Storytimes near Cumberland County Library

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

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. Please register by calling (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or online here.

Meeting Room (Lower Level), 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Join us for a new adult book club – The Book [Club] Was Better – where we read & discuss books with movie or TV adaptations. There are no requirements to watch the adaptation, but feel free to do so and add that perspective to the discussion! For our second meeting, we’ll be discussing Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. Please finish reading the book before the meeting, and let us know if you need help locating a copy. There will be snacks and refreshments! Registration is required. Register by calling Jolie at 856-453-2210 x26104 or online here.

NJ

Families are invited to a Story Time designed for children with sensory processing challenges ages 7 and younger. Sensory story time will include stories, songs, gentle movement activities, and sensory play.  This Story Time will feature a smaller group and a quieter environment to support children sensitive to sound. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register by calling (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or online here. This event will take place in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Children ages 2 and younger and a caregiver are invited for stories, songs and fingerplays! Registration is required. Please register by calling 856 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or online here. This event will be held in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Kids ages 10-12 can create their own prehistoric scene that doubles as a night light! All supplies will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register by calling (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or online here. This event will take place in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Kids ages 6 and up are invited to hands-on STEAM adventures where they can explore the worlds of paleontology, animal habitats, archaeology, underground science, and ancient art! Each session includes a themed story and fun art project. Registration is required and is only open for one session at a time. Please call (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or register online here. This event will be held in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to watch the original Jurassic Park movie and “rescue” some delicious dinosaur nuggets from an erupting mashed potato volcano! This film is rated PG-13 and shown in compliance with a license through Movie Licensing, USA. Registration is required. Please register by calling (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or online here. This event will take place in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Calling all builders ages 5-12: Get ready for a dino‑sized LEGO challenge! Your task: design a one‑of‑a‑kind “Dino‑rama”. Include dinosaurs in any creative way you choose. Participants are welcome to bring their bricks from home, and a limited number of LEGOs will be available to use at the library. Local artist and educator Ms. Ti will judge the entries, and prizes and certificates will be awarded. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or register online here. This event will be held in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Children ages 3-5 are invited for a special bilingual Story Time! Special guest Ms. Betsy will share fun stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. Registration is required. Please call (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or register online here. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Cumberland County Library and will be held in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Meeting Room (Lower Level), 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

A 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. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. No registration required. Call (856) 453-2210, Ext. 26104 for questions.

NJ

Families are invited to a Story Time designed for children with sensory processing challenges ages 7 and younger. Sensory story time will include stories, songs, gentle movement activities, and sensory play.  This Story Time will feature a smaller group and a quieter environment to support children sensitive to sound. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register by calling (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or online here. This event will take place in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Meeting Room (Lower Level), 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Everyone has a green thumb even if you don’t think so. Join in on an interactive presentation on nurturing houseplants. Discover the best ingredients to amend your indoor plant soil, which containers might work best, proper lighting requirements, amount and frequency of watering and when to fertilize. An assortment of indoor houseplants will be on display that perhaps you never considered growing indoors. We encourage you to bring your own houseplant(s) to show off or to ask questions regarding its health. Presented by Rachelle Hasenberg of Inspirational Horticultural Therapy. To register or for more information, please call 856-453-2210 Ext. 26103, or email tomay@cclnj.org.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Children ages 2 and younger and a caregiver are invited for stories, songs and fingerplays! Registration is required. Please register by calling 856 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or online here. This event will be held in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Kids 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. Please call (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or register online here. This event will take place in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Kids ages 6 and up are invited to hands-on STEAM adventures where they can explore the worlds of paleontology, animal habitats, archaeology, underground science, and ancient art! Each session includes a themed story and fun art project. Registration is required and is only open for one session at a time. Please call (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or register online here. This event will be held in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Teens 13-18 are invited to learn the basics of book making with bookmaker and fiber artist, Linda Jackson! We’ll make a simple pamphlet stitch book, journal or sketchbook and everyone will leave with one or two books. Registration is required. Please register by calling (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or online here.

Meeting Room (Lower Level), 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

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.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

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.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

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. Please register by calling (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or online here.

NJ

Families are invited to a Story Time designed for children with sensory processing challenges ages 7 and younger. Sensory story time will include stories, songs, gentle movement activities, and sensory play.  This Story Time will feature a smaller group and a quieter environment to support children sensitive to sound. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register by calling (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 or online here. This event will take place in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.

Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring movie at a special after-hours event! We’ll be watching the movie in our comfy teen section and enjoying some themed snacks including lembas bread and po-ta-toes. If you haven’t seen this classic fantasy film, now is your chance to see it on the big screen!  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 Children’s Department or online when registering. Please register or online here or call (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 for more information.