*Summer 2022 Children & Teen Programs at the Cumberland County Library*
*Programs are subject to change without notice. Call youth services 856 453-2210 x. 26105 for information.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Community Rain Garden Planting
Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Community members of all ages are invited to join us for a volunteer planting event in Cumberland County Library's new rain garden! The rain garden, installed in partnership with the American Littoral Society, will help filter stormwater runoff from the library property and adjacent roadways while providing vital habitat to native insects, birds, and other wildlife.
All equipment will be provided. Participants should dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes and sun and insect protection.
Registration is required. Registration link: https://www.littoralsociety.org/cumberland-county-library-planting.html
Story Time
Mondays, June 20 & 27, July 11, 18, & 25, August 1
10:30 a.m.
Children ages 5 and younger 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/PnDhuYrW5XgxuiAt6
FURever As Friends Reading Program
Monday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.
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.
Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/zxh8ixRJV78139nPA
Family Night – Horseshoe Crabs: A Deep Dive!
Thursday, June 23, 6 p.m. Join Quinn Whitesall from the American Littoral Society for an all-ages horseshoe crab lesson! Quinn will bring a horseshoe crab or two and do a deep dive into the anatomy and importance of this amazing pre-historic creature. She will also update us on the Littoral Society’s restoration efforts to protect their habitat in the Delaware Bay. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/J9m4fsQffSMWm4hG7
Summer Reading Program Begins!
June 27 – August 6
The Cumberland County Library is inviting readers of all ages to explore an “Ocean of Possibilities” this summer as the library presents its 2022 Summer Reading Program!
The program runs June 27 through August 4 and features a wide variety of special events for infants through adults. Activities include story times, book discussions, family nights and much more! In addition to attending programs, participants can log their reading for chances to win weekly incentives and prize drawings. Registration for “Oceans of Possibilities” begins on June 20 and patrons can register in person at the library, or online at cclnj.org
S. T. E. A. M. Wednesdays for Ages 6-12
Wednesdays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, August 3
2-3:30 p.m.
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join us as we blend science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics with books! Each week we’ll feature stories, fun experiments and activities having to do with our summer reading theme “Oceans of Possibilities.”
At the July 6 session, the American Littoral Society will present “Critters, Creeks and Coasts,” a hands-on program about the bugs that live in our freshwater streams, oysters and other creatures from the bay, where our drinking water comes from, and what we can do to protect and conserve water for animals and people.
Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/NJ9hCXa6vurSTY1a6
Family Night – “Pirates: Lost at Sea” presented by Talewise
Thursday, June 30, 6 p.m.
Families are invited to set sail on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island! Talewise will present this live, interactive story where volunteers from the audience will help conduct hands-on science experiments that ARRRR sure to amaze! This program is recommended for families with children in PreK-5th Grade but all ages are welcome!
Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/fAuHggEVeMR5xiXNA
Family Night – “Sea Creatures with Amazing Features” presented by the Wetlands Institute
Thursday, July 7, 6 p.m.
Families are invited to discover the wet world of water animals in this fascinating hands-on program presented by the Wetlands Institute! Some of the sea creatures we’ll learn about include sea stars, sea urchins, hermit crabs, spider crabs, sea snails and more! This program is recommended for families with children in PreK-6th grades but all ages are welcome!
Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/jHgVBaSyAg8SE3Ru7
“Let’s Draw Ocean Animals” Virtual Cartooning Class
Monday, July 11, 2-3 p.m.
Kids ages 8 and older are invited to a fun, interactive virtual program to learn to draw Ocean Animals with award winning children’s illustrator Rick Stromoski. This program will take place via Zoom and is being presented in partnership with the Vineland Public Library. Registration is required.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/6ECQArmww2zeF5dQ8
Family Night – FURever As Friends
Thursday, July 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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 will receive a “Doggy Bag” containing supplies to make their own dog craft at home. Registration is required.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/hsdqe4fVVM9GYYaP7
Family Night – Andrew’s Big Show!
Thursday, July 21, 6 p.m.
Families and kids of all ages are invited to Andrew’s Big Show featuring comedy, juggling, circus tricks, yo-yos and more! This program is recommended for all ages. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/uZ7S78A94xFm3S4m8
Book Discussion & Craft for Ages 6-8
Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m.
