Events at the Swedesboro Public

For all our programs, we ask that you please register by calling 467-0111.

AUGUST 2010 EVENTS

The Swedesboro Library Branch of the Gloucester County Library System has a Satellite Library located in the Swedesboro Municipal Building, 1500 Kings Highway.  The hours for our Satellite Library are Monday through Thursday from 3-8 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.  Call 467-0111 or online at www.gcls.org for more information.

We are pleased to announce that all children’s Summer Reading programs and adult programs will continue at the Bethesda United Methodist Church, 1433 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, across the street from the GCLS/Swedesboro Library Branch, during the construction of the new addition to the Swedesboro Library Branch.

Bring your toddler to our fun activities for our Summer Reading Program, “Make a Splash @ Your Library”, Summer Toddler Time.  All programs will take place at the Bethesda Hall.  The last Toddler Time will be held on Tuesday, August 3^rd, at 10:30 a.m.  Toddler Time is best-suited for toddlers 2-1/2 to 5 years old.  Please call 467-0111 to register or register on-line.

Be a part of our Teen Advisory Board.  The teens will be helping with Summer Reading and participating in some of their own activities as well. The last Summer Reading Teen Program, a teen party and book chat will take place on Wednesday, August 4th, at 2:00 pm at the Bethesda Fellowship Hall. Call 467-0111 for information on how you can volunteer or become an active member.

The following are the Summer Reading Programs for the month of August:

• Monday, August 2^nd – 2:00 p.m. – Make a starfish and a flying fish – Fellowship Hall

• Thursday, August 5^th – 1:00 p.m. – End-of-Summer-Reading Party – Enjoy refreshments and a magic show & balloon animals with Magician Steven Pettit – Fellowship Hall

• Monday, August 9^th – 6:30 p.m.  – Storyteller Kathryn Ross invites everyone to her “Luau Beach Party” – Fellowship Hall

• Thursday, August 12^th – 6:30 p.m. – Family Movie Night – movie TBA – Bethesda Chapel

• Thursday, August 26^th – 6:30 p.m.  – Family Bingo Night – Bethesda Chapel

• Monday, August 30^th – 6:30 p.m. – Family Game Night – bring your favorite board game

Children interested in a homework or reading buddy for the fall, should contact the library at 467-0111.  Teens from our Teen Advisory Board assist younger children with homework and help them with reading skills.

Please register for all programs by calling 467-0111 or you can register online at www.gcls.org.