Besides offering free books, DVDs, magazines, puzzles, toys, large print books, and audiobooks, the Library offers a wide variety of services such as reference, internet access, faxes, copy machines, and much more.
Information
- Location:
- Cumberland, RI, 02864
- Phone:
- (401) 333-2552
- Mon - Thurs:
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Fri - Sat:
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Events
3 upcoming eventsSee All
- Thursday Afternoon Chess
Thursday, October 22 at 1:00pm - Intro to Computers
Wednesday, November 4 at 1:00pm - Painting with Watercolor or Ac...
Today, December 2 at 6:00pm
Cumberland Public Library
This four class session will be held on 4 Wednesday evenings: November 18, December 2, 9 & 16, 2009. Students will work from a still life, or photos, to create drawings and paintings using acrylic or watercolor paints. All aspects of painting including composition, color theory, depth, perspective and a variety of tech...niques will be taught. Germaine will show you how to achieve realistic results yet encourages individual style.
All artistic levels are welcome to join. If you have never picked up a paintbrush before, you will be amazed at the results!
Fee: $60 for one session of 4 classes, payable upon registration (materials not included).
Cumberland Public Library Need to relax a little during the holiday season? Why not stop by the library to read a magazine, get a book, and/or check out a movie?
Cumberland Public Library Attention students in grades 6-12! Come to the library today (Saturday 11/14) from 2-4 to play some video games, board games, and card games for National Gaming Day. Come be part of this national event.
Cumberland Public Library The Children’s Room of Cumberland Public Library is pleased to announce a new series of workshops for children ages 8-12. “Young Picassos” will be offered at various times during the school year. In this first workshop the children will create an expressive painting inspired by their favorite book with guidance from th...e Children’s Room staff. Children bring your favorite book to the workshop. The completed paintings will be on display in the Children’s Room until January, 2010. This program will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 10:00-11:15 a.m. Space is limited. Registration begins Saturday, November 7, 2009 in the Children’s Room. Please bring your library card when registering. Preference will be given to children who reside in Cumberland. To defray the cost of the program materials, donations will be greatly appreciated. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Room at 333-2552, Ext. 3.
Cumberland Public Library
Unemployed and need to polish up your job skills? Project Learn and the Cumberland Library are offering a four day job readiness workshop covering resumes, cover letters, computer skills, job search tools and interviewing.
Classes are on 2 Tuesdays and 2 Thursdays from 10 - 1, November 10, 12, 17 & 19, 2009.
Class is l...imited to 10 persons. Please bring your RI library card to class.
Register online or call the Library at 401-333-2552 x2.
Cumberland Public Library
Robert Grandchamp will present a program on his new book, chronicling the life and times of the men who served in Battery G. At every major battle in the Civil War, these men participated, using a new technology, the rifled cannon to bring magnificent results on the battlefield. Robert will share the results of his yea...rs of research into these men, including seven soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor.
Robert Grandchamp, the author of The Boys of Adams' Battery G:The Civil War Through the Eyes of a Union Light Artillery Unit has written numerous articles and books about Rhode Island, the Civil War, and the American Revolution. He resides in Warwick, Rhode Island.
This program will include a book talk and a book signing.
Registration assures you a seat: register online or call (401) 333-2552, x 2.
Cumberland Public Library
MEET THE ARTISTS: Germaine Gerie Krobath, the professional artist who teaches watercolor, acrylic and oil painting classes at the Cumberland Public Library, and her students will be on hand to exhibit and talk about the variety of styles that they have painted.
The paintings will be on display in the Hayden Center for the month of November.
Time:2:00PM Saturday, November 7th
Cumberland Public Library There’s still space for this Saturday’s Babysitter’s Training class. It is from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM for students ages 11-15. The $50 fee includes the handbook, emergency guide and cd-rom. If you are interested, please stop by the Reference Desk at the library to register.
Cumberland Public Library
Come to play some video games, board games, and/or card games.
Video games include: Dance Dance Revolution, MarioKart, Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Other games include: Cumberlandopoly, Pictureka, Uno
Libraries across the U.S. will be hosting gaming programs this day as well so you will be part of a national event!
Time:2:00PM Saturday, November 14th
Cumberland Public Library
Babysitter's Training Class
Ages 11-15
Fee: $50 includes the handbook, emergency guide, and CD-ROM
Students will learn essential care-giving and decision-making skills, safety skills to prevent and respond to emergencies, and tips on finding and interviewing for babysitting jobs.
Minimum: 6 students
Maximum: 14 students
Beca...use space is limited and payment is due at time of registration, please register in person at the Reference Desk. For more information, please call the library at 333-2552 ext. 2
Cumberland Public Library A representative from the College Planning Center of RI (www.cpcri.org) will be discussing the college application process and financial aid. Registration is recommended but not required.
Time:6:30PM Tuesday, November 3rd
Cumberland Public Library Sleepytime Storytime: Every Monday from September 28 - November 9, 2009 (6:45-7:15 PM). This is an ideal storytime for children whose parents work during the day. Children may wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal. This drop-in program is comprised of 30 minutes of quiet stories and activities for children ages 3-6. No registration is required.
Time:6:45PM Monday, October 26th
Cumberland Public Library Wonderland Tales: Every Thursday from October 1 - November 12 (1:00-1:30 PM). This drop-in storytime is comprised of 30 minutes of thematic stories, fingerplays and music for children ages 3-6. No registration is required.
Time:1:00PM Thursday, October 22nd
Cumberland Public Library
Library yarns: You’re invited to join our drop-in knitting and crocheting get-togethers at the Cumberland Public Library.
Feel free to come when you can and leave as needed.
Beginners to experienced – all are welcome.
Questions? Call the Reference Desk: (401) 333-2552, x2.
Time:6:30PM Thursday, November 5th
