March 29: Library closed for Good Friday

The library is closed today, Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday.  We will reopen tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.

March 28: Legos and Games!

Join us this afternoon at 4 p.m. in the Children’s Room for an afternoon of  Lego building and game playing. Bring a friend to double the fun!

No registration required! Just drop in!

March 26: Youth Art Month Art Show

Please join us on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 6 - 9 p.m. at an award reception to recognize young artists and their works from Burlington County Schools.  View the masterpieces in our display case, on the art wall and in the Meeting Room while enjoying light refreshments and music.

March 25 - Tolkien Reading Day

You've seen the movies but have you read the books?

Today has been dedicated to reading the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by The Tolkien Society.
Visit the society website to learn more about this fascinating author and if you haven't read the books yet, today's the day to begin.

March 22: It's Food for Fines Friday!

Every Friday 9 AM to 5 PM

For each non-perishable food item you donate, the library will waive the overdue charges on one overdue item returned that day up to a maximum of $5.00 per item.

Lost, damaged or missing materials are NOT eligible

Working in partnership with Live Civilly, all food we collect will be used to help replenish food pantries in Moorestown.

March 21: Lego League is this Saturday!

We have a special mission for Lego League in March and April!  Build an important place in our community – your school, your house, your favorite playground or store, even the library – and we will display it April 8-30 to celebrate National Library Week and show everyone that “Communities Matter@Your Library.”

This Saturday at 9:30 a.m. No registration required!

March 20 - Spring has sprung!

The vernal equinox occurs at 7:02 AM today!  So no matter what today's forecast brings, the season of blooming gardens and baseball is upon us.  Enjoy!

March 19: March Madness begins!

It's that time of year again! The first games of the NCAA Basketball Tournament are today and tomorrow. Who are your picks for this year's Final Four?

This year the NCAA is celebrating 75 years of March Madness.  Check out their website to vote for your all time players, teams, and moments and watch some of the most historic moments in the tournament's history!

March 18: Model Investment Club meets tonight

If you are ready to learn more about investing, join us tonight at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. 

See http://www.betterinvesting.org/public/default.htm to learn more about this national, non-profit educational organization!

March 15: It's Food for Fines Friday!

Every Friday 9 AM to 5 PM

For each non-perishable food item you donate, the library will waive the overdue charges on one overdue item returned that day up to a maximum of $5.00 per item.

Lost, damaged or missing materials are NOT eligible

Working in partnership with Live Civilly, all food we collect will be used to help replenish food pantries in Moorestown.

March 14 - Celebrating Michael Caine

On this day in 1933 Michael Caine was born in London, England.
Did you know that if you search our catalog by "Caine, Michael" as author, you get not only books he has written but the movies in our collection in which he is featured. 

Try this with Michael Caine and any other actor to see which of their movies you can check out.  
And for Michael Caine, may we suggest Cider House Rules?

March 13 - Winter Reading Prizes!

Attention all children!

If you participated in the Winter Reading Program last month, remember to pick up your Winter Reading Prizes by Monday, April 1.

March 12: Happy Birthday Jack Kerouac!

American poet and novelist Jack Kerouac was best known as the face of the Beat Movement in America.  He was best known for his novel On the Road, which was adapted into a movie in 2012.

Check out some of his other work:

The Dharma Bums
Big Sur
Lonesome Traveler
Maggie Cassidy

March 8: It's Food for Fines Friday!

Every Friday 9 AM to 5 PM

For each non-perishable food item you donate, the library will waive the overdue charges on one overdue item returned that day up to a maximum of $5.00 per item.

Lost, damaged or missing materials are NOT eligible

Working in partnership with Live Civilly, all food we collect will be used to help replenish food pantries in Moorestown.

March 7: Home buying seminar this Saturday

Join us this Saturday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to noon for a free seminar presented by Weichert Realtors. The seminar offers information on buying a home including current mortgage rates and availability.

No registration required.

March 6: March is Women's History Month

March 1-31 is National Women's History Month, a time for celebrating the wide range of women's contributions and achievements that are too often overlooked in the telling of U.S. History.

Take a look at our special display commemorating this month the next time you come in to the library!

March 4: Favorite Films: All about Eve

Join Jack Favorite tonight at 7:30 p.m. for a screening of All About Eve.

Directed by Joseph Mankiewicz. With Bette Davis, Ann Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill & Marilyn Monroe. One of the best films ever on the backstage world of the Broadway theatre and those who toil, cheat and connive to reach the peaks of stardom. A serio-comic movie experience to treasure. Winner of 4 Academy Awards!

March 1 - Library closed today!

 Today, Friday, March 1 the library will be closed all day for a Staff Development Day.

We will  look forward to seeing you when we reopen tomorrow, March 2 at 9 AM.