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Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Oct 08 10:30 a.m.

Gloucester Township

(K) Story Time

Ages 0-5. Come join the fun at Story Time with Miss. Amber! We’ll share stories, sing songs, and explore fun activities that help little ones build strong early literacy skills!

Event Type(s):

Stories

Audience(s):

Children

Oct 08 3:00 p.m.

Bellmawr

(K) Mini Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Young Children

Ages 0-5. Please only register children.

Celebrate the fall season and decorate your own mini pumpkin and enter our contest to win a prize! Pumpkins and supplies will be available. Simply come in, decorate, and leave your name and point of contact in case you get chosen as the winner. And in the meantime, you can have your pumpkin displayed in the library as decoration!

The winning participant will be notified within a week after the contest. To avoid the pumpkins going rotten, we ask all participants to pick up their entrees within at most two weeks after the contest.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Young children (0-5 years)

Oct 08 6:30 p.m.

Voorhees

(A) Pumpkin Palooza: Toilet Paper Pumpkins

Adults

Join us on Day 3 of Pumpkin Palooza for a crowd favorite: Toilet Paper Pumpkins! Use fabric, ribbon, and cinnamon sticks to turn toilet paper into the perfect fall decorations

Space is limited.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult

Oct 08 6:30 p.m.

Bellmawr

(T) DIY No Sew Upcycled T-Shirt Tote Bags

Ages 11 to 14.
Come join us at the Bellmawr library for a tween craft night! In this program, participants will learn how to upcycle an old t-shirt into a tote bag with lots of life left! All supplies will be provided, however participants are welcome to bring their own t-shirt to upcycle. This craft is perfect for those trick or treating to carry their Halloween loot in! Registration is required for this program due to limited supplies. Registration for this event will open on 9/24 at 10:00 A.M. and close on Monday 10/6 at 9:00 P.M. or when 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.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Tweens

Oct 08 7:00 p.m.

South County

(A) South County Book Club

Please join us for a discussion of The Cartographers by Peng Shepard. From Novelist: "When her estranged father is found dead with a seemingly worthless map hidden in his desk, cartographer Nell Young soon discovers the map is extremely valuable -- and that a mysterious collector will stop at nothing to destroy it and anyone who gets in the way." Available as a physical book, audiobook on CD, or e-audiobook through hoopla. 

 South County Book Club meets every six weeks and reads a variety of fantasy, gothic, sci-fi, and horror titles. 

Event Type(s):

Book Chat, Community Connection

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Oct 08 7:00 p.m.

Voorhees

(Y) Palm Reading 101 for Teens

Teens 13 - 17 This course is for entertainment purposes only.

Join the Mystical Miss Shannon for this crash course in the basics of Palmistry. In this session, you will learn which hand to read and what various lines and marks mean. Learn how to start unlocking the secrets hidden in the palm of your hand. Tea and cookies will be served.

Registration is required and will be limited to 15 teens.

Event Type(s):

Fun and Games

Audience(s):

Young Adults

Thursday, October 09, 2025

Oct 09 6:30 p.m.

Bellmawr

Canceled: (A) Adult Writers Circle

Adult (18 and up).

Join us for the first meeting of the Bellmawr Adult Writers Circle! Please come prepared with some material you've written that you would be comfortable sharing with the group. At this meeting we will discuss our vision for future sessions and what everyone hopes to get out of being a part of this group. Refreshments will be provided.

Event Type(s):

Fun and Games

Audience(s):

Adult

Oct 09 6:30 p.m.

Virtual

(A) Art Journaling

Adults

Take time to focus on self care through Art Journaling.

Each month, we will meet virtually to create a new journal spread with supplies provided by the library. No previous artistic experience needed, as we will all be learning together.

Registration opens September 4 and closes on September 19. Kits will go out after registration closes.

Questions? Please contact Christen at corbanus@camdencountylibrary.org.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult

Friday, October 10, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Oct 11 10:30 a.m.

South County

(A) Yoga for Adults

Yoga is offered on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat (or something close to it), a yoga block if you have one, and a small blanket to cover yourself while we're in relaxation. All levels are welcome, including no experience! Floor space is limited and will be first come, first serve.

Event Type(s):

Health / Exercise

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Oct 11 2:15 p.m.

Voorhees

(Y) A Call for Teen Volunteers: Family Board Game Afternoon

🎲Teen Volunteer Ages 14–17

Love board games? Share your passion while earning volunteer hours in a fun, family-friendly environment! Join us for an afternoon of play, laughter, and connection as you help young children and their families discover the joy of board games.

🕒 Schedule

Arrival & Setup: 2:15 PM

Program Time: 2:30–4:30 PM

Cleanup: Stay until 4:45 PM to help put away game sets

🎯 What You'll Do

Engage with families and young children through board games

Help set up and organize game stations

Share your favorite family-friendly game (optional—bring one you love!)

Assist with cleanup and ensure all games are returned in good condition

📌 Important Info

Registration is required; space is limited

Do not use your school email when registering

The librarian will email you the day before to confirm your volunteer commitment

Volunteer spots are in high demand—no-shows may be blocked from future opportunities

Come ready to play, connect, and make a difference—one game at a time!

 

Event Type(s):

Community Connection

Audience(s):

Young Adults

Oct 11 2:30 p.m.

Voorhees

(F) Family Drop-In Board Game Afternoon!

