Monthly Archives: October 2009

Did You Know…?

Posted on October 28, 2009 by library

Last year the Library circulated over 162,270 books.  At an average of $22.00 per book that means our patrons saved a total of $3,569,940.00 by “shopping” at their library instead of buying the book.  What a bargain!

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Reader Newsletters

Posted on October 28, 2009 by library

The Library will send reading recommendations right to your inbox!  Our NextReads newsletters have something for everyone, Horror, Biography, Romance, Science Fiction, Current Events, DIY and more!  We even send you a list of the hot titles coming in the … Continue reading →

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Houdini, HP Lovecraft & My Grandfather

Posted on October 20, 2009 by library

Wednesday, October 21st / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Just in time for Halloween!! Join us for a slide show, book talk and readings from the newest collection of horror, supernatural and detective stories by C.M.Eddy recently published by his grandson, … Continue reading →

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The Lost Symbol

Posted on October 14, 2009 by library

There are over 1,000 holds on Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol!  While waiting why not try Daniel Silva’s The Confessor about an art restorer who is also a Mossad agent and his search for Catholic secrets or Steve Berry’s The … Continue reading →

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Self-Checkouts

Posted on October 8, 2009 by library

Try out the new Self-Checkout stations at the Library!  We have one in the Children’s Room and one near the Circulation Desk.  It’s fun, fast and easy!  Thanks to the Champlin Foundations and the Friends of the Library for helping … Continue reading →

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Armchair Travel to Mendoza, Argentina

Posted on October 1, 2009 by library

Mario H. Alvarez, M.D. and his wife, Helena Alvarez, M.D. will share their love of their native land, including its natural beauty, the characteristics of its people, its origins, and its tourist attractions. Registration is requested but not required: online … Continue reading →

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6 Hour Hands on eBay Workshop

Posted on October 1, 2009 by library

Cumberland Public Library will host a 6 Hour Hands-on eBay Workshop on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Learn how to buy and sell on eBay—and bargain hunt 24 hours a day! Each participant in this … Continue reading →

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Intro to eBay

Posted on October 1, 2009 by library

Cumberland Public Library will host Intro to eBay on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Intro to eBay offers an overview of what’s involved in buying and selling on eBay including information on: how to register how to … Continue reading →

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Job Readiness Workshop

Posted on October 1, 2009 by library

Project LEARN and the Cumberland Public Library are offering a Job Readiness Workshop taking place over two Tuesday and two Thursday mornings from 10:00AM – 1:00 PM on October 13, 15, 20 & 22, 2009 at the Cumberland Public Library. … Continue reading →

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Paint the Still Life with Watercolor or Acrylics

Posted on October 1, 2009 by library

Wednesday evenings: October 14, 21, 28 & November 4, 2009 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Artist Germaine Gerie will teach students how to draw and paint from a still-life. Students have the choice of working with Watercolor or Acrylic paints. … Continue reading →

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