Storytimes near CUMBERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Children's Program Room

Join us for stories, music and rhyme time fun at Family Storytime. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the best books, felt board stories, music and more. This storytime is for children of all ages and does not require registration. Bring your egg shakers, rhythm sticks and scarves if you have them; or borrow some of ours. In addition, we ask that you bring a blanket to sit on.

Teen Center

For our summer movie series we will be showing the original Jurassic Park movies. For July join us for Jurassic Park: The Lost World! The entrepreneur who genetically engineered the dinosaurs transpires to have cloned more of the prehistoric monsters on another island location. Researchers arrive to observe the creatures in their natural habitat, but hot on their heels is a band of mercenaries intent on capturing the dinosaurs and transporting them back to San Diego Zoo. Please note this movie is rated PG-13 and is held in the Teen Center so attendees must be teens in the 13-18 range.

Children's Program Room

Join Miss Bea and local families for a Spanish-language storytime, plus time to talk and play in Spanish with other families. Please note that while any family is welcome, the purpose of this event is to converse in Spanish. No registration required!

Community Room

Not heading to summer camp? Us neither. But let's not miss out on awesome summer camp crafts like beaded lizards, fortune tellers, and friendship bracelets. For teens grades 6 to 12.

Teen Center

Join us for our monthly Game Club -- Try out a new game with us every month. For July we are playing Jackbox’s Lie Swatter! **This game requires each player to use their phone so please bring your phone and make sure it is charged!** For teens grades 6 to 12.

Children's Program Room

Did someone say Checkmate? Kids ages 6-12 are invited to drop-in and play a game of CHESS on Monday nights this summer. Chess boards will be set up and ready for any chess enthusiasts who want to stop by and play the ancient game of strategy and tactical moves. This drop-in Chess program will be a casual program with no instruction. Join us each week or as often as you like. Bring a friend or make some new ones.

Seminar Room

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Corin Caliendo will lead a discussion of North Woods by Daniel Mason. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk for checkout prior to this event. This Month's Pick: The Women by Kristin Hannah Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war. Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant. In war, she meets―and becomes one of―the lucky, the brave, the broken, and the lost. But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam. The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era. (Description courtesy of amazon.com)

Community Room

Life can be productive and happy without living in a cycle of stress, burnout, and recovery. The Neurodiversity Collective is a new group focused on the different strengths of neurodivergence and how you can hack them to make life better than ever! This month, we’ll be exploring executive functioning: what it is, how it can impact daily life, and practical strategies for working with your brain instead of against it. Join us for a supportive discussion where we can share experiences, challenges, and helpful tools together.

Gazebo

Babies & Books Storytime in the Gazebo is for children birth – 23 months. Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the gazebo near the senior center, no registration is required, but space is limited. Each week we enjoy one truly fabulous book for babies, sing songs, and enjoy nursery rhymes. We make use of several play items as part of the storytime: Scarves, shaker eggs, rhythm sticks, and bubbles. We have plenty to share, but if you prefer to put together your own supply of storytime tools, we can advise you on where to find these items (or similar household versions). Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit and dance upon, to help organize our large group and keep you warm on our chilly floor. Please give us a call with any questions! In case of inclement weather storytime will be held in the Children's Program Room.

Community Room

Come paint along with us for a Paint Afternoon. In honor of our “Unearth A Story” summer reading theme, we will be painting a dinosaur scene!All supplies will be provided and we will give step by step instructions on how to create the dinosaur scene! Registration is required as slots are limited -- Sign ups open on June 23rd! *We will be working with acrylic paint, which stains clothes, so please wear clothes you do not mind ruining just in case!*

Children's Program Room

Have you ever wanted to create a one-of-a kind STEPPING STONE? Now is your chance. The Children's Room invites kids ages 6-12 to join us as we design and make a stepping stone that is unique and will last a lifetime. These stepping stones can be placed outside in your yard or garden. *Please note: due to the important drying time for the mortar, these stepping stones will be left to dry at the library and can be picked up the next day. Registration is required as seating is limited. IF YOU REGISTER AND CAN NO LONGER ATTEND, PLEASE CALL OR NOTIFY US! We frequently get a wait list for this type of program, and if you do not show up without notifying us, a child misses out on their chance to attend this unique program.

