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Paint Night: Book Stack

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Greenwich
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Greenwich
Room: Meeting Rooms 1&2
Age Group: Teens, Age 13-17, Adults, Age 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drawing, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're invited to a special Paint Night at Greenwich Library! Our guest artist will guide you, step by step, through creating this 11"x14" acrylic painting of a beautiful book stack adorned with evergreen sprigs (see photo).

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, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a Christmas ornament! Ages 13-17. Supplies are limited; registration is required.

Homeschool Hangout

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Age 6-8, Age 6-12, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Glassboro
Open
Registration Required
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:

Please Register. Space is Limited.


 

Silhouette & Decal Making Certification

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Educational, 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.

3D Printer Certification

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Mullica Hill
Open
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

Family Films: Nightmare Before Christmas

3:30pm–5:00pm
Babies, Age 0-2, Age 0-5, Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-12, Age 6-8, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Mullica Hill
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mullica Hill
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Babies, Age 0-2, Age 0-5, Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-12, Age 6-8, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 13-17
Program Type: Event, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a magical mashup of spooky chills and holiday cheer! Join us for a special screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas, rated PG. Be sure to register to save your spot! 

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.

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: 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.

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.  The Movie this evening will be "Home Alone." 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.

Christmas Eve

2:00pm–9:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Mullica Hill, Glassboro, Greenwich, Logan, Swedesboro, Newfield, Off Site
Description:

All GCLS branch libraries will close at 2:00pm.

Christmas

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

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

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.

New Year's Eve

5:00pm–9:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Mullica Hill, Glassboro, Greenwich, Logan, Swedesboro, Newfield, Off Site
Description:

All GCLS branch libraries will be closing at 5:00 pm.

New Year's Day

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

The Memory Preservation Station

2:00pm–4:00pm
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.

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.

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

Paint Night: Blow Painting

5:00pm–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:

Use the blow paint technique to make unique monsters!

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 Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
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:

Join us for Dungeons and Dragons! Gather your party and explore the fantastical world of Faerûn. Materials will be provided. This is a registered program with limited availability, so be sure to register in advance. 

Teen Art Hangout

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Age 13-17
Swedesboro
Upcoming
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.