Aug. 2-9
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.
*Note, library is closed Saturdays for the summer
Aug. 2-4, 7-9 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Back to School Supplies Drive.
Aug. 2-4, 7-9 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Summer Suncatcher
Aug. 2 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Summer Storytime with Garaguso Karate.
Aug. 2 – 1-3 p.m. (half hour) – Computer and Tech Help.
Aug. 2 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Summer Storytime.
Aug. 2 – 6-8 p.m. – Family Movie Night.
Aug. 2 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Aug. 3 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Community Storytime with a Beekeeper.
Aug. 3 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood drive.
Aug. 3 – 2-3 p.m. – Family Scavenger Hunt.
Aug. 3 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Chakras, Crystals and Colors.
Aug. 4. – 11 a.m. to noon – Chess Club.
Aug. 7 – noon to 2:30 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: Billy Elliot Live (2014).
Aug. 7 – 1-3 p.m. (half hour) – Computer and Tech help.
Aug. 7 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Candy Bingo.
Aug. 7 – 6-8 p.m. – Teen Paint Date.
Aug. 8 – 6-8 p.m. – Tween Paint Night.
Aug. 9 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Bingo for Adults.
Aug. 9 – 1-3 p.m. (half hour) – Computer and Tech help.
Aug. 9 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers Group.
Happenings around Gloucester County
Aug. 2,9 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
Aug. 3, 8 – 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Child Vaccine Clinic at Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only. Note, there is another Child Vaccine Clinic from 1-3:30 p.m. on Aug. 8.
Aug. 2, 9 – 3-4:30 p.m. – STD/TB Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. Note, on Aug. 9 the hours are from 3-5 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 4
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.
Through Aug. 5
County library system hosts summer reading program
The Gloucester County Library System (GCLS) has announced its annual summer reading program with the theme, “All Together Now.”
The program runs from Saturday, June 24, through Wednesday, Aug. 5, and is open to readers of all ages. It is designed to encourage reading and lifelong learning, as well as to provide activities for the community. Participants will also be able to track their reading progress and earn weekly prizes.
Visit www.gcls.org for more information, or call the main branch library in Mullica Hill at (856) 223-6050.
By Monday, Aug. 7
There is presently a vacancy on the Monroe Township Board of Education. Anyone interested may mail a letter of interest to Lisa Schulz, Board Secretary, Monroe Township Board of Education, temporarily housed at 1073 New Brooklyn Road Williamstown, NJ 08094 or email to lschulz2@monroetwp.k12.nj.us no later thanlater than 3 p.m. on Aug. 7. Contact information including address and phone number is required. Residency is required. Inclusion of a resume is strongly encouraged. The Board of Education will conduct the search, screening, and selection for the replacement. You will be notified if you are selected for an interview.
Thursday, Aug. 10
Gloucester County Summer Farmers Market will be at the Pfeiffer Community Center, 301 Blue Bell Road from 10 a.m. to noon.
Saturday, Aug. 12
Summer Splash Family Fun Day will be held from 1-5 p.m. at the Pfeiffer Community Center, 301 Blue Bell Road, Aug. 12. For more information contact Monroe Township Community Affairs at (856) 728-9841 or email mtcommunityaffairs@monroetownshipnj.org.
The day will include bounce houses, a petting zoo, puppeteer, water slides, games, and food trucks.
