‘Read in the New Year’ Celebrations Designed Especially for Kids

It’s a New Year for Kids too, Ya Know

Camden County Library System branches continue their annual tradition

[Six of the Camden County Library System’s branches will hold Read in the New Year programs for children of all ages. Here the kids celebrate in style at the Voorhees branch when it marked the end of 2010 and welcomed 2011 last year.]

VOORHEES, NJ – Dec. 7, 2011- The Camden County Library System is offering annual Read in the New Year Celebrations at six of its branches.  Kids can celebrate the new year a little early with programs that include a countdown, craft, stories and plenty of fun.

Merchantville  - 130 S. Centre St., Merchantville, NJ 08109 
Wednesday, December 21, 3:30 p.m.  Register

Vogelson – 203 Laurel Rd., Voorhees, NJ 08043
Thursday, December 29, 11:15 a.m.  Register

Haddon Township – 15 MacArthur Blvd., Westmont, NJ 08043
Friday, December 30, 11 a.m.  Register

Gloucester Township – 15 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Friday, December 30, 11:15 a.m.  Register

Riletta L. Cream Branch, 852 Ferry Ave., Camden, NJ 08104
Friday, December 30, 3 p.m.  Register

South County – 35 Coopers Folly Rd., Winslow Twp., NJ 08004
Saturday, December 31, 11:30 a.m.  Register

Registration for any program is available three weeks in advance of the event date either online through SIGNUP at www.camdencountylibrary.org/events or by calling the local branch hosting the event.

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Established in 1921, Camden County Library System seeks to meet the recreational, informational and educational needs of its customers with locations in Bellmawr, Camden, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township and Voorhees.   The Library is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Freeholders and the Camden County Library Commission.

Revitalize Your Job Search with New Workshops at Camden Co. Library

Customizing resumes and networking seen as keys to landing next job

[Camden County Library continues to offer help for those seeking a new job by offering a series of three workshops this winter at its branch across from the Voorhees Town Center on Laurel Rd.]

 

VOORHEES, NJ -- November 23, 2011 -- A resume often serves as the first “interview” with a potential employer.  And it’s a short interview according to the experts – on average employers spend only 10 seconds on each resume.  With only 10 seconds to convince an employer to offer an interview, a job seeker’s resume needs to stand out. 

This winter, the Voorhees branch of the Camden County Library System is offering three top-notch career workshops that will teach how to create a resume that highlights a job applicant’s strengths in an effective and professional manner. The workshops will stress how to customize a resume for each job, further improving chances of getting that interview.

Cover Letters, Resumes & Interviewing Workshop

Saturday, Dec. 3, 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Register here

Resumes & Networking Workshop --- A Hands-On Approach

Thursday, Jan. 12, 6 – 8 p.m. Register here
Thursday, Feb. 16, 6 – 8 p.m. Register here

The December workshop will explore cover-letter writing and interviewing skills in addition to resume writing. Remember, the resume can lead to an interview, but it’s a good interview that clinches the job.

The January and February workshops cover networking and resume writing.  Networking is the key to finding job openings, according to career experts. This workshop features one-on-one exercises where participants can pair up to critique resumes and practice their networking skills.

People with or without an existing resume are welcome to attend these workshops where they can revitalize their job search.

The M. Allen Vogelson Regional Branch Library is located at 203 Laurel Rd. across from the Voorhees Town Center.

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Established in 1921, Camden County Library System seeks to meet the recreational, informational and educational needs of its customers with locations in Bellmawr, Camden, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township and Voorhees.   The Library is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Freeholders and the Camden County Library Commission.

 

Around the World Adult Summer Reading Program at the Vogelson Branch: June 25-August 6

Travel to “novel” destinations through the library—select a book from our lists or choose your own. Enter our weekly drawing by filling out a raffle form at the library or online. Prizes are awarded weekly. All entrants are eligible for the grand prize drawing Saturday August 6. 

