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Nov 09 2:30 p.m.

Event
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

Nov 12 5:15 p.m.

Event
Voorhees

(Y) T.A.B. Teen Advisory Board: Game Night Helpers Needed!

Age 13 - 17  Hey teens—ready to level up your leadership and have some fun while you're at it?

Join us for this month’s T.A.B. meeting, where we’re flipping the script and hosting a Board Game Night for our youngest library visitors and their families! You’ll help create a welcoming, playful space filled with laughter, teamwork, and classic games.

🧩 Here’s what’s going down:

Bring your favorite family-friendly board games to share

Help set up the game stations and welcome families

Join in the fun and help little ones learn the ropes

Stick around to help clean up and wrap up the night

🕔 Arrival Time: 5:45 PM for setup 🕖 Wrap-Up: 7:15 PM after cleanup 📍 [Insert location]

Whether you’re a T.A.B. regular or thinking of joining, this is a great chance to give back, connect with your community, and show off your game night skills. Plus, it counts as volunteer hours!

Let’s make it a night to remember—for the kids and for you.

Event Type(s):

Community Connection

Audience(s):

Young Adults

Nov 15 10:30 a.m.

Event
South County

(A) Book Tasting Club

[b] *RESCHEDULED: This meeting is now 11/15 at 10:30am.* [/b] 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

Nov 19 7:00 p.m.

Event
South County

(A) South County Book Club

Please join us for a discussion of The Poppy Fields by Niki Erlick. From LibraryReads: "What if you could sleep your way through grief, but there was a chance you'd forget about the love you shared with a loved one? Four strangers make a trip to a remote sleep lab- each with a different reason for their journey." Available as a physical book or e-book through OverDrive. 

 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

Nov 20 10:30 a.m.

Event
Gloucester Township

(A) Memory Cafe

Join us at our First Memory Café and enjoy some music and pop culture throughout the decades. Light refreshments will be served.

Memory Cafes will be held on the third Thursday of the month, starting on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 10:30am-12:00pm.

Registration is recommended, but not required.

What is a Memory Café?

A memory café is a social gathering for those who are experiencing early-stage dementia, mild memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and for their families, friends, or care partners. The Memory Café at the Gloucester Township Branch welcomes adults experiencing memory loss, particularly early-onset dementia, and their caregivers. Enjoy a safe space for socializing with light refreshments and activities like crafting, games, and gentle exercise—all designed to foster connection and enhance well-being.

Event Type(s):

Community Connection

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior
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