Monthly Archives: November 2008

Video Game Collection

Posted on November 17, 2008 by library

The Cumberland Library has started a new video game collection, generously funded by the Cumberland Library Fund and the Friends of the Cumberland Library!  Try out a new Playstation2 or Wii game free for one week with your Library card!  … Continue reading →

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Watercolor Workshop

Posted on November 17, 2008 by library

Wednesdays, December 3& 10, 2008 from Noon – 2:00 PM. Location: Meeting Room 3 Students will learn how to use watercolor paint, including the basics of setting up your palette and mixing primary colors into secondary and tertiary colors. A … Continue reading →

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Evening Book Discussion Group

Posted on November 17, 2008 by library

Monday, December 1st at 6:30 p.m. Location:  Seminar Room Ishmael Beah’s, Long Way Gone will be the subject of this month’s book discussion. Beah, a boy equally thrilled by causing mischief as by memorizing passages from Shakespeare and dance moves … Continue reading →

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Open Art

Posted on November 17, 2008 by library

Saturday, November 29th, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Location:  Children’s Room The Children’s Room of the Cumberland Public Library is once again offering its Open Art program for budding artists! This is a drop-in craft program for children ages 4-12. Children … Continue reading →

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Nick and Nora Film Series

Posted on November 17, 2008 by library

Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Seminar Room This afternoon’s feature is Song of the Thin Man, the last in the six-picture series starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as the sophisticated sleuths Mr. and Mrs. Charles. Refreshments will … Continue reading →

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Our Ghosts Among Us

Posted on November 10, 2008 by library

Saturday, November 22nd, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Location: Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 Paranormal Research Specialists Tom D’Agostino and Arlene Nicholson will be discussing paranormal history, how to ghost hunt, and how to use ghost hunting equipment. They will also … Continue reading →

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Babysitter’s Training

Posted on November 10, 2008 by library

Saturday, November 22nd, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For Ages: 11-15 Fee: $50 (includes handbook, emergency guide, and CD-ROM) Location:  Community Room Students will learn: * essential care-giving and decision-making skills * safety skills to prevent and respond to emergencies … Continue reading →

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Library Yarns

Posted on November 10, 2008 by library

First and third Thursday evenings of December: 4 and 18, 2008. 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 needed. … Continue reading →

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Showtime Movie for November

Posted on November 10, 2008 by library

Thursday, November 20th 6:00 – 7:45 p.m. Location: Children’s Room This program is for children ages 3-12 and their families.  The year is 2700 and a special robot is still spending every day doing what he was made for, cleaning … Continue reading →

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Natural Solutions to Headache Pain

Posted on November 10, 2008 by library

Tuesday, November 18th, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location:  Meeting Room 2 Dr. Herbert Curtis, Jr. will discuss the different types of headaches, what causes them, how to prevent them, and safe, natural, and effective alternatives to treating them. Dr. Curtis … Continue reading →

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