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Yeti to Read Winter Challenge

01/02/2026 @ 10:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 11:00am
North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Kick off 2025 with a fun reading challenge! You can stop by the Children's Dept to grab a "Yeti to Read" Challenge Sheet. The goal is to read 320 minutes from 12/22-1/31. Return your completed challenge sheet for a PRIZE! Happy Reading!

Library Branch: North Shelby
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Kick off 2025 with a fun reading challenge! You can stop by the Children's Dept to grab a "Yeti to Read" Challenge Sheet. The goal is to read 320 minutes from 12/22-1/31. Return your completed challenge sheet for a PRIZE! Happy Reading!

Mt Laurel Needle Arts Group

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ann Price Activity Room at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Knitters, crocheters or any other needle crafters!

This knitting group will meet on the second Monday of the month.

No registration required.

Hosted by Jamie Skripnik

Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitters, crocheters or any other needle crafters!

This knitting group will meet on the second Monday of the month.

No registration required.

Hosted by Jamie Skripnik

Makers Club Monday

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Children's Department Activity Room at North Shelby
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

We want to welcome children ages 5+ to our Children's Dept Activity Room for an hour of hands-on creating! This program is designed to give children a space to incorporate tactile learning, creativity, tinkering, and self-expression. 

Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

We want to welcome children ages 5+ to our Children's Dept Activity Room for an hour of hands-on creating! This program is designed to give children a space to incorporate tactile learning, creativity, tinkering, and self-expression. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Mueller Annex Conference Room at North Shelby
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join the adventure as you and your friends play through an epic game of Dungeons and Dragons. There will be an overarching story for the month, but the dungeons masters will be thrilled to have anyone jump in each week.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the adventure as you and your friends play through an epic game of Dungeons and Dragons. There will be an overarching story for the month, but the dungeons masters will be thrilled to have anyone jump in each week.

Disclaimer(s)

Food at Library Programs

The Library is aware that reaction of individuals to food allergies may result in serious medical conditions and reminds all persons with food allergies that:

  • From time to time, food is served during library programs.
  • If a library program includes food, it will be noted in the event description.
  • Food packaging will be available for individuals to inspect for allergens.
  • Persons with food allergies are responsible for monitoring food served by the library.
  • Responsibility for monitoring minors rests with the parent/guardian/caregiver.
  • Some library programs will require an allergy waiver be signed before patrons can participate.
Lauren's Book Club

Novel Horizons Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Novel Horizons Book Club is perfect for adults who work or prefer an evening book club! The books we choose may vary in subject matter and emotional depth. 

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Novel Horizons Book Club is perfect for adults who work or prefer an evening book club! The books we choose may vary in subject matter and emotional depth. 

 

Homeschool Teen Cozy Craft: Junk Journals

All Day
Young Adult Department at North Shelby
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Was your New Year's revolution to keep a journal?  Whether it was or not, we invite you to come make your very own Junk Journal!  We'll have stuff set out, come anytime.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Young Adult Department
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Was your New Year's revolution to keep a journal?  Whether it was or not, we invite you to come make your very own Junk Journal!  We'll have stuff set out, come anytime.

The Science Lady

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Department at North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

All ages. No registration.

Join The Science Lady of Dynamic Education Adventures for a fun STEM-filled adventure! 

Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

All ages. No registration.

Join The Science Lady of Dynamic Education Adventures for a fun STEM-filled adventure! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food at Library Programs

The Library is aware that reaction of individuals to food allergies may result in serious medical conditions and reminds all persons with food allergies that:

  • From time to time, food is served during library programs.
  • If a library program includes food, it will be noted in the event description.
  • Food packaging will be available for individuals to inspect for allergens.
  • Persons with food allergies are responsible for monitoring food served by the library.
  • Responsibility for monitoring minors rests with the parent/guardian/caregiver.
  • Some library programs will require an allergy waiver be signed before patrons can participate.
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Language Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Shelby
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Practice and learn languages with like-minded individuals who all have the same goal of improving their language education.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Shelby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice and learn languages with like-minded individuals who all have the same goal of improving their language education.

Lauren's Book Club

Cozy Mom's Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
North Shelby
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Cozy Moms Book Club is perfect for moms who enjoy reading and connecting with others in our community! The books we choose may vary in subject matter and emotional depth.

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Shelby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cozy Moms Book Club is perfect for moms who enjoy reading and connecting with others in our community! The books we choose may vary in subject matter and emotional depth.

 

Logo of Heartstrings Creative Company

Mommy & Me Music Group

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Department at North Shelby
Program Type:
Other, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This music group is for ages 0-5. Kim Hamrick from Heartstrings Creative Co. will be leading a Mommy & Me music group with instruments, movement, familiar songs and more!

Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

This music group is for ages 0-5. Kim Hamrick from Heartstrings Creative Co. will be leading a Mommy & Me music group with instruments, movement, familiar songs and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Picture of crime scene tape, and the words True Crime

True Crime Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Shelby
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

More than a book club, The True Crime Club covers true crime books and documentaries.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Shelby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

More than a book club, The True Crime Club covers true crime books and documentaries.

