What's Happening At The Gloucester Township Library In February?

The following is the list of events that will take place at the Camden County Library System's Gloucester Township branch in February, 2017:

Adult Programs February 2017

Close to My Heart Card Making

Adult

Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.

Make a Birthday Card for someone special with Judy Larsen from Close to My Heart who will guide you through your project. Supplies included.

AARP Tax Aide

Adult

Fridays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m.

Bowling the Wii Way

Adult

Fridays, Feb. 3, 17, 3 p.m.

Beginners are welcome as we bowl and play Wii games for fun and exercise.

Color Me Serene

Adult

Thursday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m.

Listen to serene music as you enjoy the soothing benefits of coloring. Relax with friends to release the stress of the day.

Third Thursday Book Chat

Adult

Thursday, Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m.

Non-Fiction: “In the garden of the Beast” by Erik Larson

The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when William E. Dodd becomes America's first ambassador to Hitler's Germany in a year that proved to be a turning point in history.

Registration for any program is available three weeks in advance of the event date.

Children’s and Family Programs February 2017

Black History Month Celebration

Elementary

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 4 p.m.

Grades K-3 with caregiver.

Celebrate Black History Month with stories and activities.

Preschool Story Time

Preschool

Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3-5 years with caregiver: Themed stories, songs, action rhymes and a craft.

Toddler Story Time

Toddlers

Wednesdays, Feb. 8, 15, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 18-36 months with caregiver: Themed stories, songs, action rhymes and playtime.

Kids' Coloring Club

Children

Thursday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m.

Ages 3-8 with caregiver: Come in from the cold and color. Coloring books and crayons provided.

Baby Playgroup

Babies

Fridays, Feb. 10, 24, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 9-17 months with caregiver: Come make new friends at the library. Toys and books provided, but no organized programming.

LEGO Batman Raffle!

Children

Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.

Grades K-8: Visit the library today and enter our raffle for a chance to win a LEGO Batman set and book, in honor of the new LEGO Batman Movie!

LEGO

Elementary

Monday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Grades 1-3 with caregiver:

Choose from our Lego Challenge Jar or opt for an hour of free play.

Move it to Music

Children

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 18 months-5 years with caregiver: Wiggle, giggle, bounce, and dance during this music-packed program!

6th Annual Cupcake Challenge

Children

Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.

Grades K-3 with caregiver.

Show off your cupcake decorating skills and eat your creations! Supplies are provided.

Registration for any program is available three weeks in advance of the event date.

Teen and Tween Programs February 2017

"Close to My Heart" Valentine Card Craft

Teen/Tween

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m.

"Close to My Heart" will provide instructions and materials to make a Valentine card for that special someone!

Teen Art Lab

Teen/Tween

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m.

Grades 6-12: An assortment of art supplies and adult coloring books will be provided for teens who want to explore their creative side.

Science Scene

Teen/Tween

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m.

Grades 4-8: Embrace you inner mad scientist as we try out some spectacular experiments. Science can be slimy, so dress to mess!

Teen Writers' Group

Teen/Tween

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.

Grades 8-12: Join your peers and the YA librarian to get tips, share your work, and spark new ideas. A composition book and pencil will be provided for first-timers.

Art Club

Teen/Tween

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m.

Grades 4-8: Create your next masterpiece or try your hand at a craft at our monthly Art Club. Dress to create!

Registration for any program is available three weeks in advance of the event date.

Call for registration at the Gloucester Township Branch at 856-228-0022 or register online at http://www.camdencountylibrary.org/events.

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