Monthly Archives: January 2008

Museum Pass of the Month

Posted on January 31, 2008 by library

The Rhode Island School of Design Museum houses over 80,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Greek and Roman sculpture to French Impressionist paintings, from Chinese stone and terracotta sculpture to   contemporary art in every medium, including textiles, ceramics, glass … Continue reading →

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Teen Cafe

Posted on January 31, 2008 by library

Saturday February 16, 2008 2:00 – 3:00 PM (Ages 12-18) Come share one of your favorite books, poems, and/or graphic novels while having some snacks and meeting new friends. Registration is recommended, but not required. Call the library at 401-333-2552 … Continue reading →

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New Stuff!

Posted on January 31, 2008 by library

New Fiction Beckett, Simon Written in Bone Chabon, Michael Gentlemen of the Road Grafton, Sue T is for Trespass Mayor, Archer Chat Perrotta, Tom The Abstinence Teacher Sandfor, John Dark of the Moon New Non-fiction Brokaw, Tom Boom! Rubinstein, Carin … Continue reading →

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Did You Know…?

Posted on January 31, 2008 by library

When it’s cold outside and the sun sets at 4:30, it’s a great time to settle down with a good book. Here’s what the Library Staff are reading: The Chameleon’s Shadow by Walters The Golden Compass by Pullman Double Cross … Continue reading →

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Boston Museum of Science

Posted on January 22, 2008 by library

Science comes alive at the Boston Museum of Science with over 550 interactive exhibits that invite kids to touch, test and take apart.  Spend the whole day and see live animal shows, science demonstrations, ever-changing exhibits, and visit the breathtaking … Continue reading →

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Chess – Thursdays at the library!

Posted on January 4, 2008 by library

Anyone from teen to senior citizen is invited to come play chess on Thursday afternoons at the library. Beginners will receive instruction from seasoned players. Advanced players can challenge each other or teach newcomers. Join us in the Seminar Room … Continue reading →

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Still-life Painting with Watercolor or Acrylics

Posted on January 4, 2008 by library

    This class will run for four Wednesdays: January 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2008     9:15 – 11:15 a.m.     Artist Germaine Gerie will teach students how to draw and paint from a still-life. Students have … Continue reading →

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New at CPL – NextReads

Posted on January 4, 2008 by library

Want a list of our new titles delivered to your Inbox? Sign up for our New at CPL newsletter from NextReads. It’s easy and free! Just click on the NextReads link on our webpage at www.cumberlandlibrary.org

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KIDS KAFE / JR. KIDS KAFE

Posted on January 4, 2008 by library

Junior Kid’s Kafé The Children’s Room is proud to offer a unique program called Junior Kid’s KaféThis exciting event is meant to encourage children ages 5 to 7 to come in and share one of their favorite books, poems, or … Continue reading →

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Winter 2008 Storytime Schedule

Posted on January 4, 2008 by library

Sleepytime Storytime Ages 3-6 ~ Mondays Drop- in ~ No registration required Jan. 14 – Feb. 116:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m Afternoon Storytime Ages 3-6 ~ Tuesdays Drop- in ~ No registration required Jan. 15 – Feb. 12 1:15 p.m. … Continue reading →

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