Cumberland Library's "County Gaming Day"

As previously announced, the American Library Association promotes a "National Gaming Day," encouraging all public libraries to host a Gaming Event for their community. National Gaming Day is usually on a Saturday, and this year it is no different, the date being designated is Nov. 14. HOWEVER, that date does not work particularly well for Cumberland County Public Library, and so our Gaming Day will be on Wednesday, November 25, from 2 - 5 p.m. As many of you know, Cumberland County Schools begin their Thanksgiving break on that day, and we hope to provide a fun, safe activity for young people (aged 10 or above if not accompanied by a responsible adult) and adults. We will have games for ALL AGES. The Friends of the Library will also be selling baked goods. Plan to join us -- and bring your favorite board game to share!

NEW HOURS NOV. 2

NEW!

Hours of Operation

effective Nov. 2, 2009

Mondays & Wednesdays:

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, & Thursdays:

9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Fridays:

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturdays:

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Computer Use Time Limits Increased

Several changes have been made recently in our technology resources, including changes to the filter. While not all of these changes please everyone, one good thing is that, based on observed daytime usage for the past two weeks, we are able to EXTEND the daytime (before 3:00 p.m.) computer-use allotment from 40 minutes to one hour. We hope this will give most people ample time to complete their tasks!

Book Club Meets Monday!

The Adult Book Club which began as a Summer Reading Program for adults is scheduled to meet this coming Monday, October 19th. All adults are welcome to attend -- bring a friend, and help this fledgling program fly!

Friends Potluck Next Wednesday!

Don't forget about the Friends Meeting on Wednesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. at Payne UMC Fellowship Hall. The potluck dinner will have a "Friends Cookbook Sampler" theme -- be sure to call Lauraetta at the library (492-5807) and let her know what dish you plan to bring!

We will also have a presentation on Internet Safety -- learn some tips to keep you and your loved ones safe on the world-wide web!

National Gaming Day

Saturday, November 14, is ALA's National Gaming Day @ your library. CCPL has nascent plans to host a computer-free gaming event. Details are still being worked out, so stay tuned!

Francis Wood's Book Talk

Remember -- local author Francis Wood will be giving a book talk at the Library on Wednesday, October 21, at 5 p.m. Francis will be discussing his newest book. Sunflower.