Around Town
April 16 – Historic Preservation Meeting – 7 p.m. – 111 W. 2nd St.
April 20 – Council Meeting – 7 p.m. – 111 West 2nd St.
April 21 – Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – 7 p.m. – 111 West 2nd St.
At the Library
April 8 – Adoption Gathering Circle – 7 p.m.
This group is facilitated to create a respectful, balanced, and emotionally safe space for learning and reflection around adoption. While personal experiences and emotions are welcome, the focus of our time together is on understanding, education, and listening to a range of perspectives. The facilitator may gently guide the conversation to ensure that no one voice dominates and that discussions remain supportive and constructive. This is not a therapy group, but a shared learning space where curiosity, compassion, and mutual respect are central.
Group facilitator, Cyndy Pappaterra, adopted two children (now adults) one born in Korea and one born in China. She also has experience as a social worker with foster care and adoption.
April 9 – Brian Richards presents: The Magic of Reading – 10 a.m.
For all ages
No registration required
The Magic Of Reading show is filled with magic, comedy, juggling, story telling, puppets, and tons of audience participation!
April 9, 16 – Game: Let’s Play Mah Jongg – 1 p.m. Experience preferred.
April 9 – Laughter Yoga – 7 p.m.
Laughter Yoga is a gentle, playful practice that helps reduce stress, boost energy, and increase joy. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel to use instead of a chair.
April 11 – Kids Chess – 10 a.m.
For students in grades 2+.
Registration required.
Join Mr. Scott Gorman and Mr. Paolo Saludades for lessons in chess rules and strategy, then pair up with an opponent to play a game or two. Space is limited and registration is required. If the child attending is under 10, an adult must remain in the library to supervise the child and pick them up when the program is over.
April 12, 21 – PTSD/CPTSD Peer Support Group – 3 p.m. A peer-to-peer support group – not group therapy – for adults living with PTSD or complex trauma (CPTSD). The group is community-based and not affiliated with any hospital, clinic or treatment program.
This is not group therapy, and no one is expected to share more than they are comfortable with. The goal is to provide a respectful, steady environment where people can talk openly, listen, and learn from each other.
Note: Due to the nature of this support group, some participants may not wish to provide their full name. When registering, individuals may enter their first name and “N/A” in the last name field, or use a pseudonym. A contact email is still requested for program updates.
April 13, 20 – Knitting Group Meetup – 10:30 a.m.
Join us in the cozy seating area, near the back of the library, for our Knitting Group Meetup. All levels of skill welcome. Advanced knitters will be available for teaching and assistance.
April 13 – Monday Night Movie and Discussion: “Local Hero” – 6:30 p.m. Will include a brief intro and discussion after the film.
The program will include a brief intro and discussion after the movie.
April 14, 21 – Game Meetup – Noon. Beginners welcome.
April 14, 21 – Getting Around Moorestown – 7 p.m.
First came walking, then horses, carriages, and wagons. After the Civil War, two major new forms of transportation transformed Moorestown. Join us for a free trip from Camden through Moorestown to Mount Holly—first by trolley, then by train. See historic stations, locomotives, passenger and freight cars, even a doodlebug. Railfans, hop aboard our Moorestown Special.
April 15 – Game: Rummikub – Noon. Beginners welcome.
April 15 – Gardening with the Master Gardeners: Learn About Lawn Care – 1:30 p.m.
Join members of the Rutgers Master Gardener Program of Burlington County for an hour of engaging plant and garden discussion. For this session we will be discussing lawn care, including best practices for mowing, watering, and fertilizing.
April 16 – Spring Fling Dance Party – 10 a.m.
April 16 – Fiero Code Club – 4:30 p.m.
For grades 3-8.
Registration required.
Come join our code club! Sign up for each day that you can attend. No coding experience necessary, you can set your own pace for learning with Fiero, our new learn-to-code platform. Your library barcode is necessary to setup a Fiero login. We will supply a login for the class if you have not already set one up. Snacks and laptops will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle.
April 16 – Anime Club – 6:30 p.m.
For grades 6-12. Registration required.
Come meet other anime and manga fans and enjoy all things anime/manga. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
April 16 – Moorestown Mutual Aid – 7 p.m.
Registration not required. Looking to build stronger connections right here in Moorestown? Come join us for a relaxed, welcoming gathering where neighbors are coming together to practice mutual aid—sharing resources, support, and care for one another. We’ll talk about what mutual aid looks like in our town, explore ways to give and receive help, and start building a community network rooted in solidarity, dignity, and belonging.
Bring a friend, a neighbor, or just yourself. Let’s cultivate a good neighborhood together.
April 16 – Game: Moorestown Chess Club – 7 p.m.
Join fellow chess enthusiasts for casual and friendly play. All levels welcome!
April 17 – Our Fungal Future: How Mushrooms Will Save the World – 1 p.m.
Beneath our feet and within every forest lies a hidden network of extraordinary organisms working wonders – fungi. This visually stunning lecture introduces you to the emerging importance of mushrooms and their underground networks in solving critical ecological and environmental issues. We’ll explore their remarkable abilities to detoxify pollution, enrich biodiversity, create sustainable alternatives in clothing and packaging, and even remediate climate change. You’ll be surprised and amazed by the intricate, often unseen, processes by which these unsung alchemists are quietly revolutionizing environmental stewardship.
The lecture is presented by writer-naturalist Mike Weilbacher, who travels the region offering walks and talks on a variety of nature and environmental topics, from climate change here in the Philly area to the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. The author of Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature In and Around Philadelphia, Mike will also sell and sign his books.
