Borrowing Policies:  Books, Magazines, CDs, CD Audiobooks, Playaways 2 weeks.  Videos 3 days or 2 weeks

East Greenwich Library Events:

Preschool Story Hours:
Children ages 2 to 5 meet on Mondays at 11 a.m. for an hour of stories and a simple craft. “Every Child Ready to Read” literacy practices will be included in our weekly themes. May 7 – Dinosaurs; May 14 - Music; May 21 – May Flowers.

Book Discussion Clubs:
Our Evening Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. On May 2, they will discuss Anywhere But Here by Mona Simpson.

The Afternoon Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. On May 17, they will discuss Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner.

Please call the library if you would like to join either club.

Knitting Club:
Knitters meet every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. to work on individual projects and share patterns, ideas, and yarn. New knitters are welcome and should bring a pair of size 8 knitting needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn.

Computer Class:
May 3, 2 p.m. – eBooks;  May 30, 2 p.m. - Basic Computer Skills.

Adult Programs:
May 8, 7 p.m. - “Mother the Queen of My Heart – A Musical Tribute to Mothers”. Historical interpreter Stacy Roth will present a sampling of musical pieces and readings that are dedicated to the most important woman in our lives, our Mother. Bring yourself and your mother - - and memories to share. Please register in advance for this program.

May 22, 7 p.m. – Matryoshka Dolls by Serendipity Workshops. With fabric, needle, and thread, you will create 4 dolls, a variation on the traditional wooden Russian nesting dolls. These adorable dolls make great baby gifts. Please bring your sewing machine and sewing scissors. All other materials will be provided. This class is limited to eight students, and advance registration is necessary.

You may register for these programs on the online calendar: www.gcls.org or by calling the library.

If you have a special talent you would like to share or an idea for a program, please let us know.
 

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Adult Programs:

• ABC’s of Starting a Small Business ALL Welcome! Monday, May 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Soul Line Dancing – Thursdays, May 10, 17 and 24, 7-8 p.m., Ages 13+
• Spring Craft- Woven Heart Basket- Monday, May 7, 7-8 p.m. Please register, limit 20.
  Vegetable Gardening w/ Rutgers Cooperative - Friday, May 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Knit & Stitch- Friday, May 18, 1-3 p.m.
• Socrates Cafe’ - Thursdays, 10:30-12 p.m. This Adult discussion group meets over coffee and pastries. May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
• GCLS Chess Club & Board Games – Wednesday evenings 6-8:45 p.m. All skill levels welcome. All Ages. USCF Affiliated Chess Club. Chess Lessons- Wednesdays 6:30-8:30. All ages welcome.
• USCF Rated Chess Tournament- Location: Mullica Hill Branch, Saturday, May 19, 10-5. All Ages. Register Loganchess@comcast.net
• Writer’s Group Just Write! Wednesdays, May 9 and 23, 7-8:45 p.m. If you enjoy creative writing, this group is for YOU! Share your work in a supportive environment.
• Book Club-Meets the first Wednesday of the Month. 7-8:30 p.m. Stop by the front desk for a copy of this month’s selection.

Computer Classes:

• Open Computer Sessions- Wednesday, May 9, 1-1:45 p.m.
• eBook Training – Wednesday, May 9, 2-3 p.m.
• Internet Basics – Thursday, May 17, 11-12.
   

Youth Programs:

Storytimes: Stories, Songs & Craft provided

Baby’s Way to Books – Mondays, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Ages birth – 2 years old.

Toddler Time – Mondays, 11:00-11:30 a.m. & Fridays 10:15-10:45. Ages 2- 3 years old.

Preschool Storytime – Fridays, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Ages 4 – 5 years old.

Special Storytime - Friday, May 4, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Ages 2 – 5. We will be planting a vegetable garden at this storytime, please bring gloves and dress appropriately.

Music Time – Wednesdays, May 2 and May 16, 11 – 11:30 a.m. Ages 0 – 5 years old.

Lunch Bunch –Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 12-1 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy stories & crafts Ages 5-7. *May 31 will be our last session and pizza party. Please Register

PAWS Read Program – Tuesdays, May 1 and 15, 6:30–7:30. Please sign up for 10 minute time slot. Pet Assistance Volunteer Visitation Services (PAWS).

Lego Night – Tuesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30.

Kidz Book Club - Tuesday, May 22, 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 6-8. Reading “Junie B. Jones” together

Tween Book Club - Tuesday, May 22, 7-7:45 p.m. Ages 9-12. Discussing “Inside out & Back again” by Thanhha Lai, copies available at the Youth Services’ desk for extended check out period. Snacks served.