Community Room

Please note: As of June 1, 2026 we are changing the time for event registration from midnight to noon to give more people a fair opportunity to register. Make a gold rimmed trinket dish with a sea shell this evening! Ages 18 . Space is limited. Registration required.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT. Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide. In The Secrets We Hide, Slaughter welcomes readers back to North Falls. A small town with big secrets… 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it’s up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth… Register now to take part in the discussion, and for an exclusive sneak peek of The Secrets We Hide, coming out August 11, 2026! About the Author: Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular storytellers. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Edgar nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls and False Witness. An international bestseller, Slaughter is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her, based on her novel, debuted at #1 worldwide on Netflix as an original series in 2022. Her bestselling thriller series, Will Trent, is now a television and streaming sensation in its 4th season. The Good Daughter has been adapted into a limited series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy, and further projects are currently in development for film/TV. Karin Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta. WATCH THE RECORDING ANY TIME AFTER THE LIVE EVENT!

Gazebo

Meet the Beavers! Join RIDEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife to learn about Rhode Island's own ecosystem engineers: Beavers! You'll learn about the history of beavers in our state and the cool adaptations they have for living in wetlands. Try out your building skills in our mini beaver dam contest and grab some materials to create a paper beaver puppet at home! We'll also take a short walk to a nearby wetland to search for clues left behind by these fuzzy natural architects. This program is geared towards families with children ages 7-10. Ages 7-10 with an adult caregiver

Community Room

Yoga For Kids is presented by Petra at Create Power Yoga. This event is geared to walkers through kindergarten and is a combination of movement and reading! We invite caregivers to join their kids to read and move together. Yoga poses and ideas are learned through the stories. We also explore storytelling by other means - acting, dancing, and music. This class will meet on the second floor in the Community Room. Families must bring their own mat. We are hosting this program for three weeks in July. Please register for each individual date. IF YOU REGISTER AND CAN NO LONGER ATTEND, PLEASE CALL OR NOTIFY US! We frequently get a wait list for this program, and if you do not show up without notifying us, a child misses out on their chance to attend this popular program.

Seminar Room

The Northern Rhode Island Art Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month to discuss their current artworks and a different theme each month. This group is free and open to the public. July's theme will be Patriotic/Historical.

Join us for our summer hiking series! We will meet in front of the library and take a hike of the monastery grounds and explore the trails! Make sure to stay hydrated and wear comfortable trail appropriate clothing/ shoes! For teens grades 6 to 12.

Looking for ways to save time, reduce food waste, and stretch your grocery budget? Join us for practical tips and creative ideas that show how one simple dinner can become two delicious meals. Perfect for singles, couples, empty nesters, and anyone looking to simplify mealtime. This is a free virtual class available to Cumberland Library cardholders on the Library Chef platform. Classes can be viewed live or on demand any time after they premiere. Sign up for Library Chef here! (Cumberland Library Card Required)

Children's Program Room

Comic Book Club is a book club for kids where we exclusively read graphic novels. Kids must read the book before the meeting date so they can participate in our discussion and related activity. Visit the library to register your child for Comic Book Club starting 6/10! There, you can pick up a copy of the book. We are reading How to Talk to Your Succulent by Zoe Persico. This book is recommended for ages 8-12. Readers will borrow a library copy to read for the book club. At the book club meeting, we'll raffle off a copy or two of the book to keep!

Relax and stretch safely with this beginner-friendly chair yoga session. Audra guides participants through moves that improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation. This is a free virtual class available to Cumberland Library cardholders on the Library Chef platform. Classes can be viewed live or on demand any time after they premiere. Sign up for Library Chef here! (Cumberland Library Card Required)