All Ages Welcome!

Looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon with family and friends? Come play with us! Enjoy a wide selection of family-friendly board games from our library collection—or bring your own favorite to share.

Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just love rolling the

dice, there's something for everyone. And if you're short a player, no worries—our enthusiastic Teen Board Game Buddies will be on hand to jump in and keep the fun going!

🧩 What to Expect

A relaxed, welcoming space for all ages

A variety of board games for all skill levels

Friendly teen volunteers ready to join your game

The chance to discover new favorites or revisit old classics

Bring your game face and your favorite people—we’ll bring the rest!

No Registration Required! Program runs from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Type(s):

Fun and Games

Audience(s):

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

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Oct 12 2:30 p.m.

Voorhees

(Y) A Call for Teen 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

Oct 12 2:30 p.m.

(F) Drop-In Chess Afternoon

Ages 9 – Adult

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of chess at the library! Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, you're welcome to drop in and enjoy some friendly games in a welcoming environment.

Bring your own chess set or use one of ours—no pressure, no competition, just good company and great moves. This is a casual, non-instructional event, perfect for sharpening your skills or simply enjoying the game.

👥 Need a partner? Our Teen Chess Volunteers will be available to play and help keep the games going!

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and caregivers must remain with their children during the program.

Come for the strategy, stay for the fun! No Registration Required!  Program starts at 2:30 pm and ends at 4:30 pm.

Event Type(s):

Cultural

Audience(s):

Family, Elementary, Tweens, Young Adults

Monday, October 13, 2025

Oct 13 12:00 a.m.

System Wide

Columbus Day

Columbus Day (all branches closed)

Event Type(s):

Closed

Audience(s):

Adult

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Oct 14 11:00 a.m.

Ferry Avenue

(A) eBooks

Get started with the free ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines provided by your library! We'll discuss Libby and Hoopla. Bring your ereader, phone, or tablet and your library card.

Event Type(s):

Computer Class

Audience(s):

Adult

Oct 14 4:00 p.m.

Gloucester Township

(T) X-Ray Art

Ages 8-12. Join us in practicing an x-ray art technique! Not only will we be drawing the bones of the hand and arm, we'll learn their names as well for an art project you can learn from!

Event Type(s):

Fun and Games

Audience(s):

Tweens

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Oct 15 10:30 a.m.

Gloucester Township

(K) Story Time

Ages 0-5. Come join the fun at Story Time with Miss. Amber! We’ll share stories, sing songs, and explore fun activities that help little ones build strong early literacy skills.

Event Type(s):

Stories

Audience(s):

Children

Oct 15 11:00 a.m.

Ferry Avenue

(A) Acorn Creatures

We'll take inspiration from David M Bird's Becorns and make cute, little creatures from natural materials. 

Please register for this event on either Wednesday or Thursday, not both. 

No experience required, and all materials are provided. Open to anyone ages 18+. 

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult

Oct 15 3:00 p.m.

Bellmawr

(K) Mini Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Older Children

Ages 6-11. Please only register children.

Celebrate the fall season and decorate your own mini pumpkin and enter our contest to win a prize! Pumpkins and supplies will be available. Simply come in, decorate, and leave your name and point of contact in case you get chosen as the winner. And in the meantime, you can have your pumpkin displayed in the library as decoration!

The winning participant will be notified within a week after the contest. To avoid the pumpkins going rotten, we ask all participants to pick up their entrees within at most two weeks after the contest.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Elementary

Oct 15 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Camden

(Y) Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Taste Tour!

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Taste Tour!
Teens, Ages 12-17

Join us at the library for a flavorful celebration of Hispanic culture. Stop by to pick up a bag of assorted snacks representing a variety of Latin American countries. Explore new tastes, enjoy familiar favorites, and vote for your fave!

Event Type(s):

Cultural

Audience(s):

Young Adults

Oct 15 6:00 p.m.

Voorhees

(T) Mask Making for Tweens and Teens

Tweens and Teens age 9 -15  A hands-on art experience for teens & tweens

Unleash your creativity and transform everyday materials into extraordinary masks! Join us for a fun and expressive craft program where you’ll design and build your own wearable art using cardboard, paper, and found objects.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Tweens

Oct 15 6:30 p.m.

Bellmawr

(Y) Teen Microwave Mug Cookie

Ages 14 to 18.
Come join us at the Bellmawr Library for an easy cooking night for teens! In this program, participants will make a personal microwave chocolate chip cookie in a mug. Registration is required for this program. Registration for this event will open on Wednesday, 10/1 and close on Tuesday, 10/14 at 9:00 P.M. or when the registration list is full, whichever occurs first. Please alert staff of any dietary restrictions/needs at least one week prior to this program.
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):

Cooking and Food

Audience(s):

Young Adults

Oct 15 6:30 p.m.

South County

(A) Book Tasting Club

Not sure what to read next? "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 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, Fun and Games

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Oct 15 7:00 p.m.

South County

(A) South County Ukulele Circle

Ages 15 - Up The Ukulele Circle returns to South County every first and third Wednesday of the month. Join Mr. Roy Cox and other ukulele enthusiasts for an hour of playing and learning new songs together. All Skill levels are welcome. There will be a few ukuleles available for new players to use.

Event Type(s):

Educational

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior, Tweens, Young Adults

Thursday, October 16, 2025