Upcoming library events

Rutger's Small Business

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at LVA/Rutgers Study Room

One on One Consultations

Preschool Storytime

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room B

Join us for stories, songs and a craft.

Baby Music Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Swedesboro Branch at Meeting Room

Babies will enjoy familiar nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. So, come clap and sing with your baby and help your baby with rhythmic activities. Call 467-0111 for more information.

Socrates Cafe`

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

Are you interested in discussing ideas openly and honestly with others? Logan Library offers a discussion group called "Socrates Cafe". Join us as we pose questions and exchange our thoughts on subjects selected by the group. No formal education in philosophy is needed. Just bring a questioning and open mind. Weekly meetings take place on Thursdays at 10:30 am.

Scrabble Club

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Greenwich Township Branch

Come play Scrabble!

Internet Basics

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Public PCs (1-6)

Learn the basics of internet searching.

"Mother Goose on the Loose" Story Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Glassboro Branch at Meeting Room

Children ages 2 to 5 can join us for rhymes, music, stories, and a craft. Help us continue to celebrate our "Every Child Ready to Read" kick-off by receiving a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift basket for you and your child.

Lunch Bunch

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Public Area

Bring your lunch and join us for a storytime designed for children in Kindergarten

Afternoon Book Club

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: East Greenwich Branch

Adults meet on the third Thursday of each month to discuss pre-selected titles. Please contact the library if you would like to joint this discussion group.

LVA Tutor - Gloria Holland

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at LVA/Rutgers Study Room

Tutoring

Chess Club

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room C

Join the Chess Club. Meets every Thursday. All skill levels welcome. USCF instructor present to teach those who have never played before.

GCLS/Adult Programming

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room A

Adult Programming

GC Art League

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room B

Monthly Art Meeting

Teen/Tween Gaming Night

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Swedesboro Branch at Meeting Room

Enjoy a night of electronic gaming - Wii, DS, XBox

Make a decoupaged box

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Greenwich Township Branch at Meeting Room 1

Learn the art of decoupage at this special workshop! We have room for 10 people so registration is required. Children 16 and older may register with an adult. Please let us know if you have registered and then cannot come. We will have a waiting list.

The Greenwich Book Club reads Dreams of Joy

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Greenwich Township Branch

Come join the pleassant discussion of this book by Lisa See.
Please register online in the Events Calendar.

Soul Line Dancing

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

Soul Line Dancing with Debbie M. This 3 week program is not to be missed. Good time for all! Please register.

Greenwich Twp. Environmental Committee

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Greenwich Township Branch at Meeting Room 2

Monthly Meetings

Harrison Twp Recreation - Tumblin Tots - 2 - 3 1/2 year olds

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 9:30 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room A

This is a program sponsored by the Harrison Twp. Recreation Department. There is a participation fee and limited space. Pick up a registration form at the children's desk or contact Sharon Chew at 856-223-8777.

O.A.

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room C

Recovery & Support

Toddler Time

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

This storytime is designed for children 2-3 years. Research shows that storytime activities positively impact your child's development and introduce the skills needed to succeed in school. Storytimes include; picture books, poems, fingerplays, crafts and songs.

Toddler Storytime

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room B

Join us for stories, songs and a craft.

Harrison Twp Recreation - Tumblin Tots - 3 1/2 - 5 year olds

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room A

This is a program sponsored by the Harrison Twp. Recreation Department. There is a participation fee and limited space. Pick up a registration form at the children's desk or contact Sharon Chew at 856-223-8777.

Preschool Time

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

This story time program is appropriate for ages 3 - 5 years. Come to share stories, songs, and make a craft to take home. Call the Logan Library at 856-241-0202 for more information. Research shows that storytime activities positively impact your child's development and introduce the skills needed to succeed in school.

ZUMBA @ Your Library

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Glassboro Branch at Meeting Room

Come experience this HOT exercise trend. Pulse Fitness will conduct a one-hour introductory session to let you feel the burn and have fun too. All participants will receive a guest pass to Pulse Fitness for free classes at their lovely studio in Downtown Glassboro. This class is great for beginners. Registration Required.

Harrison Twp Recreation - Tumblin Tots - 2 -3 1/2 year olds

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room A

This is a program sponsored by the Harrison Twp. Recreation Department. There is a participation fee and limited space. Pick up a registration form at the children's desk or contact Sharon Chew at 856-223-8777.

