Library News & Information

Join the Chess Club at the Library!

The library will be holding a Chess Club every Thursday, at 3:30pm. Chess Club will start in conjunction with Lego Club.

New Job Opening Available!

Part-time Teen/Children Service Librarian

The Gloucester City Library is seeking an energetic, self-motivated librarian to fill a part-time (20 hour per week) position of Teen/Children Services Librarian. Read more...

Part-time Library Monitor Position

The Gloucester City Library is seeking a motivated and customer service minded library monitor to work 5-10 hours/week at $8.60/hr. Main responsibilities include but not limited to shelving, shelf-reading, emptying carts and book-drops bin. Read More...

Story Hour Resumes

The Gloucester City Library thanks patrons and families for their patience and is now happy to announce that Tiny Tots, the morning story hour program, is now back! Starting Tuesday, February 13th, story hours will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

GLOUCESTER CITY LIBRARY 2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE WAS A BIG SUCCESS!

During the holiday season this year, the generous citizens of Gloucester City came to the library with bags and boxes of much needed nutritious food for our neighbors in need. This year we collected 20% more than last year, providing 468 lbs of food, which makes 390 meals for struggling families in our community. Thank you to all those who supported the Food Drive.

Learn a New Language with Mango!

Gloucester City Library now offers library card holders access to Mango Languages. Mango is a service that allows cardholders to learn a language online from any device no matter where you are. All you need is your library card. If you have any questions about using Mango, we encourage you to contact the library. To start using Mango please click the banner below.

Adult Programs at the Library

Coloring

First Monday night of each month at 6:30-7:30p.m. Did you know coloring has some of the same benefits of meditation? Come relax with us!

ESL Conversation Group

Our English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group exists to help those learning to speak English or add to their conversation skills in an informal and friendly setting. Each session is led by a native English speaker and takes place Wednesday mornings at 9:30a.m.

Knitting & Crafting

Thursday nights at 6p.m. is your time to knit, crochet, or craft! Bring what you're working on and dedicate this time to your creativity and projects. Supplies NOT provided.

Computer Classes

New to computers or trying to master a new skill? We've got you covered! On 10a.m. Fridays, beginners can learn the basics, while at 10:50a.m., we've got intermediate classes.

Check Out Hoopla

Are you on the go a lot? Wish you could watch some great movies and TV on your mobile device while traveling? Are music or audiobooks more your travel style? The Gloucester City Library has you covered with hoopla digital! Starting today, visit hoopladigital.com or ask about it the next time you are in the library!

*Note: A broadband or mobile data connection is required in order to use this service.

Seeking GHS, and GCHS Yearbooks

In order to start a yearbook digitalization project, Gloucester City Library is calling for the donation or lending of Gloucester City High School (GHS) and Gloucester Catholic High School (GCHS) yearbooks to complete its current yearbook collection. This project aims to make the entire local yearbook collection available in digital format and eventually available online to the public.

Years needed:

GHS - 1937, 1939-1941, 1944, 1945, and all years prior to 1935.

GCHS - 1942-1947, 1953, 1955, 1959-1961, 1965, 1966, 1976, 1982, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, and all years prior to 1941.

Updated December 26th, 2017.

Free Museum Passes at the Gloucester City Library!

All museum passes may only be checked out to an adult card holder for no more than three days. Please visit the Museum Pass page to learn more about our passes.

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Free Online Magazines for Library Cardholders!