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Mullica Hill Branch
Closing
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Mullica Hill Branch
Description:

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

Eyes of the Wild

11:00am - 12:00pm
Logan Township
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Logan Township
Room: Public Area
Age Group: Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-11
Program Type: Event, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a live animal show!

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.

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 making an edible fire! 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. 

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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a “Rip and Stick” Camping Lantern using a recycled container! Ages 6 to 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.

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 will be Migration. 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.

Eyes of the Wild

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet and greet live animals from Eyes of the Wild Animal Rescue! 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.

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. 

Lego League

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Join us for a fun time of creating with Legos! Each month a challenge will be given for what to create. Space is limited. Each participant must be registered. This program is best suited for ages 4-12.


 

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. 

Magician Chad Juros

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glassboro Branch
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Glassboro Branch
Room: Glassboro Town Square
Age Group: Babies, Age 0-2, 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: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

The magnificent Magician Chad Juros will be coming out and putting on a spectacular show! 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 Your Own Adventure Gear

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own vest, binoculars, and hat for all of your future adventures!  Space is limited.  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. 

Kids' STEAM

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Logan Township
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Logan Township
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children, Age 6-8, Age 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun crafts and activities all summer! This week's craft is making temporary tattoo soap. 

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.

Mini Treehouse

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and build a  mini treehouse out of recyclable items and toys. Ages 6-12. 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.

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.

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Virtual Tour

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Greenwich Township Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Greenwich Township Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Age 6-11, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rangers from this beautiful park will take you on a tour and teach you a lot about volcanoes and a little about Hawai’ian wildlife and culture. A virtual presentation. For all ages, 6-96. Please register.

Minute to Win It Adventure

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

Have a fun time being challenged at some "Minute to Win It" games!  Be sure to register.  Best suited for ages 7-12.

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. 

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 magical animal mask! 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. 

Teddy Bear Sleepover

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Newfield Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Newfield Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your stuffy (one you can be without for a night) to sleep at the library.  We will create a name tag, have a story, and a little snack before you leave your friend with us.

Outdoor Games at Locke Avenue Park

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

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.  Each child must be accompanied by a parent. Please register each parent and child.

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. 

Big Idea Committee

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

The Big Idea Committee will be putting on a fun filled music show! 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. 

Blast Off!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenwich Township Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Greenwich Township Branch
Room: Meeting Rooms 1&2
Age Group: Age 6-8, Age 6-11, Age 9-12
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to see a rocket launch in person? Well, what if you could make that rocket and send it yourself! Join us as we learn how to make and launch our own rockets. Materials will be provided. Ages 6-12. 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.

Kids' STEAM

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Logan Township
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Logan Township
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children, Age 6-8, Age 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun crafts and activities all summer! This week's activity is making stress balls.

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.

Campfire Cookies

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your appetite (and creativity) to make campfire cookies. Ingredients include cookies, icing, pretzels, tootsie rolls, gummy bears, and marshmallows. Ages 6-12. Please register due to limited supplies.

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.

Eyes of the Wild

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 6-11, Age 9-12, Teens, Age 12-17
Program Type: Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to see an animal you've only read about? Well now is your chance! Join us as we welcome Eyes of the Wild who will teach and introduce us to exotic rescued animals. 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. 

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.