Events
4/25/2025 - May 2025 Programs at the County Library
May 2025 Programs at the Cumberland County Library
Programs are subject to change without notice. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
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.
Baby and Toddler Time
Mondays, May 5 and 19, 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/2SMtS3zTjH9cX5EJ6
Story Time
Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 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/77YyaVADqKFEkLnJ6
Baby and Toddler Stay & Play!
Monday, May 12, 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/39XP7xCpquofdpaAA
FURever As Friends Reading Program
Monday, May 12, 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/xf6qtj4PUfp4ihja9
LEGO Club
Wednesday, May 28, 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. Idea books and new challenges will be provided each month. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/hKyRfPZ5GK1VZi9Z7
TEEN PROGRAMS
Contact Terri Carpenter at terrica@cclnj.org or (856) 453-2210 x. 26105 for information.
Teen Volunteer Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, 6-7 p.m.
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/je5JHVnxB2HPAcCg9
It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health
Tuesday, May 13, 6-7 p.m.
For teens ages 13-18, this program provides young people with mental health education and resources. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help.
Attendees will learn:
- What mental health is and how it's both similar to and different from, physical health
- How to notice signs of someone needing help
- Tips and strategies for having a caring conversation with someone they might be worried about
- Methods of self-care for mind, body, soul, and surroundings
- Examples of trustworthy resources
- How reaching out to trusted adults can help teens manage their mental health
This class will be taught by Jaime Angelini, the Statewide Director of Suicide Prevention, Crisis Response and Special Projects at the Mental Health Association in NJ (MHANJ). Jaime is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor (Adult, Youth and Teen), Suicide Prevention Trainer, Stress First Aid Trainer, Parent Educator, Disaster Response Crisis Counselor and a certified National trainer in Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR).
Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/GkN9pw5GcEm2kyxb6
Dungeons and Dragons
Tuesday, May 20, 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/yohjp2QbmDaQEfVX9
Teen LEGOS and Lemonade
Tuesday, May 27 , 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to get creative with our LEGOs and concoct some delicious lemonade! Stop by and build using our large collection of bricks and minifigures. All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/BsAuB5wRodHQ5aGn6
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.
ADULT PROGRAMS
QPR - Question, Persuade, Refer “Youth focused" Training for Parents
Monday, May 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
Adults 18 and older are invited to attend this free, evidence-based suicide prevention training. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. As a QPR-trained Gatekeeper you will learn to:
- Recognize the warning signs of suicide
- Know how to offer hope
- Know how to get help and save a life
All participants receive suicide prevention materials and a certificate of completion. This class will be taught by Jaime Angelini, the Statewide Director of Suicide Prevention, Crisis Response and Special Projects at the Mental Health Association in NJ (MHANJ).
Jaime is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor (Adult, Youth and Teen), Suicide Prevention Trainer, Stress First Aid Trainer, Parent Educator, Disaster Response Crisis Counselor and a Certified National Trainer in Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR).
Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/JuERgwcfvQ5rpzx26
Yarn & Darn
Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 29, 5:30-7:30pm
A weekly drop-in social club for fiber artists of all kinds to work on personal projects, learn from each other, and socialize! Bring your own work-in-progress and have some fun. No registration required, call (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26104 or email joliela@cclnj.org with any questions.
Seedling Swap
Saturday, May 3, 12-2pm
A swap event for those with too many of some seedlings and not enough of others! Seedlings must be in containers, preferably labeled, and participants must bring at least one seedling to swap. No registration required, call (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26104 or email joliela@cclnj.org with any questions.