Children's Program Room

Join us for stories, music and rhyme time fun at Family Storytime. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the best books, felt board stories, music and more. This storytime is for children of all ages and does not require registration. Bring your egg shakers, rhythm sticks and scarves if you have them; or borrow some of ours. In addition, we ask that you bring a blanket to sit on.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT. In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? With her signature blend of sophistication and raw honesty, Grande interrogates how living between two nations, two languages, and two identities has shaped the woman, mother, and writer she has become. Moving from the legacy of violence in her hometown of Iguala, Mexico, to a bittersweet family vacation in Europe spent reconciling her own impoverished past with her children’s world of abundance, she uncovers startling truths about the nature of survival. Whether being racially profiled in the Arizona borderlands or finding unexpected wisdom from the slugs in her garden, Grande unflinchingly asks: How do we bridge the gap between who we were and who we have become? How do we turn pain into power? When memory threatens to define us, how can we use story to heal while still honoring our boundaries? Register today for this virtual talk if you identify as a seeker, a dreamer, or “anyone who believes in the enduring, transformative power of finding one’s voice.” About the Author: Reyna Grande is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and writing teacher. As a young girl, she crossed the US–Mexico border to join her family in Los Angeles, a harrowing journey chronicled in The Distance Between Us, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. Her other books include the novels A Ballad of Love and Glory, Across a Hundred Mountains, and Dancing with Butterflies, the memoirs Migrant Heart, The Distance Between Us: Young Readers Edition, and A Dream Called Home, and the anthology Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings. She lives in Woodland, California, with her husband and two children. Visit ReynaGrande.com for more information. WATCH THE RECORDING ANY TIME AFTER THE LIVE EVENT!

Teen Center

Current volunteers and those interested in joining our volunteer program, join us for our Library Volunteer Club. We will meet monthly to reset the Teen Center, prep any programs, and use the dreaded button maker. We also hope this will give our volunteers a better space to share their voices and opinions on potential library programs and offerings! For Teens grades 6-12.

Community Room

Ricky Rainbow Beard, Miss Liz, and other guests explore the weird and gross world of "WASTE" for our "Plant a Seed, Read" summer series. What is waste? Why do we make it? How do we manage it? Recommended for ages 4 and up. Registration is required.

Children's Program Room

Join Miss Bea and local families for a Spanish-language storytime, plus time to talk and play in Spanish with other families. Please note that while any family is welcome, the purpose of this event is to converse in Spanish. No registration required!

Community Room

Designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they are home alone or watching younger children. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even practice choking rescue and CPR skills on manikins! Students must be in grades 6-8 (11-14 years old) There is a $50 registration fee that includes materials Scholarships are available on request Bring lunch, snacks and drinks for the day Please arrive by 9:50 a.m. for check-in and to drop off your child. For more information or to register contact: Victoria Lugo at vlugo@brownhealth.org or 401.444.8076

“Dinner with the Fam”: Learn to make a family-friendly, balanced meal with protein, veggies, and rice, adaptable for vegetarians with tofu. This is a free virtual class available to Cumberland Library cardholders on the Library Chef platform. Classes can be viewed live or on demand any time after they premiere. Sign up for Library Chef here! (Cumberland Library Card Required)

Children's Program Room

Did someone say Checkmate? Kids ages 6-12 are invited to drop-in and play a game of CHESS on Monday nights this summer. Chess boards will be set up and ready for any chess enthusiasts who want to stop by and play the ancient game of strategy and tactical moves. This drop-in Chess program will be a casual program with no instruction. Join us each week or as often as you like. Bring a friend or make some new ones.

Join our therapy dog Lucy Lu! Whether you have had a rough day or just cannot resist the lure of a happy and friendly dog, Lucy will be sure to put a smile on your face! Spend as much or little time with her as you like, but don’t be surprised if Lucy wants even more pets before you leave!

Gazebo

Babies & Books Storytime in the Gazebo is for children birth – 23 months. Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the gazebo near the senior center, no registration is required, but space is limited. Each week we enjoy one truly fabulous book for babies, sing songs, and enjoy nursery rhymes. We make use of several play items as part of the storytime: Scarves, shaker eggs, rhythm sticks, and bubbles. We have plenty to share, but if you prefer to put together your own supply of storytime tools, we can advise you on where to find these items (or similar household versions). Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit and dance upon, to help organize our large group and keep you warm on our chilly floor. Please give us a call with any questions! In case of inclement weather storytime will be held in the Children's Program Room.