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Jul 27 6:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(F) Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Jul 28 11:00 a.m.

Event
Gloucester Township

(K,T) Under the Museum - Museum of the American Revolution

Ages 4 - 12. Love history? So do we! Go behind the scenes with museum staff to discover cool artifacts from the past and hear the exciting stories they can tell. In this workshop, we will learn about archaeology and the thousands of objects we discovered under the museum—in an 18th-century toilet! Find out what these objects reveal about the people who once lived in our revolutionary neighborhood.

Event Type(s):

Fun and Games, Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Elementary, Tweens

Jul 28 11:00 a.m.

Event
Gloucester Township

(K,T) Under the Museum - Museum of the American Revolution

Ages 4 - 12. Love history? So do we! Go behind the scenes with museum staff to discover cool artifacts from the past and hear the exciting stories they can tell. In this workshop, we will learn about archaeology and the thousands of objects we discovered under the museum—in an 18th-century toilet! Find out what these objects reveal about the people who once lived in our revolutionary neighborhood.

Event Type(s):

Educational

Audience(s):

Children

Jul 29 3:15 p.m.

Event
Voorhees

(Y) A Call for Teen Volunteers: Program Helpers

For ages 14–17

Need volunteer service hours? Join us as a helper at our children’s craft program! Teen volunteers will assist with keeping supply tables organized, helping parents and children find materials, and supporting our youngest participants with simple tasks like cutting and gluing.

Volunteers must arrive by 3:15 PM to get familiar with the activities and stay until 5:15 PM to help with a quick clean‑up.

Registration is required.
Please do not use your school email when registering. A librarian will email you the day before to confirm your volunteer commitment.

Volunteer hours are in high demand. No‑shows may be blocked from future volunteer events.

Event Type(s):

Community Connection

Audience(s):

Young Adults

Jul 29 3:30 p.m.

Event
Voorhees

(K) Easy-Peezy Dino Puppets

For ages 7 –13

Get ready for a roar‑some good time making Dino Puppets with clothespins and paper! Choose your favorite dinosaur, then color, cut, and paste it onto a clothespin to create a snapping puppet. This craft is so much fun, you’ll want to make more than one!

A great hands‑on program for creative tweens who love dinosaurs and DIY projects.

No Registration Required. Supplies while they last. Program ends promptly at 5 pm.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Children, Elementary, Tweens

Jul 29 3:00 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(T,Y) Design Your Own Henna Tattoo

Ages 9 - 16. Originating in Asia, particularly within Hindu and Muslim cultures, Henna has a long history, dating back to ancient Egypt and India where it is used for body decoration and rituals. Learn about Henna’s healing and cosmetic properties, and about traditional henna tattoo designs.  Design your own henna tattoo, after which a professional face and body artist will apply your tattoo using organic henna paste.  

Event Type(s):

Cultural

Audience(s):

Tweens, Young Adults

Jul 29 3:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(K) Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends

Jul 30 6:00 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(K) Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winner Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy show. Mr. Jon & his silly friend George the Monkey will have you laughing and dancing along. Using songs, rhymes, books, and puppets, this is a hilarious interactive concert for the whole family.

Event Type(s):

Fun and Games, Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Family, Children

Aug 03 3:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(T) Found Object Sculptures

Ages 9 - 14. Learn about the art environments of Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and others like it around the world. Then construct your own mini-art environment by using our fun collection of found objects (colorful wood pieces, toys, beads, and much more) to create a one-of-a-kind sculpture. Presented by Philadelphia Magic Gardens. Registration is required.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Tweens, Young Adults

Aug 05 6:30 p.m.

Event
Voorhees

(Y) Teen Night: Paint and Plant

For ages 13–17

Join us for a special night just for older teens. Each participant will receive a planter to paint and a live succulent to pot and take home. It’s a relaxed, creative evening—perfect for unwinding, hanging out, and making something uniquely yours.

Space is limited to 15 teens, and registration is required. A librarian will email you the day before to confirm your spot in the program.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Young Adults
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