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October Programs

Want to register for programs? Click the button below to see all events happening this month for each age group, then register for each program individually.

KIDS PROGRAMS

TEEN PROGRAMS

ADULT PROGRAMS

Computer & Tech Classes

Register for computer and technology classes by clicking the button below. Most events are located in the Computer Lab, Lower Level unless otherwise noted.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Free Films in October

Join us at 2 p.m. in the Conference Center, Lower Level. Doors open at 1:45 p.m.

Must Watch Documentary: The Alabama Solution

October 15 • 1 hr. 54 min. • Rated TV MA

Movie Monday: Frankenstein

October 19 • 2 hr. 21 min. • Rated R

No registration required. Thank you to the Friends of the Cherry Hill Public Library for sponsoring the films!

October Art Gallery: Unity in Christ UMC

The Half III

The Half III is a group of four artists from Unity in Christ UMC; their October exhibit is curated by instructor Rosa K. Paik. Members of The Half III include Hye Machtinger, whose work was shown twice at CHPL Art Gallery, Chang Y. Park and Sunny Lee whose work was shown once at CHPL Art Gallery, and Haesook Lee, the newcomer. Their artist reception in the Half Conference Center on Saturday, October 10 at 1:30 p.m. is open to the public.

Artist Reception

Saturday, October 10 • 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Half Conference Center, Lower Level

No registration required

Library Donation Drives

Clean out your closet and bring any gently worn Halloween costumes for all ages to the library.

Donation period:

September 14 - October 11 in Youth Services, Upper Level & donation bin by the Welcome Desk

Halloween Costume Grab!

Wednesday, October 14

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Browse the donations and bring home your next favorite costume for FREE! You do not need to donate to shop the selection.

Questions? Email chplkids@chplnj.org or call 856-667-0300, option 4

Do you have excess holiday gift wrap and bags? Bring your extras to the Library Lobby!

ALL HOLIDAYS & BIRTHDAY

Do you have excess gift wrap? Piles of holiday gift bags and cards around? Bring any unwanted items to CHPL to share with others!

Drop gift wrap, gift bags & greeting cards in the donation bin next to the Welcome Desk in the Library Lobby.

Donation period: October 17 - November 15

Wrap It Up Event

Tuesday, November 17

11a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Half Conference Center, Lower Level

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 donation bin in the Lobby)

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