Register for the Adult Summer Reading Program - click on the tab for "Adult Voorhees," click on "Sign Me Up" and follow the instructions to create an account.

View the Adult Summer Reading Booklists

Attend an "Around the World" program.

World Drumming - June 25 This program is full.

Introduction to Scrapbooking – July 19, 6-8:30 p.m.

The Character of the Japanese Garden  - July 23, 2-3

Bollywood Dance Workshop – August 6, 2-3

Children's Summer Reading Program: One World Many Stories, begins June 27th

Calling All World Travelers:

Open a Book and Open the World with our 2011 Children’s Summer Reading Program: One World Many Stories, beginning June 27!

Hop on board by registering for summer reading at your local branch or online.  Once you have registered, stop by your library to pick up your summer reading log and then all you need to do is start reading!  Read anything!  Read anywhere!  Really – you can read anything anywhere and for every hour of reading, you can earn a chance at a prize.  The more you read, the more chances you get to win!

We’ll also explore the globe and the world around us through stories, crafts, music, dance and other fun activities.  Check out the wide selection of summer programs listed under each branch and use SignUp to register for your favorites. 

Sign up for the Children’s Summer Reading Program

See and sign up for children’s summer programs in your branch:

Bellmawr
Ferry Ave.
Gloucester Twp.
Merchantville
South County
Voorhees

Novel Writing Workshop at the Vogelson Branch Saturday, September 11th

Have you always wanted to write a novel?  Get started this Saturday with a workshop at the Vogelson Branch:  Novel Writing 101.  Lauren Willig, historical romance author and Yale professor, will cover topics like plotting, pacing, character development, viewpoint and dialogue. There will be a free writing session at the end of the lecture. 

Vogelson Regional Branch (directions)
Saturday, Sept. 11th
2 - 4 p.m.

Register for this workshop.

More information on presenter Lauren Willig

Books by Lauren Willig in the library's catalog.

Musical Tribute to Moms and Families: a concert of New Jersey Songwriters

On Saturday, May 8th, from 2 to 4 p.m., Kim Yarson will bring her successful 'Songwriters in the Round' program to the Haddon Twp. Branch.   Since it is on Mother's Day weekend and Kim is a mom, she will be honoring all moms with some of her original songs about motherhood. She will bring two other notable songwriters with her so stay tuned. Kim always gives away a 'Satisfied' T-shirt from her debut CD 'Satisfied'. 

Register for this program.

Directions to the Haddon Twp. Branch

Literacy Volunteers of Camden County Celebrates its Tutors and Students

Contact: Denise Weinberg, Director LV/Camden County, 856-772-1636 ext. 3331 dweinberg@camdencountylibrary.org

Annual Recognition Day Planned

WHAT: Literacy Volunteers of Camden County will applaud the work of its volunteer tutors and the accomplishments of its adult students at its annual Recognition Day.

WHO: LVCC volunteer tutors and ESL and Basic Literacy students with sixty people and New Jersey State Senator James Beach expected to attend

WHEN: Saturday, May 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

WHERE: M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library of the Camden County Library System, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043, 3rd Floor, Room A

HIGHLIGHTS:

• At this meeting students will tell their inspiring stories of how literacy instruction has made a difference in their lives.
• In celebration of their accomplishments, students will receive new dictionaries from the Cherry Hill Rotary Club and hand-crafted bookmarks from the Creative Needlework Guild.     
• In recognition of their hours of service, volunteer tutors will receive certificates.
• Three “Community Heroes” will receive plaques for their support of LVCC.
• State Senator James Beach is expected to attend and congratulate all participants. 

ABOUT LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF CAMDEN COUNTY:

LVCC provides free one-on-one and small group tutoring in reading, math and English for Speakers of Other Languages to Camden County adults at the lowest levels of literacy.  Many Camden County residents lack functional English literacy skills and this impedes their ability to acquire productive employment, assist their children in schoolwork and become active community members.  Literacy Volunteers of Camden County addresses this problem by training local volunteers to instruct these adults using a flexible, learner-centered approach.  This year LVCC has over 160 volunteer tutors working with 200 students.

