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Improve Your Financial Stability: Long Term Planning and Credit ReportsWednesday, October 4th at 6:30pm Our Financial Stability course with Mike Speidel concludes this week with a deep look at credit reports and how to best plan for retirement. If you have ever wondered if/when you could retire, you will not want to miss this session. This series is 16+. Registration is required. Reserve your space today!
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Cake Decorating 101: Frosting Essentials Saturday, October 14th at 1:30 PM This three part cake making series will show you all you need to know to begin creating your own amazing cakes at home! You learned the Basic Tips and Tricks in class 1, but in this second class frosting is the star! Our wonderful guest chef Sarah will give a 30-minute tutorial then you will have a full hour to practice your new cake decorating skills! Already know your way around the cake scene but never worked with fondant? That's ok too! Join us for our 3rd class in the series 10/28/17 when fondant takes the stage! Ages16+ and registration is required. You must register separately for each class you would like to attend.
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SYFY's Ghost Hunter Dustin Pari! Monday, October 16th at 6:30 pm Join us for a special event with the SyFy Network’s official Ghost Hunter, Dustin Pari! Dustin takes a look back at his own efforts to conduct paranormal research and brings it back even further to some of the earliest spirit communication techniques. Complete with historical stories, evidence, and some “would-be” evidence, Dustin promises some respectful and intriguing tales of contacting the other side. Join us for a night of fun, creepiness, and insight into what is waiting for us in the beyond! Space is limited. Registration is required. !
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Tame Your Paper Clutter Wednesday, October 18th at 7:00 pm Are you ready to clear your office of the clutter and get some work done?! Paper management is an issue many people struggle with, and creating working organized systems can be a challenge. Kristin M. MacRae, professional organizer and owner of Organizing In RI, will give you all the information you need to tame your paper and get it under control permanently. By the end of the presentation, you will be motivated and energized to tame your paper clutter!
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Friday, October 20th at 8:00 PM Join us for an early celebration of Halloween goodness with a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Learn how to do the “Time Warp” and celebrate Halloween early! This adults-only program welcomes long-time fans and newbies to have the full viewing experience in watching this classic cult favorite. Participants are welcome to bring their own prop kits from the list at http://www.rockyhorror.com/participation/proplist.php. The library just asks that you do not bring the messier items. The library will also have props available for use by attendees. Popcorn and beverages will be served. Registration is required.
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Electric Car Ride and Drive Saturday, October 21st, from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. The New England Electric Auto Association (NEEAA) will be hosting a hybrid/plugin-hybrid/electric car show and ride-and-drive event at the Cumberland Public Library. Several dealers will be present with the latest hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles and will be offering test drives. Actual owners will also be present to share ownership experiences. Light refreshments will be served. NEEAA is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to promoting hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles. They will answer questions and debunk myths about electric/hybrid cars. This event is free and open to the public and a great opportunity to test drive a hybrid, plugin hybrid, or pure electric vehicle without being pressured to buy. For more information about the event, please contact Jesse Rudavsky,
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Cake Decorating: All Things Fondant Saturday, October 21st at 1:30 PM We saved the best for last- fondant is finally here! Today, guest chef Sarah Maroney will take a half hour to walk you through the dos and don’ts of working with fondant, and then you will be able to a get hands on experience in the fabulous world of fondant for yourself! Already know your way around the cake scene but never worked with fondant? Even better! You get to learn with an accomplished chef! Participants can register for a single or multiple classes. Registration is required and space is limited.
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Daytime Book Discussion Group Thursday, October 19th at 10:00am: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
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Evening Book Discussion Group Monday, October 16th at 6:30pm: John Adams by David McCullough
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Chess Club Every Thursday at 1:00 pm Come play chess each week in the Seminar Room. Advanced players can challenge each other or help our beginners.
