Week Calendar

Snuggle up for a cozy story time all about hugs and kisses!

New to the area? Looking for a low-pressure way to socialize for your kids (and maybe yourself)? Join us at this free play for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. 

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for babies and toddlers up to 23 months. Enjoy stories, songs and simple movement activities as we play peek-a-boo together—encouraging giggles, bonding and early learning. 

Go nuts for story time! Join us for squirrel-themed books, songs and gentle activities presented in a calm, supportive way for sensory-sensitive children. We’ll wrap up with a fun, squirrel-themed craft. 

Join us for a sweet and engaging story time featuring stories, songs and activities inspired by K is for kisses.

Join us for a heart-centered story time designed for children ages 2–5!

Little birdwatchers ages 1–3 are invited to enjoy stories, songs and simple activities inspired by birds and the fun of watching them flutter, hop and fly. A gentle, engaging way to explore nature together! 

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with stories, songs and playful activities for children ages 1–5 and their families. Enjoy a festive story time that introduces traditions, symbols and joyful moments of the holiday. 

Get ready to talk about all things love and hearts. Discover the wonders of Valentine's Day through fun stories and activities, then create a craft to take home. 

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Join us for a fun-filled story time designed especially for curious little ones!

Cuddle, Play, Socialize. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories are the highlights of this lap-sit experience for parents and their children. For babies and tots 0-23 months. 

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with stories, songs and playful activities for children ages 1–5 and their families. Enjoy a festive story time that introduces traditions, symbols and joyful moments of the holiday. 

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No job is too big, and no pup (or kid) is too small at our Paw Patrol Party. Get fired up to give it your all as we have a pawsitively good time with stories, songs and a craft. 

Join us for a cozy, playful story time just for babies and toddlers up to 24 months! We’ll share sweet, simple stories, sing joyful songs and enjoy gentle movement activities perfect for little learners.

Join us for a paws-itively fun story time for children ages 0–5 as we celebrate our lovely furry friends! Enjoy stories, songs and playful activities inspired by pets and animals we love. 

Families with little ones ages 0–24 months are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and movement designed to support early bonding and development. This month’s theme, hugs and hearts, celebrates closeness, comfort and connection. 

It’s a birthday party at story time! Children ages 0–5 are invited to enjoy stories, songs and movement centered on birthday fun—perfect for celebrating every day like it’s your special day. 

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Join us for a heart-centered story time designed for children ages 2–5!

Little birdwatchers ages 3-5 are invited to enjoy stories, songs and simple activities inspired by birds and the fun of watching them flutter, hop and fly. A gentle, engaging way to explore nature together! 

Get ready for a lively and interactive story time designed just for preschoolers. We’ll dive into imaginative picture books, sing fun action songs and enjoy playful games that help children build early literacy, coordination and social skills.

Join us for stories, music and movement at this weekly toddler and preschool story time! Children can get their wiggles out with dancing, read themed books on their way to 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and practice school readiness skills.

Step into a world of magic and imagination at story time for children ages 2–5! This week’s theme, fairy tales, brings castles, princes, princesses and happily-ever-afters to life through storytelling and playful activities. 

Got a quote that fuels your vibe? A mantra that keeps you grounded? In this chill creative session, artist in residence, Kia Love, will help you turn your words into bold textile art using felt appliqué and simple embroidery techniques.

Take story time home with a birdwatching–themed Take & Make! Pick up a craft kit at the youth services desk between February 17–23, or while supplies last. 

Socialize, have fun and keep mentally sharp by learning and playing bridge. Already play? Join us for game time. Curious about learning or want to improve your skills? Observe a game or two, and we’ll teach you. 

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Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

Join staff from Oak Street Health for a fun-filled bingo experience with a twist! Start with one bingo card and switch as the music plays—when the music stops, so do you. Just like traditional bingo, the winner takes home a prize.

Learn the codes to send these little 'bots on fun adventures. Make them spin and dance, challenge them to find their way through mazes or have them trace a big heart to celebrate the spirit of Valentine's Day. 

Embrace your adventurous spirit and dive into the boundless world of Dungeons & Dragons! Gather your allies, grab your dice and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey. 

Make art that makes a difference! Kids will create fun portraits of pets who are looking for loving homes. The artwork will be displayed in the library to help these furry friends get noticed.

Each Terrific Tuesday session features engaging read-alouds, followed by interactive games that bring the tales to life.

Calling all teen cinephiles and casual movie lovers! Join us for Silver Screeners, a relaxed movie matinee complete with a snack and big-screen fun—without the ticket price.

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play Dungeons & Dragons using the 2024 rules. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1425.

Step into an elegant, Bridgerton-inspired afternoon at the library! Guests will enjoy guided ballroom-style dancing, learn basic historical etiquette and explore fashion tips inspired by the Regency era.

Make reading fun with Sight Words Bingo! Children ages 3–8 can play bingo, practice sight words and win prizes while developing important early literacy skills, such as word recognition and print awareness. 

Bring your favorite book, settle in for some quiet reading and enjoy a snack! We’ll start each session with a bit of conversation before diving into our books. 

Come stir up some friendship, flavor, and fun with us! 

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and get ready for some Dungeons & Dragons. 

Think outside the box to design and engineer a one-of-a-kind puppet head using cardboard and fun craft materials.

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts — oh my! Teens are invited to join us each week for #HangingOutAndNerdingOut, where there’s always something new to try. 

Explore, create and learn with LEGOs through guided activities and free play. All ages welcome. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library, Inc. 

Calling all builders! Join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for kids who love hands-on building and creative challenges. Each session offers a new design task that encourages problem-solving, imagination and engineering skills. 

This teen stress-relief program offers a creative and calming space where teens can decompress and learn healthy ways to manage everyday stress.

Did you know crafts can go beyond creating things with paper, paint and other artsy-fartsy stuff? Join us as we get creative and crafty with food, too. We invite you to learn how to cook some awesome meals while staying within a $25-30 budget.

Build reading confidence by sharing a story with a gentle, four-legged friend. Certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash love listening to readers of all ages—whether you bring a favorite book from home or choose one of ours.

Who doesn’t love snacks? And not just chips and crackers—we’re talking about fun, creative snacks you can make for yourself, family and friends! Join us to learn easy, step-by-step snack ideas, including a few you may have never tried before.

A Cambridge professor, scholar and researcher on the study of faeries visits the hardscrabble village of Hransvik, where she gets closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones and resists her insufferably handsome academic rival. 

Once one of the NYPD’s finest investigators, Joe King Oliver is framed from within the force and sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

Join us for sprinkle-filled stories, sing-along songs and playful activities inspired by cookies and cake. Little bakers will also enjoy a simple craft and a coloring sheet to take home.