Chocolate "Daze" Results

On March 24th all of our branches celebrated Chocolate "Daze" with chocolate samples, M&M relay contests for teens, a trivia contest and a vote for dark vs. milk chocolate.   The results are in!  Not everyone who tasted the chocolate had a preference, but for those voting milk chocolate won by a small margin.  The final vote was Milk Chocolate: 228, Dark Chocolate: 198.

Many participated in the trivia contest, but very few people got all the answers correct.  The answers are: 

1)  In Hershey, PA, the street lights on the main street are all shaped like Hershey Kisses? TRUE
2)  M&M’s were first created for the U.S. military? TRUE
3)  Which country consumes the most chocolate per person per year? Switzerland
4)  Which continent produces the most chocolate? Africa
5)  Dark chocolate is better for you than milk chocolate. TRUE

Congratulations to our winners, who received chocolate candy or a chocolate-themed book.

Judith Pekanyando
Brende Green
Joyce Olszewski
Eric Ingram
Constance Szmidt

Thanks for participating in Chocolate "Daze"!

Theatre Games at the Haddon Twp. Branch

Theatre Games: Youth Stages

Ages 9-12

Haddon Township Branch: Thursday, February 11, 4 p.m.

Join us as we journey into uncharted humor! We'll explore classic improvisational drama games like "Park Bench" and "Elevator" and add newer games like "Party Quirks" and "Hunter and Hunted."

 

Attendance is limited, so register quickly!  Register 

Chocolate "Daze" at the Library

Celebrate National Chocolate Lovers’ Month throughout the library system. On February 10th we'll taste test different brands of chocolate (while supplies last) and vote for the branch favorite. Enter our chocolate trivia question contest and win a special prize (one winner per branch).  The trivia questions will be available on February 10th in every branch and on the website. 

Books + chocolate = life is good!

 

 

Sign up for a chocolate program

 

Chocolate Daze

Merchantville Ages 4 to 10

 

Make and take chocolate treats! 

Register

 

Celebrate Chocolate Daze the Tween and Teen Way! South County Ages 9 to 18

 

A day of everything that is chocolate!
M&M bingo and M&M relays just for tweens and teens.  Is there a better way to spend an afternoon after school?

Register

 

Theater Games Program for Teens

  Teens: join us as we journey into uncharted humor!  The theatre group Youth Stages will lead us as we improvise in Whose Library Is It Anyway?  We'll explore classic improvisational drama games like "Park Bench" and "Elevator" and add newer games like "Party Quirks" and "Hunter and Hunted."  The program will take place on Tuesday, January 12 at the Gloucester Twp. Branch.  Ages 12 - 18.

Gloucester Township Branch: Tuesday, January 12, 6:30-8 p.m. Register

Kids Can Celebrate the New Year Early at the Library

It may be past bedtime when the clock strikes midnight, but kids can celebrate the new year a little early. "Read in the New Year" at the library! Our New Year’s Eve celebrations, designed especially for kids, will include a countdown, craft, stories and lots of fun!

This program will take place at each branch.  Register to reserve your space.

Merchantville Branch: Wednesday, December 16, 3:30 p.m. Register

Bellmawr: Wednesday, December 31, 11 a.m.  Register

Haddon Township: Wednesday, December 31, 11 a.m.  Register

Gloucester Township: Wednesday, December 31, 11:15 a.m.  Register

South County: Wednesday, December 31, 11:30 a.m.  Register

Vogelson: Wednesday, December 31, 11:15 a.m.  Register

New Programs for Job Seekers

The Vogelson Branch will be holding two workshops for job hunters in December.  They will be conducted by Rhonda Cohen, the Associate Director of the Career Development Center at Saint Joseph’s University. 

 

Saturday, December 12, 10:30-12  Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop  Register for this program

Saturday, December 19, 10:30-12  Interviewing Skills  Register for this program

 

These programs are available through a grant from the South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative.

