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Jul 27 6:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(F) Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Jul 29 3:15 p.m.

Event
Voorhees

(Y) A Call for Teen Volunteers: Program Helpers

For ages 14–17

Need volunteer service hours? Join us as a helper at our children’s craft program! Teen volunteers will assist with keeping supply tables organized, helping parents and children find materials, and supporting our youngest participants with simple tasks like cutting and gluing.

Volunteers must arrive by 3:15 PM to get familiar with the activities and stay until 5:15 PM to help with a quick clean‑up.

Registration is required.
Please do not use your school email when registering. A librarian will email you the day before to confirm your volunteer commitment.

Volunteer hours are in high demand. No‑shows may be blocked from future volunteer events.

Event Type(s):

Community Connection

Audience(s):

Young Adults

Jul 29 3:00 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(T,Y) Design Your Own Henna Tattoo

Ages 9 - 16. Originating in Asia, particularly within Hindu and Muslim cultures, Henna has a long history, dating back to ancient Egypt and India where it is used for body decoration and rituals. Learn about Henna’s healing and cosmetic properties, and about traditional henna tattoo designs.  Design your own henna tattoo, after which a professional face and body artist will apply your tattoo using organic henna paste.  

Event Type(s):

Cultural

Audience(s):

Tweens, Young Adults

Aug 01 11:00 a.m.

Event
Voorhees

(F) Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

All ages. Join us for an open house musical petting zoo for children! Stop by the library between 10:30 am - 12:00 pm to take part in this interactive exhibit that features acoustic and electric guitars, ukuleles, keyboards, and dozens of percussion instruments for kids of all ages to touch and play. Presented by Keep Music Alive.

Registration isn't required, but you will receive reminder emails if you do!

This program will take place in the open space to the left of the Children's Department.

Event Type(s):

Music

Audience(s):

Family, Toddlers (1-2), Preschool, School age children, PreK-Kindergarten, Elementary, Tweens, Young Adults

Aug 03 3:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(T) Found Object Sculptures

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. Presented by Philadelphia Magic Gardens. Registration is required.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Tweens, Young Adults

Aug 03 6:30 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(A) Craft & Chat: Fabric Scrap Stickers

Teens and adults ages 15 and up. Craft & Chat is a relaxed, social crafting program for teens and adults. Each month, we’ll work on a different simple project while chatting and connecting with others. No prior experience needed—just come ready to create, relax, and enjoy good company. Registration is required.

This month's project: Fabric Scrap Stickers! Use up your fabric scraps with this easy and sustainable DIY that turns them into unique and customized stickers. Embellish your stickers with fabric paint or leave them as is, turn them into decorative tape or a patch for your notebook - the possibilities are endless!

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult, Young Adults

Aug 05 6:30 p.m.

Event
Voorhees

(Y) Teen Night: Paint and Plant

For ages 13–17

Join us for a special night just for older teens. Each participant will receive a planter to paint and a live succulent to pot and take home. It’s a relaxed, creative evening—perfect for unwinding, hanging out, and making something uniquely yours.

Space is limited to 15 teens, and registration is required. A librarian will email you the day before to confirm your spot in the program.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Young Adults

Aug 06 3:30 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(K,Y) Comics Drawing with Ryan Brady

(Ages 9-14) Ryan Brady of Camden’s Comics presents a fun, hands-on drawing workshop. Learn how simple shapes build dynamic characters and discover how artists bring a comic book panel to life. Perfect for beginners and young creators ready to draw their own stories.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Tweens, Young Adults
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