Events
4/23/2026 - May 2026 Programs at the Cumberland County Library
May 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.
Baby and Toddler Time
Mondays, May 4 & 11, 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/Qd7XL7jXK7kDEqsg7
Story Time
Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 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/utfy12S5KqZFj75C8
Story Lab: An Open Book Project
Saturdays, May 9 & 30, 1-2 p.m.
Children ages 5-8 are invited for fun stories and science experiments! This will be the second and third in a three-part series, 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
Saturdays, May 9 & 30, 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 will be the second and third in a three-part series, 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, May 11, 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/uVGbxDXuf4Mq2k6v9
Baby and Toddler Stay & Play!
Monday, May 18, 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 also share information on promoting positive relationships and learning through play. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/NXqZGutfXNdgoW5LA
LEGO Club
Wednesday, May 27, 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/S7CzQN42sYgfVLvr7
TEEN PROGRAMS
Contact Terri Carpenter at terrica@cclnj.org or (856) 453-2210 x. 26105 for information.
Teen Volunteer Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 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/My1HHqPwsrGUxoXCA
Teen Cookies and Coloring
Tuesday, May 12, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to relax, color and enjoy some delicious cookies. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/YFAMQx37fZkv1xB7A
Teen Movie Night!
Tuesday, May 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie that started it all! Come watch the beloved, meme-worthy classic about a green ogre whose swamp is invaded by fairy tale characters and enjoy some themed snacks! Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/hmTGgb4iUPLLExpYA
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Tuesday, May 26, 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/zJBbePFPwi6qx9vh9
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, May 6 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, May 7 & 21 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, May 13 & 27 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, May 13 5-7 pm
The Cumberland County Library Commission will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 13 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.
The Book Was Better Book Club
Thursday, May 14 6-7pm
Join us for a new book club - The Book 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 first meeting, we'll be discussing Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. Please finish reading the book before the meeting, and let us know if you need help locating a copy. Registration is required. Register by calling Jolie at 856-453-2210 x26104 or online here: https://forms.gle/urTXpVeLTrnGZrnAA
The Reel Thing
Saturday, May 23 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, May 26 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 PROGRAMS
Starter Native Plant Fundraiser!
Hosted by the Friends of the Cumberland County Library
Now through May 22
The Friends of the Cumberland County Library are partnering with The Pollen Nation to raise funds for the library and help pollinators! Choose between three different types of ready-made gardens: residential, meadow and shade, as well as dry or moist soil types. Each “starter garden” comes with a variety of native perennials and grasses grown as deep landscape plugs. Order forms with garden descriptions are available at the library or online at cclnj.org/friends-of-the-cumberland-county-library. Orders must be placed by May 22, and plants can be picked up at the library on Friday, June 5 or Saturday, June 6. For more information, please email friendsofcclnj@gmail.com
Friends of the Cumberland County Library Meeting
Thursday, May 28 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