Knit & Stitch

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

We meet the 3rd Friday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to work on individual projects. Beginners are always welcome; we will provide a pair of size 8 knitting needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn at your first meeting. Any project Welcome! Bring something you are working on or something you would like to do. Plenty of books available at the library for ideas too!

Heartland Hospice

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room C

Bereavement Support Group

YA Cafe

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room B

Play video games, Yu Gi Oh, or just hang out!

Pixel Gear

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Glassboro Branch at Meeting Room

Game Group

Newfield Borough - Townwide Yard Sale!

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 8:00 AM
Where: Newfield Public Library

Call Newfield Recreation Department for more information and to register, so your sale can be put on the map that will be handed out to shoppers and buyers! 856-697-1100 ext. 32

GCLS/Chess Tournament

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room A

Chess Tournament sponsored by GCLS Chess Club in Mullica Hill. Age group Teens (13-17) and Adults 18+. Orlando Cachuela is USCF certified tournament director. “ Email loganchess@comcast.net to register.

Zeta Amicae of GC

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Glassboro Branch at Meeting Room

Business Meeting

South Jersey Kite Flyers

When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room B

SJKF bi-monthly meeting

ASL American Sigh Language Seminar

When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room C

ASL Students

Quilting Divas of New Jersey

When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room A

Education and Charity

Greenwich Twp. Council

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Greenwich Township Branch at Meeting Room 1 & 2

Council Meetings

Baby's Way to Books

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

This story time program is appropriate for ages birth - 23 months. Call the Logan Library at 856-241-0202 to for more information.

Come to share stories, songs, and make a craft to take home.

Toddler Storytime

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room B

Join us for stories, songs and a craft.

Toddler Time

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

This storytime is designed for children 2-3 years. Research shows that storytime activities positively impact your child's development and introduce the skills needed to succeed in school. Storytimes include; picture books, poems, fingerplays, crafts and songs.

Pre-School Story Hour - May Flowers

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: East Greenwich Branch

Toddlers ages 2-5 meet every Monday morning from 11:00 - 12:00 noon, to hear stories and participate in a simple craft.

"May Flowers" Story Time

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Glassboro Branch at Meeting Room

Children ages 2 to 5 can join us as we continue our "Every Child Ready to Read" kick-off. Music, stories, and a craft to prepare your child for a lifetime of reading. Get your raffle ticket to win a gift basket for you and your child.

Preschool Storytime

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 11:15 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room B

Join us for stories, songs and a craft.

Microsoft Word Basics

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Swedesboro Branch at Public PCs

Learn how to create a Microsoft Word document and use the basic features of Microsoft Word.

Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland JIF

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room A & B

Executive Committee Meeting

ESL Class

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Swedesboro Branch at Meeting Room

ESL Event

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Burlington, Camden & Gloucester Co

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Glassboro Branch at Meeting Room

workshop

Lego Club

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Children's Department

Bring your own Legos.

PAWS for Reading

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Swedesboro Branch

Pet Assistance Volunteer Visitation Services (PAWS) is a group of volunteers who bring their specially trained therapy dogs to libraries. There will be 15 minute slots available to have children or teens read to a certified therapy dog. Registration and permission slip required. You may call 467-0111 to register for a 15 minute time slot. Permission slips will be available at the circulation desk when your child comes in to read.

The program will take place in the children's area.

ABC�s of Starting a Small Business

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

Kyle Santoferraro,EDTP Coordinator, will explain the basic process of starting your own small business. Free information! Please register.

Royal Renegades Cheerleading Organization

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room C

Board Meeting

LVA Tutor - Michelle Ronketty

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at LVA/Rutgers Study Room

Literacy Tutor

Newfield Library Book Club Monthly Meeting

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Newfield Public Library

This month's book club selection is Pearl Moon by Katherine Stone. The meeting will be held at Villa Fazzolari Restaurant, 821 Harding Highway, Buena, NJ. If you're interested in reading the book and joining in with the discussion and having dinner with the group, call the library for more information! The bookclub needs to know who will attend so reservations can be made in advance! Thank you!

GCLS

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room B

LOGIN Mobile Project

LVA Tutor - Alice Glass

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at LVA/Rutgers Study Room

LVA Tutoring

Wiggles and Giggles Storytime

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Children's Department

Join us for short stories, rhymes and songs.

Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Swedesboro Branch at Meeting Room

Bring your child out for a fun time of stories, craft, songs, and fingerplays. Call 467-0111 for more information. This program is best suited for 2-1/2 to 5 years of age.

Newfield Library's Toddler/Pre-Schooler Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Newfield Public Library

Come out and let the lil' ones get use to the library! We'll read a few books, sometimes even do a craft, or maybe even have a snack! It's a fun social time for both the tots and their parents! We look forward to seeing you each Tuesday morning at 11 A.M!
If you're interested, please come in, call or email the library so we can add you to our mailing list. That way, if for any reason, the program has to be cancelled for the day, or postponed, we'll be able to get in touch with you. Thank you!

Knitting Club

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: East Greenwich Branch

Knitters, from beginners to expert, meet from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Tuesday, to work on individual projects and share their love of the craft.

Art @ the Library

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 4:15 PM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

Children in Kindergarten and First Grade are invited to join Logan Elementary's art teacher Ms. Holck for a fun monthly art program held at the library. Each month a different artist will be discussed and the children will make a project in that artists' style.

Youth Partnership @ Your Library

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Glassboro Branch at Staff/LVA Room

An opportunity for youth to come together with their peers to gain leadership skills as they participate in various empowering opportunities.

Kidz Book Club

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

We will be reading a Junie B. Jones book together then have a brief discussion. Everyone will be able to check out a book and questions for next month. Snacks will be served. Prizes will be given to everyone in attendance.

NJ Parent to Parent

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room C

NJ P2P Orientation

Storytime

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Children's Department

Join us for stories, songs and a craft.

Mullica Hill Women's Tri Club

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room A & B

Informational

Adult Book Club

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Swedesboro Branch at Meeting Room

We welcome you to join our adult book club. We meet the last Tuesday of each month in our meeting room at the Swedesboro Library Branch. We begin at 7:00 pm. Enjoy good book selections, good camaraderie, and lively discussion. This month's selection will be The Little giant of Aberden County by Tiffany Baker. This will be our last meeting until the fall unless the group decides to meet in June to select books for the next year. Call 467-0111 for more information.

Tween Book Club

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

This month we will be discusing the award winning book "Inside out and back again" by Thanhha Lai. Copies of this book are available at the Youth Services desk for an extended check out period. Snacks will be served.

Matryoshka Doll Workshop

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: East Greenwich Branch

With fabric, needle & thread, you will create 4 dolls, a variation on the traditional wooden Russian nesting dolls. Please bring your sewing machine and sewing scissors. All other materials will be provided.

LVA Tutor - Leslie Sienkiewicz

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at LVA/Rutgers Study Room

Literacy

GCLS

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room B

LOGIN Mobile Project

School Visit

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room A

School Visit

Book Risers

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room C

Book Discussion

Afternoon Storytime

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Swedesboro Branch at Meeting Room

Join in the fun, for an hour of Children's stories & craft.

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Glassboro Branch at Public PCs (1-8)

Learn how to create a Microsoft PowerPoint document and use the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint.

Girl Scout Troop 64237

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room A

Troop Meeting

GCL/Commission

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Commission Room

Monthly Commission Meeting

GCLS Chess Club & Board Games

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Public Area

Join the Gloucester County Library System Chess Club for a night of games. Chess club is UFCF rated. Tournaments held through out the year. Board games available too...Apples to Apples, Scrabble and Backgammon.

ESL Class

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Swedesboro Branch at Meeting Room

ESL Event

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Burlington, Camden & Gloucester Co

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Glassboro Branch at Meeting Room

Workshop

Chess Lessons for All Ages

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Public Space

Chess Lessons with Orlando Cachuela, USCF player, all ages and skill welcome!

GC Tolerance Project

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room C

Team Building

Heads & Tails 4-H Herpetology Club

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room B

4-H Club Meeting

Logan Twp. Democratic Committee

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:45 PM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room A

Monthly Committee Meeting

Logan's Writers Group- "Just Write"

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Logan Township Branch at Meeting Room B

Do you have a story to tell? If so, "Just Write" is the group for you. Join this non-threatening writers group and get support from other writers. Special programs offered throughout the year. Interested writers also participate in "Just Write" publication and blog.

Basic Computer Skills

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Computer Training Room

Learn the basics of your PC

GC Humanists

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Mullica Hill Branch at Meeting Room A

educational