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Summer Reading Adventure Begins at your Library. Early registration and logging begins Monday, May 20, 2024

Early Registration for Summer Reading Begins

All Day 5/20 - 5/25
North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Register May 20-July 12 through READsquared to participate on our Summer Reading Program. Visit www.northshelbylibrary.org starting May 20th to register and to get more informat...

Library Branch: North Shelby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Register May 20-July 12 through READsquared to participate on our Summer Reading Program.

Visit www.northshelbylibrary.org starting May 20th to register and to get more information.

Adventure Begins at Your Library

Mt Laurel Early Registration for Summer Reading Begins

All Day 5/20 - 5/25
Mt Laurel
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Register May 20-July 12 through READsquared to participate on our Summer Reading Program. Visit www.mtlaurellibrary.org starting May 20th to register and to get more information...

Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Register May 20-July 12 through READsquared to participate on our Summer Reading Program.

Visit www.mtlaurellibrary.org starting May 20th to register and to get more information.

Graphic of fantasy adventure items with a scroll with the words "Tween Dungeons and Dragons. Registration required. Spots limited."

Tween Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mueller Annex Conference Room at North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

For ages 8-12. Registration required. Spots limited! We invite tweens interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) to attend this interest meeting. One of our regular teen...

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

For ages 8-12. Registration required. Spots limited!

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.

Libraries Closed

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
North Shelby, Mt Laurel, Online, Off Site

The libraries will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday. Both libraries will reopen Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m.

Closing
Branches:
North Shelby, Mt Laurel, Online, Off Site
Description:

The libraries will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday. Both libraries will reopen Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m.

Summer Reading Adventure Begins at your Library. Early registration and logging begins Monday, May 20, 2024

Early Registration for Summer Reading Begins

All Day 5/28 - 6/2
North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Register May 20-July 12 through READsquared to participate on our Summer Reading Program. Visit www.northshelbylibrary.org starting May 20th to register and to get more informat...

Library Branch: North Shelby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Register May 20-July 12 through READsquared to participate on our Summer Reading Program.

Visit www.northshelbylibrary.org starting May 20th to register and to get more information.

Text reads Virtual Lego Competition. Create a LEGO masterpiece. Submit online June 3 through June 21. Register www.northshelbylibrary.org

LEGO Competition

06/03/2024 @ 10:00am to 06/21/2024 @ 6:00pm
North Shelby
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Registration required.  All ages (Pre-K through Adult). Registration and entry photo submission runs Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 21 @ 6:00 pm Click link for regist...

Library Branch: North Shelby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Registration required.  All ages (Pre-K through Adult).
Registration and entry photo submission runs Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 21 @ 6:00 pm

Tuesday Tech: Light & Electricity

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required. You will rotate through several stations to create circuits to perform various tasks. Use Cubelets to create your own cube robots and use the T...

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Classroom
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required.

Interactive Bee Class with Foxhound Bee Company

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Registration required. Learn all about bees and the importance of pollinator gardens in this funny and informative class! Observe a real bee colony and touch, taste, ...

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Sharpie Coaster

Mt Laurel Tween Sharpie Coasters

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ann Price Activity Room at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Tween will use sharpies and rubbing alcohol to decorate four coasters. Registration required and opens two weeks in advance.      

Registration
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Tween will use sharpies and rubbing alcohol to decorate four coasters.

Registration required and opens two weeks in advance.

 

 

 

Tuesday Tech: 3D Design & Print

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult Department at North Shelby
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required. You will design a small 3-dimensional object using the TinkerCad software and then we will use the MakerBot 3D printer to make your creation fo...

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Young Adult Department
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required.

An Adventurous Writing Workshop with Author Emma Fox

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Registration required. Door prizes! What if your favorite library books really could take you to other worlds? In this interactive workshop with award-winning author ...

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Classroom
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Registration required. Door prizes!

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Mt Laurel Tween and Teen CPR and First Aid

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ann Price Activity Room at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

The Family & Friends CPR Course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and ...

Registration
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Family & Friends CPR Course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and mild and severe airway block for adults, children, and infants.

Tuesday Tech: Spheros & littleBits

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required. Have an engineeringly fun time racing Spheros through mazes and building projects with littleBits!

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Classroom
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required.

Have an engineeringly fun time racing Spheros through mazes and building projects with littleBits!

Tween Diamond Painting: Planter Stick

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Department Activity Room at North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Registration required. Relax and join us for diamond painting! Follow the pattern to decorate a butterfly or flower planter stick for you get to keep!

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Relax and join us for diamond painting! Follow the pattern to decorate a butterfly or flower planter stick for you get to keep!

Mt Laurel Tween Bedroom Sign Art

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ann Price Activity Room at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Tweens will make a cool piece of artwork to decorate your bedroom door. Local artist Chris Cruz will lead this program. Registration required and opens two weeks in advance. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Tweens will make a cool piece of artwork to decorate your bedroom door. Local artist Chris Cruz will lead this program.

Registration required and opens two weeks in advance.

Text reads Virtual Lego Competition. Create a LEGO masterpiece. Submit online June 3 through June 21. Register www.northshelbylibrary.org

LEGO Competition

All Day
North Shelby
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Registration required.  All ages (Pre-K through Adult). Registration and entry photo submission runs Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 21 @ 6:00 pm LEGO fans, join us fo...

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Registration required.  All ages (Pre-K through Adult).
Registration and entry photo submission runs Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 21 @ 6:00 pm

Tuesday Tech: Makey Makey Kits

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required. Ever wanted to play music with a banana? Did you know electricity can pass through you and a friend to make an alarm sound? You will use our Ma...

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Classroom
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required.

Tween Food Taste Challenge

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Department Activity Room at North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Registration required. Put your taste buds to the test and guess the flavors!

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Put your taste buds to the test and guess the flavors!

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.

Mt Laurel Tween Coosa Riverkeepers

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ann Price Activity Room at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

The purpose of CREEK (Coosa Riverkeeper Environmental Education for Kids) is to reconnect children (K-8) with the outdoors and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts&nb...

Registration
Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The purpose of CREEK (Coosa Riverkeeper Environmental Education for Kids) is to reconnect children (K-8) with the outdoors and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and environmental advocates.

Let Your Cooking Adventure Begin at the Library!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at North Shelby
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join KMarie from KMarieKitchen as she shows us how to make some no bake snacks for people of all ages.

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join KMarie from KMarieKitchen as she shows us how to make some no bake snacks for people of all ages.

Tuesday Tech: Minecraft Hour

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult Department at North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required. Join your peers for an hour of free play in Minecraft! This program will take place in the Teen Department on the 2nd floor using Minecraft Jav...

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Young Adult Department
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required.

Tween Just Craft It!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Department Activity Room at North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Registration required. We provide the craft supplies, and you create a masterpiece to keep!  

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Registration required.

We provide the craft supplies, and you create a masterpiece to keep!

 

Libraries Closed

All Day
North Shelby, Mt Laurel

The libraries are closed for Independence Day. 

Closing
Branches:
North Shelby, Mt Laurel
Description:

The libraries are closed for Independence Day. 

Tuesday Tech: Stop Motion Animation

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mueller Annex Classroom at North Shelby
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required. Your team will work together to create an animation video with the library props. The team will decide on a plot and then choose items to use t...

Registration
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Mueller Annex Classroom
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Registration required.