Events
9/1/2024 - September 2024 Youth Programs at the County Library
September 2024 Youth Programs at the Cumberland County Library
Programs are subject to change without notice. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Contact Terri Carpenter at terrica@cclnj.org or (856) 453-2210 x. 26105 for information.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Baby and Toddler Time
Mondays, September 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:30-11 a.m.
Children ages 2 and younger and a caregiver are invited for stories, songs and fingerplays! Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/bkMnQYWvZChTmZ3h7
Story Time
Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3-5 and a caregiver can join us as we share stories, songs, movement activities and a craft! Library story times are a fun way to help your child develop skills they will need to be ready to read. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/n5ETS1NCxEJEtfNK9
Homeschool Story & STEAM
Wednesday, September 11, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Homeschool families are invited to a monthly program where we feature a book from our collection and pair it with a STEAM activity. This month’s book will be Heroes of the Surf: a Rescue Story Based on True Events written by Elisa Carbone and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. This program is recommended for school-aged students grades K - 6.
Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/5tRSWeQe5zZ68SBh9
Family Evening Story Time
Wednesday, September 11, 6:30 p.m.
Children 5 and under, their siblings, and caregivers are invited to a new monthly program at the library! Join us as we share stories, songs, and movement activities that encourage reading readiness and family fun. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/TU1h7dbFicZCe8Cg6
Together Time with Appel Farm
Saturday, September 14, 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 12 months through Kindergarten and their caregivers are invited to play, explore, discover, and create together! Our journey begins with a shared picture book to park excitement and engagement around a theme. Participants discover hands-on ways to learn, create, and have fun through music, movement, sensory, and art activities. Play clothes are recommended for kids and adults! Registration through the Appel Farm registration link is required: https://appel-farm.coursestorm.com/category/cumberland-county-library
Seeing Eye Dog Program!
Monday, September 16, 6:30 p.m.
Members of the Puppy Power 4-H Club invite you to visit the Cumberland County Library to learn how a Seeing Eye puppy becomes a Seeing Eye guide dog for the blind!
Until a Seeing Eye dog is ready for training, he or she lives with a puppy raising or foster family that gives the dog love, gentle guidance, and consistent care. Children ages 9 and over as well as adults can become puppy raisers.
Those in attendance will learn about the process and get to meet a puppy in training! Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/DRXoTcXxCeWXf1ze7
Percy Jackson Family Program!
Saturday, September 21, 1-3 p.m.
Welcome to Camp Half-Blood! Families are invited to embark on an adventure inspired by the Olympians universe. Complete challenges, crafts, and experiments from various cabins and become a Hero! This drop-in program is recommended for ages 5 and up and their families and will take place in the Lower Level of the Library. Registration is not required.
Dungeons and Dragons for Ages 10-12
Saturday, September 21, 2-4 p.m.
Come learn the basics of character creation, role playing, combat skills, and more of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. Players of all experience levels are welcome but the program is geared towards beginner players. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/QWW8DrtksGUnp7p46
LEGO Club
Wednesday, September 25, 6-7 p.m.
Kids ages 5-12 and their families are invited to our monthly Lego program! Come in and build using our large collection of bricks and minifigures. Ideas and new challenges will be provided each month. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/HkHgKLDHxeszK1Dc6
Wild Robot Book Discussion
Saturday, September 28, 11 a.m.
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to read The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, and then join us for a discussion and activity based on the book.
“When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. Why is she there? Where did she come from? And, most important, how will she survive in her harsh surroundings?
Roz’s only hope is to learn from the island’s hostile animal inhabitants. When she tries to care for an orphaned gosling, the other animals finally decide to help, and the island starts to feel like home. Until one day, the robot’s mysterious past comes back to haunt her…”
Registration is required. Upon registration, participants will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Registrants must attend the book discussion if they pick up a book. Registration link: https://forms.gle/BzNq7AGLqdutN9Rs5
TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Volunteer Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 6-7 p.m.
Teens, 13-18
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to make a difference at the library while earning volunteer time. Members help to plan events for teens and kids, suggest books for the library, and much more. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/1nE57nviUyhj5gHcA
Zine Making for Teens
Tuesday, September 17 , 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens 13-18 are invited to learn about zine making! Learn how to design, fold, and distribute your own zine. Assorted arts & craft supplies will be provided. Join us for a fun, informal night of creating! Registration is required. Registration link:
https://forms.gle/sdapmoUtsxHaBRaFA
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Tuesday, September 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teens 13-18 are invited to join our Dungeon Master as he leads us through a monthly D & D adventure. Tabletop/role playing experience is not required and new players are welcome. Pre-made characters will be available for those that need them. Registration is required. Registration link:
https://forms.gle/uGLcr7xmHC8r58tY6
Pageturners Lounge for Teens
Saturday, September 28, 2-4 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to make some time for reading and visit our Pageturners Lounge! Bring a favorite book or borrow one from the library, then spend time reading and enjoying some snacks. We’ll also have a short, voluntary break where we can talk about what we’re reading. Registration is required. Registration link:
https://forms.gle/vQFAFkNXgYg4rqbr7
Cumberland County Teens Read!
The Cumberland County Teens Read program is an ongoing challenge designed to foster a love of reading in teens ages 13-18. Teens can earn monthly incentives by logging their time spent reading, writing reviews and/or completing activities using the library’s Beanstack app.
For more information, please visit cclnj.org or call the Youth Services Department at (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26105.
CCL Teen Book Battles!
Cumberland County teens ages 13-18 are invited to make their voices heard in our CCL Teen Book Battles! Each month we’ll choose two books in a different genre to battle it out! Teens can vote for their favorite online and suggest a nominee for next month. At the end of the year, we’ll see which book rules supreme and celebrate with an awards ceremony!
For more information visit cclnj.org or call the Youth Services Department at (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26105.