Moorestown Library

Check out what's hot at the library next week 🔥

To sign up for one of our programs, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/.

You can also call the library at 856-234-0333.⁠
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You've heard of the Golden Gazette...we would like to present the Strollin' Gazette! The next issue of the Golden Gazette will appear as the Strollin' Gazette at our local Author Fest on Saturday, November 2.

The theme is re-imagine. We are accepting art, poetry, and short stories that are 300 words or less. What you decide to re-imagine is completely up to you! Is it a new cover for your favorite book? A re-telling of a fairy tale? A new ending? A famous painting? Each approved submission will be displayed around the library during our next Local Author Fest on November 2, 2024. All submissions will then be published digitally in the next issue. The application deadline is September 15. We can't wait to see what you create!

For more information, and to submit work, please visit https://moorestownlibrary.org/get-involved/ -Gazette.

Featured are our TAB members creating flyers and bookmarks to advertise our Strollin' Gazette!

Join us for an evening book club to discuss The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris. Borrow a copy of the book at the Information Desk. Please register when you pick up your book, since copies are limited. Librarian Josh will lead the book discussion

Book Club: The Sweetness of Water
Tuesday, August 20 from 6-7PM
Meeting Rooms A&B
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For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12724775 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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It's Where in the World Wednesday and we're checking in on our collaborative map display! We've got the UK covered pretty well, but Iceland is looking a little lonely. May we suggest picking up Reykjavík by Ragnar Jónasson or How the Ladies Stopped the Wind Hardcover by Bruce McMillan?

When you're finished reading, pop by our map in the New Book Section and place a star sticker to indicate where your story took place!

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Stop by the library to view new art created by Moorestown Public School students. Artwork is located in the Adult Services Department.

Pieces are selected and displayed by MoorArts.

Our teen volunteers hosted the first Book Buddies session of the summer last Thursday. Younger patrons were paired up with teens to read a few good books and make a fun craft. ⁠
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There are still two more chances to join us again for a Book Buddies session this summer: Thursdays July 18th & 25th from 1:30pm-2:30pm.⁠
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To register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12233125 or https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12233126 or call 856-234-0333 x5.⁠
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Please join NJ4S of Burlington County at the Moorestown Library to participate in DIY Self-Care activities and crafts to boost your mental health during the summer months. All are welcome.

Staff from NJ4S will be available to offer attendees additional mental health resources if needed.

Summer Self-Care Activities
Tuesday, July 23 from 2-3PM
Meeting Rooms A&B
Registration is required.
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For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12643568 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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We had a blast kicking off our Bioblitz Week last Saturday! Adult Services Librarian Erin spoke about the project and showed off a Blinded Sphinx moth to patrons on their walk around the library to get the observations started. We even found evidence of a threetooth snail that lived nearby.

You can still get in on the action by downloading the iNaturalist app and documenting all the flora and fauna you find in Moorestown now through Friday. Post your discoveries under the Moorestown Library Bioblitz Project in the app. Remember, each entry is one more chance to win a prize!

Feel free to stop-in, email or call to learn more about this week-long event:
[email protected]
856-234-0333 x 4013

or visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12346395

Join us for an evening of classic games! Drop-in, or bring a friend, to play one of our many board games. Options will include Scrabble, Clue, Telestrations, Guess Who?, Scattegories, Jenga and more! All games will be provided.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.

Classic Game Night
Monday, July 22 from 6-8PM
Collab Lab
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For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12296780 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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The bioblitz is upon us! Check it out, along with our other great programs next week at the library.

To sign up for one of our programs, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/.
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You can also call the library at 856-234-0333.⁠
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Join us either in person or online for a session on "Masters of the Deep: The Fascinating World of Cephalopods." Dr. Abby Pratt will be connecting with us via Skype to delve into the intriguing realm of squids and octopuses, focusing on deep-sea species and the research methods used by scientists in the deep sea. Dr. Pratt, who recently obtained her Ph.D. in Zoology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, will be leading the discussion.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a lively discussion about the challenges and triumphs of deep-sea research. Whether you're a marine biology enthusiast or simply curious about the wonders of the ocean, this event promises to be both educational and inspiring.