April 18 – Kids Chess – 10 a.m.
For students in grades 2+. Registration required.
Join Mr. Scott Gorman and Mr. Paolo Saludades for lessons in chess rules and strategy, then pair up with an opponent to play a game or two. Space is limited and registration is required. If the child attending is under 10, an adult must remain in the library to supervise the child and pick them up when the program is over.
April 18 – Community Art and Craft Supply Swap – 10 a.m.
Calling all crafters! It’s time to clean out your craft closet! If you’re a crafter or artist who needs to reduce your stash or someone who is looking for a new craft hobby, join us for our second annual Community Art and Craft Supply Swap!
We invite you to donate your unused craft supplies for our Community Art and Craft Supply Swap no later than Friday, April 17. You can drop off your donations at the Info Desk.
We will accept almost any craft supply: yarn, stickers, buttons, fabric, unopened paint, brushes, knitting needles, crochet hooks, pens, markers, stamps, beads, scrap-booking materials, unused craft kits, and more! Items should be in good, usable condition.
All are welcome to browse the Swap on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00am – 11:30am. No registration required. You are welcome to attend the swap even if you did not donate any craft items.
Individuals will be limited to one bag. Please bring your own bag. Any leftover materials and items will be used in library programs or donated to local community organizations.
April 18 – Celebrate 173 Years with the Friends – 11 a.m. The Friends will offer cake and other treats. Rain date is Saturday, May 9.
April 18 – Concert: Sungji Kim & Stanley Alexandrowicz – 2 p.m.
Please join the internationally renowned voice and guitar duo of soprano Sungji Kim and classical guitarist Stanley Alexandrowicz for a concert of arias, songs, and guitar solos ranging from the Baroque through the Contemporary periods. Included will be operatic masterpieces by Vincenzo Bellini and G.F. Handel, guitar solos by Dionisio Aguado and Brian Fennelly, Contemporary French songs by Georges Migot, and Roberto Gerhard’s magical song-cycle “Cantares” — Seven Spanish songs for voice and guitar.
April 19 – Human Library – 1 p.m.
Moorestown Library, MooreUnity and the Friends of Moorestown Library are pleased to host Moorestown’s third annual Human Library and you are invited to be a Reader.
The Human Library is a library of people. Every Human Book represents a group in our society that is often subjected to prejudice, stigmatization or discrimination because of their lifestyle, diagnosis, belief, disability, social status, ethnic origin, etc. Readers can borrow human beings serving as open books and have conversations they would not normally have access to.
The lending process is simple: simply show up at the Library, browse topics available for lending at a table in the lobby, select what interests you and then sit and have an open conversation with a Human Book. Registration is not needed.
To find out more about Human Library, check out https://humanlibrary.org/(Opens in a new tab)
To volunteer to be a Human Book, let us know your interest: https://www.moorestownlibrary.org/become-a-human-book-in-the-human-library/
April 19 – Scavenger Hunt for Children – 1 p.m.
For children of all ages. No registration.
Come on in for a seasonal scavenger hunt! Pick up a sheet at the Youth Services desk and search the room for the images pictured on the sheet. But there’s a twist – one of the pictures isn’t here! When you figure out which one is missing, hand in your sheet for a small prize!
April 20 – Meet the Worm Farm! – 4:15 p.m.
For grades K+ Registration is required.
Moorestown Library has a new worm farm! In honor of Earth Month, join us to learn all about worm composting as we enjoy worm stories, explore the important role of worms in the ecosystem, and get up close and personal with the hard-working worms who make our worm farm work. We will plant seeds in a compostible cup to take home.
This program is made possible through a grant from Let’s Go Compost (letsgocompost.org) and is part of our Sustainable Libraries Initiative. Materials for the planting project are provided by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.
April 20 – ESL Conversation Group – 5 p.m.
ESL students are invited to enhance their conversation skills. This program will invite general, engaging conversation that will guide the class. Practice speaking and comprehension to improve your English language skills.
April 20 – Film and discussion: “The Librarians.” 6:30 p.m. Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykll4MWltsQ
April 20 – Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – 7 p.m.
The caregiver support group is for family and friends caring for a loved one with some type of dementia. The support group offers caregivers a place to share feelings and concerns, discuss challenges, and learn about available resources.
To register, please call the Alzheimer’s New Jersey Helpline 888-280-6055 or complete a Support Group Inquiry Form here https://www.alznj.org/services/family-support-groups/alzheimers-new-jersey-family-support-group-inquiry-form/.
April 21 – Mural Arts Philadelphia Presentation – 7 p.m.
Join us for this fascinating program to learn more about the nation’s largest public arts program. Mural Arts Philadelphia has spent over 40 years harnessing the power of art to ignite change. Through collaborative mural-making, they unite artists and communities to transform public spaces and lives across the city. Nadia Malik will be the speaker for the session.
Nadia Malik is the director of the Porch Light Program, a partnership with the city’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, at Mural Arts Philadelphia. She completed masters degrees in Social Work and Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, she worked as a journalist in the suburbs of Chicago and in the development and communications departments of several nonprofits. The Porch Light Program’s work focuses on refugee and immigrant communities, unhoused participants, those affected by substance use and others impacted by trauma. Porch Light offers participants opportunities to use artistic outlets to find creative solutions to systemic concerns. Through Mural Arts, Nadia has also had an opportunity to speak about the innovative programs and partnerships in Porch Light at SXSW and in a TedX talk.