 

Read in the New Year Celebration!

Kids, it may be past bedtime when the clock strikes midnight, but you can celebrate the new year a little early.  Come and "Read in the New Year" at the library!

Our New Year’s Eve celebrations, designed especially for kids, will include a countdown, craft, stories and lots of fun.

Bellmawr: Wednesday, December 31, 11 a.m.
Haddon Township: Wednesday, December 31, 11 a.m.
Gloucester Township: Wednesday, December 31, 11:15 a.m.
South County: Wednesday, December 31, 11:30 a.m.
Vogelson: Wednesday, December 31, 12:15 p.m.

Register for this event.

Elwood, the World's Ugliest Dog, Visits South County

Elwood, winner of the 2007 World's Ugliest Dog contest, is coming to the South County Branch on Saturday, December 6th from 10:30 to 12:30.  He will be pawtographing copies of his book Everyone Loves Elwood.   This is a great holiday gift for people of all ages!  The book’s messages:  "You Need Not Be Beautiful to Be Lovable & Be Kind To Animals."  Photos of Elwood are available for a donation to one of Elwood's favorite charities.  Help support homeless animals. Come hear ELWOOD'S story and meet this wonderful little pup.   In the spirit of the Holidays the Library is accepting donations for the local shelter in Elwood's name.  If you would like to donate some blankets, food, toys, treats or anything else for these homeless animals, it would be greatly appreciated by Elwood!

Register for this Event.

Directions to South County.

Creative Writing Workshop at the Vogelson Branch

Bonnie Neubauer, the author of The Write Brain Workbook, will conduct a workshop about discovering the joy of putting words on paper. Ideal fo all levels from aspiring writers to blocked writers who want to keep the momentum flowing.

Join us at the Vogelson Branch on Saturday, November 15th, from 2 to 4 p.m.  Directions

Author's Website

Master Chef Demonstrates Food Carving at Haddon Twp. Branch

Master Chef Joseph Poon, known for his Asian Fusion Cuisine, joins us for a fun food decoration demonstration.  He loves to play with his food! His exciting and creative food carvings are just the thing to make any occasion festive.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Camden County  Library.

Watch Chef Joseph Poon on Action News, the Food Network and the Tonight Show.

Register for this program.

Visit Chef Poon's website.

Author Visit by ESPN's Sal Paolantonio

The Friends of the Camden County Library will present Chit Chat with ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio (as seen on SportsCenter, NFL Live, Sunday NFL Countdown and Monday Night Countdown) at the Vogelson Branch (directions) on Wednesday, June 4, from 7 - 8 p.m.

He will discuss and sign his new book: The Paolantonio Report: the Most Overrated and Underrated Players, Teams, Coaches, and Moments in NFL History (Triumph Books, 2007)

Sal Paolantonio is a Philadelphia-based bureau reporter for ESPN, primarily reporting on NFL stories. Since joining ESPN in 1995, Paolantonio has become a staple in their NFL coverage on shows such as SportsCenter, NFL Live, Sunday NFL Countdown (from a game site) and Monday Night Countdown (from the Monday Night Football site). In 2004, he added studio work to his duties, replacing Suzy Kolber as the host of NFL Matchup, an X's and O's football show, joining him are Merril Hoge and Ron Jaworski. His best known work for ESPN is covering the Terrell Owens saga with the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. Sal has also been an adjunct professor at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia since 2001.

Prior to joining ESPN, he was a political reporter and Philadelphia Eagles beat reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer from 1993-1995. During that time he also served as a reporter for WPHL-TV nightly news show, Inquirer News Tonight and hosted Saturday Morning Sports Page on WIP (AM) sports radio. In 1993, he published his first book, a biography of Frank L. Rizzo entitled The Last Big Man in Big City America. (Source: Wikipedia)

This event is free, but seating is limited.  Registration is suggested.  Call 856-772-1636 x 3375 or email shyamoli@camdencountylibrary.org  Just indicate: “Sal Event” and the Number of Seats. Non-registered attendees welcome (but seating will be given to registered first).

