Events
12/22/2025 - January 2026 Programs at the Cumberland County Library
January 2026 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, January 5 & 12, 10:30 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/SDcepXAE4EBbUVVU6
Story Time
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29, 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/yjzxcTxr9v3P6kWL8
FURever As Friends Reading Program
Monday, January 5, 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. Participants can bring a book from home or choose one at the library. Registration is required. For more information, please call 856 453-2210 x.26105 or register online at the following link: https://forms.gle/sW98DybungVb6jEq9
Homeschool Story & STEAM
Monday, January 12, 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 we will be reading The Woman Behind the Magic: How Lillian B. Disney Shaped the Disney Legacy by Brittany Richman and illustrated by Joanie Stone. This program is recommended for school-aged students grades K - 6. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/Wf2mnkEPLMDzqbd2A
LEGO Club
Wednesday, January 21, 6:00-7:00 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/L9odEo9bJHyZXm1j7
Baby and Toddler Stay & Play!
Monday, January 26, 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/5NpNputE3S66Soh19
TEEN PROGRAMS
Contact Terri Carpenter at terrica@cclnj.org or (856) 453-2210 x. 26105 for information.
Teen Volunteer Meeting
Tuesday, January 6, 6:00-7:30 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/ePfHd8JEevMzFfBT6
Teen Craft - Make a Mini Zen Garden
Tuesday, January 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to de-stress at the library! We'll sample some relaxing tea while making a mini Zen garden to take home. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/d2de5RoBMzPaPq4g6
Teen Stranger Things Perler Bead Night
Tuesday, January 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Are you missing the Upside Down? Can't wait for our upcoming Stranger Things LockIn? Teens ages 13-18 are invited to revisit Hawkins by creating their favorite characters (or creatures!) from the hit series. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/TT8KMPDP1VJvEgZm8
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
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/2tMHp5ZgN6GewWj17
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
Wednesday, January 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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.
Yarn&Darn
Thursdays, January 8 & 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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.
Yoga with Ceci
Wednesdays, January 14 & 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
One-hour sessions featuring a soft and gentle practice with breath work and flow, appropriate for beginner and intermediate practitioners. Each participant is encouraged to bring their own mat, although there will be some mats to borrow. No registration required, call (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26104 for questions.
Library Commission Meeting
Wednesday, January 14, 5:00 p.m.
The Cumberland County Library Commission will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 14 at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place at the library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ 08302, and online via MS Teams. To attend virtually, dial in at 4:00 PM to (856) 209-3537 United States, Camden Phone Conference ID: 942 995 365# or join online at cclnj.org/library-commission
Scrabble Club
Tuesday, January 27, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Looking to play a fun game and socialize with other adults in your community? Join us for an afternoon Scrabble game! We'll have multiple copies of the game available for anyone to play games of 2-4 people. Bring your friends or come solo. Registration is required. Register online or by calling 856-453-2210 x26104. Registration link: https://forms.gle/vryniKaaBPiALZyyg
Chess Club
Wednesday, January 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of chess, the most popular game in the world. Registration required, age 12 and over; beginners welcome! Chess sets are provided. We meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month. To register or for more information, please call 856- 453-2210 x26103 or email tomay@cclnj.org.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Cumberland County Library is an independent, non-profit volunteer organization working to further the educational, cultural, and informational needs of the community through its support of the Cumberland County Library. If you'd like to help, please consider attending our monthly meetings. For more information, please email friendsofcclnj@gmail.com.