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REV250: James Forten
February 10 • 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Conference Center, Lower Level
Born a free man in Philadelphia, James Forten was serving on a privateer ship during the Revolutionary War at 14. Being captured by the British, he was held a prisoner, not sold into slavery, until his release 7 months later. He walked from Brooklyn to Philadelphia to rejoin his family after the release.
He apprenticed as a sail-maker, became foreman, and eventually bought the sail loft itself which turned him into a successful business man in Philadelphia. Forten used his wealth and influence to support many causes, particularly the abolition of slavery. Toward this goal, he signed a petition calling for the abolition of the slave trade and modification of the Fugitive Slave Law. With Reverend Richard Allen, he worked to establish the first Convention of Color in 1817.
Support for this program was provided by the New Jersey State Library through its REV 250: Examining the Semiquincentennial through a Jersey Lens.
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Mangiamo! A History of Pizza
February 4 • 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Half Conference Center, Lower Level
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Social Security - Navigating the SSA Website
February 5 • 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Computer Lab, Lower Level
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Concoctions Book Club: What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
February 5 • 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Mechanical Brewery 5 Perina Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
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A Lesson in Mindful Eating
February 9 • 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Half Conference Center, Lower Level
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Needlework Meetup
February 10, February 14 & February 24 • 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Multicultural Room, Lower Level
No registration required
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CHPL Book Club: First Lie Wins by Ashley Easton
February 10 • 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. • Multicultural Room, Lower Level
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Hilma af Klint: Future Visions
February 11 • 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. • Half Conference Center, Lower Level
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Valentine Craft Program
February 12 • 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. • Half Conference Center, Lower Level
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Tea Party Fundraiser - Celebrating 250 Years of Jane Austen
Registration deadline: February 16 • Registration fee: $35 per person
March 1 • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. • Conference Center, Lower Level
Vote here for what Jane Austen movie adaptation we should screen during the event!
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Jay Daniels Concert "A Time for Love"
February 21 • 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. • Conference Center, Lower Level
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| | February Children's Programs | | | | |
Rhyme Time
February 3, February 10 & February 17
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. • Story Time & Craft Room, Upper Level
Separate registration required for each class. Click the date to register.
For ages 0 to 23 months old
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Tales for Twos
February 4, February 11 & February 18
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. • Story Time & Craft Room, Upper Level
Separate registration required for each class. Click the date to register.
For ages 24 to 35 months old
Enjoy this program designed just for 2-year-olds! Develop language and pre-literacy skills with stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.
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Little Bookworm's Story Time
February 5, February 12 & February 26
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. • Story Time & Craft Room, Upper Level
Separate registration required for each class. Click the date to register.
For ages 3 to 5 years old
Improve literacy skills and encourage school-readiness with this story time for children ages 3 to 5 years old, featuring stories, songs, and finger plays
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Little Wiggles: Baby Story Time
February 9 • 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. • Story Time & Craft Room, Upper Level
February 23 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Story Time & Craft Room, Upper Level
February 28 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Story Time & Craft Room, Upper Level
Separate registration required for each class. Click the date to register.
For ages 0 to 16 months old
Get ready for rhymes, baby lap bounces, and short 'n sweet stories!
This program is perfect for extra bonding time with your baby! After story time, we will have a short open play session. Please note: caregivers must stay with their little one for the whole program.
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Introduction to Google Translate
February 19 • 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Please bring a smartphone that already has the Google Translate app downloaded.
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iPhone Photography
February 24 • 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Multicultural Room, Lower Level
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| | February Art Gallery: Carla Cornick Watercolors | | Carla Cornick is a South Jersey–based artist working primarily in watercolor and mixed media. Her work centers on women, community, and joy as an act of resilience, often using silhouette and vibrant color to explore shared identity, cultural memory, and inner life. Cornick’s practice spans painting, textiles, and storytelling, with recurring themes of sisterhood, hope, and becoming. | | |
Artist Reception
February 7 • 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Half Conference Center, Lower Level
No registration required
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Project Prom Donation Drive
Bring donations of teen formal wear from January 5, 2026, through February 23, 2026, to the Youth Services Desk on the Upper Level of the library.
The only types of clothing we will accept are:
- Cocktail dresses and gowns
- Shawls and wraps
- Suit jackets and vests
- Ties and bowties
- Dress shirts and pants
- Cumberbunds and suspenders
- Got extra hangers? We'll take them!
We will not accept any footwear, jewelry, hair accessories or purses.
All clothing should be gently used and in good condition. Please do not bring items that are falling apart or stained.
Questions? Email teens@chplnj.org or call 856-667-0300, option 4
SAVE THE DATE: Project Prom
Dates: Tuesday, March 3 & Wednesday, March 4
Time: 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (both evenings)
Location: Story Time & Craft Room, Upper Level
No registration required
| | CHPL can always use your donations. Accepted items include: | |
- new/gently used books for all ages (drop off at the side entrance)
- new/gently used puzzles, music (CDs & vinyl records), and movies (DVDs)
- musical instruments - all types of musical instruments (drop off in the Reading Room, Main Level)
- new/gently used jewelry and accessories (drop off in the Admin Office)
Where appropriate, donations of materials will be added to the Library's collections or sold in the Friends Book Sales.
Read about more ways to donate
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Library Hours of Operation
Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
CLOSURES:
Monday, February 16: Closed for President's Day
Friday, February 27: Closed for Staff Development Day
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