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Coming soon to your Library is a great new way to learn a foreign language.  Mango Languages is an easy way to learn conversational German, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Greek, Japanese and more!  Just login here at the Library or use your home computer and your library card.  Lessons range from beginner to advanced and users can move at their own pace.  Mango’s unique teaching method quickly engages the user in real conversations between two native speakers.  Currently, there are nine languages to choose from as well as English as a Second Language for Polish, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.  Generously donated by the Friends of the Cumberland Library.  Watch for the link on our webpage!

It’s that time of year again to vote for the next winner of the RI Teen Book Award.
If you have read at least 3 books from the list, you can vote for the book you think should win the 2009 RI Teen Book Award.  The nominees are displayed in the Young Adult area in the library.  If you don’t see the book you want, please place a hold on it through our catalog.  The entire list can be found at the RI Teen Book Award site.

You can email your vote or fill out a ballot at the library.
Votes must be cast by the end of the day on February 13th.

The Children’s Room has a new Holiday Collection. This picture book collection includes stories from Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Jewish Holidays, Halloween and Thanksgiving.  This new collection is located at the end of the picture book section, near the carpeted stairs, in a very “user friendly” layout.  Check it out the next time you are in the Children’s Room

The month of January will begin the International Year of Astronomy!  And to celebrate this exciting topic the Children’s Room will have a unique bulletin board devoted to astronomy.  Stop by and pick up your free bookmark which has the words to “The Planet Song” as well as a list of websites to check out.  A selection of astronomy books will be on display throughout the month.

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Since 1845, the New England Historic Genealogical Society has been the country’s leading research center for genealogists and family historians of every skill level. Their extensive database collection includes church, court and probate records, cemetery     databases, birth and death records, as well as diaries and journals.  And there is so much more! The Library’s membership allows patrons to access all of these materials for free.  Get started on your genealogy project here at the Library today!

Saturday, January 31 9:30 - 3:30
Location: Meeting Room 2

Learn how to buy and sell on eBay—and bargain hunt 24 hours a day! Each participant in this class will work on a laptop computer and, by the end of the day, be a registered seller on eBay.

Skills that will be taught include:

• Creating a username and password
• Maneuvering through the site
• Finding what you’re looking for
• Posting things to sell
• Checking the reliability of sellers and buyers
• Recourses available to ensure transactions
• Mailing and insurance information & more…

Prerequisites: a fundamental working knowledge of computers and familiarity with the Internet, uploading, downloading and email.

Limit: 10. A $20 fee is payable upon registration. For more information: (401) 333-2552, x2

SNOW DATE: Saturday, February 7, 2009

The Love, It’s Complicated… Film Series runs for four Saturdays: January 24 & 31 and February 7 & 14 at 2:00 PM.
Location: Seminar Room

The feature for January 24th is the 1939 romantic comedy, Ninotchka, starring Greta Garbo as a loyal Soviet struggling to resist the charms of Paris and Melvyn Douglas.

Refreshments will be served.

Reservations are requested but not required: (401) 333-2552, x2 or click on the Register online.

Thursday, January 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Community Room

Come test your skills at Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Guitar Hero III, MarioKart, Dance Dance Revolution, and SingStar on our BIG screen.

Hot chocolate and snacks will be served.

Other non-electronic games will be available too so be sure to bring your Magic the Gathering™ cards!
Call 401-333-2552 x2 to register or sign up online.

The games and equipment were generously donated by the Friends of the Cumberland Public Library.

Saturday, January 24th at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Community Room

In this workshop you will be introduced to the principles of Svaroopa® Yoga and the benefits of this approach. Svaroopa® Yoga is a style of yoga that almost anyone can do. It’s gentle and deceptively easy. Svaroopa® yoga specializes in releasing the deep layers of tension in your body. It helps relieve stress and pain and has a calming effect on your mind. Please dress comfortably and bring a blanket or towel you can lie down on.

Please Note: If you are newly pregnant or have had an organ transplant you are not a candidate for this workshop.

Maria Sichel is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Svaroopa® Yoga Teacher For more information visit Maria’s website
Limit: 40. Ages 15+ are welcome to attend. Reservations are requested but not required: (401) 333-2552 x2 or register online.