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Mar 21 2:00 p.m.

Event
Downtown Camden

(F) Cooking Demo: Lemongrass Coconut Curry

Family program (youth of all ages with a caregiver; best suited for ages 7 and up)

Celebrate the fresh ingredients and flavors of spring! Chef Loan Nguyen will demonstrate how to prepare a vegan curry inspired by the cuisine of Vietnam using coconut milk, lemongrass, spices, and seasonal veggies.

See and smell the ingredients and spices, ask questions, learn about the dish’s origins, and sample the food. Take-home recipe and main ingredients will be available while supplies last.

Event Type(s):

Community Connection, Cooking and Food, Cultural, Educational, Local Interest

Audience(s):

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

Apr 11 10:30 a.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(F) South Jersey Lion Dancers

All ages. Join us for an engaging program that explore the origins, meaning, and artistry of lion dance through lively demonstrations and storytelling.

Event Type(s):

Cultural

Audience(s):

Family

Apr 11 2:00 p.m.

Event
Voorhees

(A) Ebru Art Afternoon

Ebru, or Turkish marbling, is a beautiful traditional art form where colors are floated on water to create unique patterns, then gently transferred onto paper. Join us for a short presentation about the history of Ebru and then create your own marbled artwork.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts, Cultural, Educational

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior, Young Adults

May 13 6:00 p.m.

Event
Bellmawr

(F) South Pacific Island Dancers

May 26 6:30 p.m.

Event
Gloucester Township

(F) South Pacific Island Dancers

All ages. Join us as the South pacific Island Dancers transport you to the enchanting Islands of Polynesia!
With the echoing blow of the conch shell and the roar of Tahitian drums, authentic Polynesian dancers will dazzle you as you journey through the South Pacific.

Event Type(s):

Cultural

Audience(s):

Family

Jun 15 6:30 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(A) Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence

Explore a fascinating piece of African American history with the Haddonfield Daughters of the American Revolution. This exhibition seeks to embrace the stories of all those who pursued independence by centering on the lives and experiences of Black craftspeople and artisans from the 18th and 19th centuries. Registration is not required, but registrants will receive event reminders and notices about cancellations.

Contact Tate Potts at tpotts@camdencountylibrary.org with questions.

Event Type(s):

Cultural, Educational

Audience(s):

Adult
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