Are you passionate about books, learning, and community service? Looking for ways to engage with your local community and contribute to its enrichment? You’ve come to the right place! Our library is not just about books; it brings people together and creates a thriving community. Here, you’ll find a hub of knowledge, cultural activities, and opportunities for personal growth. We offer a wide range of programs and events that cater to all ages and interests, from book clubs and author talks to educational workshops and art exhibitions. Our space is a sanctuary for curious minds, a platform for local artists, and a center for constructive dialogue. By joining us, you become part of a movement that values learning, celebrates diversity, and fosters a sense of belonging. So come, explore our shelves, participate in our events, and be an active member of a community that cherishes the power of knowledge and the joy of shared experiences.
Please open the tabs below to see how you can get involved.
Do you defy a stereotype? Are you like an open book and do you have valuable experiences that Readers could benefit from learning about? Are you motivated to help challenge stigma and stereotypes through dialogue and personal conversations? Then maybe you can become an Open Book and engage in conversations with our Readers. You can learn more about the Human Library at humanlibrary.org.
We can promise that volunteering with the Human Library is more than you expect and something you will never forget. It is also an opportunity to meet a lot of people that are different from you, and yet you will find you share a lot in common.
Sound interesting and exciting? Then please fill in this application form to the best of your ability. Once processed you will be contacted by us.
Thank you for your time and interest in volunteering with the Human Library.
If you have artwork you would like to display in the library, please contact the Adult Services Department at (856) 234-0333, or send an e-mail to adult@moorestownlibrary.org
Artist Release Form | Exhibits Policy
Upcoming Exhibitors for 2024
Community Art Gallery
- January: Kerry Mentzer: mixed media
- February: Robert Drapala, fine art photography
- March: Spencer Sinclair, charcoal and watercolors
- April: Ellen Barnett, mixed media
- May: Barb McDonnell, watercolors
- June: Joe Gillespie, oil paintings and oil pastels
- July: Greer, mixed media
- August: Diane Omilian
- September: Chengfen Johannemann, Chinese brush painting
- October: Sky McClain, mixed media
- November: Judy Terrivel, acrylic or oil on canvas
Lobby Display Case
- January: MoorArts
- February: Linda Vizi, Black History Month Quilts
- March: Tema Morelli, sculpting and painting
- April: Lois Janney, antique kids shoe collection
- May: Huaxia Chinese School, Asian American Pacific Islander Month display of Chinese knots
- June: Sky McClain, artwork
- July: Sky McClain, student artwork
- August: Literacy NJ
- September: Chengfen Johannemann, Chinese brush painting
- October: Sky McClain, student artwork
- November: Sam Yankell, sculptures
- December: Tema Morelli, sculptures
The Golden Gazette is edited and published by the Moorestown Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and features poetry, short stories, and artwork from community members of ALL AGES.
The mission of the Friends of the Moorestown Library is to secure funding beyond the library’s operating budget, enabling us to offer enriching cultural and educational programs and to bolster our extensive collections.
Please visit the Friends of the Library page to read more.
The next Local Author Event is planned for Saturday, November 2, 2024. Applicants who have previously participated in our Local Author Event must have a book published after their previously featured title in order to be considered. Submissions may also be considered for authors with forthcoming books that will be published before November 1, 2024 and will be available to sell at the Local Author Event. The application deadline is August 3, 2024. Authors will be notified of acceptance by the week of September 2, 2024.
>> The time period has ended for applications for the Local Author Event in November of 2024. <<
Thank you for your interest in providing a concert for the public at Moorestown Library. To expedite the planning process, please complete the interest form below.
Upcoming Concerts
- Saturday, January 27: Jay Daniels “Something Old, Something New”
- Saturday, February 24 – Brian Betz and Denis DiBlasio
- Saturday, March 9: Jazz Guitarist Abe Ovadia
- Saturday, April 13: Dina & Artem, Classically Infused Dark Pop Duo
- Saturday, May 18: KyoDaiko Drums
- Saturday, June 8– Minas Music: Brazilian Jazz
- Saturday, July 13: Keith Calmes, Classical Guitarist
- Saturday, August 10: Live Legends of Salsa Music
- Saturday, August 17: Didgeridoo Down Under
- Saturday, September 14: April May and the June Bugs
- Saturday, October 5 – Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus (concert will be at Church Street Parks & Recreation Center across from Library)
- Saturday, November 9 – Charlie Zahm
- Saturday, December 14 – Bronwyn Beth, Violinist
If you would like to attend any of these concerts, please visit our Concert’s Calendar
Interest Form
Thank you for your interest in providing a program for the public at Moorestown Library. To expedite the planning process, please complete this interest form.
If you are at least 18 years old, consider making a difference in your community by volunteering at the Moorestown Library.
If you are a teen, please visit our Teen Volunteer Opportunities page.
Please complete the online application below or print and complete the Volunteer Application [PDF] and return it to the library. Applications are also available at the Library Reference Desk.