Cumberland Public Library

Babies & Books Storytime is for children birth – 23 months. Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the community room, no registration is required, but space is limited. Each week we enjoy one trul...

Come make your own heart shaped soap for Valentines Day! Spots are limited and sign up is required -- sign ups open 1/20/26 **Soaps will need to harden in our fridge so will be available for pick up 2...

Heritage Ballet of Smithfield presents its Creative Dance Community Series. In this free program, children will have the opportunity to experience classical ballet training with a talented ballet inst...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Megan Nicholls will lead a discussion of The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Copies will be available at the Circulation Des...

Heritage Ballet of Smithfield presents its Creative Dance Community Series. In this free program, children will have the opportunity to experience classical ballet training with a talented ballet inst...

Teens get creative in the kitchen making heart-shaped pita chips paired with fresh, flavorful homemade hummus, a perfect Valentine’s snack that’s both tasty and healthy. This is a free virtual class a...

Please note: February 2026 kids' book club dates are subject to change! Comic Book Club is a book club for kids where we exclusively read graphic novels. Kids must read the book before the meeting dat...

A restaurant-worthy meal made simple! Follow along as we show you how to sear scallops perfectly and pair them with a rich polenta and fragrant sage lemon butter sauce. This is a free virtual class av...

Get ready 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...

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT. Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stor...

Every month we try to put on a movie in the Teen Center for your enjoyment. For this month's movie catch “Jurassic Park: Rebirth”. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operat...

Join us for a weekend session of Family Storytime in the Children's Program Room. Open to kids of all ages and their adult caregiver. We'll share some read-alouds, sing songs, and play! No registratio...

The Cumberland Public Library is hosting a Book Lovers’ Local Author Expo on Saturday, February 14 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. and meet talented wordsmiths, and learn more about writing and publishing. You c...

Join us for our monthly Game Club -- Try out a new game with us every month. For February we are trying out Jackbox’s Trivia Murder Party! **This game requires each player to use their phone so please...

Join us for a spine-tingling journey into the mind of the master of horror, Stephen King! Our Stephen King Book and Movie Club is the perfect place for fans to come together and explore his chilling n...

Families with children ages 5-12 can enjoy a Lion Dance performance with some audience interaction. The performance is followed by a Q&A session, a brief lesson about the history of Lion Dance, and an...

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. February's t...

A Dungeons and Dragons Adventure, presented by Midsummer Games! Come join us for a one-shot 2 hour Dungeons and Dragons game. No experience necessary! Dice and Pre-Generated Characters provided! Regis...

StoryMakers celebrates all abilities, voices, and forms of self-expression, encouraging kids to engage with books, the world, and each other in their own unique way. Calling all makers, creators, and ...

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 ...

Can you create a delicious meal on just $10? Join this fun, interactive cooking challenge and discover tasty, budget-friendly dishes. This is a free virtual class available to Cumberland Library cardh...

Experience the calming power of your breath. Learn simple techniques to reduce stress, boost focus, and improve overall wellbeing through mindful breathing exercises. This is a free virtual class avai...

Join us to try hot cocoa as fancy as you can make it! Topping bar, flavored syrups, whipped cream and fluff to delight us all! For teens in grades 6-12.

This event was so popular, we are bringing it back! Please note, if you had the privilege of attending our December party, this is simply a repeat, and we'd prefer to keep it open to families who did ...

Come paint a dinosaur planter with us! Sign up is suggested as spots are limited! Sign ups open 1/30/26

Is your child looking for opportunities to practice reading? Then try Paws to Read. This program is perfect for readers looking to practice reading skills. This unique program gives children an opport...

The Adult Grab & Go Kit of the month is a Valentines Gnome! Main materials provided in this Kit. Ages 18+. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration for this event will open on February 1s...

Have you ever met a therapy dog? Molly just got certified and she's excited to get to know the kids of Cumberland. This is a very informal event: if you are in the Children's Room between 10 AM and 10...

