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Jul 20 2:00 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(K, T) Raptors Up Close: Meet Birds of Prey!

Get an up-close look at real birds of prey in this exciting live animal program! Each raptor will be introduced one at a time as you learn about how these incredible birds live, what they eat, and the unique adaptations that help them survive. Kids will also have a chance to ask questions during this fun and educational experience.

Event Type(s):

Fun and Games, Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Children

Jul 20 4:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(K) Early Chapter Book Club

Grades K-2, with a caregiver. Join Mr. Tate for a monthly book club! Each session will start with a guided discussion of that month's book, followed by a themed activity or craft, and a snack. This month's book is Tuck and Tina and the Lost Fortune by Jess Brallier. Registration opens on June 15. After registering, you can pick up your book from the Merchantville Public Library anytime during open hours (if you would like to pick up your book from the Voorhees Library instead, please reach out to Mr. Tate by email). Registration is required.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts, Book Chat

Audience(s):

Children, School age children, PreK-Kindergarten, Elementary

Jul 20 6:30 p.m.

Event
Bellmawr

(T) Still Life Drawing

Ages 10 to 14.

This 1-hour art lesson introduces tweens to observational drawing through a seasonal still life. Students will learn and practice contour line drawing, shading techniques, and colored pencil application. Using seasonal objects as inspiration, they will focus on careful observation, proportion, and adding depth and detail to their drawings through light, shadow, and color.

Registration is required for this program. Registration will open on Monday 7/6 at 10:00 A.M. and close on Saturday 7/18 at 9:00 P.M. or whenever the registration list becomes full, whichever occurs first.

Accessibility info: The library is located all on one floor. There are no steps to enter the building, and the front doors to the building are automatic. The doors into the library portion of the building can be opened with an accessible button.

This program is presented by Tara Bach.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Tweens

Jul 20 6:30 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(Y) Teen Cupcake Decorating Workshop

Ages 12-17. Allison Kissel of Desserts by Allison teaches the art of decorating cupcakes - come hungry, leave happy! Participants will leave with 3-4 cupcakes highlighting the skills they have learned. All supplies are provided. Registration required.

Allergy concerns? Please feel free to bring 3-4 of your own cupcakes to decorate (Allison uses a basic buttercream for icing).

Event Type(s):

Cooking and Food

Audience(s):

Young Adults

Jul 21 12:45 p.m.

Event
Gloucester Township

(K) Digging Up Dinos: Kids Create with Julie Conca

Ages 7-9. Presented by Julie Conca of Kids Create. This class will be all about dinosaurs! Children will learn about different types of dinosaurs and what they need to survive. After that, they will create their own dino craft!

Event Type(s):

Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Children

Jul 21 12:00 p.m.

Event
Gloucester Township

(K) Digging Up Dinos: Kids Create with Julie Conca

Ages 4-6. Presented by Julie Conca of Kids Create. This class will be all about dinosaurs! Children will learn about different types of dinosaurs and what they need to survive. After that, they will create their own dino craft!

Event Type(s):

Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Children

Jul 21 2:00 p.m.

Event
Voorhees

(F) Artsy Fartsy Fun

Children, tweens, and teens of all ages. Join us Tuesday afternoons during Summer Reading for artsy fartsy fun! We'll supply the materials and you supply the creativity. Don't forget to dress for mess! No registration required. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Family, Children, Tweens

Jul 21 2:00 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(K) Life at Sea!

Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what a sailor might have eaten, what his job might have been, and how he would have passed the time. Learn how to fire a cannon while fighting off the British, and prepare to help us create our “tall tale” from the high seas!

Event Type(s):

Educational

Audience(s):

Children, School age children, Elementary, Tweens
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