This presentation is made possible through Skype a Scientist, an organization "that has a database of thousands of scientists and helps them connect with classrooms, families, libraries, scout troops, and more all over the globe!

Masters of the Deep: The Fascinating World of Cephalopods
Saturday, July 20 from 1-2PM
Meeting Rooms A&B
For adults and families.
Registration is required
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For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12076048 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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Yesterday, adults joined us for our monthly Crafternoon program. Attendees painted rocks for their vegetable and fruit gardens! Join us for our next Crafternoon on Thursday, August 8 at 1PM to create a paper tile mosaic.

All Crafternoon programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.

Crafternoon: Paper Tile Mosaics
Thursday, August 8 from 1-2PM
Collab Lab
Registration is required.
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For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/11223555 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk today until 5pm for a Spice Grab and Go! This month, we're featuring Za'atar with recommended recipes. Available while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.

Don't let the heat drag you down. Immerse yourself in the world of art while enjoying the coolness of air conditioning. Take advantage of our extensive selection of museum passes and reserve your free admission now at https://moorestownlibrary.org/using-your-library/museum-passes/.

The Museum Pass Program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.

Math Packet Help with Teen Volunteers
Tuesday, July 16, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, August 6, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Held in Meeting Room A
For students entering grades 1-6.
Registration required.

High School volunteers will assist younger students as they work on their Summer Math packets. Caregivers are free to explore the library during this time, but if your child is under 10, you MUST remain in the building at all times.

The Fiction Writers' Workshop is a workshop devoted to the craft of fiction writing, whether it be a short story or a novel. This workshop is for adults (18 years or older).Two stories or excerpts, not to exceed 3,000 words, must be emailed to all workshop participants and the instructor before the workshop date. Two stories/excerpts will be discussed per class. Depending on time, there may be readings that discuss craft, and exemplars of the short story form may be given. All genres will be considered.

Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions. Please register individually for each class.

Fiction Writers' Workshop
Thursday, July 16, 23 & 30 from 6-8PM
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For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12640741 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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2nd Street Market is this week and we're celebrating Disabilities Pride Month! We'll still be outside for story time at 5pm and we will also have some indoor events at the library for those who would prefer a more quiet celebration. This will include arts and crafts in the Collab Lab and beginner karate in Meeting Room A.

July is Disabilities Pride Month! Mark your calendars for a festival on July 11th that is inclusive to all members of our community! MooreUnity and The Rotary Club of Moorestown are partnering to host Abilities Fest from 5-8 p.m. at the Moorestown Municipal Complex. Food trucks, live music, lawn games, face painting, jumbo Jenga, bubbles, karaoke, arts & crafts, sidewalk chalk, karate and more! Meet a therapy dog, learn how to write you name in Braille or spell it in American Sign Language (ASL). Get to see and hear for yourself how an assistive communications device works, and how a car can be adapted to be driven by a person who uses a wheel chair! There will be events inside at the Moorestown Library and Moorestown Rec Center for those who prefer less sensory stimulation and a more controlled climate. This will be FUN FOR ALL, because EVERYONE BELONGS in Moorestown!

The New Jersey Lighthouse Society is back with the popular presentation Lighthouses of New Jersey.

During this presentation, attendees will learn details on lighthouse history, structure, and characteristics. Topics include keepers, governance, purpose, and how weather affects lighthouse structures. Historical facts about New Jersey beacons and keepers around the country who were women will be highlighted.

Marilyn Dunning and Alan Jacobson are volunteer presenters for the society. They have been sailors for many years on the Chesapeake Bay, in the Virgin Islands, and in New England. They take tours throughout the United States and Canada to visit lighthouses on land and in the water.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.

Lighthouses of New Jersey
Monday, July 15 from 2-3PM
Meeting Rooms A&B
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For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12288014 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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We're jam-packed with events next week at the library!

To sign up for one of our programs, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/.
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You can also call the library at 856-234-0333.⁠
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Join us as we kick-off our first annual Moorestown Library Bioblitz! A bioblitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible. Scientists can then use this data to track an animal or plant's population, movement, and more.

