Contact: Jenn Cournoyer   (401) 333-2552 x2   jenn@cumberlandlibrary.org

How brave are you?  What if you only knew one word about a book?  Would you check it out?  The Cumberland Public Library is looking for teen readers willing to take a chance on an unknown book!  Beginning June 3, 2013, teens will have the opportunity to choose a book from an assortment of identically packaged books, tagged with only one key word.  Haunted. Spy.  Obsession.  LOVE.  Are YOU brave enough?

The Rebel Readers program will run through the month of June.  Interested teens should visit the Young Adult section of the library.

For more information about this program, contact Jenn Cournoyer at (401) 333-2552 x2.

Contact: Melissa Chiavaroli   (401) 333-2552 x2   reference@cumberlandlibrary.org

Tai Chi is an excellent form of exercise for health, stress reduction, and overall fitness.  Perfect for any fitness level, this gentle martial art provides a great workout.  Today, Local Master Ted McNamee will lead participants in the basic forms of Tai Chi.  Even those with no prior Tai Chi experience will leave with the basic steps to a wonderful new workout with Ted’s wonderful teaching method.

Anyone who wants to find a more effective way to unwind, get motivated, or get moving should NOT miss this event!  Tai Chi is your key to the balance you seek!

Participants should wear comfortable clothing, sneakers, and bring water.

This event is free and open to the public.  No registration is necessary.

Location: Community Room

Contact: Germaine Gerrie     ggerie@cox.net

You are invited to an acrylic painting demonstration by local artist Germaine Gerie Krobath.  Germaine and her students are this month’s Hayden Center!  Don’t miss this opportunity to see a creative master at work!

Location: Meeting Room 2

Contact: Aaron Coutu   333-2552 x2   acoutu@cumberlandlibrary.org

With the basics of the program covered in the previous workshop, this session will focus on getting a strong handle of how to create various types of formulae and also to build charts and graphs from data you have previously entered into a spreadsheet.

Basic computer skills are required and a basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel is necessary.

Location: Seminar Room

6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM

Contact: Jenn Cournoyer   (401) 333-2552 x2   teens@cumberlandlibrary.org

STUDENTS AGES 13-18

Come watch Japanese animation, draw, read manga, and have a snack.  The club meets every Tuesday night unless otherwise indicated.

Location: Seminar Room

Contact: Melissa Chiavaroli   (401) 333-2552, x 2   reference@cumberlandlibrary.org

NOTE: This exercise class will meet every Wednesday at the same time & place unless otherwise noted .

Zumba ® is dance fitness – a calorie burning workout with Latin steps to international music. You don’t need any dancing experience to have fun. Loose, comfortable clothing and shoes with no tread are recommended. Don’t forget your water, too!

Kari Dichev is a member of the Zumba Instructor Network ® (ZIN). She is licensed to teach regular Zumba ® classes, Zumba Toning ®, and Zumbatomic ®.

Fee: $5.  In person registration, by the day before the classes at the latest, is required.

Location: Community Room

Contact: Aaron Coutu   333-2552 x2   acoutu@cumberlandlibrary.org

With the basics of the program covered in the previous workshop, this session will focus on getting a strong handle of how to create various types of formulae and also to build charts and graphs from data you have previously entered into a spreadsheet.

Basic computer skills are required and a basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel is necessary.

Contact: Melissa Chiavaroli   (401) 333-2552, x 2   reference@cumberlandlibrary.org

Calling all artists and would-be artists:

*  Any adult interested in art is welcome to participate.
*  Are you looking to share your ideas and learn from others?
*  Do you have questions about your work?
*  Looking to socialize with an art community?

This is an opportunity to meet and share your creations and/or your interests!

We’ll be meeting once a month on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-8 PM.

For more information, call the Reference Desk: (401) 333-2552, x 2.

Registration is requested but not required.

Location: Seminar Room

Contact: Melissa Chiavaroli   401-333-2552 x 201   reference@cumberlandlibrary.org

Join us to hear more than 100 express book reviews of the hottest titles hoping to find their way on your vacations and to your beach blanket this summer! Speed dating meets reading in this fast and furious romp through the summer’s most anticipated books. We will cover  it all, from romance to biography and mystery to current affairs. If you’re always looking for what to read next, this is the event for you!

This event is free and open to the public.  No registration is required.

Contact: Melissa Chiavaroli   (401) 333-2552, x 2   reference@cumberlandlibrary.org

Anyone from teen to senior citizen is invited to come play chess on Thursday afternoons at the library. Beginners will receive instruction from seasoned players. Advanced players can challenge each other or teach newcomers.

Location: Seminar Room