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Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24–12/26
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
North Shelby, Mt Laurel, Online, Off Site
Description:

The North Shelby Library and the Mt Laurel Library will be closed for a Christmas break. We will resume regular hours on Dec 27.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

5:00pm–6:45pm
Tweens, Teens
North Shelby
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.
This event is in the "Children" group

Mommy & Me Music Group

10:30am–11:00am
Children
North Shelby
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tech Tuesday

3:15pm–4:15pm
Children, All Ages
North Shelby
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department Activity Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages

Tech Tuesday

No Registration. All ages.

Join us every Tuesday afternoon any time between 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm outside the Children’s Department for our weekly drop in tech-based activity.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Language Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
North Shelby
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.

Libraries Closed

All Day 12/31–1/1
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
North Shelby, Mt Laurel, Online, Off Site
Description:

The North Shelby Library and Mt Laurel Library will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Regular hours will resume on January 2. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime with Miss Kat

10:30am–11:00am
Children
North Shelby
Library Branch: North Shelby
Room: Children's Department Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Family Storytime

Designed for ages 5 and under with caregiver assistance.

A story program ideal for Pre-K with caregivers nearby. Stories, songs, finger plays, and fun make up a lively 30-minute program.    

 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mt Laurel Mahjong Open Play

3:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Mt Laurel
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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Makers Club Monday

3:15pm–4:15pm
Children, Tweens
North Shelby
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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

5:00pm–6:45pm
Tweens, Teens
North Shelby
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.
This event is in the "Children" group

Snacks and Stories with Miss Sarah

10:30am–11:00am
Children
North Shelby
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.
This event is in the "Children" group

Club LEGO

10:30am–11:30am
Children
North Shelby
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mt Laurel Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Mt Laurel
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.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Club LEGO

3:15pm–4:15pm
Children
North Shelby
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Chess Night

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, All Ages
North Shelby
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mt Laurel Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Mt Laurel
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.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Mt Laurel Ukulele Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Mt Laurel
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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Japanese New Years Calligraphy for Teens

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
North Shelby
Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Mt Laurel Crafty Saturday

10:00am–2:00pm
Children
Mt Laurel
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

La Hora del Cuento

10:30am–11:30am
Children, All Ages
North Shelby
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mt Laurel Needle Arts Group

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Mt Laurel
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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Makers Club Monday

3:15pm–4:15pm
Children, Tweens
North Shelby
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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

5:00pm–6:45pm
Tweens, Teens
North Shelby
Upcoming
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.