Make Something New at a Craft Event
Fantasy Map Making - July 2, 3 pm at Burlington County Library
Ages 8-12
Sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. Use Rice Krispies cereal to create your own fantasy world map and decorate it. Registration is required.
DIY Camping Lamp – July 3, 3 pm at Pemberton Library
Ages 5+
Learn how to use everyday items to make a unique indoor camping lamp! Registration is required.
Teen Craft: “Tie Dye” Tote Bags – July 11, 3:30 pm at Pemberton Library
Ages 12-18
Join other teens for an afternoon craft! This week, use Sharpies and rubbing alcohol to create a one-of-a-kind tote bag! Registration is required.
Let Your Imagination Fly: Paper Airplanes – July 11, 3:30 pm at Pinelands Library
Ages 5-13
Mr. Dennis teaches us how to create a variety of paper airplanes. Once you have constructed a few, a contest will be held to test which plane flies the farthest. Registration is required.
Popsicle Stick Catapults – July 26, 3:30 pm at Pinelands Library
Ages 12-17
Learn how to make a catapult using popsicle sticks and see how far you can launch various objects! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Sewing 101: DIY Water Balloons – July 29, 2 pm at Pemberton Library
Ages 7+
Learn basic sewing skills and make your own sustainable water balloons. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.
Tic Tac Toe Rocks – July 31, 3 pm at Pemberton Library
Ages 5+
Paint small rocks to make a personalized Tic Tac Toe game! Registration is required.
See Something Magical
I See Magic – July 11, 2 pm at Maple Shade Library, July 13, 11 am at Cinnaminson Library
All Ages
Magician and entertainer Doug Wonder invites you into his world of magic and illusion. Registration is required.
The Magic Adventure Show – July 18, 2 pm at Burlington County Library
All Ages
Sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. Join magician Steve Woyce for a comedy magic show! Make fireflies appear and disappear, play a magical game of hide and seek with Bigfoot, and meet Presto the Super Worm who will try to read a volunteer’s mind! This event will be hosted in the auditorium and seating is first come, first serve.
The Magic of Ran'D Shine – July 23, 2 pm at Burlington County Library
All Ages
Sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. Enjoy a peek into the secret world of magic, where objects appear, disappear and transform! This event will be hosted in the auditorium and seating is first come, first serve.
Jake the Magician – July 26, 10 am at Pemberton Library, 12:30 pm at Pinelands Library; and July 27, 10 at Burlington County Library, 12:30 at Bordentown Library
All Ages
Join Jake the Magician for an exploration of seeking out your passions through the lens of magic. This Learning is Magic show is incredibly interactive and invites each child to participate during every trick, making sure the adults have a few laughs as well.
Go Wild at the Library
Fur, Feathers, and Scales with Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge – July 9, 11 am at Burlington County Library
All ages
Sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. Meet real animals during this Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge presentation. Discover different animal groups and learn how their fur, feathers and scales serve important purposes.
Rancocas Nature Center Presents: Scales & Tails – July 17, 1 pm at Bordentown Library
Ages 7-12
Sponsored by the Bordentown Library Association. Experience hands-on interactions with Rancocas' resident reptiles and learn about reptile biology. Registration is required.
Predator/Prey: Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge – July 23, noon at Evesham Library
Ages 10-15
Sponsored by the Friends of the Evesham Library. Presenters from Cedar Run will focus on the everyday struggle for survival in the forests of New Jersey. Discover who is eating whom and how each animal fits perfectly within the food chain. Registration is required.
Survival Fun with the Rancocas Nature Center – July 23, 2 pm at Maple Shade Library
Ages 11-18
Join the Rancocas Nature Center to learn some survival skills! Hopefully, you’ll never be in a true survival situation, but it all starts with a positive mental attitude and quick thinking. During this program, you’ll use interactive activities to think outside the box, learn how to avoid hypothermia, and conduct a simple potato experiment. Registration is required.
Adventure Begins with the Center for Aquatic Sciences – July 31, 10:30 am at Burlington County Library
All Ages
Sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. Learn how scientists explore the ocean and meet some sea creatures. Perhaps you will discover something new!
Get Scientific
Mad Science: Up, Up, and Away! – July 11, 2 pm at Burlington County Library
All Ages
Sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. Join Mad Science for a spellbinding special event that introduces kids to the principles of air pressure and flight! This event will be hosted in the auditorium and seating is first come, first serve.
Jell-O Earthquake STEM Simulator – July 9, 2 pm at Burlington County Library
Ages 9-12
Sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. Discover who can make the most earthquake-sound structure using toothpicks, pasta, and tape…all stuck in Jell-O! With as few materials as possible, we’ll discover how different building methods affect structures during an earthquake!
Mad Science: Earth Works – July 10, 3:30 pm at Maple Shade Library
Ages 6-11
Take a voyage to the center of the Earth! We'll investigate the powerful process that shapes our planet and forms remarkable rocks, magnificent minerals and glittering gems! Children will take home Ultraviolet Detectors, which they will build themselves! Registration is required.
Slime Time – July 11, 2 pm at Bordentown Library
Ages 7-12
Visit the library’s slime lab! You’ll be able to create your own ooey, gooey slime to take home. Registration is required.
Teen STEM: Science Heroes – July 30, 5 pm at Burlington County Library
Ages 13-15
Sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. and presented by Talewise. We’ll work together to explore and investigate amazing science concepts. Using confetti cannons, soda bottles, nail polish remover and more, participants will test out their ideas and discover the actions and reactions of physical science! Registration is required.
Come and Play at the Library
Beat the Librarian – July 8, 2 pm to 4 pm at Pemberton Library
All ages
Drop by the Children’s Area and challenge Miss Theresa to a game! If you win, you’ll get a prize. Registration is requested.
Camping Bingo – July 17, 3 pm at Pemberton Library
Ages 5+
Join us to play a few rounds of bingo. Get five in a row and receive a prize! Registration is required.
Camp Half-Blood – July 19, 2 pm at Burlington County Library
All Ages
Come one, come all Percy Jackson Fans! Join us for our second annual Camp Half-Blood where you can try your hand at archery, make friendship bracelets, and try your best to escape the labyrinth.
The Amazing Race: Library Edition - July 24, 2 pm at Burlington County Library
Ages 8-12
Wear your team colors and travel around the library to each continent. Work together to complete Roadblocks and Detours. Choose what team color to represent. Registration is required
Baby Olympics – July 30, 10 am at Burlington County Library
Ages 18 months and under
Have your baby compete in an Olympic-themed event. May the best baby win!
Library Olympics – July 30, 2 pm at Pemberton Library
Ages 5-12
Compete in events with your friends for bronze, silver and gold medals. Registration is required.
Going on an Adventure With Mister Boom Boom – July 22, 1:30 pm at Riverton Library and 4 pm at Cinnaminson Library; and at all other branches in August.
All Ages
Complete with an imaginative parade and a focus on the importance of friendship, this program is sure to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired! Registration is required.
And many more!
Check out the BCLS events calendar to find more fun summer programs at a branch near you!