Tween Club – Wednesday, May 9, 3:45 – 5 p.m. Ages 9 – 12. Making Mother’s Day Gift & Card.

Family Bingo Night – Tuesday, May 29, 6:30 – 7:30. All Ages, prizes given, snacks served.

Special Activity – Saturday, May 12, 11am – 12pm. All Ages. Join the South Jersey Kite Flyers and make your very own kite. Please register.

New Teen/Tween Gaming Area Opens! Logan library branch has opened its gaming area. A flat screen TV, X-Box 360, Kinect and gaming chairs were donated by Friends of the Library. Weekly schedule of games & times will be posted in the teen area. Gaming Systems include; X-Box 360, Kinect &Wii.

We would love to hear from you!  Please call branch manager, Carolyn Oldt at the Logan library with your program & purchase ideas (856) 241-0202 or email coldt@gcls.org

Borrowing Policies: Books, Magazines, CDs, CD Audiobooks, Playaways 2 weeks. Videos 3 days or 2 weeks

SWEDESBORO LIBRARY EVENTS

Join us for our special programs:

Meet the Author – George Anastasia – Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m. Best selling local author George Anastasia will present a discussion on his newest book, "The Ultimate Book of Gangster Movies". Anastasia has written five books on some of the most notorious Mafia figures. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

English as a Second Language (ESL) – Gloucester County College will be offering ESL classes at the Swedesboro Branch on Mondays, May 14 and 21, and Wednesdays, May 2, 16, 23, and 30. For information please call Swedesboro Library Branch at 467-0111 or GCC at 468-5000, ext. 6227.

Adult Computer Classes available in May are Email Basics on Thursday, May 10 at 2 p.m. and Microsoft Basics on Monday, May 21 at 2 p.m.

Adult Book Club – Adults meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., in the Library’s Meeting Room. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 22, 7 p.m. The selection to be discussed is The Little Giant of Aberden County by Tiffany Baker.

Meet the Artist – Children learn about a different artist each month and create an art project that emulates the artist’s style. This is best suited. Artist of the Month. May’s date will be Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room.

Tween/Teen Game Night – Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. Participate in a fun night of gaming. There will be traditional and electronic gaming.

Family Movie Night will be Thursday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. Children may bring a snack. Movie TBA.

PAWS for Reading for Reading is now at the Swedesboro Library Branch!!! Register your child to read to a trained therapy dog for a 15 minute time slot. May’s dates will be Monday, May 7 and 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Those interested must register by calling 467-0111 or coming to the library. Permission slips are necessary.

Story Time – Story Time is a fun time! We meet on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. (May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29). For a six week time period, beginning April 10, story time activities will specifically focus on literacy activities as part of our “Every Child Ready to Read” program. Story Time is best suited for children ages 2-1/2 to 5 years of age.

Afternoon Story Time – Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. Dates are May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 in the Library Meeting room. Afternoon Story Time will also focus on literacy activities for “Every Child Ready to Read”.

Teen Advisory Board – oin our Teen Advisory Board. Become a Reading Buddy, work with children, learn library skills, or help plan teen activities. Do you enjoy writing? Write reviews and/or create quarterly teen newsletters. Call 467-0111 for information on how you can volunteer or become an active member. This month’s meeting will be Saturday, May 12 at 12 p.m.

Baby Music Time – Bring your baby to a fun time of music – familiar songs, activities and fingerplays. Baby Music meets the first and third Thursdays. May’s dates are Thursday, May 3 and 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the Swedesboro Library.

Toddler Music Time – Your toddler will enjoy a fun time marching, playing instruments, and singing familiar songs and fingerplays. We will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays, May 10 and 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the Swedesboro Library.

Tween Book Club – Our tween’s book club will meet on the second Thursday for the month of May – Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m. Our selection will be Peter and the Secret of Rundoon by Dave Barry.

Tween/Teen Drawing Club – Our Teen/Tween Drawing club meets on Wednesday, May 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Art teacher Ethel Cruz instructs on such techniques as upside down drawings, contour drawings, and shading.

Tween/Teen Writers’ Club – If you have an interest in writing poetry and/or stories, this is the club for you! We meet the third Wednesdays of each month and learn a different style of writing or form of poetry to try writing. May’s date is Wednesday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room.

Homework and Reading Buddies – Children interested in a homework or reading buddy during the 2011-2012 school year should contact the library at 467-0111. Teens from our Teen Advisory Board assist younger children with homework and help them with different academic skills.

Please register for all programs by calling 467-0111 or you can register online at www.gcls.org

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