Events
12/16/2024 - January 2025 Youth Programs at Cumberland County Library
January 2025 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 under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Baby and Toddler Stay & Play!
Monday, January 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Children ages 2 and younger and a caregiver are invited for stories, songs and fingerplays followed by a play session with toys provided by the Shirley Eves Center Toy Library! Representatives from the Center will share information on promoting positive relationships and learning through play. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/xt5M6nYZsDs2rmu59
Baby and Toddler Time
Monday, January 27, 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/f8z9FpGRD5txPfkF8
Story Time
Thursdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 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/NKCkcZNX3rXJDsjG6
Dungeons and Dragons for Ages 10-12
Saturday, January 11, 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/erryE8t9MyrY9j8z9
FURever As Friends Reading Program
Monday, January 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Children and teens of all ages are invited to come read to a fabulous furry friend! FURever as Friends therapy pet teams will be available to help kids practice their reading. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/TpdDkrEmFZsERXMK6
Homeschool Story & STEAM
Wednesday, January 15, 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 is The Invention Hunters Discover How Electricity Works by Korwin Briggs. This program is recommended for school-aged students grades K - 6. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/GFf1p9zFP9FFFWFt6
Family Evening Story Time
Wednesday, January 15, 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/LupiadbdhEoHcBoYA
Drum2BFit for Kids!
Monday, January 27, 6:30 p.m.
Kids ages 3-12 are invited to participate in a fun, high energy program that combines cardio and music while beating a drum to their favorite tunes! Miss Val, a certified cardio drumming instructor, will guide kids through basic movements like squatting, bending, twisting and drumming. This class promotes physical health, boosts mental health and just happens to be a whole lot of fun! All equipment will be provided. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/eXuJyj9ahaSqccQb6
LEGO Club
Wednesday, January 29, 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/Urh6oshagamEuuxH6
TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Volunteer Meeting & Book Battle Awards Celebration!
Tuesday, January 7, 6-7:30 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. At this meeting, we will also announce the winner of this year’s Book Battle Competition and celebrate with snacks and awards! Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/swX39hvMsztnopAq6
Teen Maker Night
Tuesday, January 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens 13-18 are invited to use our assorted craft supplies to make their own projects! Join us for a fun, informal night of creating! Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/vPkjeEX4xgRSrqc29
Safety Awareness and Self Defense for Teens and Adults
Tuesday, January 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens and adults are invited to learn safety and self-defense skills that can be used in real-life situations. Presented by the Kenney Protective Agency, the class will cover: social life and social media safety, assertiveness training, basic self defense techniques and more.
This workshop will help attendees develop the mindset for real self-defense and the skills needed to defend against any situation. No prior experience is necessary and people of all abilities are welcome. Registration is required. Registration link:
https://forms.gle/SGZQsqJwgiQ2yA5YA
Dungeons and Dragons
Tuesday, January 28, 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/ikhuzBP7PjwfjiP29
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.