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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 Mahjong Open Play

Monday, January 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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.

Snacks and Stories with Miss Sarah

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Club Lego infographic with cloud background. "Club Lego, @North Shelby Library located in the Meeting Room, 3:15PM-4:15PM. Children/Tweens (and accompnaying adults)."

Club LEGO

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Department Activity Room at North Shelby
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Come build legos with us in the Activity Room in the Children's Dept of the North Shelby Library. Legos will be provided. Let's build! 

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

Come build legos with us in the Activity Room in the Children's Dept of the North Shelby Library. Legos will be provided. Let's build! 

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.

Dolores Hydock

Dolores Hydock - Through the Back Door: The Music That Bridged the Bayou

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Mt Laurel - All at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This program describes the history of Cajun music in America over the past 150 years.

Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Mt Laurel - All
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This program describes the history of Cajun music in America over the past 150 years.

Be Ready When the Luck Happens

Mt Laurel Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ann Price Activity Room at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Book Club will be meeting at the library to discuss Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten. No registration required.  

Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Book Club will be meeting at the library to discuss Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten. No registration required.  

Club Lego infographic with cloud background. "Club Lego, @North Shelby Library located in the Meeting Room, 3:15PM-4:15PM. Children/Tweens (and accompnaying adults)."

Club LEGO

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Children's Department Activity Room at North Shelby
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Come build legos with us in the Activity Room in the Children's Dept of the North Shelby Library. Legos will be provided. Let's build! 

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

Come build legos with us in the Activity Room in the Children's Dept of the North Shelby Library. Legos will be provided. Let's build! 

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.

Family Chess Night

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Young Adult Department at North Shelby
Age Group:
Teens, All Ages

We'll have chess sets set up in each of the booths.  All skills levels are welcome to come and play.  Families welcome, priority given to families with Teens age 12-18.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Young Adult Department
Age Group: Teens, All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll have chess sets set up in each of the booths.  All skills levels are welcome to come and play.  Families welcome, priority given to families with Teens age 12-18.

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.
Be Ready When the Luck Happens

Mt Laurel Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ann Price Activity Room at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Book Club will be meeting at the library to discuss Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten. No registration required.  

Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Ann Price Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Book Club will be meeting at the library to discuss Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten. No registration required.  

Image of storyteller with ukulele.

Mt Laurel Ukulele Storytime

Friday, January 9, 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.

Japanese New Years Calligraphy for Teens

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mueller Annex Classroom 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 Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Mt Laurel Crafty Saturday

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Freeman Community Room at Mt Laurel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Crafty Saturday:

Stop by the library to make a fun craft or take it to-go! Supplies are limited.

Stop by to make a craft at the library. All ages with parent help. No registration, but supplies are limited.

Library Branch: Mt Laurel
Room: Freeman Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Crafty Saturday

Stop by the library to make a fun craft or take it to-go! Supplies are limited.

Stop by to make a craft at the library. All ages with parent help. No registration, but supplies are limited.

Two kids reading a book and the words La Hora Del Cuento

La Hora del Cuento

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Department Activity Room at North Shelby
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
La Hora del Cuento:

Todas las edades. No se require registro. Ven con tu familia a escuchar cuentos, cantar y divertirnos en español! Este evento es para niños de todas las edades. Niños menores de...

Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department Activity Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime

La Hora del Cuento

Todas las edades. No se require registro.

Ven con tu familia a escuchar cuentos, cantar y divertirnos en español! Este evento es para niños de todas las edades. Niños menores de 12 años deben estar acompañados de sus padres. Los esperamos!

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 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

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mueller Annex Conference Room 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!  

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:

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!  

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.
Blue background with the words Language Club

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.

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.