Pokemon Club is our fan club for Pokemon players ages 8-12. Join us once a month for games, crafts, and other activities celebrating your favorite types of Pokemon! Registration for this session will ...

Calling all fan fiction writers 18+ who would like to have a place to share their passion and favorite characters. Bring a current work or one you would like help to get published on Archive of Our Ow...

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for an hour of restorative sound immersion. This special sound experience includes restorative sound bowls, guided body scans, breathing exercises, tuning fo...

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT. Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book S...

Join us for our Crafty Teens Social Club! Come do some crafts with us, socialize with your friends and other teens! For February we are beading friendship bracelets! For teens in grades 6-12.

February's title is "Uprooted" by Naomin Novik. A tale inspired by the "Beauty and the Beast" story follows the experiences of Agnieszka, who becomes the latest girl chosen to serve an immortal wizard...

The Original Trading Card Game; cast spells and summon monsters to best your opponents Come join us for a few games with the teen department -- beginners welcome! We’ll be playing with starter decks t...

Join Katie as we unwind, create, and connect at our casual drop-in Community Craft Night! Bring along any art or craft project you’re currently working on, or use our supplies to start something new. ...

Please note: February kids' book club dates are subject to change! Rhodey Readers is a monthly book club for upper elementary children. Kids must read the book before the meeting date so they can part...

Rock-a-baby is a family concert aimed at children ages 0-6 and their caregivers. Enjoy a mix of classic children's songs with popular radio classics. The band brings the music to life with their puppe...

The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in the Italian cities of Milano and Cortina d'Ampezzo from February 6 - 22, with the Paralympic Games taking place from March 6 - 15. We're celebrating with a...

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 w...

Life can be productive and happy without living in a cycle of stress, burnout, and recovery. Local neurodiversity coach Renee Keane is leading a new group focused on the different aspects of neurodive...

Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Perhaps you already play and are looking for other kids to play chess with. Join us for our monthly Chess for Kids program for ages 6-12. Arjun and Sa...

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 ...

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT. Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the ...

March is Noodle Month! Kids will learn to boil pasta perfectly and make a simple, delicious Alfredo sauce with broccoli and pasta. This is a free virtual class available to Cumberland Library cardhold...

A fun twist on a St. Patrick’s Day classic! Learn how to fill and fold empanadas with savory corned beef and potato filling. This is a free virtual class available to Cumberland Library cardholders on...

Introducing Spanish Storytime & Play Group with Miss Bea! Thursdays in March at 11 AM – 11:45 AM Join for a Spanish-language storytime, plus time to talk and play in Spanish with other families. No re...

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT. In her new cookbook Don’t Think About Dinner, Jenn Lueke offers a framework to save time, money, and energy with strategic meal planning, grocery lists, a...

Celebrate and/or learn about this spring observance with a story, rhymes, a snack, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Registration required due to limited space! (Registration opens 2/6.) All...

Pokemon Club JR is our fan club for little Pokemon players, ages 5-7. Join us once a month for games, crafts, and other activities celebrating your favorite types of Pokemon! Registration opens on Tue...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Corin Caliendo will lead a discussion of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Megan Nicholls will lead a discussion of Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk for chec...

Teens will explore Korean flavors by making Japchae, a colorful noodle stir-fry with vegetables and glass noodles. It’s a sweet and savory dish that’s fun to cook and share! This is a free virtual cla...

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 ...

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT. You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses t...

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 w...

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. March's them...

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 ...

StoryMakers celebrates all abilities, voices, and forms of self-expression, encouraging kids to engage with books, the world, and each other in their own unique way. Calling all makers, creators, and ...

This evening, Janet Parnes will bring Saturday Evening Post short-story writer Edna Ferber in from 1955 to pluck items from her grandmother’s trunk and shares the stories behind them. Learn about thes...

A warm, cozy drink that supports mood and wellness, Join us to make this simple, nourishing latte, perfect for self-care and feel-good vibes, one golden sip at a time. This is a free virtual class ava...

