Events
3/23/2026 - April 2026 Programs at the Cumberland County Library
April 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.
Story Time
Thursdays, April 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/TdFFXuhosXPGgHGk7
Baby and Toddler Time
Mondays, April 6, 13 & 27, 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/tFVHHmHZ6rUKHNDY6
Story Lab: An Open Book Project
Saturday, April 11, 1-2 pm
Children ages 5-8 are invited for fun stories and science experiments! This is the first in a three-part series which will continue on Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, May 30, and is a special Silver Award project organized by members of Girl Scout Troop 94230.
Registration is required. The first ten people to register will receive a free book! Registration link: https://forms.gle/U2W7JKxwaecFkSETA
Survival Story Saturdays: An Open Book Project
Saturday, April 11, 3-4 pm
Kids and teens ages 9-13 are invited to explore the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and participate in fun, survival activities related to the book! This is the first in a three part series which will continue on Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, May 30, and is a special Silver Award project organized by members of Girl Scout Troop 94230.
A limited number of free copies of the book will be available and registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/HJty4MNa1TDNVB4S9
FURever As Friends Reading Program
Monday, April 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. 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/BFho2JXpiJ9ubM9X8
Baby and Toddler Stay & Play!
Monday, April 20, 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 Cumberland County Library! We will share information on promoting positive relationships and learning through play. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/jQDkBAvhcVMZ8tYt9
LEGO Club
Wednesday, April 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. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/Z1Cybk2cEJXpR4Lh6
TEEN PROGRAMS
Contact Terri Carpenter at terrica@cclnj.org or (856) 453-2210 x. 26105 for information.
Teen Volunteer Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 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/U5NVLqXwtm1teU1AA
Teen Blackout Poetry Program
Tuesday, April 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to celebrate National Poetry Month by creating original blackout poetry at the library. Blackout Poetry is a mixture of poetry and art made by taking discarded pages from a newspaper, magazine, or book, and blacking out the unwanted words to create a poem and sometimes an illustration. All supplies will be provided and no experience is necessary. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/8yLSUpyN7oKAqTCZ6
Teen “Earth Day” Rain Garden Cleanup with the American Littoral Society!
Tuesday, April 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to earn volunteer time while helping to get the library’s rain garden ready for spring! Michelle Rebilas of the American Littoral Society will give a brief overview of how rain gardens protect the environment, participants will enjoy some pizza and then head outside to clean up! Teens should wear clothes and shoes that they don’t mind getting dirty. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/QwPpquPkcNxgTcVq9
Teen Lock-In “Escape the Upside Down!”
Friday, April 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Teens 13-18 are invited to “Escape the Upside Down” in an after-hours event at the Cumberland County Library!
Attendees will test their skills while participating in “strange” challenges based on a popular TV series set in the 1980s. Pizza will be provided and teens can make their own dessert at our waffle bar.
Registration is required for this program, as is a permission slip signed by the teen’s parent or guardian. Permission slips are available in the Youth Services Department or online when registering. Anyone not registered for the event will not be able to attend. The library will be closed to the public during this event. Registration link: https://forms.gle/3nX3mydLjAE6y3Jc7
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Program
Tuesday, April 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/M9LouZavr4XwHANZ7
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, April 1
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, April 2 & 16
5:30-7:30pm
Yarn & Darn is a 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, April 8 & 22
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, April 8
5-7 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 United States, Camden Phone Conference ID: 942 995 365# 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.
Chess Club
Wednesday, April 22
5:30-7:30 pm
Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of chess, the most popular game in the world. Registration required, ages 12 and over; beginners welcome. To register or for more information, please call 856-453-2210 Ext. 26103, or email tomay@cclnj.org.
Eco-dyeing with Flowers Workshop
Thursday, April 23
5:30-7:30 pm
In this workshop for adults 18+, participants will use natural dyes created with flowers to dye fabric from simple dyeing to a tie dye technique. Pieces of pre-mordanted fabric (10x10") will be provided for dyeing, and each participant could go home with several pieces of dyed fabric. Instructor Linda Jackson will lead a conversation on how to use these fabrics in a quilt, as patches for mending, small bags/pouches & other ideas. Participants can bring their own quart jar if they’d like to take some of the dye home. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/5xF7VvjFT4W73Hyb8
The Reel Thing
Saturday, April 25
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, April 28
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
Friends of the Library Meeting
Thursday, April 30
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.