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Oct 08 7:00 p.m.

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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 15 6:30 p.m.

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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 16 3:30 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(T) Tween Snack n' Chat: Esperanza Rising

Ages 9-12.  For October, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Tween Snack n' Chat is discussing Esperanza Rising  by Pam Munoz Ryan.  We will discuss the book, enjoy a snack and complete a fun book-related craft. We have a limited number of free library copies, please contact the library at 856-854-2752 to request one.  Copies are first come first serve. 

Event Type(s):

Book Chat

Audience(s):

Tweens

Oct 20 7:00 p.m.

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Virtual

(A) Tired Eyes Book Club

(A) This month's Tired Eyes Book Club pick is Kitchen Confidential: adventures in the culinary underbelly by Anthony Bourdain (2000).

Event Type(s):

Book Chat

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Oct 21 1:00 p.m.

Event
Voorhees

(A) Third Tuesday Short Story Discussion for Seniors

Take part in lively discussions of classic and contemporary short stories in Room C at 1 pm. Stories can be obtained at the Information Desk on the first floor of the Voorhees branch.  The short story that will be discussed is The Night Bookmobile by Audrey Niffenegger.

Event Type(s):

Book Chat

Audience(s):

Senior

Oct 21 7:00 p.m.

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Virtual

(A) Real Life Reads Book Club

<em>All the Living and the Dead</em> by Hayley Campbell <br><br>

This is a virtual book discussion. Zoom invitations will be sent on the afternoon of the book club.

Event Type(s):

Book Chat

Audience(s):

Adult

Oct 28 6:00 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(Y) Haddon Teen Book Club - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

(Ages 13 and up) Join other teens to discuss Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. Snacks served. 

Follow Katniss Everdeen's fight for survival and defiance against the oppressive Capitol, in a story that explores themes of sacrifice, resilience, and hope in a world turned upside down.

Registration required. Please contact the library if you need a copy - library copies will be available on a  first come first serve basis.

Be sure to also register to watch Mockingjay Part 1 Movie on Tuesday, November 18 at 6 p.m. Registration for the movie opens 10/27/2025. 

Event Type(s):

Book Chat

Audience(s):

Young Adults
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