Events
8/18/2025 - September 2025 Youth & Adult Programs at County Library
September 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, September 8, 15, 22 & 29, 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/GjGodbuoQmNZrDgx6
Story Time
Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18, & 25, 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/XY7FwRkgvscbU51W6
Homeschool Story & STEAM: Virtual Author Visit with Kate Messner!
Monday, September 15, 2-3 p.m.
Homeschool families are invited to a virtual visit with award-winning author Kate Messner at the Cumberland County Library! Kate will share the research and writing process behind her popular Over and Under nature picture book series, including the newest book, Over and Under the Coral Reef. She’ll also offer a sneak preview of upcoming Over & Under books and answer reader questions. This program is recommended for school-aged students grades K - 6. Registration is required.
PLEASE NOTE: This program will take place at the Cumberland County Library and will begin promptly at 2 p.m.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/mzUjboTdfdrTYBv87
Dragon’s Library Card Celebration!
Monday, September 15, 6:30 p.m.
Families are invited to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month at a party for Dragon! This friendly mascot from the Shoppes at Dragon Village will be the special guest at an event featuring fun stories and activities, and will receive their very own library card! Each child in attendance will receive a goody bag provided by Shoppes at Dragon Village and the opportunity to sign up for their own library card. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/Pzn4jpsRctkLWAAc9
LEGO Club
Wednesday, September 24, 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. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/BZxXzxLr4kYmyaM9A
TEEN PROGRAMS
Contact Terri Carpenter at terrica@cclnj.org or (856) 453-2210 x. 26105 for information.
Teen Volunteer Meeting
Tuesday, September 9, 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/enZTWqK428VwzmZs6
Teen Cookies and Coloring
Tuesday, September 16, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to relax, color and enjoy some yummy cookies. All supplies will be included. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/bBUz6Ph43Sirbzvj6
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Tuesday, September 23, 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/1dqNhTk7iqWaMopx9
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
Books & Brews Book Club
Wednesday, September 3, 6:30-7:30pm
If you love books you'll love our book club, “Books & Brews”! Join us for a coffee and talk about what book you're reading! YOU choose the book ... no assigned reading! We meet on the first Wednesday of every month. Registration required. To register or for more information, please call 856-453-2210 x.26103, or email tomay@cclnj.org.
Free ESL Classes and GED Prep Classes
Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30am-2:00pm
Do you need help to get ready for the GED test? Or looking to improve your English? Free classes to prep for the GED, language arts or learn English are now available at Cumberland County Library. Due to limited seating, registration is required. To register or for more info, please call the library at (856) 453-2210, x 26103 or email tomay@cclnj.org.
Free Line Dancing Class
Saturday, September 13, 11am-12 noon
Come join us and have fun learning how to line dance at this free and fun family event for all ages. This event will feature the hit “Boots on the Ground” line dance! Due to limited seating, registration is required. To register or for more info, please call the library at (856) 453-2210, x 26103, or go to the Registration Link:
https://shorturl.at/M4mSt
The Reel Thing
Saturday, September 27, 1-4pm
If you love movies and love talking about them, then you’re invited to join Cumberland County Library’s new film discussion club, The Reel Thing, for an afternoon film followed by a thought-provoking discussion. The club will meet one Saturday every month, and club members take turns picking the films we’ll watch and discuss at upcoming meetings. Registration is required; participants must be age 18 or older. To register or for more information, please call 856-453-2210 x.26103 or email tomay@cclnj.org.
Yarn & Darn
Thursdays, 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. This is NOT a class. No registration required, call (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26104 or email joliela@cclnj.org with any questions.