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Spring Holidays The library will close at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 14th in observance of Good Friday. The library will be closed on Sunday, April 16th in observance of Easter.
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Chicks Rule! Project Chick is in the house! Eggs are currently being incubated in the Children's Room and are expected to hatch on Wednesday, April 12th. Please see below for holding dates & times.
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Big Nazo Saturday, April 8th 2:00 p.m. All Ages Tickets Required Join us for the Big Nazo Creature Show & Tell. This interactive Demo/Workshop is a hands-on "costume exploration" experience, ending in a Creature Parade and Dance Party. Seating is limited. Tickets will be available in the Children's Room starting on Monday, March 27th. Tickets are 50 cents.
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Estimated Hatch Date Wednesday, April 12th Our chicks will be available for holding beginning on Monday, April 17th. Holding Dates & Times are: Monday, April 17: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tuesday, April 18: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday, April 20: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Friday, April 21: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Puppet Pros Wednesday, April 12th 6 pm - 7 pm Register Online Kids in Grades K - 2 Come check out Puppet Pros, a fun literacy & art program for kids in Grades K-2. Children will listen to themed stories and then create a puppet. This month, we'll be reading stories about monsters and making puppets that will be sure to scare the pants off of anyone who crosses their path! Register online or in the Children's Room. Space is limited, registration required.
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Project Chick Part Two Friday, April 21st 2:00 pm All ages Ticket Required Join the fun as we say goodbye to our chicks. Listen to a story by a farm educator and visit with our chicks one last time. If you were unable to make the first program on March 22nd, be sure to mark your calendar for this program! Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Monday, March 13th in the Children's Room. Tickets are 50 cents.
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Cook-a-Book Saturday, April 22nd 3:00 pm Children Ages 4 - 8 Register Online Cupcakes, crafts, and stories, oh my! A Cook-a-Book program has been scheduled for children ages 4-8, and it's all about the cupcake! This program will feature two stories: Little Mouse and the Big Cupcake and Camilla the Cupcake Fairy.In addition to hearing these stories, participants will enjoy and make a cupcake craft to take home. Children can register online or in the Children's Room beginning Monday, April 10, 2017.
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Ongoing Programs - Drop In
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Krafty Kids Every Wednesday 12 noon - 5pm 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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Block Party! Every Saturday Through May 13th 10 am - 1 pm Drop In All Ages Join the fun in the Children’s Room every Saturday from January 7th through May 13th 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! *There will be no Block Party on Saturday, April 1st (as the space will be in use for Harry Potter Day!)
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Ongoing Programs - Registered Programs
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Minecraft Club for Kids First Tuesday of Every Month: April 4th program is FULL. Next session: Tuesday, May 2nd. 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 May's Minecraft Session will open Tuesday, April 4th at 6:15 pm.
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Tween Time Wednesday, April 19th 4pm - 6pm Ages 9-12 Register OnlineCome join other 9-12 year-olds for fun with friends! This month our program is “Coding with Kodu Game Lab.” The RI Computer Museum is coming to show us how to use this game engine to design and create your own 3D video game. If you like playing Minecraft, you'll love Kodu Game Lab! No previous coding experience necessary. Online registration required.
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Spring Storytime
at the Cumberland Public Library The Spring Storytime Session will begin on Monday, April 10th. This session ends on Wednesday, May 17th.
All storytimes are drop-in, no registration required! Babies and Books Storytime Mondays, April 10 - May 15 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, May 15th. Pajama Storytime Mondays, April 10 - May 15 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. Tales for 3's Tuesdays, April 11 - May 16 at 10 am Storytime designed with three-year-olds in mind. Join us for stories, songs, and laughter. Tales for 2's Wednesdays, April 12 - May 17 at 10 am Encourage your two-year-old's emerging language skills with stories and songs. Adult required to attend! Tales for 4's and 5's Wednesdays, April 12 - May 17 at 11 am A fun storytime with a focus on great picture books for children ages 4 & 5. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Room at 333-2552, ext. 3.
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