Monthly Archives: July 2008

Thursday Afternoon Chess

Posted on July 30, 2008 by library

Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Location: Seminar Room 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 … Continue reading →

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Become an Advocate for Children

Posted on July 30, 2008 by library

Wednesday, August 13th at 10:30 a.m.Location:  Seminar Room Join us for an information session on how to become a court-appointed volunteer advocate for children. Volunteers advocate for children who have been abused or neglected, working approximately 8 – 10 hours … Continue reading →

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Babysitters’ Training Class

Posted on July 22, 2008 by library

August 5th 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages 11-15 Location: Seminar Room In this Red Cross course, students will learn: * essential care-giving and decision-making skills * safety skills to prevent and respond to emergencies * tips on finding and … Continue reading →

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Gaming Night

Posted on July 22, 2008 by library

August 5th 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Ages 12 – 18 Location:  Community Room Come test your skills playing Guitar Hero III, Dance Dance Revolution, SingStar, and other games on our big screens.     Call 401-333-2552 x2 for more info.

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Animal Experiences

Posted on July 14, 2008 by library

Wednesday, August 13th at 6:30 p.m. Location: Children’s Room Here’s a chance to meet some bugs up close and personal along with some of the animals who are their predators. This 45 minute program is part of the 2008 Summer … Continue reading →

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Floral Watercolor Workshop

Posted on July 14, 2008 by library

Wednesday, August 6th and 13th Location:  Meeting Room 3 In this workshop you will create either a realistic or stylized flower painting from a floral still-life set-up. Germaine will demonstrate all aspects of painting to achieve any effect desired. She … Continue reading →

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Family Bingo

Posted on July 14, 2008 by library

Thursday, August 7th from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.Location:  Children’s Room The Children’s Room of the Cumberland Public Library will be hosting an exciting Family Bingo event for children and their families.  This program is part of the summer reading program, … Continue reading →

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Bead Buddies

Posted on July 14, 2008 by library

Thursday,  August 7th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Location:  Seminar Room Ages 12-18 Create some bead creatures for yourself or as gifts. You can use them on your keychain, decorate your backpack, etc…     Register by calling 401-333-2552 x2

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Library Yarns

Posted on July 14, 2008 by library

First and third Thursdays in August and September from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.Location: Community Room You’re invited to join our drop-in knitting and crocheting get-togethers at the Cumberland Public Library. Feel free to come when you can and leave as … Continue reading →

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Teen Cafe

Posted on July 7, 2008 by library

Wednesday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. For Ages 12-18 Read a good book lately?   Looking for something good to read?  Then join us for the Teen Café. Come share one of your favorite books, poems, and/or graphic novels while … Continue reading →

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