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Teens & Tweens

Halloween Costume Donation Drive

We are accepting new and used costumes, that are clean and in good condition, for all ages to be distributed at the year’s Rancocas Wood’s Fall Harvest.

Please place your donations in the collection box in our lobby.

If your costume donation has multiple pieces, please place all pieces in a bag together.

Last day for donations is Saturday, October 17, 2026. Thank you for your generosity!

Astronomy Story Time

 

Thursday, October 15
Meeting Rooms 1&2   10:30-11AM 

Join us for Storytime with a special guest, a UMBC & NASA astronomer, Antara R. Basu-Zych! Learn what an astronomer is and does, hear a fun story or two and participate in an age-appropriate, hands-on activity to learn more about your universe. This program is intended for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. Caregivers, please be prepared to stay and be engaged with your child during the event. Please Register.

Teen & Tween Events

All Events
OCT 18
Mount Laurel Day - Library Open12:00 am to 12:00 am
OCT 20
Kids Art Workshop4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
OCT 20
Gaming with Arrayscape - Haunted Mansion5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
OCT 21
Teen Resource Center6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
OCT 28
Yin Yoga7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
NOV 3
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING12:00 am to 12:00 am
NOV 4
Teen Resource Center6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
NOV 5
Magic: The Gathering Night6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
NOV 7
Fall Painting Class2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
NOV 11
LIBRARY CLOSED - VETERAN'S DAY12:00 am to 12:00 am
NOV 17
Kids Art Workshop4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
NOV 18
Teen Resource Center6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
NOV 18
Yin Yoga7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
NOV 21
Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation: Sounds in the Leaves2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
NOV 25
LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5PM - THANKSGIVING EVE.5:00 pm to 5:00 pm
NOV 26
LIBRARY CLOSED - THANKSGIVING DAY12:00 am to 12:00 am
NOV 27
LIBRARY CLOSED - THANKSGIVING FRIDAY12:00 am to 12:00 am
DEC 15
Kids Art Workshop4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
DEC 15
Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation: Sounds in the Snow7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
DEC 24
LIBRARY CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE12:00 am to 12:00 am
DEC 25
LIBRARY CLOSED - CHRISTMAS DAY12:00 am to 12:00 am
DEC 31
LIBRARY CLOSED - NEW YEAR'S EVE12:00 am to 12:00 am
JAN 1
LIBRARY CLOSED - NEW YEAR'S DAY12:00 am to 12:00 am
JAN 18
LIBRARY CLOSED - MLK DAY12:00 am to 12:00 am
FEB 15
LIBRARY CLOSED - PRESIDENT'S DAY12:00 am to 12:00 am
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Learning Express Library A leading source of test preparation materials and interactive practice exams.
Khan Academy Free, full-length, online and paper, practice SAT tests.
Explora Supports student research. Search results include articles, essays, and primary source documents.
Britannica Online Reference Center Resources for older students and adults, including videos, timelines, country comparisons, and a world atlas.
Universal Class Over 500 online continuing education courses taught by real instructors with 24/7 access via the internet.
Driving-Tests.org Practice tests, driver's manual and more!
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Volunteer Information
  • Volunteer opportunities are only available to students that have applied and been accepted into the volunteer program. To apply, you must be a student between the ages of 10 and 17 (18 if still a student). Students can fill out an application soon.
  • Volunteer certificates will be printed out at the end of each month and will be available to pick up on the 15th of the following month at the information desk.
  • Students can also keep track of their hours on their VicNet account. To receive access to VicNet, students must have applied to the volunteer program already.

General Student Volunteer Form

 

Adopt-a-shelf Volunteering

Are you interested in long-term, independent volunteer hours? This opportunity is for tweens and teens ages 10-17 (18 if still in HS) to help the library maintain its collection. You will be responsible for cleaning, organizing and merchandising 2 sections of the library, one non-fiction, one fiction.

To receive your sections, you MUST :

  • pass a test: alphabetical order and numerical order, including decimal place and attend an in-person orientation
  • volunteer a MINIMUM of once every 2 weeks

Test and orientation are NOT eligible for volunteer hours.
Registration is required via the General Student Volunteer Form.

Teen Space Hours

Teen ONLY Hours in the Teen Space

  • Monday through Friday: 3 PM to close
  • Saturday, Sunday: All day
  • School Holidays: All Day – December 23, 2025-January 2, 2026 /All Day – April 3, 2026- April 10, 2026
  • Summer Break: All Day – June 19, 2026 – school in September (date TBD)

Customers of all ages are welcome to browse the collection during this time. We respectfully ask adults and younger children to use seating and computers in other areas of the library to keep this a safe and fun space for students in grades 7-12.

Tween and Teen Newsletter

Subscribe to hear about volunteer opportunities, programs and book recommendations.

Local Volunteer Opportunities

Local organizations that also work with Tweens/Teens Volunteers.
Check with the individual organization for specific age requirements.

American Red Cross Clubs
Animal Welfare Association (AWA)
Battleship New Jersey
Burlington County Clean Communities (updates infrequently)
Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Color a Smile
Book Smiles  (contact form for setting up your own book drive) Please note, book drives cannot be held in the library.
Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter
Habitat for Humanity Youth Programs
The KUTE Organization
Majoda Stables
SamariTeen
Special Olympics of New Jersey
Volunteer Center of Burlington County
Volunteer Match
Wharton State Forrest

Volunteer Book Reviewer
  • Earn community service hours for reviewing books!
  • Fill out the Book Reviewer Form and then email Ms. Erica at emeline@mountlaurellibrary.org with your full review.
  • Students can either submit a written review or a video review.
  • Only students that have applied and been accepted into our volunteer program can submit a book review for service hours.
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