West Deptford Free Public Library |
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Adult Services |
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The Unexpected Book Club
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Tai Chi with Ralph Quinn In weekly one-hour lessons, Ralph Quinn returns to teach Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis. |
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Microsoft Word Basics Class
Come and learn how to use Microsoft Word for making letters, resumes and other important documents. Each session will cover different features of the program as well as review. Space is limited. Please call the library at (856)-845-5593 or sign up at the Information Desk to register. |
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| Basic Crochet Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. Want to learn how to crochet so you can start that new project? Stop by WDFPL with your crochet hook and yarn, or use WDFPL's materials, to join the revival of interest in handcrafts and DIY though crochet.
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Swing Dance Lessons* Diane Alcavage of Dances by Diane presents two one-hour swing dance sessions. Please call the library at 856-845-5593 to register. *This program is made possible in part by funding from The Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission at Rowan College at Gloucester County, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of the State. |
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Jazz and the American Spirit: Swing, the Great Depression and WWII* From the advent of V-Discs (victory discs) and the USO, evidence will be provided on music's ability to heal a nation through economic devastation and the turmoil of war. Presented by Michael James Conklin. Please call the library at 856-845-5593. *This program is made possible in part by funding from The Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission at Rowan College at Gloucester County, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of the State. |
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Bonsal Blues Band* Join the Bonsal Blues Band, a community band associated with American Legion Post 133 of Woodbury, for an evening of music. Please call the library at 856-845-5593 to register. *This program is made possible in part by funding from The Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission at Rowan College at Gloucester County, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of the State. |
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Hawaiian Holidays Get ready for a fun break from your holiday season as the West Deptford Free Public Library welcomes the South Pacific Island Dancers! Enjoy traditional music and dancing from Polynesia, featuring lei greeters, hula dancers, island warriors and plenty of audience participation. Please call the library at 856-845-5593 to register. |
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Social Security & Medicare with Bill Tucker The basics of Medicare and Social Security with Bill Tucker, Senior Vice President, The Jaskol Group. Please call the library at 856-845-5593 to register. |
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Chair Yoga Take a break and relax during the busy holiday season! Please bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. Nancy Finkle is certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT-200) and has recently obtained her 500 hour yoga certification through One-Yoga. |
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My Clutter is Taking Over Organizing humorist and best-selling author Jamie Novak is here to help you declutter! Please call the library at 856-845-5593. |
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Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum* Collections Manager Leslie Watson will share Camden's rich maritime heritage. Please call the library at 856-845-5593 to register. *This program is made possible in part by funding from The Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission at Rowan College at Gloucester County, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of the State. |
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Please call the library at 856-845-5593 to register for these free programs. |
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Things Will Get Better! Use these cool tools to find answers and reduce stress in your life. As always, it is our pleasure to serve you online and in person. |
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Have You Tried Playaways? Are you always on the go and searching for listening pleasure? Check out Playaways. They are simple to use and can be renewed just like a book! |
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Have You Tried E-books on Overdrive? Do you like reading from a tablet? Check out our Overdrive E-books page for more information. |
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Many of the programs are video taped (with appropriate permission of the presenter) and converted into a DVD for placement in our collection. A short introduction to the presentation is created to introduce the topic and presenter. Here are a few of the introductions (in low resolution format) of a few of our more popular programs. (Windows Media Player 9 or higher is required.)
Battleship New Jersey / The Inside Track on NASCAR / Faux Finishing / Model Railroading
Survival Story by Manny Lindenbaum
This is the entire 1 hour presentation, ~ 108MB (not recommended for low-speed connections)