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The Library will close at 12:30 pm on Saturday, December 24th and 31st. We will be also be closed on Sunday, December 25th and Monday, December 26th. Warm winter wishes to you & yours!
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Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt Monday, Nov. 28th - Saturday, Dec. 24th Drop-In Ring in the holiday season by participating in a weekly Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt. Come join the fun! Children will be sent on a scavenger hunt to locate the Elf on the Shelf who will be hiding in a different place each week. Helpful location hints will be listed on clue cards. Earn a different holiday treat each week while learning about the library.
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Rooster Readers Thursday, December 8th 6-7 pm Children in Grades 3-5 Registration RequiredJoin our monthly book discussion group for kids in Grades 3-5 on Thursday, December 8th from 6-7 p.m. Registration for this program began on Thursday, November 10th and is ongoing. Please bring your library card when registering; attendance is limited to 15 children. The book choices for December are Ratscalibur, Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed t Earth, and How to Swallow a Pig. All three books will be available for checkout when you register for the program. Children may read one or all of the monthly choices. Books will be due back on the night of the book discussion group.
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Ongoing Programs - Drop In
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Krafty Kids Every Wednesday 11am-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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Paws to Read Thursday, December 15th 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, October 8th - December 17th 10 am - 1 pm Drop In All Ages Join the fun in the Children’s Room every Saturday from October 8 through December 17 from 10 am to 1 pm. Through the generosity of the Friends of the Library, we are able to offer a brand-new building program! Come check out our wide 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: Tuesday, December 6th program is FULL. Next session: Tuesday, January 3rd. 5:15pm - 6:15pm 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 January's Minecraft Session will open Tuesday, December 6th at 6:15 pm.
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Tween Time Wednesday, December 14th 6pm-7pm Ages 9-12 Register OnlineCome join other 9-12 year-olds for fun with friends! This month our program is "DIY Gifts." Create Do-It-Yourself holiday gifts for family and friends! Online registration required.
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Winter Storytime at the Cumberland Public Library The Winter Storytime Session will begin 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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