Happy Presidents' Day!
"I cannot live without books." - Thomas Jefferson *Please note that the library will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observation of Presidents Day.
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Voting for the Rhode Island Children's Book Award is now open!Calling all kids in Grades 3-6! If you've read at least 3 books from the RICBA list, you can vote! Which is your favorite book of the 20 books on the RICBA list? Let your voice be heard! You’ll have until March 6th to vote. Yes, there is still time to read a few of the books listed. Remember: read at least 3 books to vote!
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Toe Jam Puppet Band Saturday, February 4th 3:00 pm All Ages Ticket Required The Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform unique, interactive entertainment that families can sing and dance to together. Come join the fun on Take Your Child to the Library Day: an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Tickets are 50 cents and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Children's Room beginning Monday, January 23rd.
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Puppet Pros Wednesday, February 8th 6 - 7 pm Children in Grades K-2 Registration Required Come check-out our brand-new, once-a-month literacy & art program for kids in Grades K-2. Each month, kids will listen to themed stories and create a puppet. February’s theme is: NINJAS! Young grasshoppers can register for this month’s Puppet Pros online or in the Children’s Room. Space is limited to 15 children; registration will continue until the program is filled.
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Rooster Readers Thursday, February 9th 6 - 7 pm Children in Grades 3-5 Registration Required Join our monthly book discussion group for kids in Grades 3-5. Registration for this program is ongoing. Please bring your library card when registering; attendance is limited to 15 children. The book choice for January is Sisters by Raina Telgemeier. The book will be available for checkout when you register for the program and will be due back on the night of the program.
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Teddy Bear Sleepover Saturday, February 11th 3 - 4 pm Children Ages 3-7 Registration Required Children ages 3-7 are invited to come hear a fabulous bedtime story, enjoy a snack, make a craft and then prepare a cozy napping area for their teddy bear or special stuffed animal. Yes, the bears get to spend the night at the library! Participants will sing a lullaby and give their teddy bears goodnight hugs and kisses. Then, on Sunday, February 12th from 1 - 3 pm, the children will return to pick up their teddy bears and view a unique slideshow depicting the bears' activities from the previous night. Registration begins Monday, January 30th.
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Pirate Party Tuesday, February 21st 3 pm Children Ages 4-12 Registration Required Meet a real-life pirate, hunt for treasure, and hear some adventurous pirate stories in the Children’s Program Room.Registration opens at 9 am on Tuesday, February 7th. Register online or by coming to the Children’s Room. Space is limited and registration is required. Open to scallywags ages 4-12 and their families.
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Ongoing Programs - Drop In
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Krafty Kids Every Wednesday 12 noon - 5pm *Please note the later start time* Drop In Ages 10 & under Children ages 10 & under are invited to drop-in and make a craft.There will be 75 crafts available on a first-come, first-served basis... be sure to come early!
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Paws to Read Thursday, February 16th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Drop In Readers age 12 and under Want to brush up on your reading skills and love dogs? Practice with a therapy dog who loves to listen to stories! This is a drop-in program, no registration required. Children will have a 15 minute one-on-one reading session. Please note, this program is for children who are reading on their own. All volunteer teams are from Windwalker Pet Therapy.
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Block Party! Every Saturday, January 7th - May 20th 10 am - 1 pm Drop In All Ages Join the fun in the Children’s Room every Saturday from January 7th through May 20th from 10 am to 1 pm. Through the generosity of the Friends of the Library, we are able to offer a wider variety of new building toys such as Magna-Tiles, Magz Bricks, and KAPLA blocks. All ages are welcome!
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Ongoing Programs - Registered Programs
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Minecraft Club for Kids First Tuesday of Every Month: February 7th program is FULL Next session: Tuesday, March 7th. 5:15 pm - 6:15 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. Registration for March's Minecraft Session will open Tuesday, February 7th at 6:15 pm.
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Tween Time Wednesday, February 22nd 6pm-7pm Ages 9-12 Register OnlineCome join other 9-12 year-olds for fun with friends! This month our program is “It’s the End of the World as We Know It!” Could you survive the end of the world? Join us for tips, tricks, and survival-kit-construction to ensure that when the apocalypse comes, you’ll be left standing. Online registration required.
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Winter Storytime at the Cumberland Public Library The Winter Storytime Session begins on Monday, January 9th. This session ends on Wednesday, February 22nd.
All storytimes are drop-in, no registration required! Babies and Books Storytime Mondays, January 9 - February 13 at 10 am* Birth through 23 months Connect with your baby through stories, rhymes, and songs, followed by a play time. *There will be no Storytime on Monday, January 16th or Monday, February 20th (the library will be closed for MLK Day and President's Day, respectively.) Starlight Storytime Mondays, January 9 - February 13 at 6:30 pm All Ages For children of all ages and their families. Listen to some stories, sing some songs, and have fun! Pajamas and stuffed friends optional. *There will be no Storytime on Monday, January 16th or Monday, February 20th (the library will be closed for MLK Day and President's Day, respectively.) Tales for 3's Tuesdays, January 10 - February 21 at 10 am Storytime designed with three-year-olds in mind. Join us for stories, songs, and laughter. Tales for 4's and 5's Wednesdays, January 11 - February 22 at 11 am *Please note the new day & time! A fun storytime with a focus on great picture books for children ages 4 & 5. Tales for 2's Wednesdays, January 11 - February 22 at 10 am Encourage your two-year-old's emerging language skills with stories and songs. Adult required to attend! For additional information, please contact the Children’s Room at 333-2552, ext. 3.
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