Catch the Reading Bug - 2008 Summer Reading Program

This summer, swarm over to your Library and catch the reading bug by signing up for our exciting, prize-filled Summer Reading Program! The theme this year is "Catch the Reading Bug." Kids of all ages will find programs and activities of the creepy crawly type at every branch.

All you have to do is sign up at any of our branch libraries to receive your booklog and then buzz into reading. Read anything! Read anywhere! You can win a prize or a chance at a prize basket - the more you read, the more chances you get to win.

Find out more about the kids' programs we'll be offering this summer.

Many thanks to the Friends of the Camden County Library for sponsoring the Summer Reading Program!

Food for Thought: a Writing Workshop

Author Christina Baker Kline will present Food for Thought: a Writing Workshop at the Vogelson Branch (directions) on Wednesday May 28, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.  She will also sign her book The Way Life Should Be

We eat; we talk, think, dream about food.  Like Proust, we all have our madeleines – those foods that trigger memory.  In this workshop we will explore the process of writing about food from one’s own experience, looking particularly at how memory and place can serve as points of departure.  In doing so, we will address issues of satiety and sustenance, longing and desire---Christina Baker Kline

Author's website

Refreshments will be served.  Registration is suggested. Call: 856-772-1636 or e-mail: Shyamoli@camden.lib.nj.us 

Book signings and author events are brought to you by the Friends of the Library

Author Visit and Pasta Making Demonstration a Hit!

On March 15th, author Laura Schenone and Peter and Anna Maria Severino of Severino Pasta visited the Camden County Library for a reading, book signing and pasta making demonstration.  Schenone captivated us with her story of food and family, reading excerpts from her book, The Lost Ravioli Recipe of Hoboken, and then autographing books for an audience of 60.  She also demonstrated making pasta by hand.

Peter Severino and his mother, Anna Maria Severino, showed spectators how to make ravioli from scratch using a non-electric pasta machine.  At the end of the demonstration each member of the audience was able to sample the homemade ravioli, and received a free box of bow tie pasta.

 
Anna Maria Severino, Laura Schenone, and Peter Severino visit the Voorhees Branch of the Camden County Library.

Severino Pasta displayed samples of  some of the pasta prepared in their shop.

Schenone read from her book, The Lost Ravioli Recipe of Hoboken.

Peter and Anna Maria Severino demonstrated pasta making with a non-electric machine.

The hand is quicker than the eye when preparing pasta dough!

Adding filling to the ravioli dough.

Schenone autographed copies of her book.

All attendees enjoyed a taste of the finished ravioli. 

Dream Big:National Library Week Events

  National Library Week is April 13th through 19th, but our celebration of libraries is too big for just one week!  The festivities kick off April 1 and continue at every branch through April 21 with antique appraisals, music, history talks, and performances by Mr. Malcolm and special guests, all sponsored by the Friends of the Library. See the complete schedule of events.

Author Visit and Ravioli Demo

Author Laura Schenone will present a ravioli demo, talk, taste, and book signing.  In The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken: A Search for Food and Family, the award-winning food historian (and devoted cook) turns her attention to her personal history and tells the story of her intrepid search for an authentic family recipe, traveling from New Jersey's gritty industrial wastelands and the fast-paced disposable culture of its suburbs to the dramatically beautiful coast of Liguria -- with its pesto,smoked chestnuts,torte,and -- most beloved of all -- ravioli, the food of celebration and happiness. Along the way, she gives us the comedies and heartbreaks of family life, a story of love and loss, and the mysteries of pasta, rolled into a perfect circle of gossamer dough.

Join us at the Voorhees Branch (directions) on Saturday, March 15, from 1-3 p.m.

This event is sponsored by SEVERINO PASTA.

