Mount Laurel Library

It’s Banned Book Week, but we’re celebrating our freedom to read all month long! Throughout October, adults can take part in our banned book challenge. Grab a Banned Book Passport at the information desk, and record the banned book(s) you read this month. Bring your passport back to the info desk to receive a stamp and a prize! Plus, each book you read will also earn you a raffle ticket for our grand prize.

This challenge will run throughout October, and end on October 31. Not sure which frequently banned book to read? Check out this curated list by visiting the following list: https://librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunbound/lp/292.400/list/8607

There’s a lot going on this week at the Mount Laurel Library! Register on the calendar events page of our website, or by calling the info desk at 856-234-7319.

Please note that several of our programs require registration and have limited space. This is a weekly calendar and not the initial announcement of these programs. The best place to see when registration opens for programs is on our calendar of events page. The link to the calendar can be found here: https://mountlaurel.librarycalendar.com/events

Come by to our Teen Resource Center events this October! This event is run by our Teen Advisory Board.

On Wednesday, October 7, we will be holding an information session on study skills and tips.

On Wednesday, October 21, we will be holding an information session on finding leadership roles.

Both programs will be held in the Teen Space of the library from 6:30PM-7:30PM. No registration is required. Light refreshments will be available.

Patrice Renee Jenkins M. Ed, early literacy specialist and children's book author, will be visiting the library to present From Classroom to Bookshelf: Writing and Self-Publishing a Children's Book. Join her as she shares the real process behind bringing a book to life, followed by an open Q&A.

This event will be on Wednesday, October 7 from 7pm-8pm, held in the Craft Room. No registration required.

Judith Krall-Russo will be here at the Mount Laurel Library to give a talk on Cranberries and their history in New Jersey next Wednesday, October 7 from 1-2pm. She'll be presenting in the Meeting Rooms. No registration required.

Check out some of our free happenings at the Mount Laurel Library for the month of October. It’s officially autumn, so FALL in love with all that is going on at the Mount Laurel Library this month!

For events that require registration, visit our calendar of events page on our website to sign up. The link to the calendar can be found here: https://mountlaurel.librarycalendar.com/events

Grins & Grins will be at the Mount Laurel Library on Monday, October 5 from 6pm-7pm!

The Grins & Grins Comedy Show is a fast-paced variety show that incorporates magic, ventriloquism, whip-cracking, “daring” feats of balance, circus skills, and more to create a family-friendly show that is WAAAY more than just another juggling act! Ray brings incredible circus skills to the show, all the while trying to rein in Erin and her wacky antics. Together, they pack in a maximum of madcap madness that is guaranteed to please families, children, and adults of all ages.

This event will be held in our combined meeting rooms. Registration is required for this event. To register, visit our online calendar of events, or visit the following link: https://mountlaurel.librarycalendar.com/event/grins-and-grins-39866

The Mount Laurel Garden Club will return on Saturday, October 3 for two fun, autumn-inspired classes for students. Session 1 will be for students in grades 2-4, and will run from 10am-11:30am. Session 2 will be for students in grades 5-8 and will run from 12:30pm-2pm. Both sessions will be held in the combined Meeting Rooms.

Students will learn the science of why and how leaves change to vibrant colors during the fall season and the importance of this process to maintaining a healthy environment. Participants will then make a Mason Jar Leaf Lantern to take home.

Registration is required for this event. To register, visit our online calendar of events, or visit the following link: https://mountlaurel.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/10?keywords=nextgen

We are about to have a new printing system! Soon you'll be able to pay for printing with:

- Credit Cards
- Cash
- Google Pay
- Apple Pay

You will see these as options when printing at the library. You'll be given a PIN to print your document - Don't Forget your PIN! You will need it to print.

Printing prices will be adjusted at this time:
- B&W - 20 cents a page
- Color - 50 cents a page