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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 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 6:30 p.m.

Event
Voorhees

(A) Crafterwork

Adults.

Join us for our monthly evening craft program for adults! 

All supplies provided. 

Questions? E-mail Christen at corbanus@camdencountylibrary.org

July's Project: Bag Charms

***Crafternoons and Crafterwork are the same project. Please sign up only once. Thank you.***

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult

Jul 22 11:00 a.m.

Event
Ferry Avenue

(A) DIY Fidgets

In honor of Disability Pride Month, help us make fidget toys for patrons to use at the library! We'll sew marble mazes, fold hexaflexagons, and bead keychains.

Please register for either Wednesday or Thursday, not both.

All supplies are provided. For anyone ages 18+

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult

Jul 22 6:30 p.m.

Event
Bellmawr

(Y) DIY Seed Bombs

Ages 14 to 18.

Come join us at the Bellmawr Library for a teen craft night! In this program, we are going to use recycled paper to make our very own seed bombs that you can plant at home and watch grow! ! Registration is required for this program. Registration for this event will open on Wednesday 7/8 at 10:00 A.M. and close on Monday 7/20 at 9:00 P.M. or when the registration list is 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.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Young Adults

Jul 22 6:00 p.m.

Event
South County

(A) Card Making Class with Nancy

Learn how to make a stunning handmade card with a butterfly theme. Nancy will provide step by step guidance for each participant to create a stunning, one of a kind card that can be stamped with a "happy birthday" or "thank you" message. Suitable for all skill levels and all materials provided.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Jul 23 2:30 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(A) Drawing for Grown-Ups: Celebrate the Beauty of Summer

Adults. Drawing for Grown-Ups covers drawing fundamentals like line, value, form, composition, negative space, and color. Students are not required to have attended previous Drawing for Grown Ups courses. This beginner friendly course is part of the Drawing for Grown Ups series hosted by Jen Tracy, professional illustrator. Students are not required to have attended previous Drawing for Grown Ups courses.

Adult students will work in the trompe l'oel style to create a beautiful drawing of natural summer items like sea shells, flowers, and leaves. These drawings can be used as summer decor or as a seasonal postcard to a friend. Trompe L'Oel is French for fool the eye. This class will teach the basics of shadow and light so adults of all skill levels can gain the confidence to draw in this popular style.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult
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