This summer, the Cumberland County Library challenged young readers to participate in its “All Together Now!” Summer Reading Program – and they accepted that challenge! One hundred and thirty-two children and teens registered for the six-week program which featured a variety of events including Story Times, Family Nights, a daily Lunch & Learn Program, book discussions, author visits and much more. In addition to fun events, participants kept track of the books they read to receive weekly incentives donated by local businesses. The Cumberland County Library would like to congratulate all of its summer readers and thank the following businesses that generously donated prizes for the program: Summer Reading by the Numbers!:
Story Time
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. Register online at: https://forms.gle/x9N2tn1LhByfj2aM7.
Movie Night at the Library on September 20
Cumberland County Library is hosting Movie Night on August 20 at 5:30 PM. In this month’s film, “Murder on the Orient Express,” set in 1930s Europe, legendary detective Hercule Poirot probes a murder that occurs aboard the Orient Express. As the thirteen passengers grow paranoid that the killer will strike again, Poirot realizes there’s more to the case than meets the eye. Featuring an all-star cast including Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, and Johnny Depp, the film is based on the classic mystery by Agatha Christie. This film is rated PG-13. Showtime is at 5:30 PM in the Library Meeting Room. Admission is free. No registration is required. Light refreshments will be served. Movie Night is held on the third Wednesday of every month. For more information please contact the library at (856) 453-2210, Ext. 26103, or email tomay@cclnj.org.