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Mar 18 6:30 p.m.

Event
South County

(A) Book Tasting Club

"Sample" 12 books of all genres at our book tasting and you may find your next favorite author or series.  Participants will have four minutes to read from each book (you can choose to read from the beginning, middle, or end!)  and record their initial impressions. Brief discussion will follow. 

Book Tasting is held on the third Wednesday of every month. Please feel free to bring a snack with you.

Event Type(s):

Book Chat, Community Connection

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Mar 19 11:00 a.m.

Event
Voorhees

(A) SCUCS Overview

The mission of Senior Citizens United Community Services is to “enhance the quality of life, encourage independence, and provide a safe and supportive living environment for older adults and adults with disabilities, especially those with the greatest socio-economic need. Join us for this information session and overview of SCUCS.

Event Type(s):

Community Connection

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Mar 21 10:30 a.m.

Event
Voorhees

(Y)A Call for Teen Volunteers; Project Encouragement

Teens ages 14–17 looking to earn volunteer hours are invited to spend a meaningful and creative morning at the library! Participants will design and decorate inspirational bookmarks featuring words of encouragement and kindness.

All completed bookmarks will be donated to The BOOK ARK Program, a collaboration with The Free Books Project.

Volunteers should be prepared to spend two hours actively creating multiple bookmarks. All templates and craft supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity and a desire to make a difference!

Join us to earn service hours, express yourself through art, and help brighten someone’s day with a message of hope.

Registration is required.

Please do not use your school email.

The librarian will send a reminder email of your service commitment.

Event Type(s):

Community Connection

Audience(s):

Young Adults

Mar 21 2:00 p.m.

Event
Downtown Camden

(F) Cooking Demo: Lemongrass Coconut Curry

Family program (youth of all ages with a caregiver; best suited for ages 7 and up)

Celebrate the fresh ingredients and flavors of spring! Chef Loan Nguyen will demonstrate how to prepare a vegan curry inspired by the cuisine of Vietnam using coconut milk, lemongrass, spices, and seasonal veggies.

See and smell the ingredients and spices, ask questions, learn about the dish’s origins, and sample the food. Take-home recipe and main ingredients will be available while supplies last.

Event Type(s):

Community Connection, Cooking and Food, Cultural, Educational, Local Interest

Audience(s):

Family, Children, School age children, Elementary, Tweens, Young Adults

Mar 22 2:30 p.m.

Event
Voorhees

(Y) A Call for Teen Volunteers; Chess Volunteers

Teens age 14 - 17 Are you looking for volunteer credits? Do you love to play chess? Bring your chess sets and help get a library chess group started at your library! Play chess! Interact with families! Spread the love of chess! EARN VOLUNTEER CREDITS! Registration is required and spots are limited. Do not use your school email. The librarian will email you before the event to confirm your volunteer commitment. Volunteer opportunities are in high demand. No shows may be blocked from future volunteer events.

Event Type(s):

Community Connection

Audience(s):

Young Adults
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