Library Spotlight: Frantic Fridays

The staff of the West Deptford Free Public Library has a nickname for days like today: “Frantic Friday.”

They’ve dubbed summer Fridays that because of the turnout for their summer series of programs, which includes everything from storytelling and music for the younger set and various activities for teens.

Today’s program, which starts at 11 a.m., is storyteller Mr. Malcolm, who gets his audiences involved in telling some of the most famous fairy tales kids know and love.

The teen program starts at 1 p.m., with tie-dyeing T-shirts, followed by teen gaming time at 3 p.m. on the library’s Xbox 360 and Wii.

Teens are also part of an effort every Friday, except July 15, at 11 a.m. making baby quilts for Cooper University’s neonatal unit.

Registration is requested for children’s programs by calling the library at 856-845-5593.

The complete kids’ program lineup is below:

• One Man…Many Stories–Friday, July 8, 11 a.m.: Stories come to life with Mr. Malcolm and you can be a part of the stories. A fabulously fun time for all!
• Eyes of the Wild–Friday, July 15, 11 a.m.: Experience the most amazing mix of comedy, education and wildlife from all around the world as Travis Gale introduces you to different animals. You can't help but laugh while you learn and love what you see. LEAP into wildlife: Learn–Enjoy–Advocate–Protect!
• From Bach to Rock–Friday, July 22, 11 a.m.: With her five-string electric violin, singing, sound effects and help from the audience and sound engineer, Caryn Lin transforms solo sound into a mind-boggling musical experience. A must see “one-woman musical extravaganza”!
• Science Around the World–Friday, July 29, 11 a.m.: Exciting experiments relating to different countries and cultures: flash paper, air, sound, dry ice and much more. Get excited about science–spark your imagination with Mad Science!