or bring your own project to work on with friends!

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.

Teen CrEATors

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:

It's Mardi Gras! To celebrate, we will sample Cajun foods and watch Disney's The Princess and the Frog (Rated G) Ages 12-17, please register.

Teen Art Hangout

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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy trying out various art mediums and activities. 

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. 

Amazing Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-12, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Glassboro
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glassboro
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-12, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Get creative with mixed-media art. Ages 4-12. 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.

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. 

Silhouette Cutter Certification

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

Family Crafting Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Age 0-5, Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-12, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Glassboro
Library Branch: Glassboro
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Age 0-5, Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-12, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Make a craft and take it home with you! Please register.

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.

Patch It!

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring in patches to sew onto your favorite jacket or button-down shirt. 

This new Maker Studio program will be held on the 2nd Monday of every month. 

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.

Teen Writers' Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Swedesboro
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Swedesboro
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you love writing, need new ideas, like sharing ideas/stories/poems, and/or learning new writing techniques and types of writing – this club is for you. We also have a literary magazine that your works can be included in!

STEAM Tuesdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Age 6-8, Age 6-12, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Glassboro
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glassboro
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Age 6-8, Age 6-12, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun projects based on science, technology, engineering or math. 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.

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.