July 31 to Aug. 7
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 [email protected].
Note: Library closed on Saturdays for summer.
July 31 to Aug. 7 – All Day – Adult and Teen Summer Reading Challenge.
July 31 to Aug. 7 – All Day – Teen Summer Writing Contest
July 31 to Aug. 2, Aug. 5-7 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Back to School Supplies Drive. Note time for Aug. 2 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
July 31 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take and Make Bags: STEM Kits.
July 31 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Summer Storytime.
July 31 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Contest for Adults.
Aug. 1-2, Aug. 5-7 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Constellation Jars. Note Aug. 2 time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aug. 1 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Children’s Telescope Craft.
Aug. 1 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Horticulture Craft.
Aug. 2 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Graphic Novel Book Club.
Aug. 5 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout.
Aug. 5 – noon to 2:30 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “Mary Poppins” (1964).
Aug. 5 – 1-3 p.m. (half hour) – Computer and Tech Help.
Aug. 5 – 6-8 p.m. – Teen Game Night: Library Amazing Race!
Aug. 6 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. – Alien Suncatcher’s Craft.
Aug. 7 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Summer Storytime.
Aug. 7 – 2-3 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Aug. 7 – 6-8 p.m. – Summer Family Movie Night.
Aug. 7 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. In thanks, those who come to give Aug. 1-31 will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/Help for details.
Aug. 1 – 1-6 p.m. – Free Public Library, 713 Marsha Ave.
Aug. 7 – 1-6 p.m. – Our Lady of the Lakes, 19 Malaga Road.
Aug. 15 – 1-6 p.m. – Free Public Library, 713 Marsha Ave.
Happenings around Gloucester County
The South Jersey Museum of American History is located at 138 Andaloro Way. Open from Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (856) 812-1121, email [email protected] and visit southjerseymuseum.org.
Aug. 2 – 10 a.m. to noon – Health Screenings at the Gloucester County Store, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
Aug. 3 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sheriff’s Department Child Seat Check, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
Friday, Aug. 2
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.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
The Monroe Township Police Department’s National Night Out will be held between 6-9 p.m. There will be a DJ, Kona Ice, Puppeteer, face painting, balloon art, inflatables, K9 Demo, Williamstown and Cecil Fire Department, Municipal Alliance, light snacks and vendors. Contact Sherrie Kennedy with any questions at (856) 340-9889 or email [email protected].
Through Aug. 18
Monroe Township Community Affairs is hosting a back-to-school supplies drive. Drop off locations are Pfeiffer Community Center, 301 Blue Bell Road and Town Hall Lobby at 125 Virginia Ave. For more information visit (856) 728-9841.
Monday, Aug. 26
Monroe Township presents Healing in Unity memorial vigil at 7 p.m. Owens Park, Williamstown. Rain location: Williamstown Middle School. The vigil will be a night of remembrance for those who have lost their lives to addiction and support their loved ones in their healing process. For more information visit monroetownshipnj.org.
Ongoing
Kindergarten registration for 2024-’25 is open. For more information visit www.monroetwp.k12.nj.us.
