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Jul 25 2:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(A) Mosaic Trivet Workshop (2nd Session)

Adults. Presented by Tara Bach. This two-session, hands-on workshop introduces adults to the art of mosaic design through the creation of a decorative and functional trivet. Participants will learn basic mosaic techniques including design planning, tile placement, adhesive application, and grouting. Each participant will complete a finished mosaic trivet while exploring color, pattern, and composition in a supportive, step-by-step environment. This is the second session of a workshop that takes place over the course of two sessions (7/18 & 7/25) - please plan to attend both.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Adult

Jul 27 10:30 a.m.

Event
Gloucester Township

(F) Key of Awesome Music with Jim Gavin

Families. Join Mr. Jim of Key of Awesome Music for his lively family music show featuring traditional children's songs with a twist and a little sign language and hang drum! Please register children only, not the adults attending with them.

Event Type(s):

Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Family

Jul 27 11:00 a.m.

Event
South County

(K,F) Dinos on the Go with Edelman Fossil Park

Ages 3 and up. Join us  with the Edelman Fossil Park and Museum to learn about dinosaurs and some of EFM's famous fossils found right on the property. This program includes a lesson from a scientist, an opportunity to touch real fossils and specimens, and an activity station.
Space is limited, so registration is required.

Event Type(s):

Fun and Games, Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Children

Jul 27 6:00 p.m.

Event
South County

(A) Unearth your Family History

Dig into your family history. Join us for an introduction to genealogy led by an amateur genealogist. Learn the basics of tracing your family tree and using genealogy databases available through the library. No prior experience is needed – this program is designed for beginners who are ready to start discovering their roots.

Event Type(s):

Educational, Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Jul 27 6:30 p.m.

Event
Bellmawr

(T) Basic Self Defense for Tweens

Ages 11 to 14

Come join us at the Bellmawr Library for a night of fun! In this program, participants will learn basic self-defense in a safe and relaxed environment! Make sure to dress in something that is comfortable and easy to move around in! Registration is required for this program. Registration for this event will open on Monday 7/13 at 10:00 A.M. and close on Saturday 7/25 7/20 at 9:00 P.M. or when the registration list is full, whichever occurs first.

This program is presented by Tae Kwon Do Academy.

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.

Event Type(s):

Fun and Games, Health / Exercise, Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Tweens

Jul 27 6:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(F) Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Jul 28 1:00 p.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 29 10:30 a.m.

Event
Gloucester Township

(K) Mr. Jon and Friends

Children of all ages. 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. Registration is not required, but registrants will receive event reminders and notices about cancellations.

Event Type(s):

Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Family

Jul 29 3:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

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

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