This month we are making a cute spring decoration using knots, glue, and embroidery hoops! Ages 18+. Space is limited. Registration required. PLEASE NOTE: You may register for crafternoon or crafterev...

Pokemon Club is our fan club for Pokemon players ages 8-12. Join us once a month for games, crafts, and other activities celebrating your favorite types of Pokemon! Registration for this session will ...

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for an hour of restorative sound immersion. This special sound experience includes restorative sound bowls, guided body scans, breathing exercises, tuning fo...

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT. Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they ch...

This month we are making a cute spring decoration using knots, glue, and embroidery hoops! Ages 18+. Space is limited. Registration required. PLEASE NOTE: You may register for crafternoon or crafterev...

March's title is "When the Moon Hits Your Eye" by John Scalzi. When the Moon inexplicably turns to cheese, humanity grapples with the absurd transformation through the perspectives of astronauts, bill...

New to Homeschooling or Just Curious? ENRICHri's Intro to Homeschooling is the place to start! You'll connect with experienced homeschoolers to learn about the legalities of homeschooling in Rhode Isl...

Join Katie as we unwind, create, and connect at our casual drop-in Community Craft Night! Bring along any art or craft project you’re currently working on, or use our supplies to start something new. ...

Join us this evening for behind the scene tours, a presentation by our local history expert Zoe as she walks us through 50 years of library history, activities in the children’s room for little ones, ...

The Adult Grab & Go Kit of the month is a Lavender Scented Bracelet! Main materials provided in this Kit. Ages 18+. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration for this event will open on Ma...

Calling all fan fiction writers 18+ who would like to have a place to share their passion and favorite characters. Bring a current work or one you would like help to get published on Archive of Our Ow...

NOTE THE DAY OF THE WEEK - we will meet on a Wednesday this March! Rhodey Readers is a monthly book club for upper elementary children. Kids must read the book before the meeting date so they can part...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Megan Nicholls will lead a discussion of A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Corin Caliendo will lead a discussion of this year's Reading Across Rhode Island (RARI) selection. Stay tuned for more information! ...

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 ...

The Adult Grab & Go Kit of the month is Book Page Magnets! Main materials provided in this Kit. Ages 18+. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration for this event will open on April 1st, 2...

April's title is "Piranesi" by Susanna Clark. Living in a labyrinthine house of endless corridors, flooded staircases and thousands of statues, Piranesi assists the dreamlike dwelling's only other res...

Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Perhaps you already play and are looking for other kids to play chess with. Join us for our monthly Chess for Kids program for ages 6-12. Arjun and Sa...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Corin Caliendo will lead a discussion of Flight of the Sparrow: A Novel of Early America by Amy Belding Brown. Copies will be availa...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Megan Nicholls will lead a discussion of This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel. Copies will be available at the Circulation Des...

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 ...

May's title is "The Fifth Season" by N.K. Jemison. When her husband murders their son and abducts their daughter, Essun pursues him across The Stillness, a vast and dynamic super-continent on the brin...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Corin Caliendo will lead a discussion of The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk for ch...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Megan Nicholls will lead a discussion of Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk for checko...

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 ...

June's title is "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Being the Adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, and his Squire, Egg" by George R.R. Martin. A collection of three novellas set almost a century before "A ...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Megan Nicholls will lead a discussion of Starling House by Alix E. Harlow. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk for chec...

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 ...

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 ...

July's title is "Feed" by M.T. Anderson. In a future where most people have computer implants in their heads to control their environment, a boy meets an unusual girl who is in serious trouble. Copies...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Megan Nicholls will lead a discussion of Happiness Falls by Angie Kim. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk for checkout...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Corin Caliendo will lead a discussion of Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk for c...

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 ...

August's title is "Something Wicked This Way Comes" by Ray Bradbury. A story of two young boys who begin to encounter evil secrets when a lightning rod salesman gives them one of his contraptions cove...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Megan Nicholls will lead a discussion of The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk for...

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Corin Caliendo will lead a discussion of Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk for checkout pri...

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 ...