Events

2/27/2026 - March 2026 Programs at Cumberland County Library

March 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.

Women’s History Month Reading Challenge

March 1 - 31
Women's History Month is a time to shine a light on the many accomplishments of women. This month, children and teens are invited to celebrate the stories and achievements of women by logging their reading to earn badges and prizes! participants can use the library’s beanstack app keep track books. visit cclnj.beanstack.org sign up or call 856-453-2210 ext. 26110.

Baby and Toddler Time

Mondays, March 2, 9, 16 & 30, 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/euYPQzM14pY2cFJN6

Story Time Thursdays

March 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/tM3XDtVzaxkSc5PC9

FURever As Friends Reading Program

Monday, March 9, 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/Sx6m1M4K39Nm9us49

NJ Makers Day – Make a Wind Chime!

Saturday, March 21 1-2:30 pm
Families are invited to celebrate New Jersey Makers Day by making a wind chime with local artist Linda Jackson! We’ll be using canning rings for this project and participants are welcome to bring some from home if they have extra. This program is recommended for families with children ages 6-12 and registration is required. Space is limited! Registration link: https://forms.gle/W4uZremTW8GFjccg6

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play!

Monday, March 23, 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/QkiY4TKVbzmNS9dZ8

LEGO Club

Wednesday, March 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. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/yS7bQmRQYYY6ZTzc9

“African Folktales from Around the World"

Thursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Cumberland County Library invite you to an enchanting evening of global storytelling with Michelle Washington Wilson, one of New Jersey’s most beloved storytellers. In African Folktales From Around the World, Michelle transports audiences on a magical journey—no passport required—as she shares classic and original tales that celebrate culture, imagination, and the universal joy of story. As part of this special program, Michelle also presents selections from “Anansi Spins, Stories with Friends,” bringing the legendary Anansi the Spider—and his folklore kin, Brer Rabbit—to life with humor, energy, and heart. Her storytelling is warm, mesmerizing, and truly magical—an experience that reminds us how stories braid memory and build bridges across generations. This family-friendly program is suitable for toddlers through adults. Come ready to listen, laugh, and travel the world through story. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/3ikzp4AvDzQ6aJbf8

This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Cumberland County Library. For more information on becoming a Friend, please visit cclnj.org/friends-ofthe-cumberland-county-library/ or email friendsofcclnj@gmail.com

TEEN PROGRAMS

Contact Terri Carpenter at terrica@cclnj.org or (856) 453-2210 x. 26105 for information.

Teen Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, March 3, 6-7:30 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/nWtKidoLgjwhBUHw6

Teen Virtual Party Games: Jackbox!

Tuesday, March 10, 6-7:30 p.m.
Can’t make it to the library? No worries! Join us for a virtual game night featuring fun, interactive party games! Teens 13-18 can register to receive a Zoom link. Participants can view the game on Zoom and participate using their phone, or a separate window on their computer. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/UZkJuYJ8YyqtprFt5

Teen Craft Night – Make a Fairy Door

Tuesday, March 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to use their creative skills and our supplies to make a fairy door. Fairy doors are small, decorative doors that can be placed against walls, trees, or in gardens. When finished, they resemble tiny portals that might attract magical folk such as fairies, gnomes, goblins or even leprechauns. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/dqfgr3ptANMRowMo8

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, March 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/vAqyS6ZZoauMytgf8

Teen “Tastings” & Bingo for Books!

Tuesday, March 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us for YA book and snack “tastings,” informal book discussions and several rounds of Bingo for Books! A book tasting is a fun opportunity to “sample” a selection of books to discover new authors, genres and new favorite books! This month we’ll also be sampling different dips and deciding which one is best: salsa, queso, guacamole, or onion. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/E99c4uuygBRqpzwz6

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, March 4 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.

Yarn & Darn

Thursdays, March 5 & 19 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.

Yoga with Ceci

Wednesdays, March 11 & 25 10:30-11:30am
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, March 11, 5 pm
The Cumberland County Library Commission will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 11 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 5:00 PM to (856) 209-3537 Phone Conference ID: 942 995365# or join online at cclnj.org/library-commission. Legal notices of these meetings can be found on the library’s website at www.cclnj.org/library-commission.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, March 24 5:30 pm
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.

“African Folktales from Around the World"

The Reel Thing

Saturday, March 28 1:00-4:00pm
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 on the fourth Saturday of 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.

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, March 31 2-3:30pm
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/vryniKaaBPiALZvy9