West Deptford Free Public Library
420 Crown Point Road, Thorofare, NJ 08086  (856) 845-5593

Dance the Congress Minuet*
Thursday, December 12, 2013 7:00 p.m.

A New Jersey Perspective on the American Revolutionary War, WDFPL's partnership with the Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission, concludes with an evening of traditional holiday dancing. Learn to dance the Congress Minuet with historical steps patterened by Dances by Diane staff. Partners are not necessary, ladies can lead, hard soled shoes are recommended.

Campbell's Quality "and the Land of the Good Red Tomato"*
Thursday, January 23, 2014 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate National Soup Month with Jonathan Thorn, and learn how Campbell’s Soup Company originated in Southern New Jersey In this presentation we will explore the early days of Campbell Soup Company as a food processor, its agriculture and farming heritage and connections to South Jersey. Since 1869 Campbell remains headquartered in its home of Camden, New Jersey.

Tuesday Tea with and Oliver Twist Book Talk
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7:00 p.m.

Join us to share insights on Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Bring your book along or download the novel to your computer, phone or eReader  at http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/730 to learn about life struggles in earlier times. Oliver’s quote “Please sir, may I have some more” was so central in the 1968 film based on Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist. Feel free to stay and enjoy the film.  Light snacks and soup will carry us through lunchtime., New Jersey.

Introductory Tai Chi
Thursday, January 30, 2014 7:00 p.m.

Ralph Quinn demonstrates Tai Chi basics uncovering a gentle way to increase flexibility and reduce stress. Tai chi is a way of moving. If you’ve seen photos of groups of people practicing a graceful, slow-moving exercise in China, you’ve probably seen tai chi. This particular way of moving is practiced by over 200 million people.

Please call the library at 856-845-5593  to register for these free programs. 
 Refreshments and door prizes!
*These programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of the State, and the Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission at Gloucester County College.

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