Kids ages 6-8 are invited to receive a free copy of the book Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton and then join us for a book discussion and activity!
In this charming graphic novel “Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common but they do love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together.”
Registration is required. Upon registration, participants will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Registrants must attend the book discussion if they pick up a book.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/di4j226T2ugUAbcV7
Family Night – “Splashing Around the Library” with Rick Waterhouse
Thursday, July 28, 6 p.m.
Families are invited for a fun evening of interactive science, songs, puppets and stories with children’s performer Rick Waterhouse! This program is recommended for families with children ages 4 to 11, but all ages are welcome. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/kFZ9PJ9gwdQHSyS98
Book Discussion for Ages 9-12
Monday, August 1, 2-3 p.m.
Kids ages 9-12 are invited to receive a free copy of the book One Small Hop by Madelyn Rosenberg and then join us for a discussion and activity!
“When Ahab and his friends find a bullfrog in their town—a real, live bullfrog, possibly the last bullfrog in North America—they have several options:
A. Report it to the Environmental Police Force. Too bad everyone knows the agency is a joke.
B. Leave it be. They're just a bunch of kids—what if they hurt it by moving it?
C. Find another real, live bullfrog on the black market. Convince their parents to let them bike to Canada. Introduce the two frogs. Save all of frogkind.
Ahab convinces the rest of the group that C is their only real option. Because if they don't save this frog, who will? Their quest, which will involve fake ice cream, real frog spawn, and some very close calls, teaches Ahab that hope is always the logical choice and that science is always better with friends.”
Registration is required. Upon registration, participants will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Registrants must attend the book discussion if they pick up a book.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/axcnw15QMXmcrA5F8
Family Night – Family Movie & Craft
Thursday, August 4, 5:30 p.m.
Families are invited to watch a movie on our big screen! In this 2021 animated film, Mirabel struggles to find her place within the Madrigal family. Following the movie kids can make a craft. This movie is rated PG and is shown in compliance with a license through Movie Licensing, USA. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/tS1wbRvtvCg6VosZA
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Teen Volunteer Meeting and Training Session
Tuesday, June 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18
Teens interested in volunteering at the library this summer are invited to attend this meeting. We’ll be talking about upcoming events at the library and training teens on assisting with our summer reading program. Teens who attend will earn 1.5 hours of volunteer time. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/LamtFjwKwt9vL4Yp8
Teen Anime Night
Tuesday, June 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 Teens ages 13-18 are invited to view and discuss anime, share artwork, and help us to build our manga collection. This month we’ll celebrate the end of the school year with a special treat – Bubble Tea! Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/ECu2vozqqajxFwJd6
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Program
Tuesday, July 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teens 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/kJRbysAdffkQnf4UA
Teen Movie & Pizza
Tuesday, July 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to enjoy some pizza while watching a new movie on our big screen! In this 2022 film, street-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada.
This movie is rated PG-13 and shown in compliance with a license through Movie Licensing, USA. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/qgs4YToyTBEMKTs47
Teen Book Discussion and Craft
Thursday, July 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to receive a free copy of the book Wisdom from a Humble Jellyfish: and Other Self-Care Rituals from Nature by Rani Shah and then join us for a discussion. Following the discussion, we’ll make a jellyfish lantern for teens to take home.
Each brief chapter in this “delightfully illustrated guide to harnessing the rhythms of nature for self-care” focuses on a plant or animal and how they have naturally adapted to deal with adversity. It is “at once charming and scientific, packed with essential wisdom and practical tips … for life-changing self-care.”
Registration is required. Upon registration, participants will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Registrants must attend the book discussion if they pick up a book.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/HUnDqqdjRuRZS86f6
Teen Sushi Making Workshop
Tuesday, July 26, 6-7:30 p.m.
The Cumberland County Library will hold a Sushi Making Workshop for teens ages 13-18 on Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. The class will be taught by Keiko Warner and participants will learn about the history of sushi and how to make Maki Sushi and Nigiri Sushi. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be included. Registration is required.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/TpUq4AC87wywubqu5
Teen Pizza & Game Night – Celebrate the Final Week of the Summer Reading Program!
Tuesday, August 2, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to celebrate the end of our summer reading program! We’ll have a variety of popular party games, as well as some delicious pizza on hand. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/dsygmWkKKC7R1Np87
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