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Find the Missing Treasure

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Age 9-12
Program Type: Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using clues and some Indiana Jones-like adventures, see if you can find the missing treasure.  Be sure to 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. 

Summer Fest 2024 - Nexus

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Glassboro Branch
Library Branch: Glassboro Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Age 0-2, Age 0-5, Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Glassboro Branch of GCLS will have a table just outside the front door with a craft for kids to take home and informational brochures for adults. Our table will be setup between 5pm and 8pm.

STEAM Friday

10:30am - 11:30am
Glassboro Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glassboro Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Will will be creating pirate ships! 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 Crafters

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glassboro Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glassboro Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 12-17
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun activity. We will creating our own puzzle! Please Register.

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. 

Library Closed

All Day
Mullica Hill Branch
Closing
Branches:
Mullica Hill Branch
Description:

The GCLS Mullica Hill Library is closed Sundays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.

Kids Crafting Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glassboro Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glassboro Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun crafts all summer long! We will be creating our own passports! 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. 

Learn About Police Dogs

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Age 6-11, Age 9-12, Age 12-17
Program Type: Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the special police dogs and how they help!  We have limited space, so please be sure to register.  Sergeant Kevin Lauer will be bringing his K-9 for demonstrations.

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.

Tween STEAM

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Logan Township
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Logan Township
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Age 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun crafts and activities all summer! This week's craft is making pom pom cacti.

Chess Club

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

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.

Ceramic Painting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Age 6-11, Age 9-12, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come paint a jungle animal from the Fahrenheit Ceramic Studio.  There is only space for 12 painters so be sure to register.  Figures will have to go back to the studio for firing and participants will be called when they are returned.

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. 

Movie Matinee

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Mullica Hill Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mullica Hill Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your lunch and enjoy a movie matinee! Today's showing is Trolls Band Together, rated PG. All ages. 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.

Rain Date for Outdoor Games at Locke Avenue Park

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the rain date for July 16 if needed.  Play fun large sized games such as Connect-4 and KerPlunk. This event will be at Locke Avenue Park with a rain date for the following Tuesday, July 23.

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. 

Housel Fun & Fitness

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glassboro Branch
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Glassboro Branch
Room: Glassboro Town Square
Age Group: Babies, Age 0-5, Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 12-17
Program Type: Event, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out and enjoy a daring adventure program that involves getting exercise Please register as space is limited.  

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. 

Summer Fest 2024 - Nexus

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Glassboro Branch
Library Branch: Glassboro Branch
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Age 0-2, Age 0-5, Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Glassboro Branch of GCLS will have a table just outside the front door with a craft for kids to take home and informational brochures for adults. Our table will be setup between 5pm and 8pm.

Library Closed

All Day
Mullica Hill Branch
Closing
Branches:
Mullica Hill Branch
Description:

The GCLS Mullica Hill Library is closed Sundays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.

Kids Crafting Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glassboro Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glassboro Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun crafts all summer long! We will be creating our own galaxy. 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. 

Chocolate Races!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Greenwich Township Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Greenwich Township Branch
Room: Meeting Rooms 1&2
Age Group: Children, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 9-12
Program Type: Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

What if the Summer Olympics were...sweeter? Tastier? What if it were all about chocolate? Join us and let's find out!

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.

Food Allergies

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

Tween STEAM

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Logan Township
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Logan Township
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Age 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun crafts and activities all summer! This week's activity is creating with modeling clay.

Music Play Patrol

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glassboro Branch
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Glassboro Branch
Room: Glassboro Town Square
Age Group: Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 12-17
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Come out and see Mister Boom Boom put on a fantastic show featuring an African Drum Circle! All Ages. Please register. This is a rain or shine event. If it rains, performance will move inside of the library. 

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. 

Make It Monday

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Mullica Hill Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mullica Hill Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be making a rainstick today.

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.

Food Allergies

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

Chess Club

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

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.

Movie Matinee

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Mullica Hill Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mullica Hill Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your lunch and enjoy a movie matinee! Today's showing is Elemental, rated PG. All ages. 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.

Drum2BFit

10:30am - 11:15am
Newfield Public Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Newfield Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

This high energy exercise program is a fan favorite at Newfield Library.  Our children ages 3 to 12 can come drum along with Miss Val!  This program is very popular and registration is required

Amazing Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glassboro Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glassboro Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be making marbled paint and painting with it! 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.