Theatrical Workshop for Teens at the Bellmawr Branch

The Teen Advisory Board of the Bellmawr Branch of the Camden County Library will present a hands-on theatrical workshop on Monday, March 10 from 4 - 6 p.m.  The NJ State Library and the New Jersey Library Association have partnered with the NJ Theater Alliance to provide this program to teens in one library in each county.  The Bellmawr Teen Advisory Board applied for and was selected to present this program. 

Join David White of  the Passage Theater and actor Joseph Edwards for this workshop. Reservations are a must, as there is a limit of 40 attendees.  To reserve a spot, call 856-931-1400.

Rotten Tomatoes Movie Night for Tweens and Teens!

B flick fans rejoice -- sometimes a bad movie can be better than a good movie! Bring your pillows and blankets and hang out in our Rotten Tomato Pit.  See if you can spot the special effects.

We'll be meeting at the South County Branch (directions) on Tuesday, January 22 at 6 p.m. This program is for ages 9 and up.  To register, call 856-753-2537.

Peak Performance: The Six Facets of Health

Note: This program has been cancelled.

Wouldn't it be great to wake up in the morning feeling motivated and full of energy? Stretching and exercise, proper nutrition and restful sleep are some key components to staying healthy and feeling great. Come learn more to start the New Year at your best!

Join us at the Voorhees Branch on Wednesday, January 9 from 7 to 9 p.m.  To register, call 856-772-1636.

When Fiction and Non-Fiction Collide

The new genre of creative nonfiction is one of the fastest growing for writers, scholars and readers.  Keith Forrest discusses recent controversies and ethical dilemmas that arise when writing about reality. He has published almost 100 personal essays and is a regular contributor to The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

This program, brought to you the Friends of the Library, will meet at the Voorhees Branch (directions) on Wednesday, December 12,  from 7 - 9 p. m.

Headaches: A Real Pain in the Neck

It’s not all in your head and drugs are not always the answer. Different kinds of headaches come from different sources, so learning how to find the causes of your headaches can help you know how to prevent them. Join us for this program, presented by Dr. Brandon Bird of Somerdale, NJ (Dr. Bird’s website). We'll meet on Tuesday, November 13 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Vogelson Branch. Directions

Register at the library or call  (856) 772-1636 ext. 3304.

Halloween program at Haddon Twp. Branch - Presenting The Jersey Devil

On Saturday, October 27, the Haddon Township Historical Society in conjunction with the Camden County Library will host "The Jersey Devil,” presented by noted historian Bill Leap.  He will trace the New Jersey creature's antics from various stories of its birth in the early 1700s through the pages of history into the 20th century. Facts from newspaper files, eyewitness accounts and genealogical records are inter-woven throughout the presentation.  Leap, an engaging storyteller, describes this presentation as suitable for mid-elementary school age through adult. 

Characterized as "an unabashed South Jersey booster," Leap has spent over 25 years researching, writing, talking and conducting numerous tours in South Jersey. He has won many statewide awards, is a past-president of the Camden County Historical Society, Vice-President of the League of Historical Societies, and author of "History of Runnemede 1626-1976." His photographs have appeared on the National Park Service "Great American Rivers" poster series. 

The presentation starts at 10:30 AM at the William G. Rohrer Memorial Library - Haddon Twp. Branch (across from the Westmont Plaza) directions. This event is free and open to the public.  No reservations required. Contact William Brahms with questions (856) 772-1636 x-3308.

Romantic Afternoon at the Voorhees Branch

On Saturday, August 4, 1 - 3:00 p.m., spend a "Romantic Afternoon" with 3 romance authors, Terri Brisbin, Gwynne Forster, and Beth Ciotta, who will be promoting their current books at our library. If you are a romance novel reader please come and join us for a romance-filled Saturday. Relax and enjoy the afternoon with non-alcoholic champagne and chocolate covered strawberries.