At our kick-off party, we will learn more about citizen science, how to use the app iNaturalist, and do some exploring outside the library to practice using the app. Snacks and adventure goodie bags will be provided. Be sure to bring your smart phone!

For adults attending, you will score 100 points towards your Summer Reading goal!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.

Bioblitz Kickoff Party
Saturday, July 13 from 1-2PM
Collab Lab
For adults and families.
Registration is required.
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For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12346205 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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Classical Guitarist Keith Calmes is back by popular demand!

Although usually considered a classical guitarist, Keith's musical diversity can be attested to. He has studied with Jazz master Jim Hall and opened for surf legend Dick Dale. A deep interest in Indian rhythms has led to studies and performances with percussion virtuoso Selvaganesh Vinayakram and his family band.

Keith's performance credits include a Carnegie Hall recital debut as Winner of the Artists International Competition, concerti with the Monmouth Symphony, a performance with Maestro Carlos Barbosa-Lima and many concerts and recordings with flautist Marjorie Koharski.

This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library and Wegman's.

Concert: Keith Calmes, Classical Guitarist
Saturday, July 13 at 2PM
Meeting Rooms A&B
Registration is requested.
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For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/11562923 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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Adults are invited to join us for a Silent Book Club. Visit the cozy seating area, near the back of the library, at 7PM on Thursday, July 11. The group will meet for brief, pleasant conversation. Afterwards, you're invited to stay and quietly read. This is a wonderful way to carve out some quiet time with a good book.

For more information, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12486286 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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Stop by the adult reference desk on July 12 between 9:30am-5pm to pickup a Spice Grab and Go. This month, we're featuring Za'atar. This spice blend is composed of herbs such as thyme, oregano, marjoram, or a combination of the three, along with other spices including sesame, sumac, cumin or coriander.

Please note, this spice was processed in a facility with nuts.

Available while supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.

For more information, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12522205 or call 856-234-0333.

Join us for an Open Mic Night. Attendees are welcome to read poems, short stories and excerpts of novels. They can be your own or if you have a particular favorite of somebody else's. Depending on the size of the crowd, you will be limited to 5-10 minutes.

Fiction and Poetry Open Mic Night
Wednesday, July 10 from 7-8PM
Meeting Rooms A&B
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For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12484503 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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Join us for a book club focusing on Irish authors. Select a title of your choice, written by an Irish author, to discuss at the book club.

Facilitator Scarlett Catalfamo is the 2024 Philadelphia Mary from Dongloe and seeks to bring Irish culture to others. Of course, there will also be some discussion about Irish culture and the like.

Irish Literature Book Club
Tuesday, July 9 from 6:30-7:30PM
Collab Lab
Registration is requested.

For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12570477 or call 856-234-0333.

The caregiver support group is for family and friends caring for a loved one with some type of dementia. The support group offers caregivers a place to share feelings and concerns, discuss challenges, and learn about available resources.

To register, please call the Alzheimer’s New Jersey Helpline 888-280-6055 or complete a Support Group Inquiry Form https://www.alznj.org/services/family-support-groups/alzheimers-new-jersey-family-support-group-inquiry-form/.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Monday, July 8 from 7-8PM
Collab Lab
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For more information, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12424946 or call 856-234-0333.

Thank you to Minas Duo for hosting a wonderful concert featuring Bossa Nova classics and originals! Be sure to join us on Saturday, July 13 at 2PM to hear classical guitarist Keith Calmes.

All concerts are sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library and Wegmans.

Concert: Keith Calmes, Classical Guitarist
Saturday, July 13 at 2PM
Meeting Rooms A&B
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For more information and to register, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/11562923 or call 856-234-0333.⁠
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Turn the page on boredom next week at the library!

To sign up for one of our programs, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/
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You can also call the library at 856-234-0333.⁠
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Join us for a showing of the movie Top Gun Maverick.

After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it.

This movie is rated PG-13. Runtime 2h 11 min.

Friday Film: Top Gun Maverick
Friday, July 5 at 2PM
Meeting Rooms A&B

For more information, please visit https://events.moorestownlibrary.org/event/12088906 or call 856-234-0333.
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The library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day.

Digital content can always be found every day of the year at: https://moorestownlibrary.org/