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Cumberland Writers' Haven 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 6:00pm (October 11th) Join the Cumberland Writers' Group for a two-hour writing session on the second Wednesday of every month. Benefit from working with other local writers and bouncing ideas off each other! The Cumberland Writer’s Group is for people who are serious about writing. Please be aware that this is a group for writing only, there will not be any critiquing. This group is led by local writer Heather MacIntyre.
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Cumberland Writers' Workshop 3rd Thursday of the Month at 6:00pm. (October 19th) The Cumberland Writer’s Group is for people who are serious about writing. This group is led by local writer Heather MacIntyre. Monthly, writers will get together to read, critique, and support each other as they move through the writing and publishing process. Members are allowed the following pieces per session: 1 short story 1 manuscript chapter 1 poem 1 scene or act from a play Members will be asked to put their work up on the private listserv at least 2 weeks prior to the next meeting in order to give the group time to read and consider their feedback.
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Art Group of Northern RI 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 6:00 pm (October 18th) Artists of any medium are welcome to join this group! Share your work with other members and be inspired! Each month the group will choose a theme for the next month. Create a new piece based on the prompt or revisit an old favorite. New members are always welcome.
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RI Teen Read Challenge Read the best in teen books picked by RI librarians. Compete in book trivia, and partake in raffles. Sign up, log books, and learn more at http://cpl.readsquared.com.
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Teen GSA1st Wednesday of the Month at 3:00pm. (October 4th) The library's Teen Gay-Straight Alliance meets on the first Wednesday of the month! Whether you're a teen member of the LGBTQIA+ community or a supportive ally, you're welcome!
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Teen Open MicTuesday, October 10 at 6 PM. Bring your instruments or perform acapella for a friendly audience! You can also just come to enjoy the show. Registration encouraged but not required. Snacks served!
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Peace Poster Contest Wed. 10/11 at 3 PM in the Teen Center. Ages 11-13: Create a poster that captures "The Future of Peace” for the Lions Club Contest. We provide the paper and supplies, you provide the vision.
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SAT PrepSaturday, 10/14 from 2 PM—4 PM in the Seminar Room. Learn about the new SAT format and get some strategies to study for the exam. Registration encouraged!
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Teen Minecraft ClubTues. 10/17 at 4 PM in the Seminar Room. Hang out with other fans to explore and create! Registration required!
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Franken Toys Wed. 10/18 from 3 PM—5 PM in the Teen Center Get ready for Halloween the playful way - by mashing old toys together to make new ones! For teens in grades 6-12.
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Teen Writers Workshop Sat. 10/21 from 2-3:30 PM in the Seminar Room Teens writers in grades 6-12 can gear up for the WriteRI Competition with a workshop will be led by local author Katie Dieter. Hosted with School One.
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Halloween Party Wed. 10/25 from 3 PM—6 PM in the Teen Center and Community Room Come for Halloween games and crafts, candy, and a festive movie in the Community Room. Costumes encouraged! Grades 6-12.
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Random Fandom: Doctor Who! Thurs. 10/26 from 4:30 PM—5:30 PM in the Teen Center Random Fandom meets monthly to geek out on a favorite fandom! For teens in grades 6-12.
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Teen Halloween ComicsFest Saturday 10/28 from 10 AM—2 PM in the Teen Center. Get free comics to keep and enjoy activities inspired by comics characters. Grades 6-12.
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Teens! - Need Community Service Hours?
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Teen Volunteer Drop-In: Sat. 10/7 from 11 AM –1 PM. Once a month from October—May, we host a no-registration-required event for teens who just need a few volunteer hours or who just want to try it out with low commitment. These events are usually good deeds for the library or community.
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Teen Volunteer Corp (TVC): Monthly meeting: Thurs 10/19 at 6:30 PM. TVC is a great option for teens who have yearly service requirements or just want to volunteer as much as possible. We hold an optional monthly meeting to plan activities, spruce up the Teen Center, and educate new members or you can just get emails when we need volunteer help. Pick up an application at the library.
Due to the large demand for community service, we cannot guarantee last minute requests or special projects.
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