April 12-19
Happenings at the Free Public Library at 713 Marsha Ave., Williamstown. For more information about the events listed below contact 856-629-1212 or email info@monroetpl.org.
April 12-15, April 17-19 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Earth Day Flower Seed Kits
April 12 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers Group.
April 12-15, April 17-19 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Succulent Pot Painting.
April 13 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga with Relax Mind and Body.
April 13 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (one hour sessions) – Family Storytime.
April 13 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Craft for Adults: Decoupage Easter Eggs.
April 13 – 6-7:05 p.m. – Adult Sign Language Club.
April 14-15 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and April 19 – 11 am. to 9 p.m. – Easter Egg Salt Dough Ornament.
April 14 – 3-5 p.m. – Friends of the Library Volunteer Set-up.
April 15 – 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Friends of the Monroe Library Book Sale.
April 15 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Bingo for Adults.
April 17 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Friends of the Monroe Library Book Sale.
April 18 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – ABC Storytime.
April 18 – 6-7 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
April 18 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Paint Night for adults with Gina Martucci.
April 19 – 1-2 p.m. – Bookworms Book Club.
April 19 – 1-3 p.m. (half hour sessions) – Computer and Tech help.
April 19 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts group.
April 19 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Library Board meeting.
Two notable upcoming library events:
April 15 – 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Friends of the Library Book Sale. There is a $5 early bird sale starting at 9 a.m. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/724541659230150/ or the library’s website calendar at https://monroetpl.libcal.com/event/10038868
The Friends of the Library are always looking for volunteers to help set up the sale from 3-5 p.m. April 14. Visit the library’s calendar website for volunteering details https://monroetpl.libcal.com/event/10038889
April 22 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Meet the Author Book Festival in the library’s back parking lot. The event is expected to feature 50 authors as well as some food trucks and craft vendors. Some of the authors will be giving brief half hour presentations in the library’s meeting rooms. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1171597980299652/ and the library’s website at https://monroetpl.libcal.com/event/10320097
Wednesday, April 12,19
Happenings around Gloucester County
April 12,19 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
Wednesday, April 12
Monroe Township Parks and Recreation meeting from 7-8 p.m. April 12 at the Pfeiffer Community Center, 301 Blue Bell Road, Williamstown.
Friday, April 14
The Food Pantry is open from 9:30-11:30 a.m. located on the bottom level of the Clubhouse, 408 Church St. Williamstown. For more information call (856) 728-9841.
Rotary Club of Washington Township is sponsoring a Comedy Night at The Estate at Monroe, 1351 N. Black Horse Pike, Williamstown. Event includes dinner, drinks and comedy show (three comedians), $75 per person. Doors open at 7 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m., showtime 8:15 p.m. Reserve tickets at: wtwinefestival.com/tickets
A blood drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. April 14 at the Star Cross Fire Company, 4232 Tuckahoe Road.
Thursday, April 20
A blood drive will be held from 1-6 p.m., April 20 at the Free Public Library of Monroe Township, 713 Marsha Ave.
Monroe Township Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 p.m. April 20 in-person at the Williamstown High School Theater, 700 N. Tuckahoe Road.
Saturday, April 22
Monroe Township will hold its second annual Autism Awareness event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pfeiffer Community Center, 301 Bluebell Road, Williamstown. The event will feature music and games, bounce houses, face painting, a lot of balloons, a photo center, sensory tables, snacks and informational tables.
Monroe Township is holding a shred event from 9 am. to noon or until the truck is full on April 22 at the Monroe Township Public Works, 1040 Glassboro Road, Williamstown.
2023 Annual CDA (Catholic Daughters of the America) Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22 at the Our Lady of Peace Parish Parking area, 32 Carroll Ave., Williamstown. Rain date is April 23. For more information email wwowood@gmail.com.
Through April 30
Law enforcement officers from the Monroe Township Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s UDrive, UText, UPay enforcement campaign.
Through May 1
Monroe Township Public Schools’ Preschool Lottery runs through May 1 for children turning three or four before Oct. 1. Appy at www.monroetwp.k12.nj.us.
Saturday, May 13
Join Monroe Township for “Team Up 2 Clean Up” from 9:30 a.m. to noon May 13 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 713 Marsha Ave. Rain date is May 20. For more information visit www.monroetownshipnj.org or call (856) 728-9844.
