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Feb 11 3:30 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(K) Mlanjeni Magical Theater presents African Rhythms, American Beats

Ages 2-8 with a caregiver.

Join us at the library with Mlanjeni Magical Theater for a fun, interactive look at the drums of Africa and various rhythms and the spread of drum beats to American folk music in tambourines, spoons, and cow bells. Be ready for lots of audience participation!

Registration encouraged, but not required. If you register, you will receive an email reminder about the program!

Event Type(s):

Cultural, Educational, Entertainment, Stories

Audience(s):

Children, Preschool, School age children, PreK-Kindergarten, Elementary

Feb 12 1:30 p.m.

Event
Bellmawr

(F) African Drum Circle with Play Patrol (RESCHEDULED)

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 2/12/26.
All ages.
Step into the circle and feel the beat in Mister Boom Boom's African Drum Circle, an immersive, hands-on musical journey that brings the power and spirit of African drumming to life-while connecting its influence to rhythms and instruments from around the world. This high-energy program centers around the djembe, the heart of West African rhythm, and expands to include a dynamic collection of global percussion instruments, including bongos, cajon, and more, that trace their roots back to African traditions.

Event Type(s):

Music

Audience(s):

Family

Feb 12 6:30 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(A) Waist Beads Workshop

Celebrate Black History Month with this waist bead workshop presented by Latasha Waters from The Queen's Storehouse!

Event Type(s):

Cultural

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Feb 12 6:00 p.m.

Event
Ferry Avenue

(A) A Layered Legacy: Black History Collage Workshop

Join us for a hands-on Black History Month workshop celebrating the layered legacy and achievements of Black Americans through collage art. Participants will explore historical and contemporary figures, movements, and milestones and use the materials provided to tell powerful visual stories. No experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and curiosity to help honor the past and inspire the future. Presented by Christina Royster of YBO Media.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult

Feb 19 3:30 p.m.

Event
Haddon Township

(T) Tween Snack n' Chat: Twins

Ages 9-12.  For February, Tween Snack n' Chat is discussing  Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright's graphic novel Twins. Twins is a funny, heartfelt graphic novel about identical sisters Maureen and Francine navigating middle school as they discover who they are—together and apart. 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

Feb 20 3:30 p.m.

Event
Downtown Camden

(K) African Rhythms, American Beats

Feb 21 2:30 p.m.

Event
Bellmawr

(A) Intro to Leathercrafting

Adult.

In this leathercraft workshop, students will learn to create patterns to cut out of leather to make two non-sewn leather projects: a coin purse and journal. No experience necessary. Presented by designer and educator Terina Nicole Hill.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult
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