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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

Jun 17 7:00 p.m.

Event
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

Jun 20 10:30 a.m.

Event
Voorhees

(K) Read to a Therapy Dog

Ages 5 - 8 with caregiver.

Read to Payton, our visiting therapy dog and make a craft. Bring your favorite book or choose one from the library.

Event Type(s):

Educational

Audience(s):

Children

Jun 22 11:00 a.m.

Event
Voorhees

(K) Explore the Declaration

Ages 6-12.

On July 4th, 2026, the Declaration of Independence will celebrate 250 years! But what exactly is this special document that we honor each year on its birthday? Come along with a museum educator to discover what the Declaration is, why it was created, and why the important ideas inside it mattered in 1776—and still do today—through engaging, hands-on activities. 

Event Type(s):

Educational

Audience(s):

Children

Jun 22 2:30 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(K) Life at Sea!

Ages 6-11. Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what, as a sailor, you might have eaten, what your job might have been, and how you would have passed the time. Meet some of the Revolution’s most famous sailors, like Philadelphian James Forten, learn how to fire a cannon while fighting off the British, and get ready to help us create our own “tall tale” from the high seas! Presented by the Museum of the American Revolution. Registration is required.

Event Type(s):

Educational, Fun and Games, Summer Reading

Audience(s):

Children, Elementary, Tweens
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