Category Archives: Did You Know?

Visit the cafe!!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by library

Thanks to the Friends of the Library, you can come try out our new self-serve coffee machine, located on the second floor past the YA section. Cups of coffee, mocha or hot cocoa are available for one dollar.

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Did you know….?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by library

The Library now allows holds on its large collection of video games for Wii, Playstation 2, PS3 and Xbox 360. Want to try out a game before you buy? Place a hold and we will let you know when it … Continue reading →

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Thursday Afternoon Chess

Posted on October 5, 2012 by library

Thursday, October 11th   /   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Contact: Betty Havrylik   (401) 333-2552, x 2   reference@cumberlandlibrary.org Anyone from teen to senior citizen is invited to come play chess on Thursday afternoons at the library. Beginners will receive … Continue reading →

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Did you know????

Posted on July 24, 2012 by library

The Library is offering a new Homebound Outreach Service. Cumberland residents who cannot get to the library because of a temporary or permanent disability may contact our Outreach Librarian at 401-333-2552 ext. 131 and set up an appointment. We have … Continue reading →

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Did You Know…..

Posted on December 30, 2011 by library

If bad weather keeps you home you can still use your library.   Download audio or ebooks from RI Ezone, http://riezone.lib.overdrive.com.  Get free MP3’s from Freegal, http://www.freegalmusic.com/users/inhdlogin -there are 1,000’s of artists to choose from. Take an online class from Universal … Continue reading →

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Display Cases

Posted on December 30, 2011 by library

The Library has display cases in the Front Lobby and the Children’s Room. The Library’s Adult Display Case is available for special collections from local residents or community organizations. Exhibits are displayed for one month. Please call 401-333-2552 ext. 2 for further information. … Continue reading →

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Help Wanted!!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by library

LIBRARY PAGE- DUTIES:     Shelves books according to Dewey Decimal system; files other materials according to standard library practices; shelf-reads; runs copier; other related duties as required. HOURS:    Works for an average 11-15 hours per week. After school hours … Continue reading →

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AARP Tax Assistance

Posted on February 7, 2011 by library

Monday February 14, 2011    /   10:00 AM  -  1:00 PM Contact: Betty Havrylik   (401) 333-2552, x 2   reference@cumberlandlibrary.org Free tax help from AARP volunteers, for the elderly and for low income families. Available on a first come first serve … Continue reading →

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Did You Know??

Posted on December 30, 2010 by library

Concerned about high energy costs and how much electricity your appliances are using?  Check out one of our Kill A Watt : electricity usage monitors. Just enter the amount you pay per kilowatt hour into the device, plug it into … Continue reading →

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Long Ago in Cumberland…..

Posted on November 5, 2010 by library

Cumberland may not have a view of the sea, but there was once a thriving boat building trade in town.  In 1790 Alexander Thompson moved his boat building business here from Providence.  By 1815 there were nineteen businesses in the … Continue reading →

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