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6/29/2026 - July & August 2026 Adult Programs at the Cumberland County Library

July & August 2026 Adult Programs at the Cumberland County Library

Programs are subject to change without notice.

Summer Reading Program Begins!
July 6 – August 15 (Registration opens June 29)
“Unearth a Story” this summer! The Cumberland County Library is inviting readers of all ages to explore the world of dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology as the
library presents its 2026 Summer Reading Program! The program runs July 6 through August 15 and features a wide variety of special events for infants through adults. Activities include story times, S.T.E.A.M. programs, family nights, movie programs, and much more! In addition to attending programs, participants can log their reading on the Beanstack app for chances to win weekly incentives and prizes. Patrons can register in person at the library or online beginning June 29. For more information, please visit cclnj.org or call (856) 453-2210 Ext. 26110 for youth services and Ext. 26103 for adult services.

“America’s 250th" Adult Reading Challenge
July 1 – July 31
Celebrate America's 250th birthday, one minute at a time! Join our America's 250th Reading Challenge on the Beanstack app and honor 250 years of stories, innovation, and history with 250 minutes of reading. Log your reading, earn fun badges, and help us celebrate the nation's past, present, and future.

Books & Brews
Wednesdays, July 1 & August 5
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, July 2 & 16, August 6 & 20
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, July 8 & 22, August 12 & 26
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
Wednesdays, July 8 & August 12
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 [Club] Was Better
Thursday, July 9
6-7pm
Join us for a new book club 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 this 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. Registration is required. Register by calling Jolie at 856-453-2210 x26104 or online
here: https://forms.gle/P3BimM1t7e2At38x5

Houseplant Workshop: Nurturing Houseplants
Saturday, July 18
2-3pm
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.

Chess Club
Wednesdays, July 22 & August 26
5:30-7:30pm
Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of chess, the most popular game in the world. Registration required, ages 12 and over; beginners welcome. To register or for more
information, please call 856-453-2210 Ext. 26103, or email tomay@cclnj.org.

The Reel Thing
Saturdays, July 25 & August 22
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
Tuesdays, July 28 & August 25
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

Eco-dyeing with Flowers Workshop
Thursday, July 30
5:30-7:30 pm
In this workshop for adults 18+, participants will use natural dyes created with flowers to dye fabric from simple dyeing to a tie dye technique. Pieces of pre-mordanted fabric
(10x10") will be provided for dyeing, and each participant could go home with several pieces of dyed fabric. Instructor Linda Jackson will lead a conversation on how to use
these fabrics in a quilt, as patches for mending, small bags/pouches & other ideas. Participants can bring their own quart jar if they’d like to take some of the dye home.
Registration is required. Registration link: https://forms.gle/V3hchTQZCqZs6h187

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