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Summer Reading Program The Library's annual Summer Reading Program is coming to an end! Make sure you come pick up your awesome prizes by Saturday, August 10 by 11:30 am! You can still register by going online at www.cumberlandlibrary.org, there is still plenty of time to participate!
Cumberland Public Elementary Schools: Earned homework passes will still be able to be picked up through Saturday, August 31st.
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Thank you, Thank you! The 2019 Summer Reading Program is made possible through funding from: The Friends of the Cumberland Library, The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, and The Institute of Museum and Library Services. A special thank you to Navigant Credit Union, Pawtucket Credit Union, and the Lions Club of Cumberland/Lincoln for donating funds so that we could purchase food for children to donate to the Northern RI Food Pantry.
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Save the Date! These fun dates are already scheduled for September, so mark your calendars now!
Half Way to St. Patrick's Day: Saturday, September 21 10am
CumberCon: Saturday, September 28 10am-4pm
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Cosmic Juggling and Variety Show Thursday, August 8th 6 pm Children Ages 3 - 10 Tickets available beginning Monday, July 29th in the Children's Room for 50 cents per person. Tickets Required. Space is limited. Celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing with a Cosmic Juggling & Variety Show! Join Michael Menes as he defies gravity by swinging Chinese meteors, juggles the rings of Saturn, and takes everyone on a journey out of this world with his amazing Flying Saucers! Michael’s Cosmic Juggling Show is an up-close and intimate, fun program for children and families. The show will encourage kids to learn about space exploration while sharing the fun and amazing world of juggling arts.
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Ongoing Programs - Drop In
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Giant Steps Through Space Daily through August 8th Anytime the library is open For families of all ages Any time the library is open, stop by the Children’s Room desk to get your worksheet, clipboard and pencil. Start your journey right outside the front door of the library. This activity will take approximately one hour to complete. Return your clipboard to the Children’s Room to get a prize. Children of all ages and their families will navigate through an outdoor course of the traditional planets starting at the sun and on to find Pluto…. and beyond!
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Krafty Kids Wednesdays through August 10th 11 am - 5 pm Drop In Grade Five & under Children in grades five & under are invited to drop-in and make a craft.There will be 75 crafts available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Lego Club Saturdays through August 21st 10 am- noon Drop In Ages 4-12 We'll bring the LEGO bricks - you bring the skills and ideas! Best for builders over 4.
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Ongoing Programs - Registered Programs
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Bookworms Book Club Thursday, August 1st 6 pm - 7 pm Entering grades 2 - 5 Register now in the Children's Room and get a copy of the book for FREE! Do you love reading? Do you love talking about books? Then our children’s book club may be just the thing for you! This summer we are reading the Kids Read Across Rhode Island (KRARI) nominee, Sanity & Tallulah by Molly Brooks. Great for graphic novel fans!
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Tween Time Wednesday, August 7th TWO sessions 6 pm - 6:45 pm 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm Ages 9-12 Register Online Please only register for one session. Try out the library's new virtual reality technology! Play games and interact with Oculus Go and see where it takes you! Tween Time is our monthly event for ages 9-12. Registration is required as supplies are limited.
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Minecraft Club for Kids Thursday, August 15th 6 - 7 pm Grades 2-5 Register Online Space is limited. We provide laptops, accounts, and a secure server environment in which to explore and create! Registration for each session is separate and opens individually.
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Summer Storytime
at the Cumberland Public Library The Summer Storytime Session runs through Wednesday, August 7th!
All storytimes are drop-in, no registration required! Babies and Books Storytime Mondays, through August 5 at 10 am Birth through 23 months Connect with your baby through stories, rhymes, and songs, followed by a play time Pajama Family Storytime Mondays, through August 5 at 6:30 pm All Ages For children of all ages and their families. Put on your pajamas and participate with your favorite bedtime pal in stories, songs, and fun! Family Storytime at the Gazebo Wednesdays, through August 7 at 10 am For children of all ages and their families. Children and families will meet in the gazebo behind the library for this special summer storytime. Join us for stories, songs, and laughter. In the case of rain, meet inside in the Children's Room. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Room at 333-2552, ext. 3.
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