Books by Terri Brisbin

Books by Gwynne Forster

Books by Beth Ciotta

Get a Clue @ Your Library - Summer Reading Program

Kids - join our summer reading club and investigate some great books at the library. Read on your own and be eligible for weekly drawings. We'll also have some awesome mystery programs and a closing party for all you super sleuths.  Come to the summer reading party at your local branch:

Merchantville: Thursday, June 14, 3 p.m.
Haddon Twp: Friday, June 22, 11 - 1 p.m.
South County: Saturday, June 23, 10 - 12 Noon
Vogelson: Saturday, June 23, 1 - 3 p.m.
Gloucester Twp.: Tuesday, June 26, 1-3 p.m.

For more information on all the mystery activities going on this summer, see Kids' Programs.

American Red Cross Blood Drive at Vogelson Branch

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Vogelson Branch (directions) on Friday, June 29 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Appointments are preferred.  To make an appointment call 856-772-1636.

Why Give?
Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood.  That's 38,000 people per day.  Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, sickle cell disease, anemia, cardiac surgery and other illnesses.  Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

Who Can Give?
Most healthy people who weigh at least 110 pounds and who are seventeen years of age or older are eligible to give blood.  Federal regulations require whole blood donors to wait 56 days between donations.

Helpful Tips
Please bring some form of ID.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy meals.
Include iron rich foods in your diet.

For more information, visit www.pleasegiveblood.org

Free Performance: Great Songs from the Broadway Stage

Come to the Haddon Township Branch to see Larry Brody & Friends present Great Songs from the Broadway Stage. The performance will take place on Monday, April 23rd at 7:30 p.m.  Thanks to the Friends of the Haddon Twp. Library there will be free admission and free refreshments. 

Directions to the Haddon Township Branch.

Haddon Twp. Historical Society Presentation: Collecting New Jersey in Print

On Saturday, March 24, at 10:30 AM the Camden County Library System and the Haddon Township Historical Society will host guest speaker David Munn, who will discuss Collecting New Jersey in Print.

David Munn is a retired librarian and past president of the Camden County Historical Society. He has edited numerous publications on local history, and is an avid collector with an extensive personal catalog of books written by New Jersey authors, or with New Jersey-related topics or settings (fiction and non-fiction). Munn's presentations are always highly regarded and well received, so please mark your calendar.   The meeting will be held in the main meeting room of the Haddon Township branch of the Camden County Library (directions). This event is free and open to the public. For information contact Sandy Grear (856) 854-7391, or visit www.haddontwphistoricalsociety.org

Looking for Camden County Arts 4 Teens Alumni

Camden County is celebrating its 32^nd Annual Arts 4 Teens Festival on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Have you previously participated in Arts 4 Teens, either as a middle school or high school student -10 years ago? 20 years ago? Or 30 years ago? How was your experience? What are you doing now? We want to hear your story. 

Contact the Arts 4 Teens Program at the Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission.  Call 856-858-0040 or email Arts4TeensCamden@yahoo.com

Historical Society Program features Haddon Township Baby Boomer Memorabilia

The William G. Rohrer Memorial Library - Haddon Twp Branch of the Camden County Library, in conjunction with the Haddon Township Historical Society, has a great program meeting planned for Saturday, February 24, 10:30 - Noon.  There will be a large collection of Haddon Township Baby Boomer Memorabilia (1950s-1970s) on display in the main meeting room of library, 15 MacArthur Blvd., Haddon Township. Please stop by to see this unique collection of Haddon Township post cards, bottles, advertisements, school memorabilia, photographs and much, much more. It will be a fun trip down memory lane, and the historical society welcomes you to bring items or photos you'd like to display or show others at this event.

The program will also feature film maker Brent J. Donaway (Footprint Films) who will provide information about the gala premiere of the documentary film about the historic Westmont Theatre, titled The Grand Old Lady  scheduled for the Ritz Theatre, White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, NJ in May. Please visit www.haddontwphistoricalsociety.org for additional details.

Dave Smith's One Man Show

Laugh yourself silly while Dave Smith entertains you with his amazing feats!  It's suitable for the entire family -- bring everyone with you to see all the juggling, singing, dancing, unicycling and more.  For more information about Dave Smith and his One Man Sideshow, visit http://onemansideshow.com .  Call your local branch to register.