Snacks and Stories with Miss Sarah

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children's Department at North Shelby
Age Group:
Children

Join Miss Sarah and her special guest, Chef Remy, for a story time to encourage and celebrate trying different types of snacks, where they are from, how they nourish our bodies, etc. This story time is encouraged for children 2+.

Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Sarah and her special guest, Chef Remy, for a story time to encourage and celebrate trying different types of snacks, where they are from, how they nourish our bodies, etc. This story time is encouraged for children 2+.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food at Library Programs

The Library is aware that reaction of individuals to food allergies may result in serious medical conditions and reminds all persons with food allergies that:

  • From time to time, food is served during library programs.
  • If a library program includes food, it will be noted in the event description.
  • Food packaging will be available for individuals to inspect for allergens.
  • Persons with food allergies are responsible for monitoring food served by the library.
  • Responsibility for monitoring minors rests with the parent/guardian/caregiver.
  • Some library programs will require an allergy waiver be signed before patrons can participate.

Japanese New Years Calligraphy for Teens

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mueller Annex Conference Room at North Shelby
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come and learn traditional Japanese Calligraphy courtesy of our friends at SamfordGlobal.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and learn traditional Japanese Calligraphy courtesy of our friends at SamfordGlobal.

Color Therapy

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in anytime between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Come along for snacks and coloring fun

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Come along for snacks and coloring fun

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at North Shelby

Library Board Meeting

Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Library Board Meeting

Pizza and Paint

Mt Laurel Tween Pizza and Paint

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Ann Price Activity Room at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Tweens will paint a piece of artwork and enjoy some pizza together. Registration required.

Registration required. Please do not register younger children. Program is for ages 8-13.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tweens will paint a piece of artwork and enjoy some pizza together. Registration required.

Registration required. Please do not register younger children. Program is for ages 8-13.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
North Shelby, Mt Laurel
Closing
Branches:
North Shelby, Mt Laurel

Mt Laurel Toddler Art

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ann Price Activity Room at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

An art exploration program for toddlers ages 2-4 with the help of a caregiver. We will read a story, make a piece of artwork and share a snack. 

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

An art exploration program for toddlers ages 2-4 with the help of a caregiver. We will read a story, make a piece of artwork and share a snack. 

 

Storytime with Miss Kat

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at North Shelby
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Miss Kat for a 30 minute story time filled with songs, fingerplays and of course, stories! This program is intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver. 

Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Kat for a 30 minute story time filled with songs, fingerplays and of course, stories! This program is intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Japanese Culture Series Kakizome & Calligraphy

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at North Shelby
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

A little presentation on how New Year's day in Japan us celebrated. Will write New Years Resolutions in calligraphy.  

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A little presentation on how New Year's day in Japan us celebrated. Will write New Years Resolutions in calligraphy.  

Teen Disney Song Challenge

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Are you a fan of Disney Music?  Come join us for an evening of fun competition part karaoke and part 'name that tune'.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Disney Music?  Come join us for an evening of fun competition part karaoke and part 'name that tune'.

Disclaimer(s)

Food at Library Programs

The Library is aware that reaction of individuals to food allergies may result in serious medical conditions and reminds all persons with food allergies that:

  • From time to time, food is served during library programs.
  • If a library program includes food, it will be noted in the event description.
  • Food packaging will be available for individuals to inspect for allergens.
  • Persons with food allergies are responsible for monitoring food served by the library.
  • Responsibility for monitoring minors rests with the parent/guardian/caregiver.
  • Some library programs will require an allergy waiver be signed before patrons can participate.
Image of storyteller with ukulele.

Mt Laurel Ukulele Storytime

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ann Price Activity Room at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

A story program ideal for ages 5 and under and a caregiver. Stories, songs, and bubbles make up a lively 30-minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Siblings welcome!

Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A story program ideal for ages 5 and under and a caregiver. Stories, songs, and bubbles make up a lively 30-minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Siblings welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Mt Laurel Mahjong Open Play

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Ann Price Activity Room at Mt Laurel
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy mahjong open play at the library, a relaxed drop-in session where players gather to play independently, socialize, and enjoy the game without formal instruction.

No registration required.

 

Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy mahjong open play at the library, a relaxed drop-in session where players gather to play independently, socialize, and enjoy the game without formal instruction.

No registration required.

 

Makers Club Monday

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Children's Department Activity Room at North Shelby
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

We want to welcome children ages 5+ to our Children's Dept Activity Room for an hour of hands-on creating! This program is designed to give children a space to incorporate tactile learning, creativity, tinkering, and self-expression. 

Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

We want to welcome children ages 5+ to our Children's Dept Activity Room for an hour of hands-on creating! This program is designed to give children a space to incorporate tactile learning, creativity, tinkering, and self-expression. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.