Music and Film

Special Film Forum
Adults

Merchantville Branch

Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.

One of Hitchcock's most suspenseful films, Rope, will be shown in its entirety. Popcorn and snacks provided.

Mainstage Music Night
Adults and Families

Gloucester Township Branch

Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m.

The show choir performs songs from Broadway to Disney to Gershwin.  More about the choir

No registration necessary.

Family Film Fun
Adults and Families

South County Branch

Saturday, April 25, 1 p.m.
 
Travel around the world with the screen adaptation of Jules Verne's classic novel, Around the World in 80 Days. Light refreshments.

No registration necessary.

Travelogues

Family Travel with AAA
Adults

AAA representatives present information on the trip or cruise of your dreams.  AAA's website

Voorhees Branch
Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m.

Register online or call 856-772-1636.

Bellmawr Branch
Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m.

Register online or call 856-931-1400.

A Trip of a Lifetime - China for 17 days

Haddon Twp. Branch

Wednesday, April 29, 7 p.m.

Come hear about Roberta and David Matz's dream trip to China - 7 cities, a cruise on the Yangtze and Li rivers - a blending of the old and new China.  

Last year, before the Summer Olympics, David and Roberta Matz realized a life long dream and travelled to Peking, the Great Wall, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, the Yangtze River region and Hong Kong. Touring with an international group, led by natives of each city, they experienced the traditional sights as well as home visits with ordinary Chinese citizens. Today, China is a world class economy, rapidly catching up to more established modern economies. Yet, the ancient temples and palaces exist amongst the new office towers and apartments buildings. Bikes crowd the streets with cars, people commute hours to work via new subways, life is a bustle and foreigners are welcome everywhere. The couple will be showing slides from their trip and talking about the contrast between what we expect and what the reality of China is today.

David and Roberta Matz developed a love of travel on their first big vacation after 25 years of marriage on a cruise to Alaska. Since then, they have been on several cruises to Europe and the Caribbean, and have visited London, Paris, Barcelona, Lisbon, Athens, Istanbul, Israel and many sites in the United States and Canada. David has travelled extensively on business for DuPont and even learned some Japanese for his many trips there. Roberta has travelled to Israel many times on business and the two of them love exploring new places on their own and experiencing a country through its food and wine. China was the highlight of a lifetime, though David is sure that Roberta still has a long list of places to see before they die or run out of money.

David is a chemical engineer who recently retired from E.I. DuPont DeNemours.  His hobbies are wine, photography and cycling. Roberta has been an educator and a community outreach professional. Her hobbies are food, shopping, reading and her granddaughters.

Register online or call 856-854-2752.

FOR KIDS

Mr. Malcolm Visits All the Library Branches

Mr. Malcolm will be taking us on trips to a different country at each branch.  His performances are great family entertainment for all ages.  They especially appeal to the “hams” in the family, who will have a chance to don costume accessories and participate in the theatrics.  Mr. Malcolm is also known as Chuck Bennett of Twilight Productions of Philadelphia.

Mr. Malcolm will perform at the branches on the following dates. 

Cruise the World Storytime
Kids

Haddon Township Branch

Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Visit wild animals through books from around the world, starting in China and following the setting sun. Panda-monium!

Register online or call call 856-874-2752.

Cruise Around the World Craft Corner
 Ages 4-8

South County Branch

April 14, 4:30 p.m.

 Enjoy a story and make a simple craft to celebrate National Library Week and join us on our Cruise Around the World

Register online or call 856-753-2537.

African Mask Craft
 Ages 4 - 7

Voorhees Branch

Thursday, April 23, 4:30 p.m.

Explore the tradition of African masks.

Register online or call 856-772-1636 x3360.

Family Movie Night
Kindergarten and up

Gloucester Township Branch

Tuesday, April 21, 6 p.m.

Cruise Around the World with a stop in Paris to watch Ratatouille. Light refreshments.

Register online or call

FOR TEENS AND TWEENS

Jewelry of the Orient
Teens 12 and up

Haddon Township Branch

Thursday, April 16, 4 p.m.

In our “Cruise Around the World”, we will pass through the Orient and take the opportunity to craft a simple and beautiful piece of jewelry.

Register online or call 856-874-2752.

Teens and Tweens Cruise to Mexico
Teens - Ages 12 - 18

South County Branch

Thursday, April 16, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate with a visit to Mexico! Enjoy the sites, sounds and yummy snacks from this country while you create a craft as a keepsake of your visit. 

Register online or call 856-753-2537.

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