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Jul 11 11:00 a.m.

Event
Merchantville

(K) Saturday Stories with Mr. Tate

Jul 11 11:00 a.m.

Event
Voorhees

(K) What Lives in a Shell?

Ages 4-8, with a caregiver.

Do you ever wonder what lives in a seashell? From slimy snails to hairy hermit crabs, learn how a shell keeps these animals safe. We’ll use our senses and science tools to explore animal shells and make a seashell craft to take home. Presented by the American Littoral Society.

Space is limited, so registration is required.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Children, Preschool, School age children

Jul 11 2:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(A) Booked đź“– for the Weekend

Welcome to Booked for the Weekend, a new silent book club for adults. We will start each meeting with time to chat with other readers, then spend an hour quietly reading the book of your choosing. Bring your favorite mug and enjoy a hot beverage. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Event Type(s):

Book Chat

Audience(s):

Adult

Jul 13 1:00 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(T) Philadelphia's Magic Gardens - Found Object Sculpture

(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.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Tweens, Young Adults

Jul 13 2:30 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(T) Spies of the Revolution

Ages 8-12. In this super-secret meeting, join museum staff as we learn about the spies of the Revolution! From shopkeepers and mystery women to enslaved men who served as double agents, let’s discover who these spies were and how they operated undercover. We’ll solve some of our puzzles, uncover some secret messages, and discover why George Washington thought spies were essential to the Continental Army’s victory. Presented by the Museum of the American Revolution. Registration is required.

Event Type(s):

Educational, Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Elementary, Tweens

Jul 13 6:00 p.m.

Event
Bellmawr

(T) Seashell Geodes

Ages 11 to 14.

Come join us at the Bellmawr Library for a night that combines both science and crafts! We’ll take a look inside some real crystal geodes and talk about how they form. Then participants will make their own Borax crystal geodes from seashells! Registration is required for this program. Registration will open on Wednesday 3/18 at 10:00 A.M., and close on Monday 3/30 at 9:00 P.M. or whenever the registration list becomes full, whichever occurs first.

This program is presented by Wild Jersey!

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

Jul 14 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
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