Monday, February 12, 4 p.m.
Gloucester Twp. Branch (856) 228-0022

Monday, February 12, 7 p.m.
Haddon Twp. Branch (856) 854-2752

Thursday, February 15, 4 p.m.
Vogelson Regional Branch (856) 772-1636

Thursday, February 15, 7 p.m.
South County Regional Branch (856) 753-2537

Movie Time at the Bellmawr Branch

The Anthony P. Infanti Bellmawr Branch Library (directions) will hold a classic film festival for adults on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The film festival will feature three showtimes and guests are invited to attend one, two or all three movies. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a snack and/or a lunch. The movie titles and times are as follows: “The Glass Menagerie” will play at 10 a.m. “12 Angry Men” will play at noon. “Citizen Kane” Will play at 2 p.m. For more information or to register, contact the library at (856) 931-1400.

New Year, New You!

  Will you make your New Year’s resolution only to look back a few months later and see failure?  Adopt a new approach and understand why this happens.  Join professional and personal coach Cheri Desaretz and learn how to make the changes that you want.  Understand who you are right now and what steps you need to take your life by decision, not default!

Join us at the Vogelson Branch for this program on Wednesday, January 17, from 7 to 9 p.m.  Directions  Reserve your spot by calling 856-772-1636.

Blood Drive at the Haddon Twp. Branch

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on two dates at the Haddon Twp. Branch (directions).  The drives will take place on Thursday, December 21, 2006 and Tuesday, January 2, 2007, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  For information or an appointment call 856-854-2752.

Why Give?
Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood.  That's 38,000 people per day.  Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, sickle cell disease, anemia, cardiac surgery and other illnesses.  Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

Who Can Give?
Most healthy people who weigh at least 110 pounds and who are seventeen years of age or older are eligible to give blood.  Federal regulations require whole blood donors to wait 56 days between donations.

Helpful Tips
Please bring some form of ID.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy meals.
Include iron rich foods in your diet.

For more information, visit www.pleasegiveblood.org

South County Branch Celebrates "Rocky Stories"

Join Pulitzer Prize winners Michael Vitez and Tom Gralish of The Philadelphia Inquirer on Dec. 7, 7 p.m. at the South County Regional Branch Library (directions) to discuss their book “Rocky Stories: Tales of Love, Hope and Happiness at America’s Most Famous Steps.”

The book documents a year which Gralish and Vitez spent at the Art Museum steps capturing stories of “Rocky Runners” from around the world who came to run up the steps just as Rocky had 30 years ago.

The stories from the book show how the movie may be what brings people but for each person running up the steps celebrates their own lives dreams and accomplishments.

Michael Vitez, a 20-year veteran staff writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer won the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism in 1997, for his series that chronicled the experiences of five people nearing death. Vitez also taught writing and Journalism at The University of Pennsylvania and Princeton.

Tom Gralish received the John F. Kennedy Journalism Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography in 1986 for his photo essay on the homeless. Gralish, who came to the Inquirer in 1983, now publishes a weekly photo column that documents everyday life in neighborhoods around Philadelphia. 

For more information on the book visit http://rockystories.com

Meet Local Author of Two Books on the Philadelphia Eagles

Come meet local author John Maxymuk on Wednesday, November 29, 7 p.m. at the South County Branch. (directions)  Get into the spirit of The Birds' football as Mr. Maxymuk discusses his two Eagles books, "Eagles by the Numbers" and his new book, "Eagles Facts and Trivia." Light refreshments will be served.

Ghosts in South Jersey

Join us on Thursday, November 16, at 7 p.m. at the Haddon Twp. Branch (directions) when South Jersey Ghost Research (www.sjgr.org) presents a free program. The presentation will  include a video production on the group featuring investigations, audio of spirit voices recorded on actual cases, plus photo and equipment displays, and a Q&A session. No registration required!

For adults and teens ages 12 and up.