The Voorhees branch of the Camden County Library System will host a screening and discussion about “Poet of Poverty” on Saturday, September 22, 2012, 2 p.m. “Poet of Poverty” is a documentary film exploring the experience of poverty in the City of Camden through the writings of a resident Catholic priest, the Rev. Michael Doyle. Among other things, Doyle argues that Camden has, over time, become home to sewage, trash and scrap metal processing facilities and is generally used as a dumping ground by the surrounding suburban communities. The public is invited to attend this engaging, community event, which will consider important policy issues with local impact.

Kids at the Merchantville Branch of the Camden County Library System welcomed Mr. Malcolm who used interactive storytelling in his presentation of “Life is But a Dream” on June 6, 2012. The library joins others across the country in offering summer reading programs based on the theme Dream Big – Read.

Merchantville Public Library has been part of the Camden County Library system since 1928. Merchantville may be the smallest branch, but it boasts 11 public computers, as well as a varied collection of adult, tween and children’s materials. We have over 3500 DVDs for you to choose from,

Merchantville Public Library has been part of the Camden County Library system since 1928. Merchantville may be the smallest branch, but it boasts 11 public computers, as well as a varied collection of adult, tween and children’s materials. We have over 3500

The Camden County Library System will hold its annual spring book sale on June 8th 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and June 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. a the Vogelson Branch Library in Voorhees.  More than 50,000 books, CDs, videos, books-on-tape and more will be on sale a drastically reduced prices.  For more information click here.

During National Library Week and throughout the month of April, the Camden County Library System joins other libraries across the country in showing how you belong @ your library. The following special programs are planned at our eight branches.A World Drumming Workshop will be held in Merchantville on Wednesday, April 18th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

The Camden County Library’s M. Allan Vogelson Branch in Voorhees will host a lecture for parents about how they can teach their children to practice Internet safety on Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. Phyllis Kae who served as a lead independent investigator for the City of Camden and was one

On November 6, voters in Merchantville NJ will choose from among two balloted candidates for three open seats on the Borough Board of Education. NJ Pen invited them to tell voters about themselves, their priorities, and their views of the current state of the Merchantville School. Incumbent BOE member Elliot Honigfeld did not reply. Here's how candidate, Marc Carcanague responded. In addition to declared candidates, Elliot Honingfeld and Marc Carcanague, there are two (2) write-in candidates for seats on Merchantville's Board of Education: Caroline Feliciano-Waters and Daniel Licata, an Assistant Principal in Riverside, NJ since 2017.

Caroline Waters has worked for Rutgers Camden for 26 years and holds a masters degree in Public Administration. She's a consultant for the Department of Higher Education where she provides workshops to students and parents in middle school and high school concerning Financial Aid. She's an active member of Merchantville PTA and sits on the Diversity Committee at Haddon Heights high school where we address various issues concerning ethnicity and gender diversity. "The reason I want to be on the board is because I strongly believe that the board should represent the student body. There are cultural and ethnic issues that can only be addressed by individuals who understand the culture." Carolyn has attended board meetings in the past and voiced concerns that the faculty is not representative of the student body. "I am very interested in children who attend Merchantville to see themselves in the faculty and administration. Merchanrvillle has come a long way and the community has become a melting pot. This is a good thing for the town and for our children." She has spoken to many parents with similar concerns and hopes to be part of a good change on the Merchantville board. 

Daniel Licata has been an Assistant Principal in Riverside High School, NJ since 2017. "As a Merchantville resident for the last six years, it is inspiring to see our cozy town receive increased attention from local and state news outlets. My wife and I enjoy walking our dog down the “Merchantville Mile” and greeting both new and familiar neighbors. Merchantville is certainly a great place to live and grow." Professionally, Dan has spent the last ten years working in public education, the first eight of which were spent as a social studies teacher at Palmyra High School. In his role as a school administrator, he focuses on addressing chronic absenteeism, school safety, bullying prevention, and student-centered instruction. "If elected to the Merchantville Board of Education, I will work with the other board members, district staff and administration to ensure that our school district is exceeding the expectations of our community. By keeping the students as the focus of our goals and initiatives, we can continue to be proud of our charming school district." If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dan through Facebook or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Students, professors and alumni get to tell New Jersey lawmakers what they think of a plan to merge Rutgers and Rowan universities and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. A joint legislative hearing will be held at Rowan's main campus in Glassboro today for the 11 a.m. hearing in the Chamberlain Student Center's Eynon Ballroom on Mullica Hill Road.  The hearing is expected to last four hours.